Maharajas Express - Southern Sojourn ( 8 days and 7 Nights )

Duration8 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Maharajas' Express -Is the newest & latest Luxury Train providing unmatched Luxury and comfort and is one of the finest trains in the world and the best way to explore Incredible India. It has been conferred with "Worlds Leading Luxury train award 2012" by World Travel Awards. It is the first luxury train which offers five pan India luxury tours on full board basis.

The unmatched ambience, contemporary amenities, impeccable service and luxurious decor provide a royal odyssey on board.Every cabin has large windows-designed so that you can savour every bit of magnificent India. All passenger cars come with independent cabin-controlled air conditioning,live television, Wi-Fi Internet, safe deposit box, bath tubs ( in suites and presidential suite)- almost everything that one would imagine to travel in luxury - truly like an Indian Maharaja.The train also has 24hrs Butler service and round the clock services of a paramedic on Board the train.

Options

Suite

Sylvan furnishings, modern amenities and tasteful elegant adornment are reminiscent of the splendour of a bygone princely splendour. Live like a royalty in the quaint décor of these lavish suites.
Pickup included

Presidential suite

One of its kinds in the world, this grand cabin spanning over whole carriage is ultimate in luxury and elegance. A separate sitting with dining, bedroom with spacious bathrooms fitted with bathtub.
Pickup included

Junior Suite

Equipped with facilities such as LCD TV, direct dial phones and internet, these spacious cabins offer sumptuous accommodation to the guests in these elegant interiors.
Pickup included

Deluxe Cabin

Measuring 112 sq. ft., these spacious cabins with Amenities:Double Bed Dimensions : 80 x 60 (In)Twin Bed Dimensions : 80 x 33 (In)DVD player,Writing Table,Luggage Hold underneath the bed ,etc.
Pickup included

What's included

Seven nights accommodation in train and one in hotel.
Airport / Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from any part of India. (Optional)
Dinner
Breakfast
All sightseeing as per Itinerary. Accommodation in Maharaja Express as per option selected.(Deluxe cabin/Junior suite/Suite / Presidential suite. Government taxes GST.
Unlimited onboard alcohol (Beer/Wine/Whiskey)

Video and still Camera fees at monuments (If applicable)
Laundry charges (Available at selected destinations)
Preferred language guides,apart from English speaking.

What to expect

Day 1: Mumbai to Goa

Goa
10h

Mumbai – Goa

Day 01/ Saturday : Welcome Onboard as we proceed to Goa- After a traditional welcome board the Maharajas'Express. Dinner shall be served onboard... Overnight in Train.

Day 2: Goa

Goa
10h

Day 02/ Sunday : Arrive into Goa After onboard breakfast, deboard to visit the Churches of the North and a Walking Tour of the Old Panjim houses .Return to the train for onboard Lunch. De boarad in the evening to visit the Goa Chitra Museum, one of the finest ethnographic museum in the country followed by exclusive Goan Carnival Evening.

Day 3: Goa To Hampi

Hampi
10h

Day 03/ Monday : Goa - Hampi - Enjoy a relaxed day onboard as the train proceeds to Hampi . Arrive at Hospet railway station and proceed to proceed to visit the ancient Anegudi Village. Dinner onboard.

Day 4: Hampi

Hampi
10h

Day 04/ Tuesday : Hampi - After an early breakfast, proceed to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Hampi. Enjoy the surroundings as you travel around on Tuk Tuks. Return to the train for lunch as the Maharaja express proceed to Mysore. Dinner shall be served on board.

Day 5: Hampi to Mysore

Mysuru (Mysore)
10h

Day 05/ Wednesday : Mysore - After onboard breakfast , visit the Maysore Palace. Proceed for lunch at the Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. After lunach, proceed to visit to Shreerangapatnam. Dinner onboard.

Day 6: Mysore to Cochin

Kochi (Cochin)
10h

Day 06/ Thursday : Cochin - Arrive into Kerala - God's Own Country. Breakfast and lunch onboard. Disembark to visit a village complex practicing various traditional arts. Take a short Tuk Tuk ride to reach the Model Eco Tourism village. Later proceed for traditional dinner at an exclusive venue.

Day 7: Cochin

Kochi (Cochin)
10h

Day 07/ Friday : Kumarakam - After onboard breakfast, proceed for Canoe Cruise on the famous backwaters of Kumarakam. Proceed for lunch at an exclusive venue where you will witness an exciting Snake Boat Race. Return to the comforts of Maharajas'Express. Enjoy an 'Indian Evening' onboard raising a toast to this memorable Experience as the Maharajas'Express proceed to Trivandrum.

Day 8: Cochin to Trivandrum

10h

Day 08/ Saturday : Disembark in Trivandrum - This Morning,after breakfast, you will disembark at around 0900 hours at trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. Bid farewell to the Maharajas'Express as the journey comes to an end . Pickup from train station and drop at Airport / Hotel at Trivandrum.

Tour End.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pickup from all location including hotels, airport, hostels, residentials, train station ,port etc. where ever you opt for in city limits .
We will share Guide or Driver details along with vehicle number with you through Wassup or email one day prior of the tour.
Check someone holding your name A4 size card for identification and our company name also mentioned on it.
Hotels: Pickup from Lobby(Driver will meet you around reception area.
For cruise ship customers: Pickup from cruise terminal (Cruise customers need to meet at the out gate ,you can take free shuttle bus service to reach out gate approximately 1 minutes away from cruise terminal)
For cruise ship customers: (Wheel chair transportation) All wheel chair accessible pickup would be done at the cruise terminal.
Airport: Pickup from Arrival terminal out gate
Railway station: Outside your train coach ,please share your train details with coach number and seat / berth number.
Residential: Pickup from Doorstep.
Return point: To the door step of your Hotel / Airport / Train station .

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1.This tour is not transferable.
2.Complete name/s with nationality,Date of Birth and PASSPORT NUMBERS are required for booking.
3.Smoking is not allowed inside train as per Indian law.
4.The train is comprehensively insured for fire,earthquake,theft and terrorism.
5.All Major credit cards accepted in the train.
6.Pets are not allowed in the train.
7.A current valid passport is required on the day of travel for foreign nationals.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.