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Treasures of India (Le Laperouse)

Treasures of India (Le Laperouse)

From AUD $5,820

Description

PONANT invites you to discover the wonders of Sri Lanka and India during an all-new 9-day cruise along the West Coast of India. From Colombo to Mumbai, let yourself fall under the spell of these eastern lands influenced by Buddhist and Hindu traditions.

Le Lapérouse will depart from Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital located at the crossroads of the sea trade between Europe and Asia.

Your ship will then arrive in Kerala, on Malabar Coast, in south-western India. From Trivandrum, you will be able to visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, one of the finest examples of traditional Kerala architecture, before setting sail for Cochin. A former royal town where the air is rich with the aroma of cardamom and cloves, this port of call will also be the opportunity to discover, aboard traditional boats, the fishing villages settled along the banks of the “backwaters”, a network of lakes and canals that criss-cross the lush landscapes of Kerala.

You will then discover Goa and Diu, two former colonies of the Portuguese Indies. Goa is prized for its beaches and its rich cultural heritage, in particular a collection of late 16th-century churches and convents, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As for Diu, it is a peaceful little island off the beaten track, with colourful houses.

Finally, Le Lapérouse will call at Mumbai, India’s cultural and economic capital. Make sure you visit the Elephanta Caves, a Hindu sanctuary on an island off the coast of Mumbai, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station (formerly known as Victoria Terminus), a remarkable example of Victorian neo-gothic architecture: both sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Trip Name
Treasures of India (Le Laperouse)
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Length: 127 metres Passenger Capacity: 92 cabins Built: 2017/2018 Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel. RESTAURANTS As it is an essential part of French culture, gastronomy will naturally have pride of place aboard this new ship. Through its two restaurants, Le Lapérouse will invite you on a journey to elegance and epicureanism. In a relaxed atmosphere, a first dining area located on Deck 3 and able to seat 70 will serve grilled meats daily, along with a variety of salads and desserts. To the back of Deck 4, you will find a 260 m² panoramic restaurant which can accommodate all of our passengers in a single sitting. Designed differently to that on our other ships, this dining area, which opens onto the outside, will have a buffet of salads, desserts and cheeses at your disposal. Our discreet and attentive crew will provide table service for hot meals. PUBLIC AREAS Like Le Boréal and its sisterships, Le Lapérouse has many common areas that are designed and equipped to meet all of your needs while preserving the intimacy of each passenger. A 140 m² reception area includes: A reception/concierge desk, An excursions desk, The ship’s administrative services, The sales office, manned by our Guest Relations Officer, Our 50 m² boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and various accessories, Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides: Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship, Easier Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation for expeditions, Easier access to the sea for swimming and practising various water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding. A pool deck offering: A pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system, A pleasant solarium, An outdoor bar and lounge with armchairs and sofas. A 200 m² main lounge which can accommodate all of our passengers to share convivial moments and to host activities organised during the day or evening. Lastly, a theatre that seats 188, equipped with: The latest sound and lighting technology, A LED wall as the stage backdrop, for the projection of high-resolution images and videos.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 COLOMBO
A former trading post along the Silk Route, the old quarter of Colombo offers you the fabulous sight of its picturesque streets. The city was known to Arab, Persian and Chinese traders as early as the 8th century and this former village, nestled between two dunes, was a trading post on the mythical Spice Route. Today the economic capital of Sri Lanka, the city offers picture-postcard scenery with its beaches stretching languorously along the south-western coast of the country. Here the sand dazzles you and the sea invites you to dream...
Day 2 - Day 2 TRIVANDRUM
Capital of the State of Kerala, Trivandrum boasts a rich and colourful past. Constructed on seven hills, the “green city of India”, as Gandhi called it, is home to sumptuous Victorian buildings, vestiges of British colonisation. You will also be able to admire superb examples of traditional architecture, such as Padmanabhapuram Palace. A former residence of Kerala princes, this elegant wooden palace from the 16th century is composed of three levels evoking the shape of a Far Eastern pagoda. Entering and roaming its maze of galleries, halls and corridors is like plunging into the lavish life of the Travancore kings.
Day 3 - Day 3 COCHIN
An important port in the South-West of India, Cochin (Kochi) is one of the most beautiful on the Malabar Coast where the scent of cardamom mingles with cloves. It was here that Vasco de Gama disembarked over 500 years ago. But how many Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs and Romans dropped anchor before him in the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea? So many nations, at a time when pepper from Malabar was almost as precious as gold, left these shores laden with precious spices. Today, the city, a surprising metropolis with multiple identities, has a rich cultural and natural heritage combining former colonial residences, ancestral fishing methods and charming landscapes in the backwaters.
Day 4 - Day 4 NEW MANGALORE
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Day 5 - Day 5 MARMUGAO (GOA)
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Day 6 - Day 6 AT SEA
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Day 7 - Day 7 DIU
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Day 8 - Days 8 - 9 MUMBAI (EX BOMBAY)
Mumbai, a fascinating city located on the Arabian Sea, will give you a real immersion in Hindu culture. You will be able to discover the Elephanta Caves that are home to collection of rock art typical of the cult of Shiva. Don’t miss out on visiting the Gandhi Museum and House, dedicated to the memory of the man who played a vital role in the emancipation and independence of India, or the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station (formerly known as Victoria Terminus), the finest example of Victorian architecture in India. In the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum, you will find very fine collections of sculptures, miniatures and portraits of the man who would become King George V.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $5,820Deluxe Stateroom
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $6,200Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $6,410Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $6,630Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $9,150Deluxe Suite
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $9,920Prestige Suite Deck 5
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $10,250Prestige Suite Deck 6
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $10,570Privilege Suite
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $10,910Grand Deluxe Suite
20-12-202028-12-2020AUD $11,260Owner's Suite
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $5,820Deluxe Stateroom
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $6,200Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $6,410Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $6,630Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $9,150Deluxe Suite
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $9,920Prestige Suite Deck 5
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $10,250Prestige Suite Deck 6
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $10,570Privilege Suite
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $10,910Grand Deluxe Suite
09-01-202117-01-2021AUD $11,260Owner's Suite
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $5,820Deluxe Stateroom
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $6,200Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $6,410Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $6,630Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $9,150Deluxe Suite
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $9,920Prestige Suite Deck 5
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $10,250Prestige Suite Deck 6
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $10,570Privilege Suite
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $10,910Grand Deluxe Suite
17-01-202125-01-2021AUD $11,260Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • Christmas celebrations in an exceptional environment: change of scenery guaranteed.
    • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the churches and convents of Goa, the Elephanta Caves and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station in Mumbai.
    • Discover Kerala’s lush landscapes during an excursion in the “backwaters”: rivers edged with palm trees, rice paddies, fishing villages.
    • Discover the cultural heritage of Goa, a former Portuguese colony.
    • Overnight stay in Mumbai, visit of the city, its architectural heritage and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum.

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