European and Worldwide Holidays 2020 - 2021

167 Kerala Explorer 12 day Escorted Tours from £1199 per person. See our Tour Brochure for details K E R A L A A D D - O N S TOUR HIGHLIGHTS y Journey through scenic backwaters and riverside villages aboard an authentic Keralan houseboat y Explore the stunning wildlife sanctuary at Thekkady Hill Station y Enjoy an early morning boat ride on Periyar Lake y Take a cultural tour of Cochin, taking in the Mattanchery Dutch Palace and St Francis Church TOUR HIGHLIGHTS y Journey through the scenic backwaters aboard an authentic Keralan houseboat y Experience the thrill of a ‘Tuk Tuk’ ride y Enjoy a traditional dance drama known as Kathakali y Visit the sights of Cochin y Visit the lush tea and spice plantations near the town of Thekkady y Spot the elephants of Periyar wildlife sanctuary ZURI RESORT KUMARAKOM H H H H H Located on the banks of idyllic Vembanad Lake in Kerala’s backwaters, this 5-star resort has a stunning setting and offers stylish accommodation. Facilities include a swimming pool, 2 restaurants, a bar, spa, fitness centre and Wi-Fi (at a fee). Well-appointed rooms boast a private veranda, luxury en suite bathroom, telephone, safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer and satellite TV . DATES & PRICES 01 Apr 30 Apr 01 May 31 May 01 Jun 30 Jun 01 Jul 31 Aug 01 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 30 Sep 01 Oct 15 Dec 3 nights Single Sup fr. 245 199 245 199 245 199 245 199 229 199 245 199 275 229 16 Dec 31 Dec 01 Jan 09 Jan 10 Jan 31 Mar 01 Apr 30 Apr 01 May 31 May 01 Jun 30 Jun 01 Jul 31 Aug 3 nights Single Sup fr. 315 275 315 279 275 229 245 199 245 199 245 199 245 199 DATES & PRICES 01 Apr 30 Apr 01 May 31 May 01 Jun 30 Jun 01 Jul 31 Aug 01 Sep 30 Sep 01 Oct 31 Oct 01 Nov 14 Dec 6 nights Single Sup fr. 329 275 345 275 345 275 345 275 329 275 379 275 379 275 15 Dec 31 Dec 01 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 31 Mar 01 Apr 30 Apr 01 May 31 May 01 Jun 30 Jun 01 Jul 31 Aug 6 nights Single Sup fr. 425 275 425 275 379 275 329 275 345 275 345 275 345 275 DATES & PRICES 01 Apr 30 Apr 01 May 31 May 01 Jun 30 Jun 01 Jul 31 Aug 01 Sep 30 Sep 01 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 22 Dec 3 nights Single Sup fr. 299 63 299 63 289 63 299 63 289 63 339 73 379 90 23 Dec 31 Dec 01 Jan 30 Jan 01 Feb 31 Mar 01 Apr 30 Apr 01 May 31 May 01 Jun 30 Jun 01 Jul 31 Aug 3 nights Single Sup fr. 559 150 369 86 369 86 315 66 315 66 289 63 315 63 Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation English speaking driver/guide English speaking driver/guide Boat ride and all entry fees Entrance to all sights and shows mentioned Transfer to/from your beach hotel or airport with transportation throughout the tour Transfer to/from your beach hotel or airport with transportation throughout the tour Transfer to/from your beach hotel or airport Half Board (include lunch from £22 per person) Full Board when on the houseboat B&B. Upgrade to Half Board fr. £46 pp or Full Board from £80 pp. Full Board when on the houseboat. Breakfast daily WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S INCLUDED Transfers/internal flights included. Please speak to our Reservations Department for full hotel & itinerary details or visit www.mercuryholidays.co.uk TAILOR YOUR HOLIDAY TO KERALA WITH ONE OR MORE OF THESE GREAT ADD-ONS KERALA KERALA KERALA MINI TOUR OF KERALA KERALA’S BACKWATERS TREASURES OF KERALA TOUR 3 nights/4 days from £229 3 nights Bed & Breakfast from £289 6 nights/7 days from £329 Extra nights from only £77 per person daily Single traveller supplement from £63 per person daily Upgrade to a luxurious, private houseboat for £70 pp daily Tours will only run with a minimum of two people. You may not always travel as a group. If the hotels detailed are not available alternatives will be used of a similar standard. The tour may also be reversed but all sites mentioned and content will remain the same. Depending on flight times, an extra night may need to be taken prior to the tour at the first hotel. The cost on B&B is from £55 per person. Single supplement from £56 per person daily. Compulsory Gala meals - Mini Tour of Kerala: 24/12 £52pp; 31/12 £82pp. Treasures of Kerala: 24/12 £60pp; 31/12 £90pp. Coach Boat 1 Kochi (Cochin) Thekkady  Arabian Sea • Alleppey  Kerala 1 Number of nights spent  1 Cochin airport • 1 < Coach Boat Kovalam 1 Trivandrum Kochi (Cochin) Thekkady  • Alleppey Kerala 1 Number of nights spent < 1  Aranmula 1 •   2 1 Arabian Sea