The Tropical South14 days - from $1400Spice ports, hill stations, boat trips, tea plantations, temples and beaches!After exploring the old spice town of Cochin we journey inland to visit the Raj town of Munnar, surrounded by tea plantations, grassland and verdant forest. Christianity and even Judaism have left their mark on the coastal regions but it is Hinduism that dominates, producing one of India's most elaborately decorated temples at Madurai. The wildlife sanctuaries at Eravikulam and Periyar are home to an array of wildlife and an abundance of colourful birdlife. We finish by cruising along the backwaters and lagoons of Kerala as well as relaxing on the sweeping beaches of Kovalam with the chance to try some delicious fresh seafood. Itinerary:Day 1 Start Cochin. 2 Sightseeing by motorboat around harbour of Cochin; explore historic spice port. 3 To Munnar. 4 Day walk through tea plantations to Mapprine Peak. 5 To Madurai. 6 Visit colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple; optional cycle rickshaw ride through town. 7 To Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to wild elephant and many other animals and birds. 8 Explore Periyar; morning junlge walk followed by optional afternoon boat trip on lake. 9 To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise. 10 Leave houseboat and drive to Thrikunpuzzha. 11 Drive to Kovalam. 12 Optional visit to Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of India - or spend time relaxing on the beach. 13 Free time to relax on beach. 14 End Kovalam. Mode of travel: Travel by air-conditioned bus, private houseboat and motorboat. Group size: Normally 6 to 16, plus leader and local guides for sightseeing. Accommodation: 12 nights hotels, 1 night houseboat., all en suite. Food: All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included. Optional Single Supplement: from $463.75 Trip Reference: AIT Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below. Trip Reference: AIT |
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| Start | End | Prices in US$ | Total Price | Availability | |
| 11 Mar 12 | 24 Mar 12 | $1530 | $1530 |  | |
| 01 Apr 12 | 14 Apr 12 | $1530 | $1530 | | |
| 02 Aug 12 | 15 Aug 12 | $1530 | $1530 | | |
| 19 Aug 12 | 01 Sep 12 | $1400 | $1400 | | |
| 09 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | $1400 | $1400 |  | |
| 07 Oct 12 | 20 Oct 12 | $1530 | $1530 | | |
| 21 Oct 12 | 03 Nov 12 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 04 Nov 12 | 17 Nov 12 | $1530 | $1530 | | |
| 18 Nov 12 | 01 Dec 12 | $1530 | $1530 | | |
| 16 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | $1630 | $1630 | | |
| 23 Dec 12 | 05 Jan 13 | $1630 | $1630 | | |
| 06 Jan 13 | 19 Jan 13 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 20 Jan 13 | 02 Feb 13 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 10 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 03 Mar 13 | 16 Mar 13 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 24 Mar 13 | 06 Apr 13 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2012 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2012 /13 brochure, due to be published in October 2011.