Kerala: Art, Spice and Sustainability
6 Nights | 7 Days starting on 22-Jan-2023
This unique experience takes us through 3 interesting destinations in Kerala: Athirapally, on the banks of Chalakudy river, Puthenvelikkara, known for the confluence of Chalakudy and Periyar rivers and Fort Kochi, the island closer to the estuary where the Periyar river joins the Arabian sea. Rivers that nurtured cultural richness and biodiversity, rivers and tides that created lands through its ebb and flow. You will get an insight into the lives of forest people and their stewardship that preserves the nature around us. The trip takes you through the colonial period and contemporary challenges on conservation. You will understand about people’s movements that defined the character of the society in Kerala, meet innovators who are sustaining the changes. From women entrepreneurs to artists who are finding their feet to build resilient communities around them, this journey will be an eye opener for you.
This is a journey that could change perspectives, where the journey becomes a transformative experience.
Tour Highlights
- Gain an insight into lives of forest people
- Journey through colonial period and contemporary challenges on conservation
- Interact with innovators who are sustaining climate & social change
- Learn about one of the first Climate Change Resistant Food initiatives in India
- Enjoy unique culinary experiences
- A Special curated walk of Kochi Biennale 22-23
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Tour Dates
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Tour Start Date:
22-Jan-2023 -
Duration:
6 nights / 7 days
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Tour Price
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Price per person on a twin-sharing basis:
89,900 -
Single Supplement:
33,500
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Inclusions
- Accommodation in the hotels mentioned in this itinerary for 6 nights
- Airport transfers on arrival in Kochi
- Transportation in a private vehicle to and from Kochi
- All meals from Dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 7
- English speaking guide
- Services of a tour escort
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- All entrance fees for places mentioned in the itinerary
- The Kochi Biennale experience
Exclusions
- Airfare to Kochi & back
- Tips to the driver / guide
- Any alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
- Camera fee, porter, laundry
- Evening tea, coffee, snacks, any beverages
- Expenses arising from unexpected circumstances beyond our control
- Medical or Travel Insurance
- 5% GST
- Due to government restrictions, we may need to re-plan the itinerary and it may require certain cost adjustments.
- We require a minimum of 10 people to operate the group.
- A deposit of Rs 15,000 per person is payable at the time of booking to block your seat on the tour.
- Balance payment has to be made 30 days prior to the start of the tour
- At the time of making the balance / full payment, please send us a copy of your ID proof (Aadhar Card)
- Payment of the booking deposit constitutes acceptance of our terms and conditions
- We require a minimum of 10 guests to operate the tour. In case we do not get the minimum number of guests, the deposit paid will be refunded in full
- The Balance / Full payment will be collected only when we get the minimum number of guests to operate the tour
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Cancellation of any reservations are subject to the following conditions:
- Cancellation effected after paying the booking deposit & within 30 days of start of the tour: Full refund
- Cancellation effected between 30 and 10 days of start of the tour: An administrative service charge equivalent to the initial booking deposit of Rs 15,000 will be levied*
- Cancellation effected within 10 days of start of the tour: 100% of the tour cost will be levied as cancellation charges*
- *Cancellation charges will be waived if the guest can find a replacement person to join the tour
- No refund will be due after commencement of travel
- Cancellation due to Covid (prior to the tour): All guests will be required to submit a Covid Negative test report 72 hours prior to the start of the tour. If a guest tests positive, a full refund will be given
- Cancellation due to Covid (during the tour): In the unfortunate event that the guest tests positive during the tour, there will be no refund due for the remainder of the tour. Any additional costs of hotel quarantine / isolation will be applicable as required and has to be paid directly by the guest to the service providers
- Cancellation due to state travel restrictions: In the event that the state we are travelling to imposes travel restrictions that makes it difficult to travel, we will refund the entire amount paid for the tour or hold the entire amount as a travel credit to be used for a future tour.
- Refunds due can take upto 5 weeks to process.
Map of kerela
