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Golden Sands Tour  $4465 pp, based on double occupancy 

Travel Dates

This tour is scheduled February 26- March 11, 2012.

Join internationally renowned yoga and meditation teacher and television host, Padma, on our captivating Golden Sands and Silvery Backwaters journey through South India. Practice unique, world-class yoga and dive into sublime meditations in tropical and radiant environments and settings. As you experience the healing wonders of hatha yoga, breath exercises, Sanskrit chanting, meditation, philosophy, and other yogic techniques in a unique program carefully designed by Padma, you will be carried closer to a space of inner peace and delight.

Retreat Costs

The cost per person is $4465 pp based on double occupancy

Single Supplement $1525 pp

Deposit Requirements:  A deposit of $850 per person is due at the time of registration.  

The tour cost is based on double occupancy, or two persons per room.  A single supplement of $1525 is available for those who wish to enjoy a room on their own.

If you wish to share a room, but do not have a roommate, we will happily try to help you find a roommate within the group.  We do not charge the single supplement until 21 days prior to departure, since a few late minute guest may join the retreat, and will be searching for a possible roommate situation.  

The tour price includes the following:

14 nights accommodation in Hotels, Resort, and Luxury Houseboat
Arrival and Departure Transfers
Breakfast Daily, 10 Lunches and 11 Dinners
Transportation by Private Air Conditioned Coach
Hotel Taxes
Baggage Handling at the Hotels (1 bag per person)
Admission to all sites as per itinerary
All Local Guide services as per itinerary
Domestic flight from Madurai to Chennai

Special Added Features:

Travel with Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Padma
30 hours of Yoga and Meditation Instruction with Padma
Private One-on-one Meditation Consultations
Kochi Sightseeing Tour
Kathakali Dance Show
Tour of Tea Estate & Museum with Tea Tasting
Overnight Backwater Cruise
Visit Meenakshi Temple and Tirumala Nayak Palace in Madurai
Prayer Ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Visit Kanchipuram
Visit Mahabalipuram
Chennai Sightseeing Tour

Tour Does Not Include:

International Airfare to Kochi (COK) and return from Chennai (MAA)
Cancellation & Medical Insurance (ask us for a quote)
Meals and drinks not specified as indicated in the itinerary
Cost to obtain valid passport
Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls. Any item that is not specifically detailed on our website or in the final retreat itinerary.

How to Register for this Retreat:

We wish to make registration as easy as possible for you! The fastest way to enroll is to call us at 1.866.269.2659.



Registration Form
You can call in your base information, which we can take by phone, or if you prefer to mail in a check or money order, you can download the registration form here and mail it in with your check.

Download Form >>> India Backwaters Registration Form


Email
You can email us at SEJIndia, or info@luxworldtravel, and ask for us to contact you with more details! 

Payment Options

Credit Card Payments
We accept all major credit cards, cash payment with wire transfer, and bank checks. We can also send you a PayPal invoice so you may make your deposit securely through the PayPal merchant system. 

Online PayPal
Or you can make a safe online deposit payment here:

Payment Type Deposit $850.00 USD Full Payment $4,465.00 USD Solo Supplement $1,525.00 USD

Check or Money Orders
Bank checks and money orders are accepted for payment. If you choose this method, please download the India Backwaters Registration Form, complete, and mail in with your payment to:

LUX World Travel, 160 A Oakland Street, Suite A, Rochester NY 14620


Deposit and Cancellation Information

Cancellations

Cancellation penalties imposed on LUX World Travel by its suppliers are stringent, and are per person for land arrangements. Airline tickets are different, and hold a completely separate penalty and we will advise you at the time of your cancellation of this additional penalty.

The following terms apply effective as of the date LUX World Travel receives written notice of cancellation.

Days prior to departure:

More than 90 days prior to departure – $500.00 per person

89 to 60 days prior to departure – 25% of tour cost; plus deposit amount

59 to 30 days prior to departure date – 50% of tour cost; plus deposit amount

29 days or less prior to departure – 100% of tour cost to include handling fee and liquidated damages for LUX World Travel.



Travel Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase trip cancellation insurance, which LUX World Travel makes available to you. This can protect you from financial loss in almost all circumstances. Information for US residents will be sent to you at time of booking. If you reside outside of the USA, LUX World Travel will be able to assist you with travel insurance programs from other outside sources. Please call us directly for your FREE insurance quote! 1.866.269.2659

After an overnight backwater cruise through silvery rivers, natural fresh water lakes, serene lagoons, and majestic palm groves, relax and renew on 14 acres of lush green land overlooking the blue sea and soft white sands, and indulge in optional treatments at the Ayurvedic Centre on site.

Accommodation Details

Grande Residencia: 

This luxury hotel on the Princess Street of Kochi. Mr. Koder, a renowned businessman, built this house in the Portugese colony of Fort Kochi in 1868. This beautiful Koder House has a mixture of Portugese and Kerala architecture.

Windermere Estate, is where the manicured tea gardens merge with the lush green forests of western ghats. Hallmarked for its exclusiveness and high range hospitality, Windermere is a 60 acre Cardamom Plantation.

The presence of the Planter's family next door ensures security and local advice devoid of a hotel atmosphere.

Step aboard and the native oars men will take you to an amazing world of delights and tranquility with a blend of nature in its entire traditional splendor pampering all your senses and rejuvenating your body.

The Travancore Heritage is a sea side resort in 15 acres of lush green coconut garden and landscaped environs located at Chowara - south of Kovalam, near Trivandrum, Kerala. The resort stands on a high cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea and a long wide beach of powdery white sand.

Escape the din of city life. Perched atop the Pasumalai hill, amid 62 acres of peaceful, landscaped gardens, The Gateway Hotel is the epitome of colonial architecture. Here you'll find a charmed spot to relax and take in picturesque views of the Temple City and the Kodai hills.

Recently awarded the best 4-star hotel in India, GRT Grand takes pride in being the most affordable business hotel providers. The facilities and ambience suiting a business traveler, the strategic location of the hotel makes it a prominent landmark in the city, with access to all major centers in the city. Winner of various quality certifications, GRT Grand has set an international standard for hospitality across the country.