Description
India – the land of diversity, is a true feast for the eyes and all the senses with its historical monuments, beautiful temples, vibrant cities, bustling markets and relaxing backwaters. With so much on offer, it is impossible not to be enthralled by this ancient land and this fascinating tour combines the wonders of the Golden Triangle with a relaxing voyage from Cochin to Chennai by way of Sri Lanka visiting a number of ports which are off the usual cruise route.
After exploring each day on our guided excursions you will return to the cool, peace and calm of our carefully selected hotels or the all-suite MS Island Sky. Recharge the batteries with good food, caring service and a restful night’s sleep to be ready to witness another day in this great land of ancient faiths, customs and traditions which will be brought to life by our knowledgeable local guides.
Our escorted exploration of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra is followed by an eight night voyage aboard the MS Island Sky. The first day of our cruise will be a relaxing one as we meander through the extraordinary network of canals and lagoons observing the waterside life of the small communities and the colourful birdlife of the Keralan backwaters. Hugging the Kerala coast, we move on to Trivandrum, then across to Sri Lanka where we explore the interior and the old capital of Kandy, before cruising around the southern coast of the island to take in the Dutch colonial town of Galle and Bundala National Park.
Please note there are some long drives (3-5 hours) between cities on days 4, 5 and 7. Internal flights have yet to be scheduled and the final itinerary listed may be subject to change. Days 8 to 17 of this tour are part of our Passage to India cruise aboard the MS Island Sky.