5D4N Backwaters & Houseboat of Kerala
India

Validity : 01 November 2007 - 30 April 2008

DAY 01 : ARRIVE – COCHIN Arrived Cochin , greet by our local representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 : COCHIN – ALLEPPEY (B/L/D) After breakfast, transfer to Alleppey takes about 2 hours drive, you board a Private Houseboat at 12 Noon for a cruise on the Backwaters. One of the highlights of your trip...is the complex network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals fringing the coast of Kerala form the basis of a distinct regional lifestyle. Enjoy a cruise on the emerald palm fringed backwaters of Kerala. Lunch & Dinner is served on board. Overnight on board your Houseboat.

DAY 03 : ALLEPPEY – KUMARAKOM (B) Enjoy a short cruise on the Houseboat till check out ( 9.30am ). Your houseboat drops you at your backwater resort at Kumarakom, a unique destination situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters. You may catch the spectacular sunset and relax on your resort, next to the Lake . You may also try the famous Ayurvedic Spa/Massage at your own expense. Overnight at your resort

DAY 04 : KUMARAKOM – COCHIN (B) After breakfast, late morning transfer to Cochin (takes about 2 hrs drive) and enjoy City Tour, visit the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Friday / Saturday), Dutch Palace (closed Friday), and Chinese fishing nets. You also have time for some great shopping on MG Road . Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 : COCHIN Q DEPARTURE (B)

Morning free at leisure until check-out time 12 Noon . Transfer to airport for your flight home.

PACKAGE LAND PRICE VALID FROM : 20 NOVEMBER 2007 TO 30 APRIL 2008 (Except Peak Season)

PEAK SEASON SUPPLEMENT : 20 DEC' 07 – 10 JAN' 08 (PERIOD EXCLUDING 31 DEC 07 NIGHT)

Using Moderate Tourists Class Hotels : Sgd 70.00 Per Person Extra on Twin/Triple sharing basis
Increase in Single Room Supplement : Sgd 60 /-

Using Superior Tourists Class Hotels : Sgd 80.00 Per Person Extra on Twin/Triple sharing basis
Increase in Single Room Supplement : Sgd 70 /-

Note : Peak Season Supplement will apply for Adults and Children as well (Same Cost).

Additional Supplement Over and above the above Peak Season Supplement for 31 December 07 Night :

31 Dec' 07 Night : Sgd 50.00 Per Person Extra only if stay is in Kumarakom
: If stay at other cities of this itinerary, then this supplement is NOT applicable).

Note: Above price is subje cted to changes without prior notice and payment is based on cash or cheque only.

PACKAGE LAND PRICE INCLUDES :

• Meet and assist on arrival.
• Transfers, tours and intercity drives as per program by A/C Vehicles with English Speaking driver.
• Hotels on Double/Twin sharing basis as listed below or similar.
• Daily Breakfast at hotels
• 1 Night stay on Full Board in a Private Non-A/C Houseboat with Cruise
• Local English Speaking Guide for Cochin City Tour including Entry fees.
• 1 Common Boat ride at Periyar Lake including Entry fees to Jungle & Spice Plantations visit at Thekkedy (Periyar).

PACKAGE LAND PRICE EXCLUDES :

• Any International and Domestic airfares, airport tax. Lunches/Dinners (Except on the Houseboat), Camera Fees, Mineral Water/drinks, Telephone calls, Tips to driver/Guide/Porters/Houseboat Crew etc, Peak season Supplement, Personal expenses or any items not specified above as included.

AIRFARE :

Refer to SilkAir farelist for airfare to Cochin .

OPTIONAL :

If A/C Bedroom Houseboat is needed in case guest taking Moderate Tourist Class Hotels:
Extra cost Sgd 76.00 Per Person on Twin sharing basis. (A/C Operates 9 Pm to 7 AM only in bedroom area)

HOTELS ENVISAGED (OR SIMILAR) :-

MODERATE TOURISTS CLASS HOTELS :

Cochin             - Abad Metro
Alleppey          - Private Houseboat (Non-Aircon)
Kumarakom     - Abad Whispering Palms or Kumarakom Lagoon

** In some of above Hotels and In Houseboat, 3rd Pax in same room gets only 1 Extra Mattress (No Cot).

SUPERIOR TOURISTS CLASS HOTELS :

Cochin             - Abad Atrium
Alleppey          - Private Houseboat (Aircon)
Kumarakom     - Abad Whispering Palms or Kumarakom Lagoon

NOTE :