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ABOUT this TOUR!
a Backwaters and Beaches Tropical Keralan adventure
Jungle treks, curry lessons and traditional dancing are all part of this journey to the tropical Indian state of Kerala. We cycle through local fi shing villages, meet elephant trainers and cruise along India’s backwaters on a houseboat. We trek through the jungle in Periyar National Park and travel to the exotic coast to relax on its sandy beaches.
Magic Moments Sleeping overnight on cosy houseboats Helping to cook up a spicy curry at our homestay
Painting your face to match the local Kathakali dancers
Cycle Kerala’s backroads under thousands of coconut trees - making sure one does not fall on your head!
Trekking through the jungle in search of elephants and wild pigs!
AMAZONAS v £765
TOUR ONLY PRICES £
ADULT PRICE CHILD PRICE* 672 ADULT PRICE CHILD PRICE* DAYS 12
£1489 1299 DAYS 13
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICES £
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Tour code: FKB Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard Tour pace: Moderate
Ideal for 5+ DURATION DAYS 12 Teen Departures TOUR
Pulikate Lake a l a
Fort Kochi Kathakali face painting
KOCHI Tour of
THEKKADY Jungle trek in Periyar NP visit tea factory
RONDÔNIA house boat cruise Alleppey THRIKUNN-
MANCOMBO VILLAGE
Tea & Spice plantations cooking lessons
APUZHA Backwaters island resort
VARKALA
Cycle ride visit elephant training camp
BOLIVIA 0 km
INDIAN OCEAN
110 km Backwaters and Beaches FKB INDIA
CARDAMOM REGION
Trivandrum
optional visit to southern most point of India
KOVALAM Beaches
Where will we sleep? 8 nights standard hotel, 2 nights simple homestay, 1 night simple houseboat. What will we eat? 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners are included. Swimming: The hotels in Varkala and Kovalam have pools. Transport: Bus, rickshaw, bicycle, train and boat. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, bike mechanic, boat crew and driver(s). Group Size: Generally 12 - 18. Minimum Age: 5
Planned tour dates 12 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Varkala. Day 2 Bikes and Elephants Enjoy a gentle cycle along country lanes to visit an elephant camp. Day 3 Houseboats Cruise through the backwaters and learn about life in the local villages. Day 4 Backwaters Option to visit nearby beaches and Snake Temple. The snake boat-racing festival takes place in August. Days 5/6 Homestay Learn to cook a curry in the family kitchen at our homestay. Stroll through coconut plantations and paddy fi elds or hire bikes to explore nearby temples. Day 7 Jungle trek In Periyar National
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Park trek through the jungle in search of wildlife including elephants, wild pigs and bison. Days 8/9 Kochi and Kathakali Explore the former colonial settlement. Meet the Kathakali dancers and have your face painted in their colourful designs. Days 10/11 Kovalam Beach Take a train to the beach. Options include a massage, a curry lesson or shopping. Day 12 Tour ends Kovalam.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
2014 Tour only dates 07 Apr - 18 Apr 27 Jul 14 - 07 Aug 06 Aug - 17 AugF 18 Aug - 29 AugT 22 Dec - 02 Jan
2015 Tour only dates 30 Mar - 10 Apr
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Minimum child age 5 on date of departure * Aged 5-11 years on the date of departure T Teen Departures – age 11 and over on date of departure F Snake boat festival Please go online to fi nd all our adult and child prices by departure date
These prices are guide prices, see page 92 for details
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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