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Romantic<br />

<strong>Holidays</strong><br />

CUSTOMISED HOLIDAYS<br />

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D ear Customer,<br />

Welcome to <strong>SOTC</strong> Customised <strong>Holidays</strong>, India’s leading tour operator for<br />

<strong>the</strong> discerning Free Individual Traveller. We thank you for providing us an<br />

opportunity to plan <strong>the</strong> most cherished vacation of your life - your Honeymoon.<br />

With <strong>SOTC</strong> Customised <strong>Holidays</strong> you can be rest assured that our team will<br />

design a tailor made incredible honeymoon for you to any of <strong>the</strong> finest<br />

honeymoon destinations around <strong>the</strong> world. You have <strong>the</strong> liberty of selecting<br />

<strong>the</strong> destinations, <strong>the</strong> services, <strong>the</strong> category of hotels <strong>the</strong> way you have<br />

dreamt it to be. We’ll perfect it to reality, just as we have been offering to our<br />

thousands of satisfied patrons. No wonder we have been repeatedly voted as<br />

<strong>the</strong> ‘Best Outbound Tour Operator’ for 5 consecutive years by Galileo Express<br />

Travel World Awards.<br />

We once again welcome your decision to travel on a journey to cherish for<br />

lifetime <strong>with</strong> <strong>SOTC</strong> Customised <strong>Holidays</strong>.<br />

Happy <strong>Holidays</strong>,<br />

Rustom Dhanbhoora<br />

Business Head,<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong> Customised <strong>Holidays</strong>


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Index Mountains<br />

12 | Australian Affair 14 | Zealous New Zealand 16 | South African Intimacy<br />

22 | French Connections<br />

24 | Ela <strong>It</strong>aly<br />

& Valleys<br />

18 | Satin Swiss<br />

Landscapes & Horizons<br />

26 | Rómánsúil Ireland


40 | Malaysian Duet<br />

42 | Sizzling Singapore<br />

7 | Hotels,Airlines<br />

9 | Transfers, Sightseeing<br />

Sands & Beaches<br />

30 | Maldives Melange 32 | Mauritian Rendezvous<br />

34 | Sensuous Srilanka<br />

36 | Enigmatic Indonesia<br />

Roses & Chocolates<br />

44 | Tenderly Thailand


Airlines <strong>SOTC</strong><br />

<strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> <strong>associates</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>best</strong>!<br />

We start <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> airlines chosen for your holiday! Our wide selection will offer you <strong>the</strong> <strong>best</strong> option of travel to your holiday destination. Our long association<br />

<strong>with</strong> airlines gives you <strong>the</strong> advantage of air travel at remarkably affordable prices. Tell us your choice of airline and our partnership <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> airline will make<br />

your Holiday Travel a Pleasure!


H<br />

Hotels<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> brings you <strong>the</strong> <strong>best</strong> hotels that match your style!<br />

With <strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> you have <strong>the</strong> option to choose your accommodation to match your style.You can decide to stay at three star hotel or a superior or deluxe<br />

category of hotel. You can choose to stay in <strong>the</strong> city center, close to places of interest, sightseeing, business or at a resort to rejuvenate your senses. Hotels close to airports<br />

are recommended for your early morning air travel. The hotels selected by us are aimed at making your stay comfortable and your holiday pleasurable. So come stay <strong>with</strong><br />

us, <strong>the</strong> <strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>- <strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> style.<br />

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Transfers On<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong>, we offer travel that suits your lifestyle and budget. Seat-In-Coach transfers: An international flavour to your holiday begins <strong>with</strong> a Seat-<br />

In-Coach (SIC) transfer to your hotel. These transfers are economical and operate at conveniently arranged fixed times.<br />

Private Transfers: At <strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> we understand that your ‘Family Holiday’ is your time <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> family. Why not enjoy travel in <strong>the</strong> comfort of a private<br />

car or a van exclusive for your family’s travel any where, anytime!<br />

Limousine Transfers: If you are used to travelling in style at home, why not on Your holiday! We offer you <strong>the</strong> luxury of personalized service and privaci when you choose<br />

our Limousine transfers.<br />

S


Sightseeing<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> brings you extensive range of city tours. With an extensive range of tours, which depart on a regular basis, each city can be<br />

savoured and explored extensively <strong>with</strong> <strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong>. Whe<strong>the</strong>r you would like to join a coach or a cruise or even take part in a helicopter<br />

ride over local sights, we are sure to have something to suit your requirement. Want to see sights at your own pace? Our private tours allow you to choose<br />

from a selection of chauffer-driven vehicles and experienced guides speaking several languages. If you are looking for personal service and flexibility, <strong>the</strong>n<br />

this is <strong>the</strong> tour for you.<br />

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M untains<br />

& valleys<br />

Embrace paradise. Lock your love in your arms and walk through <strong>the</strong> paradise that God has made for you on <strong>the</strong> earth. From <strong>the</strong> amazing Alps of Switzerland,<br />

to <strong>the</strong> royale vine yards of France and <strong>the</strong> romantic gondola ride of Venice to <strong>the</strong> paradise like Route 62 of South Africa and to <strong>the</strong> picturesque locales <strong>Do</strong>wn<br />

Under, <strong>the</strong>re’s only one thing in common - love in its most divine form. Select a destination from our Mountains & Valleys series and you would only be<br />

assured of a honeymoon that’s spent like in paradise.


Romance Special<br />

Daily breakfast at il barocco restaurant, newspaper & valet parking in Gold Coast<br />

Australian<br />

affair<br />

Handmade chocolate plate on arrival & complimentary versace miniature fragrances in room in Gold Coast<br />

One evening romance package setup in room including romantic music, rose petals on bed, tealight candles<br />

scattered around, room spa drawn full of bubbles and a bottle of sparkling wine on ice in Gold Coast<br />

Lots more surprises


1 | Arrive Sydney<br />

Welcome to Australia! Our local representative<br />

will be waiting at <strong>the</strong> airport to welcome you and<br />

take you to your hotel. The day is free to explore<br />

<strong>the</strong> area around your hotel.<br />

Overnight in Sydney.<br />

2 | Sydney<br />

After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, we take<br />

you on a city tour of Sydney. We first take you<br />

to unique Opera House from outside. Your next<br />

stops are <strong>the</strong> Harbour Bridge, <strong>the</strong> Rocks, Darling<br />

Harbour and <strong>the</strong> Sydney Tower, where you can<br />

also experience a Sky Walk, Sydney’s highest<br />

open-air attraction. (Only one way transfer is<br />

included). Round off your day <strong>with</strong> dinner at an<br />

Indian restaurant.<br />

Overnight in Sydney.<br />

3 | Sydney<br />

After breakfast, <strong>the</strong> day is free for you to explore<br />

Sydney on your own. Go shopping for designer<br />

labels in clo<strong>the</strong>s, <strong>the</strong> famous Australian wines &<br />

cheese, watches, perfumes, cosmetics, electronics<br />

etc. at Center Point, Pitts Street or Queen Victoria<br />

Building.<br />

Overnight in Sydney.<br />

4 | Gold Coast<br />

On arrival in Gold Coast, you will be met and<br />

transferred to Palazzo Versace. <strong>It</strong> is <strong>the</strong> evolution<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Versace lifestyle, a place of Renaissance<br />

splendor, elegance and ease. This full-service<br />

luxury hotel, created in <strong>the</strong> spirit of beauty and<br />

opulence for which <strong>the</strong> Versace name is known,<br />

features extraordinary works of <strong>It</strong>alian marble,<br />

mosaic and glass. Every piece of furniture is<br />

unmistakably Versace - whe<strong>the</strong>r part of <strong>the</strong><br />

signature Versace home collection or expressly<br />

designed for <strong>the</strong> hotel. The whole day is free for<br />

you to explore Gold Coast on your own or you can<br />

go for various water sports and leisure activities.<br />

Overnight in Palazzo Versace.<br />

5 | Palazzo Versace<br />

After breakfast, <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure to enjoy<br />

various activities that this 5 star hotel has to offer.<br />

Overnight in Palazzo Versace.<br />

6 | Hamilton Island<br />

On arrival in Hamilton Island, you will be met and<br />

transferred to your resort. Hamilton Island offers<br />

an experience like no o<strong>the</strong>r: glorious wea<strong>the</strong>r,<br />

azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring<br />

coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food<br />

and wines, and activities almost too numerous to<br />

mention. The whole day is free for you to explore<br />

this exotic Island or you can go for various water<br />

sports and leisure activities on your own.<br />

Overnight in Hamilton Island.<br />

7 | Hamilton Island<br />

After breakfast, set off for a full day cruise to <strong>the</strong><br />

Great Barrier Reef, where a host of activities await<br />

you, followed by a delicious tropical lunch. Come<br />

face to face <strong>with</strong> thousands of different species<br />

of marine life and stunning corals. Touch some<br />

of <strong>the</strong> unique marine creatures in <strong>the</strong> Marine<br />

Touch tank. Go swimming or snorkeling to <strong>best</strong><br />

experience <strong>the</strong> wealth of coral and marine life all<br />

around you. You may also try scuba diving and<br />

undersea walking on your own for an additional<br />

fee or just relax and enjoy <strong>the</strong> amazing view from<br />

<strong>the</strong> deck!<br />

Overnight in Hamilton Island.<br />

8 | Hamilton Island<br />

After breakfast, <strong>the</strong> day is free.<br />

Overnight in Hamilton Island.<br />

9 | Fly Out<br />

After an early breakfast, complete your packing,<br />

check out of <strong>the</strong> hotel and set off to Hamilton<br />

airport for your onward journey or flight back<br />

home.<br />

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zealous<br />

New Zealand<br />

Cozy up in a deluxe air-conditioned, colonial style dining luxury tram car and be treated to <strong>the</strong> finest dinners of your life<br />

Fly away to spend some eternal moments in complete seclusion over <strong>the</strong> hills of Queenstown<br />

Enjoy an exotic private hot pool secluded in <strong>the</strong> native bushes of Franz Josef Glacier Lots more pleasant surprises


1 | Arrive Christchurch<br />

On arrival at Christchurch, collect your rental<br />

car and transfer to your hotel. Vibrant and<br />

cosmopolitan Christchurch is renowned for its<br />

award winning gardens. Later enjoy <strong>the</strong> “Snow<br />

and Ice experience “at International Antarctic<br />

Centre. In <strong>the</strong> evening enjoy <strong>the</strong> New Zealand’s<br />

cuisine and beverages in <strong>the</strong> deluxe, colonial style<br />

dinning tram.<br />

Overnight at Christchurch.<br />

2 | Canterbury<br />

Ballooning can be <strong>best</strong> experienced at<br />

Canterbury. Nowhere you fly from centre of <strong>the</strong><br />

city. View <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn Alps to <strong>the</strong> west and blue<br />

ocean to <strong>the</strong> east. Land on a farm land to enjoy a<br />

glass of champagne . Return to hotel and rest of<br />

<strong>the</strong> day is at leisure.<br />

Overnight at Christchurch.<br />

3 | Mt. Cook<br />

Depart Christchurch today and travel through<br />

diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you visit<br />

<strong>the</strong> Church of <strong>the</strong> good shepherd. Then continue<br />

along <strong>the</strong> Tasman river before arriving in Mt<br />

Cook National Park where new Zealand’s tallest<br />

mountain and a world heritage sight Mt. Cook is<br />

situated.<br />

Afternoon enjoy a fantastic ski plane flight which<br />

offers a panoramic view of Mt. Cook national park<br />

and its surrounds. Experience landing on Glacial<br />

snow and ice.<br />

Overnight in Mt. Cook.<br />

4 | Mt Cook - Queenstown<br />

This morning enjoy Glacier Explorers Boat trip to<br />

see <strong>the</strong> Tasman Glacier upclose. Afternoon travel<br />

south bound along <strong>the</strong> shores of lake Pukaki to<br />

Twizel, <strong>the</strong>n through <strong>the</strong> Central Otago region to<br />

reach <strong>the</strong> Alpine resort of Queenstown.<br />

Overnight in Queenstown.<br />

5 | Queenstown<br />

Follow <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn arm of Lake Wakatipu to<br />

Lumsden and drive onward to Lake Te Anau.<br />

Enter <strong>the</strong> Eglinton Valley and travel through<br />

<strong>the</strong> breathtaking man-made Homer Tunnel to<br />

reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world<br />

famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and <strong>the</strong><br />

cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown by<br />

self drive.<br />

Overnight in Queenstown.<br />

6 | Queenstown<br />

Queenstown Day is at leisure to relax or explore<br />

Queenstown.<br />

Overnight in Queenstown.<br />

7 | Queenstown<br />

Picnic On a peak near Queenstown. Today take an<br />

exclusive flight into <strong>the</strong> Breathtaking Wilderness<br />

to arrive at a secluded area for lunch. ( ei<strong>the</strong>r hills<br />

or old gold miners cabin)<br />

You are at your own until you want to return back.<br />

Overnight in Queenstown.<br />

8 | Franz Josef Glacier<br />

Depart Queenstown today. Soon you will have<br />

yourself driving along <strong>the</strong> shores of Lake Wanaka<br />

and later Lake Hawea. Turn into <strong>the</strong> Haast Pass,<br />

gateway to World heritage Westland National<br />

Park, and continue north through <strong>the</strong> spectacular<br />

mountain ranges and native forests to <strong>the</strong> Glacier<br />

Region. Past <strong>the</strong> township of Fox Glacier and<br />

arrive at Franz Josef Glacier. Upon arrival, relax<br />

in your own private hot pool secluded in native<br />

bush and also enjoy your own cabana.<br />

Overnight in Franz Josef Glacier.z<br />

9 | Greymouth<br />

Morning drop off your rental car and board <strong>the</strong><br />

Tranz Alpine Train. Ascend through lush green<br />

forests and Arthur Pass and cross <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn<br />

Alps. Travel over <strong>the</strong> Canterbury plains to arrive at<br />

Christchurch.<br />

Overnight in Christchurch.<br />

10 | Fly Out<br />

Fly out Your arrangements conclude today <strong>with</strong> a<br />

departure transfer to Christchurch airport.<br />

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South African<br />

Intimacy<br />

Cozy up to a romantic candle light dinner you will never forget<br />

Take your love to a new high <strong>with</strong> a bottle of sparkling champagnes for you in <strong>the</strong> room


1| Arrive Cape Town<br />

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport. You<br />

will be met by our local representative who will<br />

take you to <strong>the</strong> hotel on a private transfer basis.<br />

Rest of <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure.<br />

Overnight in Cape Town.<br />

2 | Cape Town<br />

Enjoy breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. After breakfast<br />

you will meet <strong>with</strong> your driver / guide for an<br />

orientation private tour of Cape Town. Highlights<br />

include <strong>the</strong> Cable Car ride to <strong>the</strong> Table Mountain,<br />

Green Market Square , city tour passing <strong>the</strong><br />

Houses of Parliament, City Hall, Castle & Company<br />

Gardens . After <strong>the</strong> tour you can relax at <strong>the</strong> hotel<br />

or walk around <strong>the</strong> Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.<br />

Overnight in Cape Town.<br />

3 | Cape Town<br />

Enjoy breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. After breakfast you<br />

depart on a private full day Cape Peninsula Tour.<br />

The highlights include The Cape of Good Hope ,<br />

Funicular ride at Cape Point & Botanical Garden .<br />

Overnight in Cape Town.<br />

4 | Johannesburg<br />

Kruger Enjoy breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. Transfer on<br />

a private transfer basis to Cape Town Airport for<br />

your early morning flight to Johannesburg (flight<br />

cost not included) to connect <strong>with</strong> your transfer<br />

to <strong>the</strong> Greater Kruger National Park area. Check<br />

into your hotel. Rest of <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure.<br />

Overnight in Kruger.<br />

5 | Kruger<br />

After Breakfast board <strong>the</strong> coach for <strong>the</strong> full day<br />

Seat in Coach (SIC) trip inside <strong>the</strong> Kruger National<br />

Park. For a full day safari game experience. This<br />

major international tourist draw card offers a<br />

wilderness experience, which ranks <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>best</strong> in Africa. You will be back to <strong>the</strong> hotel<br />

late afternoon.<br />

Overnight in Kruger.<br />

6 | Kruger<br />

Enjoy breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. Enjoy a full day<br />

(SIC) tour of <strong>the</strong> Panorama Route, an excellent<br />

opportunity to see some of Mpumalanga’s<br />

most spectacular scenery. Visit <strong>the</strong> Blyde River<br />

Canyon, <strong>the</strong> third largest Canyon in <strong>the</strong> world.<br />

View <strong>the</strong> boundless vistas of <strong>the</strong> Lowveld from<br />

God’s window.Visit <strong>the</strong> quaint and historic town<br />

of Pilgrim’s Rest. Explore <strong>the</strong> extraordinary rock<br />

formations at Bourke’s Luck Potholes.<br />

Overnight in Kruger.<br />

7 | Johannesburg<br />

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Transfer back<br />

to Johannesburg and reach <strong>the</strong> city in <strong>the</strong> late<br />

afternoon. Check into your hotel located in<br />

<strong>the</strong> Emperors Palace Casino and Entertainment<br />

Complex close to <strong>the</strong> airport. The balance of <strong>the</strong><br />

day will be at leisure. Overnight in Johannesburg.<br />

8 | Fly Out<br />

Enjoy breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. After breakfast check<br />

out of <strong>the</strong> hotel and your airport shuttle wil take<br />

you to <strong>the</strong> airport for your flight back home.<br />

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Romance Special<br />

Embrace and fall in love at Top of Europe<br />

Satin<br />

Experience panoramic view of “Paradise on <strong>the</strong> Earth” through worlds first rotating cable car<br />

Send a post card or a souvenir from <strong>the</strong> world’s highest altitude post office<br />

Swiss


1 | Arrive Zurich – Onto Interlaken<br />

Welcome to Switzerland! Arrive Zurich and<br />

transfer by train on your own to Interlaken.<br />

Interlaken is known for its remarkable location<br />

between <strong>the</strong> two beautiful lakes of Thun and<br />

Brienz. Overnight in Interlaken.<br />

2 | Jungfraujoch<br />

Today after Breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion<br />

to Jungfraujoch, <strong>the</strong> highest railway station in<br />

Europe at 11,333 ft. Board <strong>the</strong> cogwheel train<br />

from Interlaken OST Station for an unforgettable<br />

experience. Have a memorable encounter <strong>with</strong><br />

eternal snow and ice at <strong>the</strong> plateau. Overnight in<br />

Interlaken.<br />

3 | Interlaken - Lucerne<br />

After breakfast, travel from Interlaken to Lucerne<br />

by <strong>the</strong> Golden Pass panoramic train. Lucerne,<br />

<strong>the</strong> city of lights surrounded by alpine lakes and<br />

mountains. Explore <strong>the</strong> city on your own. Visit <strong>the</strong><br />

Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Swiss transport<br />

museum, old city squares or take a boat trip on<br />

Lake Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.<br />

4 | Mt. Pilatus<br />

Breakfast at hotel, short bus journey to Kriens,<br />

you take a ride <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> panoramic gondolas<br />

and aerial cableway to Mt. Pilatus. Enjoy <strong>the</strong><br />

unforgettable view of <strong>the</strong> surrounding mountains<br />

and lakes. Descend on <strong>the</strong> world’s steepest<br />

cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad. Overnight in<br />

Lucerne.<br />

5 | Mt. Titlis<br />

This morning after breakfast, set off for Mt. Titlis<br />

at 10,000 ft. in <strong>the</strong> course of three cable car rides<br />

that take you <strong>the</strong>re. Your final ride is on <strong>the</strong> World’s<br />

first rotating cable car, <strong>the</strong> Titlis Rotair. At Mt. Titlis<br />

you could visit <strong>the</strong> Ice cave or take a ride on <strong>the</strong><br />

Ice Flyer, an enclosed ski lift. Return to Lucerne.<br />

Overnight in Lucerne.<br />

6 | Fly out<br />

This morning travel to Zurich airport on your own<br />

for your flight back home or extend your holiday<br />

<strong>with</strong> us.<br />

ADD – ON 1 NIGHT IN Mürren<br />

8 | Arrive Zurich – Onto Mürren<br />

Arrive Zurich and take a train to Mürren. Explore<br />

<strong>the</strong> city on your own. Later in evening enjoy a<br />

candle light dinner at <strong>the</strong> charming restaurant.<br />

Overnight in Mürren.<br />

9 | Schilthorn<br />

After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to<br />

Schilthorn at 10,000 ft. <strong>with</strong> its unique revolving<br />

panorama restaurant and its thrilling James Bond<br />

007 history. Then travel on your own to Zurich<br />

airport by train for your flight back home or<br />

extend your holiday <strong>with</strong> us.<br />

ADD – ON 2 NIGHTS IN MONTREUX<br />

8 | Arrive Zurich – Onto Montreux<br />

Arrive Zurich and take a train to Montreux. Explore<br />

<strong>the</strong> city on your own. Overnight in Montreux.<br />

9 | Montreux<br />

After breakfast, <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> day is free on your<br />

own or you have an option to take a Chocolate<br />

Train <strong>with</strong> its nostalgic Belle Epoque or panoramic<br />

carriages. On <strong>the</strong> journey a coffee and a croissant<br />

will be served to each passenger. In Gruyères you<br />

visit a cheese factory. Afterwards a bus takes you<br />

to station where you board <strong>the</strong> train to Broc. The<br />

Nestle/Cailler Chocolate factory awaits you and<br />

will show a film about chocolate making, you will<br />

visit <strong>the</strong> factory followed by a chocolate tasting<br />

and an interesting factory sale. Later afternoon<br />

you will be back in Montreux. Overnight in<br />

Montreux.<br />

10 | Fly Back – Montreux – Geneva<br />

This morning, after breakfast, travel on your own<br />

to Geneva airport by train for your flight back<br />

home or extend your holiday <strong>with</strong> us.<br />

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landscapes<br />

& horizons<br />

Let your romantic fairytale begin…Feel <strong>the</strong> Tuscan sun while exploring <strong>the</strong> cobbled streets and sparkling seas of <strong>It</strong>aly. Zip up to Paris on <strong>the</strong> high-speed TGV<br />

train to regain cozy anonymity in <strong>the</strong> tree-lined squares of <strong>the</strong> artistic Left Bank. Feel <strong>the</strong> love in <strong>the</strong> air while you explore <strong>the</strong> ancient castles of Ireland, watch<br />

sunset from a cliff & snuggle by <strong>the</strong> fire listening to Irish music. Paint a picture of your dream honeymoon etched in time <strong>with</strong> romantic strokes dipped in<br />

vivid European colors from our Landscapes & Horizons series.


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Romance Special<br />

connections<br />

French<br />

Ride <strong>the</strong> most romantic ride of your life, <strong>the</strong> 2CV ride of Paris<br />

Get mesmerised by <strong>the</strong> vine yards of Bordeaux<br />

Wrap your arms around your beloved and enjoy <strong>the</strong> magic of Monte Carlo by night


1 | Arrive Paris<br />

Welcome to Paris, <strong>the</strong> vibrant city <strong>with</strong> famous<br />

museums and monuments. In <strong>the</strong> evening,<br />

depart on your own for Paradis Latin show, <strong>the</strong><br />

original and au<strong>the</strong>ntic French Cancan dance<br />

show. Built in 1889 and partially designed by<br />

Gustave Eiffel, <strong>the</strong> Paradis Latin is perhaps <strong>the</strong><br />

most Parisian of <strong>the</strong> great cabarets, both exciting<br />

and romantic. Experience <strong>the</strong> magic and charm<br />

of its elegant surroundings, striking ballets,<br />

shimmering costumes & talented dance troupes.<br />

Overnight in Paris.<br />

2 | Paris - 2CV Tour<br />

Today after breakfast, come aboard 2CV, follow<br />

<strong>the</strong> lead of <strong>the</strong> charecters and go to <strong>the</strong> places of<br />

<strong>the</strong> plot. The 2CV enables you to edge out in <strong>the</strong><br />

narrow streets and to appreciate <strong>the</strong> monuments.<br />

Thanks to its open top you can totally engross<br />

in <strong>the</strong> book’s climate! The drivers will guide you<br />

so that you build your own opinions about <strong>the</strong><br />

novel’s mysteries, whe<strong>the</strong>r you are a fan of <strong>the</strong><br />

Da Vinci phenomenon or just intrigued by <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>mes Dan Brown approaches. This tour will<br />

help you to make <strong>the</strong> difference between fiction<br />

and reality while appreciating a pleasant trip in<br />

cosy 2CV.<br />

Overnight in Paris.<br />

3 | Paris - Bordeaux<br />

After breakfast, depart on own to Paris<br />

Montpernasse train station to take a train to<br />

Bordeaux. Upon arrival at Bordeaux Saint-Jean<br />

railway station, proceed to hotel on your own for<br />

check-in. Rest of <strong>the</strong> day free on own.<br />

Overnight in Bordeaux.<br />

4 | Bordeaux<br />

Today after breakfast, depart for a full day tour<br />

visiting <strong>the</strong> Bordeaux vineyards. Enjoy visiting<br />

various vineyards and tasting some of <strong>the</strong> wines<br />

of this world-famous region complete <strong>with</strong> a<br />

tasty lunch of local specialities. Tour <strong>the</strong> Chartrons<br />

District, <strong>the</strong> traditional centre of <strong>the</strong> Bordeaux<br />

wine trade followed by a 3 course ‘tasting-lunch<br />

In <strong>the</strong> afternoon you will be able to admire <strong>the</strong><br />

unique Bordeaux wine country and visit some<br />

prestigious vineyards. This is where such world<br />

famous wines as Medoc, Saint-Emilion, Entre<br />

Deux Mers and Sauternes are produced. These<br />

prestigious vineyards cover some 105,000<br />

hectares between <strong>the</strong> forest and <strong>the</strong> river, <strong>the</strong><br />

ocean and <strong>the</strong> estuary, <strong>the</strong> hills and valleys.<br />

Overnight in Bordeaux.<br />

5 | Bordeaux - Marseille<br />

Today after early breakfast, depart on own to<br />

Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station to travel to<br />

Marseille. Upon arrival at Marseille-St-Charles<br />

train station, proceed on own to your hotel for<br />

check-in. In <strong>the</strong> afternoon, depart on own for<br />

open top deck hop on - hop off tour of Marseille<br />

which will take you past <strong>the</strong> main sites of this<br />

fascinating city. Discover <strong>the</strong> fascinating city of<br />

Marseille and enjoy fanstastic views of <strong>the</strong> city<br />

from open top deck buses. Your pass is valid for<br />

one day and allows you to discover Marseille at<br />

your own pace and hop on and off at any of <strong>the</strong><br />

16 stops. Listen to <strong>the</strong> original commentary <strong>with</strong><br />

personal earphones.<br />

Overnight in Marseille.<br />

6 | Marseille - Nice<br />

In <strong>the</strong> afternoon, depart on own to Marseille-<br />

St- Charles train station to travel to Nice. Upon<br />

arrival at Nice Ville train station, proceed on<br />

own to your hotel for check-in. In <strong>the</strong> evening<br />

depart for Monaco & Monte Carlo by night tour.<br />

Feel <strong>the</strong> magic of Monaco and Monte-Carlo by<br />

night where <strong>the</strong> rich and <strong>the</strong> famous can be seen<br />

gambling and dining in <strong>the</strong> most prestigious<br />

restaurants.<br />

Overnight in Nice.<br />

7 | Nice<br />

After breakfast, depart on own for a hop-on hop-<br />

off open top bus tour. Discover <strong>the</strong> charming city<br />

of Nice and enjoy its fantastic and unique views<br />

from our open top deck buses. Your pass is valid<br />

for 1 day and allows you to hop on and off as often<br />

as you please, at any of our 11 stops. Listen to <strong>the</strong><br />

original commentary <strong>with</strong> personal earphones.<br />

Overnight in Nice.<br />

8 | Fly out<br />

Today after breakfast, transfer to Nice Airport for<br />

your flight back home or extend your holiday<br />

<strong>with</strong> us.<br />

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Romance Special<br />

Ela<br />

Romantic and picturesque journey to <strong>the</strong> “Island of Dreams” Naples & Capri<br />

Fall in love at <strong>the</strong> original Venitian Orchestra<br />

Enjoy <strong>the</strong> unforgettable romantic Gondola ride at Venice<br />

<strong>It</strong>aly


1 | Arrive Rome<br />

Welcome to Rome, <strong>the</strong> capital city of <strong>It</strong>aly. <strong>It</strong>’s hard<br />

to say what you find most breathtaking about <strong>the</strong><br />

eternal city. Time permitting you may choose to<br />

take an optional tour of <strong>the</strong> Vatican Museum and<br />

Sistine Chapel.<br />

Overnight in Rome.<br />

2 | Rome<br />

Today after breakfast, enjoy Hop on Hop off tour<br />

of Rome. Toss a coin and make a wish at <strong>the</strong> Trevi<br />

Fountain, walk through <strong>the</strong> Bernini sqaure in <strong>the</strong><br />

one sqare mile of <strong>the</strong> Vatican city or just enjoy a<br />

cup of coffee on <strong>the</strong> Spanish Steps.<br />

Overnight in Rome.<br />

3 | Naples & Capri<br />

Today after breakfast, set of for a romantic &<br />

picturesque journey to “The Island of Dreams”. In<br />

<strong>the</strong> gulf of Naples we find <strong>the</strong> Isle of Capri, <strong>the</strong> pearl<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Mediterranean Sea. 45 minute crossing to<br />

Marina Grande, <strong>the</strong> port of Capri. Here you will<br />

<strong>the</strong>n board motorboats and enter <strong>the</strong> Blue Grotto<br />

(if wea<strong>the</strong>r and sea conditions permit). Minibuses<br />

are <strong>the</strong>n used for a panoramic tour eventually<br />

arriving at Anacapri situated at 280 meters above<br />

sea level from where you will have a wonderful<br />

view of <strong>the</strong> Bay of Naples. After lunch in a local<br />

restaurant, you will <strong>the</strong>n have some free time to<br />

take unforgettable photographs and purchase<br />

local products before returning to Marina Grande<br />

to board <strong>the</strong> boat back to Naples. Entering <strong>the</strong><br />

port of Naples, don’t miss this opportunity to<br />

admire <strong>the</strong> splendid Maschio Angioino (a fortress<br />

of <strong>the</strong>12th century), <strong>the</strong> Certosa of San Martino<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Royal Palace. After disembarking you<br />

will <strong>the</strong>n take <strong>the</strong> coach for <strong>the</strong> return journey of<br />

approx. 3 hours, back to Rome.<br />

Overnight in Rome.<br />

4 | Rome<br />

Venice Today after breakfast, travel by train to<br />

<strong>the</strong> city of canals, Venice. In <strong>the</strong> afternoon walk<br />

in <strong>the</strong> famous St. Mark square, see <strong>the</strong> historic<br />

Ducal Palace, <strong>the</strong> infamous prison, <strong>the</strong> Bridge of<br />

Sighs, <strong>the</strong> exquisite clock tower and <strong>the</strong> baroque<br />

splendour of St. Mark’s Basilica as you explore<br />

Venice on your own. In <strong>the</strong> evening, music for<br />

your ears and for your soul, enjoy an original<br />

Venitian orchestra in a most solemn and relaxing<br />

atmosphere. Includes Baroque concert by<br />

Collegium Ducale orchestra.<br />

Overnight in Venice.<br />

5 | Venice<br />

This morning after breakfast, depart for a tour of<br />

Murano Glass Factory where you will learn about<br />

<strong>the</strong> process and history of glass-making in Venice;<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Church of San Mary & <strong>Do</strong>nato which<br />

boasts a magnificent mosaic pavement laid<br />

down in <strong>the</strong> 12th century. Your trip to Venice is<br />

incomplete <strong>with</strong>out a romantic ride on <strong>the</strong> famous<br />

gondola. Join a flotilla of gondolas ga<strong>the</strong>red<br />

around a barge containing <strong>the</strong> musicians and<br />

singers to float along <strong>the</strong> fascinating Grand Canal.<br />

Overnight in Venice.<br />

6 | Venice<br />

After breakfast, <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure to explore this<br />

romantic city on your own.<br />

Overnight in Venice.<br />

7 | Fly out<br />

Today after breakfast, transfer on your own to<br />

Venice Airport for your flight back home or<br />

extend your holiday <strong>with</strong> us.<br />

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Romance Special<br />

Rómánsúil<br />

Ireland<br />

Irish Pub dance & dinner in Dublin Enjoy highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish Music, Song and Irish Dancing while dining.<br />

Irish wine & homemade chocolates in room In Dublin<br />

One evening Romance Package setup in room including rose petals on bed in Dublin


1 | Arrive Dublin<br />

Welcome to Ireland! Arrive Dublin, city of castle<br />

& ca<strong>the</strong>dral. Transfer on your own to your hotel.<br />

Check in and relax. The rest of <strong>the</strong> day is free for<br />

you to enjoy this vibrant and truly cosmopolitan<br />

city. Later in <strong>the</strong> evening, we recommend you<br />

spend time in any of <strong>the</strong> trademark Irish Pubs and<br />

participate in <strong>the</strong> traditional song and dance <strong>with</strong><br />

some foot tapping Irish music.<br />

Overnight in Dublin.<br />

2 | Dublin - Galway<br />

Following breakfast this morning, take a guided<br />

city tour of Dublin. This tour includes a visit to <strong>the</strong><br />

Castle of Malahide, is set in magnificent gardens,<br />

has some of <strong>the</strong> finest Irish period furniture and<br />

contains famous portraits from <strong>the</strong> National Art<br />

Gallery. Then continue on to <strong>the</strong> award winning<br />

village of Malahide and trace <strong>the</strong> coastline to<br />

<strong>the</strong> fishing village of Howth, where we have a<br />

wonderful view of Dublin Bay. Later travel on your<br />

own to <strong>the</strong> train station to take a train to Galway.<br />

Transfer to <strong>the</strong> hotel on your own. Check in and<br />

relax.<br />

Overnight in Galway.<br />

3 | Galway<br />

After Breakfast, enjoy full day city tour of Galway<br />

including fishing village of Kinvara to see<br />

Dungaire Castle and into <strong>the</strong> Burren & get to<br />

explore one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks<br />

- ‘The Cliffs of Moher’. Enjoy stunning views over<br />

<strong>the</strong> Atlantic Ocean and <strong>the</strong> Aran Islands and take<br />

your time to soak up <strong>the</strong> natural beauty of <strong>the</strong><br />

Cliffs of Moher.<br />

Overnight in Galway.<br />

4 | Galway - Belfast<br />

After a buffet breakfast, proceed to station to take<br />

a train to Belfast via Dublin. Proceed to your hotel<br />

on your own. The rest of <strong>the</strong> day is free at your<br />

own pace.<br />

Overnight in Belfast.<br />

5 | Belfast<br />

After breakfast, spend <strong>the</strong> day at leisure exploring<br />

<strong>the</strong> city on your own. Or proceed on own to take<br />

a tour of <strong>the</strong> Giant’s Causeway! Renowned for its<br />

polygonal columns of layered basalt, is <strong>the</strong> only<br />

World Heritage Site in Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Ireland. Resulting<br />

from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago,<br />

this is <strong>the</strong> focal point of a designated area of<br />

outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted<br />

visitors for centuries. Enjoy wonderful views and<br />

coastal scenery from <strong>the</strong> Carrick-a-Rede rope<br />

bridge.<br />

Overnight in Belfast.<br />

6 | Belfast - Dublin<br />

After a leisurely breakfast, travel to Dublin by<br />

train. The rest of <strong>the</strong> day is free for you to enjoy<br />

this city.<br />

Overnight in Dublin.<br />

7 | Fly Out<br />

This morning after breakfast, proceed on your<br />

own to Dublin airport for your flight back home.<br />

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Sands<br />

& beaches<br />

Roll over. Have fun under <strong>the</strong> sun. Run through <strong>the</strong> white sand beaches of Mauritius, feel <strong>the</strong> depth of <strong>the</strong> blue seas of Maldives, frolic over <strong>the</strong> mystic<br />

landscapes of Sri Lanka and cozy up in <strong>the</strong> romantic beach villas of Bali. For a perfect honeymoon to make that dream come true of falling in love at <strong>the</strong> lap<br />

of ocean, <strong>with</strong> clear blue skies above and sun shining in its glory, choose a honeymoon from our Sands & beaches series.


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Romance Special<br />

Maldives<br />

Malange<br />

Let <strong>the</strong> aroma of mesmerizing flowers in your room set <strong>the</strong> tone for an incredible honeymoon<br />

Treat your love to <strong>the</strong> finest handmade chocolates<br />

Take <strong>the</strong> breath of your love away <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> sunset cruise


1 | Arrive Maldives<br />

Welcome to Maldives - <strong>the</strong> sunny side of life. The<br />

Maldives has been a melting pot of different<br />

cultures as people from different parts of <strong>the</strong><br />

world came here and settled down. Some of<br />

<strong>the</strong> local music and dance for instance resemble<br />

African influences, <strong>with</strong> hand beating of drums<br />

and songs in a language that is not known to<br />

any but certainly represents that of East African<br />

countries. The rest of <strong>the</strong> day is free to relax on<br />

your beautiful island. Check into your hotel. The<br />

rest of <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure on your own.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

2 | Maldives<br />

Today enjoy a leisurely breakfast as <strong>the</strong> day is free<br />

to enjoy <strong>the</strong> lovely beaches of Maldives. Sun, sand<br />

and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands,<br />

massive lagoons <strong>with</strong> different depths and<br />

infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling<br />

underwater coral gardens, a perfect natural<br />

combination for <strong>the</strong> ideal tropical holiday. Take<br />

this opportunity to indulge yourself in some of<br />

<strong>the</strong> exciting water sports activities available at<br />

your hotel like snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing at<br />

a nominal cost.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

3 | Fly out<br />

After breakfast, depart for Maldives Airport for<br />

your flight back home.<br />

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Romance Special<br />

Feel <strong>the</strong> aroma <strong>with</strong> fruit basket in your room adding up to your romance Cozy up to a romantic dinner you will never forget<br />

Take your love to a new high <strong>with</strong> a bottle of champagne for you in <strong>the</strong> room<br />

Get a personalized gift you’ll love to possess forever<br />

rendezvous<br />

Mauritian


1 | Arrive Mauritius<br />

Welcome to Mauritius a Tropical Paradise.<br />

Mauritius will enchant you, will uplift your soul,<br />

making you feel that you belong to <strong>the</strong> chosen<br />

few. Transfer to hotel by your private car. The<br />

rest of <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure on your own. Evening<br />

Indian dinner at <strong>the</strong> Hotel.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

2 | Mauritius<br />

City tour of Port Louis; Visit Pamplemousses<br />

Gardens. After a buffet breakfast, its time to leave<br />

for a full-day tour of Port Louis, <strong>the</strong> capital city<br />

of Mauritius. We visit <strong>the</strong> harbour, sheltered in<br />

a semi-circle of mountains, <strong>the</strong> Natural History<br />

Museum - famous for some very rare birds now<br />

extinct See La Citadelle, a stone fortress situated<br />

at <strong>the</strong> top of a hill. Next, we take you to Port Louis<br />

market visit Pamplemousses Gardens known<br />

throughout <strong>the</strong> world for its large collection of<br />

exotic plants. See giant water lilies and o<strong>the</strong>r rare<br />

species of aquatic plants and flowers. Evening<br />

dinner at <strong>the</strong> hotel.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice<br />

3 | Mauritius<br />

After a buffet breakfast, we take you on a full day<br />

tour of Chamarel and Grand Bassin. A winding<br />

road leads from Case Noyale village to <strong>the</strong><br />

coloured earths of Chamarel: The different shades<br />

of blue, green, red and yellow are apparently<br />

<strong>the</strong> result of <strong>the</strong> erosion of <strong>the</strong> volcanic ash. The<br />

neighbouring waterfalls of Chamarel rise from<br />

<strong>the</strong> moors and <strong>the</strong> native plant life. The site<br />

possesses a rare beauty. Also visit Grand Bassin,<br />

one of <strong>the</strong> island’s two natural lakes. Grand<br />

Bassin is considered as a sacred lake and many<br />

Mauritians of <strong>the</strong> Hindu faith walk <strong>the</strong>re during<br />

<strong>the</strong> Maha Shivaratri festival or <strong>the</strong> night fasting<br />

dedicated to Shiva. Evening dinner at <strong>the</strong> hotel.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

4 | Mauritius<br />

After a buffet breakfast, we proceed to Ile-aux-<br />

Cerfs, a beautiful resort on a Robinson Crusoelike<br />

island. <strong>It</strong> is also called as, Mini Eden of Mauritius as<br />

it is famous for its sandy beaches which attract a<br />

large number of people. Ile aux Cerfs is a paradise<br />

for water sports and has <strong>the</strong> most beautiful beach<br />

in Mauritius. Get mesmerized by <strong>the</strong> picturesque<br />

beauty of miles of fine white beaches and crystal<br />

clear waters. Relax on <strong>the</strong> beach, go swimming<br />

and enjoy <strong>the</strong> many water sports. Enjoy Undersea<br />

Walk, where you get an opportunity to walk<br />

on <strong>the</strong> sea bed in perfect safety and feed <strong>the</strong><br />

fish <strong>with</strong> your hand!! As you walk around and<br />

explore <strong>the</strong> fascinating environment, you can<br />

take photographs on <strong>the</strong> sea. Evening dinner at<br />

<strong>the</strong> hotel.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

5 | Mauritius<br />

After a buffet breakfast, <strong>the</strong> day is free. Relax in<br />

your hotel, take a stroll on <strong>the</strong> beach or enjoy<br />

water sports on your own. Evening dinner at<br />

<strong>the</strong> hotel.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

6 | Mauritius<br />

After a buffet breakfast, <strong>the</strong> day is free. Relax<br />

on <strong>the</strong> beach or, explore <strong>the</strong> many shops and<br />

local stalls displaying Mauritian artefacts, cotton<br />

fabrics, etc. in <strong>the</strong> evening. Evening dinner at<br />

<strong>the</strong> hotel.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

7 | Fly out<br />

After breakfast, depart for Mauritius Airport by<br />

your private car for your flight back home.<br />

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Romance Special<br />

Sensuous<br />

Sri Lanka<br />

Set <strong>the</strong> tone for a perfect honeymoon <strong>with</strong> a welcome basket full of fruits<br />

Cozy up to a romantic candle light dinner you will never forget<br />

Treat your love to <strong>the</strong> finest chocolates kept in <strong>the</strong> room


1 | Arrive Colombo<br />

Transfer from Airport to Pinnawala. The Pinnawala<br />

Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975,<br />

commenced <strong>with</strong> seven orphans. The original<br />

objective of establishing <strong>the</strong> orphanage inclined<br />

more towards tourism, but is soon became a<br />

conservation and educational centre. Experience<br />

<strong>the</strong>se gentle giants and capture <strong>the</strong>m in your<br />

camera forever. Transfer from Pinnawala to Kandy.<br />

Overnight in Kandy.<br />

2 | Kandy/ Peradeniya/ Nuwara Eliya<br />

Transfer from Kandy to Peradeniya. Feel 147 acres<br />

of romance filled <strong>with</strong> amazing variety of trees,<br />

plants and flowers. Transfer from Peradeniya to<br />

Nuwara Eliya. Visit Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya, Sri<br />

Lanka’s most popular hill resort. Nuwara Eliya is<br />

also <strong>the</strong> heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country producing<br />

a significant share of <strong>the</strong> world’s <strong>best</strong> tea. Sri<br />

Lanka’s highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282<br />

feet) is located here. Nuwara Eliya also has one of<br />

<strong>the</strong> finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia.<br />

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.<br />

3 | Nuwara Eliya / Hakgala / Nuwara Eliya<br />

Breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. Transfer from Nuwara Eliya<br />

to Hakgala The Hakgala botanical Gardens was<br />

one of <strong>the</strong> pleasure gardens of King Ravana of<br />

<strong>the</strong> well-known epic Ramayanaya. This garden<br />

was expanded during <strong>the</strong> British period and has<br />

a wide variety of flowers including an excellent<br />

collection of orchids. Transfer from Hakgala to<br />

Nuwara Eliya.<br />

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.<br />

4 | Nuwara Eliya/ Kitulgala/ Bentota<br />

Breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. Transfer from Nuwara Eliya<br />

to Kitulgala. The Kelani River (<strong>the</strong> broadest river<br />

in Sri Lanka) flowing through Kitulgala was <strong>the</strong><br />

main location where <strong>the</strong> Oscar winning movie<br />

Bridge on <strong>the</strong> River Kwai was filmed. On <strong>the</strong> hill<br />

above this town, a prehistoric cave was recently<br />

discovered containing large middens of shells<br />

from some unknown civilization. Transfer from<br />

Kitulgala to Bentota.<br />

Overnight in Bentota.<br />

5 | Bentota/ Colombo<br />

Breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. Transfer from Bentota to<br />

Colombo. Day is free for leisure.<br />

Overnight in Colombo.<br />

6 | Colombo<br />

Breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. Day is free for leisure<br />

& shopping.<br />

Overnight in Colombo.<br />

7 | Fly out<br />

Breakfast at <strong>the</strong> hotel. Transfer from Colombo to<br />

Airport for departure.<br />

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Romance Special<br />

Enigmatic<br />

Cozy up to a romantic dinner you will never forget<br />

Indonesia<br />

One evening Romance Package setup in Room including Romantic Music, Rose Petals on Bed, Tealight candles scattered around, Room<br />

Spa drawn full of bubbles and a Bottle of Sparkling Wine on Ice<br />

Take <strong>the</strong> breath of your love away <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> sunset cruise


1 | Arrive Bali<br />

Welcome to Bali! <strong>It</strong> is a honeymooners paradise,<br />

<strong>with</strong> its splendid beaches, friendly people, warm<br />

climate, cool mountain air and slow pace. Arrive<br />

at <strong>the</strong> airport, meet our local representative who<br />

will assist and transfer you to your hotel. The<br />

evening is at leisure to explore Bali on your own.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

2 | Bali<br />

This morning enjoy a Kintamani tour. We begin<br />

<strong>the</strong> tour <strong>with</strong> a visit to Batubulan village to watch<br />

<strong>the</strong> Barong and Keris Dance performance; it<br />

symbolizes <strong>the</strong> everlasting struggle between<br />

good and evil. After this beautiful spectacle,<br />

onward to Celuk, famous for its gold and silver<br />

works, visit MAS Village to see <strong>the</strong> making process<br />

of Bali typical woodcarving, <strong>the</strong>n on to Goa Gajah<br />

Temple, which was built in <strong>the</strong> 11th century, and<br />

to <strong>the</strong> holy-spring temple in Tampaksiring. After<br />

some photo shots, we will continue our drive to<br />

<strong>the</strong> village of Penelokan to enjoy <strong>the</strong> breathtaking<br />

view of Mt.Batur and <strong>the</strong> lake below. After<br />

lunch, continue driving through Bali’s beautiful<br />

countryside. and <strong>the</strong>n return to your hotel.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

3 | Bali<br />

The day is at leisure to explore Bali on your own.<br />

Today you can visit Ubud village, famous for its<br />

painter’s community. This tour begins <strong>with</strong> a<br />

morning walk around <strong>the</strong> artists’ village . You may<br />

explore <strong>the</strong> different art galleries, <strong>the</strong> traditional<br />

market and may be <strong>the</strong> small temple and monkey<br />

sanctuary. We will stop over at Tegalalang, at<br />

Sebatu Water Temple and <strong>the</strong>n at <strong>the</strong> Elephant<br />

Cave at Goa Gajah. Afterwards, we visit <strong>the</strong><br />

Silver & Gold galleries at Celuk In <strong>the</strong> evening<br />

enjoy an optional Sunset dinner cruise. Enjoy<br />

a romantic evening having fun <strong>with</strong> live music,<br />

dance performances and enjoy International<br />

buffet dinner.<br />

Overnight at <strong>the</strong> hotel of your choice.<br />

4 | Fly out<br />

Today you will be transferred to <strong>the</strong> airport for<br />

your flight home <strong>with</strong> fond memories of your<br />

holiday.<br />

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Roses<br />

& chocolates<br />

This is love. Romance comes alive in <strong>the</strong> vivacious & vibrant oriental nations of South East Asia. The reasons for spending honeymoon in <strong>the</strong> South East are<br />

many. The <strong>best</strong> one is to explore, party, revel, and fall in love at an incredible value that never pinches your pockets. Explore <strong>the</strong> enigma <strong>with</strong> our Roses &<br />

Chocolates series.


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Romance Special<br />

Malaysian<br />

Duet<br />

Cozy up to a romantic candle light dinner you will never forget<br />

Let <strong>the</strong> aroma of mesmerizing flowers in your room set <strong>the</strong> tone for an incredible honeymoon<br />

Take your love to a new high <strong>with</strong> a cocktail for you and your partner


1 | Arrive Pangkor<br />

Island Arrive Kuala Lumpur airport, you will be<br />

met by our representative and transferred by<br />

surface to Lumut town. Take a ferry to Pangkor<br />

Laut resort. Check in to your resort.<br />

Overnight in Pangkor Island.<br />

2 | Pangkor Island<br />

After breakfast <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure to enjoy<br />

activities such as jungle trekking.<br />

Overnight in Pangkor Island.<br />

3 | Pangkor Island<br />

After breakfast day is at leisure. You can opt to<br />

explore <strong>the</strong> islands.<br />

Overnight in Pangkor Island.<br />

4 | Pangkor Island - Kuala Lumpur<br />

Kuala Lumpur After breakfast depart by boat<br />

to Lumut town. You will be met and transferred<br />

to Kuala Lumpur by road. Check into your hotel<br />

Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.<br />

5 | Kuala Lumpur<br />

Today, we take you on a panoramic city tour of<br />

Kuala Lumpur. See <strong>the</strong> 88 storey Petronas Twin<br />

Towers, Lake Gardens <strong>with</strong> National Monument,<br />

National Mosque & Merdeka Square, ‘Menara<br />

Kuala Lumpur’ popularly known as ‘KL Tower’,<br />

majestically poised at a breathtaking height of<br />

421 meters. (Entrance to <strong>the</strong> KL tower can be<br />

purchased at nominal cost).<br />

Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.<br />

6 | Fly out<br />

After breakfast you will be transferred to <strong>the</strong><br />

airport to catch your flight back home or you<br />

could opt to extend your stay in Malaysia.<br />

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Romance Special<br />

Sizzling<br />

Singapore<br />

Feel <strong>the</strong> aroma <strong>with</strong> fruit platters in your room at Singapore adding up to your romance<br />

Set <strong>the</strong> tone for a perfect honeymoon <strong>with</strong> perfect welcome drinks at Bintan<br />

Enjoy an exotic private bath <strong>with</strong> floral petals in your bathtub at your Bintan hotel<br />

Cozy up to a romantic dinner at Bintan<br />

Take your love to a new high <strong>with</strong> a cocktail for you and your partner


1 | Arrive Singapore<br />

Meet & Greet service upon arrival at Singapore<br />

Changi Airport and be transferred to Sentosa<br />

Island by exclusive car. In The evening, visit <strong>the</strong><br />

Underwater World Oceanarium on Sentosa which<br />

houses more than 2,500 fishes from 250 different<br />

species. Get ready to fall under <strong>the</strong> spell of a new<br />

nightly extravaganza set in <strong>the</strong> sea. Songs of <strong>the</strong><br />

Sea brings you a mesmerizing show <strong>with</strong> a live<br />

cast and dramatic effects pyrotechnics, water<br />

jets, brilliant lasers, special computer imaging,<br />

captivating music and stunning flame bursts. End<br />

<strong>the</strong> evening <strong>with</strong> a hearty buffet dinner at <strong>the</strong><br />

hotel.<br />

Overnight in Sentosa.<br />

2 | Singapore<br />

Free at leisure after <strong>the</strong> breakfast. Alternatively,<br />

you may relax by <strong>the</strong> beach or dip into <strong>the</strong> cooling<br />

pool for a refreshing swim.<br />

Overnight in Sentosa.<br />

3 | Singapore<br />

Leisure at your own after <strong>the</strong> breakfast before<br />

transfering to your hotel in <strong>the</strong> city of Singapore.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> evening, visit <strong>the</strong> world’s first and only<br />

Night Safari Park <strong>with</strong> more than 1000 nocturnal<br />

creatures of about 110 different species living in<br />

spacious natural habitats under subtle moonglow<br />

lighting.<br />

Overnight in Singapore.<br />

4 | Singapore<br />

After breakfast, be ready for an exclusive City Tour<br />

<strong>with</strong> Singapore Flyer. Be treated to a visual 360°<br />

feast of iconic and historical landmarks 165m<br />

above <strong>the</strong> ground. Spend <strong>the</strong> rest of your time<br />

shopping at Orchard Road. The bluecoloured<br />

Wisma Atria houses Isetan, a Japanese store. All<br />

kinds of merchandise, from fashion to electronics,<br />

can be found here. Next to Wisma Atria is <strong>the</strong><br />

Ngee Ann City, one of <strong>the</strong> largest malls in<br />

Sou<strong>the</strong>ast Asia <strong>with</strong> seven floors. <strong>It</strong> has numerous<br />

restaurants, a post office, banks, a Japanese<br />

department store and more than 120 shops.<br />

Dinner at a local restaurant.<br />

Overnight in Singapore.<br />

5 | Bintan<br />

After breakfast, you are free at leisure. Transfer<br />

to <strong>the</strong> Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal for your ferry<br />

departure to Bintan Island. After <strong>the</strong> 55 minute<br />

ferry, be transferred to <strong>the</strong> Resort and check into<br />

your room. Evening will be free to explore on<br />

your own. Enjoy your hearty dinner at <strong>the</strong> hotel<br />

restaurant.<br />

Overnight in Bintan.<br />

6 | Bintan<br />

After <strong>the</strong> breakfast, you are free at leisure. You<br />

may join <strong>the</strong> various watersports such as wind<br />

surfing. Kayaking, banana boat rides and wake<br />

boarding which are <strong>the</strong> favourites and available<br />

at water sports centres.<br />

Overnight in Bintan.<br />

7 | Fly out<br />

After breakfast, you are free at leisure till<br />

departure to <strong>the</strong> Bintan Ferry Terminal for your<br />

ferry to Singapore. After <strong>the</strong> 55 minute ferry, be<br />

transferred to Singapore Changi Airport for your<br />

departure.<br />

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TenderlyThailand<br />

Romance Special<br />

Cozy up to a romantic candle light dinner you will never forget<br />

Let <strong>the</strong> aroma of mesmerizing flowers in your room set <strong>the</strong> tone for an incredible honeymoon<br />

Treat your love to <strong>the</strong> finest chocolates of Thailand


1 | Arrive Phuket<br />

Arrive into Phuket, Thailand’s largest island.<br />

<strong>It</strong> is <strong>the</strong> jewel of <strong>the</strong> Andaman Sea and a<br />

popular tropical beach resort. Meet our local<br />

representative who will assist and transfer you<br />

to your hotel. In <strong>the</strong> evening you can opt for <strong>the</strong><br />

famous Simon Cabaret show, Phuket’s popular<br />

transvestite cabaret.<br />

Overnight in Phuket.<br />

2 | Phuket<br />

Today take <strong>the</strong> optional Phi Phi Island tour. <strong>It</strong> is<br />

a 45 minute boat ride from Phuket. Enjoy a day<br />

on <strong>the</strong> classic white sandy beaches, surrounded<br />

by impressive limestone cliffs and sunlit crystal<br />

water. This gorgeous location was filmed in <strong>the</strong><br />

Hollywood film, “The Beach.” In <strong>the</strong> afternoon,<br />

feast on local Thai lunch at one of <strong>the</strong> restaurants.<br />

Mid afternoon you return to Phuket.<br />

Overnight in Phuket.<br />

3 | Phuket<br />

After breakfast <strong>the</strong> day is at leisure, why not opt<br />

for <strong>the</strong> Phang-Nga Tour. This tour takes you to <strong>the</strong><br />

uniquely spectacular Phang-Nga, one of nature’s<br />

most unusual and beautiful locations and <strong>the</strong><br />

setting for <strong>the</strong> James Bond movie “The Man <strong>with</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Golden Gun”.James Bond Island Tour<br />

Overnight in Phuket.<br />

4 | Phuket<br />

Krabi Today drive into Krabi. Check into your<br />

hotel. Later visit <strong>the</strong> Fossil Shell Beach National<br />

Park followed by <strong>the</strong> Tiger Cave Temple.<br />

Overnight in Krabi.<br />

5 | Krabi<br />

After breakfast <strong>the</strong> morning is at leisure. Later in<br />

<strong>the</strong> evening visit <strong>the</strong> Phang Nga Caves.<br />

Overnight in Krabi.<br />

6 | Krabi - Bangkok.<br />

This morning after breakfast you will be<br />

transferred to <strong>the</strong> airport for your flight<br />

to Bangkok. On arrival you will be met and<br />

transferred to your hotel.<br />

Overnight in Bangkok.<br />

7 | Bangkok<br />

Today morning enjoy <strong>the</strong> city and temple tour<br />

of Bangkok. The highlight of this tour is a visit to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Temple of Reclining Buddha. The Temple of<br />

Golden Buddha, which houses a 5.5 ton Buddha<br />

of solid gold is no less impressive. This evening<br />

you must opt for <strong>the</strong> relaxing Chao Phraya dinner<br />

cruise. Enjoy <strong>the</strong> romantic music and view <strong>the</strong><br />

city, as you enjoy a candlelight international<br />

buffet dinner. Overnight in Bangkok.<br />

8 | Fly out<br />

After breakfast transfer to <strong>the</strong> airport for your<br />

flight back home.<br />

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How to Book<br />

WHERE TO BOOK<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> are Customised holiday tours,<br />

organized, marketed and coordinated by Kuoni Travel (India)<br />

Pvt. Ltd. You can book ‘<strong>SOTC</strong> <strong>Do</strong>-<strong>It</strong>-<strong>Yourself</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong>’ through<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong> Holiday World Outlets and <strong>SOTC</strong> Franchisee outlets. For<br />

details on our sales network kindly refer to <strong>the</strong> address page.<br />

ELIGIBILITY<br />

Persons fulfilling <strong>the</strong> criteria set by relevant provisions of law<br />

relating to foreign exchange in India and R. B. I. Rules, whose<br />

passport is valid for at least six months subsequent to <strong>the</strong> date<br />

of departure of <strong>the</strong> tour and have been granted relevant visas<br />

to reach <strong>the</strong> point of commencement of <strong>the</strong> tour are eligible<br />

to book on <strong>the</strong> tour.<br />

BOOKING AMOUNT<br />

At <strong>the</strong> time of booking you must be in possession of original<br />

passport(s) valid for travel. You are urged to read <strong>the</strong><br />

suggested itinerary in <strong>the</strong> brochure and <strong>the</strong> booking terms<br />

and conditions on <strong>the</strong> reverse of <strong>the</strong> booking form before<br />

filling and signing it. On payment of <strong>the</strong> non-refundable<br />

interest free booking amount mentioned on <strong>the</strong> booking<br />

form you will be issued an official receipt from us. The Booking<br />

Form, Invoice and <strong>the</strong> Receipt shall be binding on <strong>the</strong> parties<br />

and shall constitute a contract between <strong>the</strong> parties. The nonrefundable<br />

interest free booking amount paid by you will<br />

be adjusted towards <strong>the</strong> cost of <strong>the</strong> tour. Please also refer to<br />

relevant section of booking conditions for rules of forfeiture<br />

of booking amount.<br />

All payments for <strong>the</strong> tour including booking amount should<br />

be made in favour of ‘Kuoni Travel (India) Private Limited’<br />

when you book at <strong>SOTC</strong> Holiday World Outlets and <strong>SOTC</strong><br />

Franchisee ou lets. If you route your booking through your<br />

own travel agent you should remit only <strong>the</strong> booking amount<br />

through <strong>the</strong> travel agent and pay <strong>the</strong> balance amount directly<br />

to and in <strong>the</strong> name of Kuoni Travel (India) Private Limited.<br />

SECURE YOUR BOOKING AMOUNT<br />

You can secure your non-refundable booking amount by<br />

paying a nominal fee of Rs. 1,000 per person. In <strong>the</strong> unlikely<br />

event of you cancelling <strong>the</strong> tour 21 days prior to <strong>the</strong> departure<br />

this scheme protects your interest free non refundable<br />

booking amount against cancellation charges. This scheme<br />

does not cover your booking amount if <strong>the</strong> cancellation<br />

is done less than 21 days prior to <strong>the</strong> departure. Secure<br />

your Booking amount scheme covers cancellations due to<br />

following unforeseen circumstances viz.<br />

• Death in <strong>the</strong> immediate family<br />

• Major accident to self or immediate family member<br />

• Major Sickness where travel is not permitted under medical<br />

advice , each of <strong>the</strong> cause duly supported by documentary<br />

evidence OR<br />

• Acts of God like Quake, Tsunami etc OR<br />

• Government advisory against travel to <strong>the</strong> destination<br />

country due to terrorist attacks, political unrest or from<br />

International Medical Association against outbreak of<br />

epidemic etc<br />

However cost incurred by <strong>the</strong> company for doing <strong>the</strong> visa<br />

whe<strong>the</strong>r granted or rejected will not be covered under this<br />

scheme upon cancellation for any of <strong>the</strong> above reasons.<br />

INVOICE & BALANCE PAYMENT<br />

Your invoice will mention <strong>the</strong> due date for payment of <strong>the</strong><br />

balance tour cost including <strong>the</strong> foreign exchange component<br />

of <strong>the</strong> tour. Your travel documents and airline tickets (if done<br />

through us), can be released only after receipt of full and final<br />

payment including <strong>the</strong> foreign exchange component of <strong>the</strong><br />

tour cost. Delay in adhering to <strong>the</strong> final date advised to you for<br />

full payment would result in <strong>the</strong> cancellation of your seat on<br />

<strong>the</strong> Tour and levy of Cancellation Charges. Hence <strong>the</strong> balance<br />

payment has to reach us as per <strong>the</strong> schedule mentioned in<br />

your Invoice.<br />

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS<br />

<strong>It</strong> is your responsibility to hold valid travel documents such<br />

as Passport, Visa & confirmed Air ticket to be able to travel.<br />

Your passport should be valid for a period of at least 6 months<br />

from <strong>the</strong> date of travel & for Visa it is mandatory, convenient<br />

& safe to have <strong>the</strong> application/s to Consulates / Authorities<br />

routed through us. Please check <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> outlet where you<br />

book if <strong>the</strong>re is sufficient time to process <strong>the</strong> visa well ahead<br />

of your departure date. You will be required to submit along<br />

<strong>with</strong> your visa application a set of documents as mentioned<br />

in <strong>the</strong> documentation checklist given to you at <strong>the</strong> time of<br />

booking. The Company would not be responsible in any way<br />

for any clerical error regarding names, attachment of wrong<br />

photographs, duration, and type of visa (single / multiple<br />

entry) that may occur in <strong>the</strong> consulate / embassy. Please<br />

note that as it is entirely at <strong>the</strong> discretion of <strong>the</strong> concerned<br />

Consulates / Authorities to grant / reject your visa and<br />

immigration clearance. We shall nei<strong>the</strong>r be responsible for<br />

non-granting of visa nor liable for any delay, denial or o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

related act/omission or for any loss, expense, damage or cost<br />

resulting <strong>the</strong>re from. Fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> company should not be<br />

held liable in case of loss of documents given by you to us in<br />

support of your visa application as <strong>the</strong> same are forwarded<br />

by us to <strong>the</strong> concerned consulate / embassy through third<br />

parties. In such case we will make our <strong>best</strong> efforts to trace<br />

<strong>the</strong> lost documents and if still <strong>the</strong> same are not traceable we<br />

will assist you in obtaining alternative / certified copies of<br />

<strong>the</strong> thus lost documents from concerned authorities. If you<br />

already possess <strong>the</strong> required visa/s or are doing visa/s on your<br />

own you are requested to check <strong>with</strong> us ahead of departure,<br />

<strong>the</strong> validity and <strong>the</strong> entries allowed per country as per your<br />

chosen itinerary .<br />

URGENT VISA FEES<br />

All your documents for processing your visas must reach<br />

us15 days prior to your departure date. Failure to do so would<br />

attract an Urgent Visa Fees of Rs. 1,000 per person. The same<br />

is also applicable for all fresh bookings done <strong>with</strong>in 15 days<br />

to your departure. However, payment of Urgent Visa fee does<br />

not guarantee issuance of Visa.<br />

TRAVEL INSURANCE<br />

<strong>It</strong> is extremely important for you to be in possession of valid<br />

Overseas Travel Insurance for <strong>the</strong> duration of your tour. Fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

it is mandatory for you to buy it from an insurance company<br />

identified and named by us that will cover risks of medical<br />

emergencies, personal accident, loss of baggage, and travel<br />

documents etc while on <strong>the</strong> tour. Persons of 60 years and<br />

above are required to submit additional medical test reports<br />

and certificates at <strong>the</strong> discretion of <strong>the</strong> Insurance Company.<br />

You will need to carry <strong>the</strong> insurance policy document <strong>with</strong><br />

you on <strong>the</strong> tour. In cases of errors in <strong>the</strong> insurance policy or<br />

non-receipt of <strong>the</strong> insurance policy along <strong>with</strong> final travel<br />

documents, please immediately contact <strong>the</strong> company / agent<br />

from where you had booked your tour and get <strong>the</strong> same<br />

corrected / issued, as <strong>the</strong> company cannot be held liable for<br />

anything happening on <strong>the</strong> tour due to absence of valid travel<br />

insurance cover.<br />

BASIC TRAVEL QUOTA<br />

Under <strong>the</strong> present guidelines of RBI, all residents holding<br />

Indian passports are entitled to avail an amt. not exceeding<br />

US$ 10,000 or its equivalent per person in one calendar year<br />

for one or more private / leisure visits under <strong>the</strong> Basic Travel<br />

Quota (BTQ). However <strong>the</strong> traveler cannot avail in excess of<br />

US$ 2,000 or its equivalent by way of cash.<br />

<strong>It</strong> is mandatory for you to avail <strong>the</strong> foreign exchange<br />

component of <strong>the</strong> tour cost from under your BTQ entitlement<br />

from Authorized dealer designated & named by us. You shall<br />

pay <strong>the</strong> foreign exchange component of <strong>the</strong> total tour cost at<br />

<strong>the</strong> prevailing rate to <strong>the</strong> dealer along <strong>with</strong> signed BTQ form<br />

& A2 form. The Company would forward <strong>the</strong> said forms to <strong>the</strong><br />

Authorized Dealer to release <strong>the</strong> amount of required foreign<br />

exchange component of <strong>the</strong> tour cost to <strong>the</strong> Company as a<br />

part of your BTQ.<br />

You can draw foreign exchange for your personal use on<br />

tour from <strong>the</strong> same authorized dealer from your balance<br />

BTQ entitlement. This is as per GOI rules & regulations. You<br />

may carry this partly in currency, partly in traveler cheques<br />

(TC) which are safer and easily encashed for a small service<br />

fee. They can also be replaced if <strong>the</strong>y are stolen or lost, if you<br />

record TC numbers and retain counterfoil subject to <strong>the</strong> rules<br />

applicable.<br />

AMENDMENTS<br />

After <strong>the</strong> initial booking and confirmation of services by us for<br />

you, in <strong>the</strong> event of any amendment you wish to make; such<br />

as change of destination, change of departure date, addition<br />

or deletion of services, change in passenger numbers or such<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r change you will need to make a written request and<br />

obtain an acknowledgment on <strong>the</strong> same from our sales officer.<br />

The amendments may invite fur<strong>the</strong>r cost which will have to<br />

be borne by you. Fur<strong>the</strong>r, such requests are accepted by us<br />

subject to availability of necessary time ahead of departure as<br />

also availability of seats and rooms.<br />

In customized holidays, usually all transfers and sightseeing<br />

tours are provided by Seat-in-coach (SIC) basis. SIC are seats<br />

in a coach on a shared basis and operate at specific time.<br />

Passengers can pay additional and upgrade <strong>the</strong>ir transfers /<br />

sightseeing on private basis which are usually provided in a<br />

combi van.<br />

Post booking once <strong>the</strong> services are reconfirmed any<br />

amendments done between 5 to 7 days prior to departure<br />

from <strong>the</strong> customers end will attract amendment charges of<br />

Rs. 500/- per person over and above <strong>the</strong> emended cost if any.<br />

HANDOVER OF DOCUMENTS<br />

After receipt of your full and final payment, you will be<br />

delivered our docket containing, Air Ticket (when purchased<br />

through us), Travel insurance (when availed through us) and<br />

Final invoice (Tour Confirmation Voucher) listing services<br />

you are entitled to on <strong>the</strong> tour. You will also be provided<br />

<strong>with</strong> a briefing sheet containing important / emergency<br />

contact details for your use. Ensure that you are carrying <strong>the</strong><br />

above documents and your passport <strong>with</strong> all necessary visa<br />

endorsements before leaving on your tour.<br />

AIRLINE TICKETS<br />

Where you purchase your air tickets through us, <strong>the</strong><br />

confirmations on airline and / or class of travel as requested<br />

(Economy/First/Business class etc) will be subject to<br />

availability of <strong>the</strong> same for <strong>the</strong> destinations chosen by you.<br />

Air tickets will be delivered along <strong>with</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r documents<br />

provided we have received full payment including foreign<br />

currency component.<br />

AIRLINE “CHANGE IN RESERVATION FEE”<br />

<strong>It</strong> is absolutely necessary to have your return air seats to India<br />

confirmed prior to your departure from India. Passengers<br />

wishing to change <strong>the</strong>ir return reservations to India after<br />

departure will have to pay “Change in Reservation Fee”<br />

directly to <strong>the</strong> airline, subject to availability of seats in <strong>the</strong><br />

same booking class. This fee could range from US$ 75 to US$<br />

150 per person depending upon <strong>the</strong> airline.<br />

CANCELLATION<br />

If you want to cancel your tour booking for any reason, you<br />

must intimate in writing to <strong>the</strong> Company and deliver it to<br />

<strong>the</strong> concerned officer you are dealing <strong>with</strong> at <strong>the</strong> sales outlet<br />

where you booked and obtain an acknowledgment. The<br />

letter must clearly mention <strong>the</strong> names of all passengers who<br />

want <strong>the</strong>ir bookings to be cancelled along <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> reason<br />

for cancellation. The computation of <strong>the</strong> period of notice of<br />

cancellation shall commence only from <strong>the</strong> time <strong>the</strong> written<br />

request reached <strong>the</strong> Company at its sales office. In case of<br />

cancellation, <strong>the</strong> following cancellation charges would apply:<br />

When a Cancellation is made Charges<br />

45 days or more prior to <strong>the</strong> departure of <strong>the</strong><br />

Tour or for non payment of <strong>the</strong> Balance amount Rs. 15,000/-<br />

44 to 15 days prior to<br />

<strong>the</strong> departure of <strong>the</strong> Tour 50% of Holiday Cost<br />

14 to 04 day prior to<br />

<strong>the</strong> departure of <strong>the</strong> Tour 75% of Holiday Cost<br />

03 day prior to <strong>the</strong> departure of <strong>the</strong> Tour or 100% of Holiday Cost<br />

in case you are a “No Show” on <strong>the</strong> Tour<br />

Fur<strong>the</strong>r for <strong>the</strong> purpose of this clause, cancellation can be due<br />

to any reason whatsoever including <strong>the</strong> reason of inability to<br />

participate due to any reason including illness, death, court<br />

orders, non-availability of travel documents etc. As per <strong>the</strong><br />

Booking Conditions, we are constrained to levy <strong>the</strong> aforesaid<br />

Cancellation Charges in addition to <strong>the</strong> actual expenditure<br />

incurred towards visa , travel insurance, retention charges by<br />

overseas supplier etc. Company reserves <strong>the</strong> right to cancel<br />

a tour departure <strong>with</strong>out assigning any reason. Under such<br />

circumstances amount paid by you will be refunded forth<strong>with</strong><br />

after deducting <strong>the</strong> actual expenses incurred by us like visa,<br />

travel insurance etc in INR only but no compensation is<br />

payable.<br />

REFUNDS<br />

Refunds (if any) for amendments and/or cancellations will be<br />

paid directly to you by <strong>the</strong> concerned <strong>SOTC</strong> Holiday world<br />

Outlets & <strong>SOTC</strong> Franchisee outlets from where you booked.<br />

<strong>It</strong> would take 45 days to process refunds. In cases where an<br />

airline ticket is issued, it would take 60 days to process <strong>the</strong><br />

refund subject to clearance from <strong>the</strong> airlines concerned. In<br />

case of refund of Foreign Currency component, <strong>the</strong> refund<br />

shall be made in Indian Rupees only at <strong>the</strong> prevailing rate on<br />

<strong>the</strong> date of refund as per existing Rules and regulations. <strong>It</strong> is<br />

clearly understood that <strong>the</strong>re shall be no refund whatsoever<br />

if you do not or cannot utilize any of <strong>the</strong> services like hotels,<br />

sightseeing, rides, cruises, meals, entrance fees, optional<br />

tours etc due to any reason whatsoever.<br />

SUGGESTIONS<br />

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<strong>SOTC</strong> Holiday<br />

World Outlets<br />

NORTH<br />

AGRA:<br />

Call (0562) 4061000/ 4051000<br />

Shree Talkies Compound, Bye Pass Road,<br />

Agra 282002<br />

AMBALA:<br />

Call (0171) 4003637/8<br />

SCO 21,1st floor, Amba Complex,Staff Road,<br />

Ambala Cantt-133001<br />

AMRITSAR:<br />

Call (0183) 3018100 - 3018105<br />

SCO 29, 1st floor, Kaushalya Tower,<br />

District shopping centre. Ranjit Avenue.<br />

Amritsar. Punjab 143001<br />

BAREILLY:<br />

Call (0581) 2554021<br />

Shop A4 Butler Plaza, Civil Lines,<br />

Bareilly (UP) 243001<br />

BILASPUR:<br />

Call (07752) 401591<br />

Shop No. 103,Jain Plaza, CMD College Square,<br />

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) 495 001<br />

CHANDIGARH:<br />

Call (0172) 6626228-29<br />

SCO 411 / 412, Above Cafe Cofee Day,<br />

Sec-35 C Chandigarh 160036<br />

DEHRADUN:<br />

Call (0135) 2659989<br />

Shop No. 161 Subhash Road,<br />

Dehradun 248001<br />

DHANBAD:<br />

Call (0326) 2307897, 2305253<br />

304,3rd Floor, New Market, Bank More, Dhanbad<br />

Jarkhand 826001<br />

FARIDABAD:<br />

Call (0129) 2220704<br />

103, 1st floor, Dashmesh Plaza,<br />

Opp. Thomson Press,<br />

Faridabad 121001<br />

Fax.: (0129) 2220703.<br />

FARIDKOT:<br />

Call (01639) 251948<br />

Professional’s worldwide Consultancy,<br />

1 Circular road, Faridkot,<br />

Punjab 151203<br />

GURGAON:<br />

Call (0124) 4375222 / 3<br />

F-6 Center Plaza, Gurgaon to 5111 DLF Phase – IV<br />

(Near Galleria Market and City Club), Gurgaon<br />

Fax: (0124) 4375229<br />

JAIPUR:<br />

Call (0141) 3213218<br />

206 II nd Floor Brij Anukampa, Opp. BSNL Office,<br />

Ashok Marg, C Scheme,<br />

Jaipur 302001<br />

KOTA:<br />

Call 9214068882<br />

K-9,Ground Flr,Shriram Complex,<br />

Opp Multipurpose School, Gumanpura,<br />

Kota (Raj) 324006<br />

JALLANDAR:<br />

Call (0181) 4629590<br />

EH-198 Nirmal Complex, Civil Lines, G.T.Road,<br />

Jalandhar 144001<br />

JAMMU:<br />

Call (0191) 2430662/2452309<br />

27 – A/C Gandhi Nagar, Opp. Women’s College,<br />

Jammu 180004<br />

JODHPUR:<br />

Call (0291)3253688/6531528<br />

103, 1st floor Marudhar Kesari Apartments,<br />

Mohan Pura Puliya, Sojati Gate,<br />

Jodhpur 342001<br />

KANPUR:<br />

Call (0512) 2543821<br />

7/118 – E, Swaroop Nagar, (Near Model bakery),<br />

Kanpur 208002<br />

LUCKNOW:<br />

Call (0522) 4025402<br />

54 Hazratganj, Opp Barista,<br />

Lucknow 226001<br />

LUDHIANA:<br />

Call (0161) 4625221, 4625222/23<br />

SCO No. 123, Grd Flr, Feroz Gandhi Market,<br />

Ludhiana, Punjab<br />

MOHALI:<br />

Call (0172) 4051185/186 / 8968154455<br />

Level: III, SCF: 48,<br />

Phase: 5 (Adjoning TVS Showroom),<br />

Mohali. Punjab,India-160059.<br />

NEW DELHI:<br />

Connaught Place:<br />

Call (011) 23353354 / 23725555<br />

1st floor, Alps Building, 56 Janpath Marg,<br />

New Delhi 110 001<br />

Greater Kailash:<br />

Call (011) 40537102 / 01<br />

M/55, Upper Ground floor, M Block market,<br />

Greater Kailash - II, New Delhi 110048<br />

NOIDA:<br />

Call (0120) 4256196 / 4242999<br />

G – 41 / 42, 1st Floor, Sector 18,<br />

Noida 201 301<br />

PITAMPURA:<br />

Call (011) 47047777 / 45028000 - 01<br />

219, Ring Road Mall, Sector 3, Opp Deepali Chowk,<br />

Pitampura, N.Delhi<br />

ROHTAK:<br />

Call 01262-245345<br />

2nd floor, Singla Tower,<br />

Above Subhash Motor Store, Jhajjar Road Mod,<br />

Rohtak. Haryana - 124001<br />

VARANASI:<br />

Call 6550222 / 2508484<br />

Travel Zone 52 Patel Nagar Cantt<br />

Varanasi 221002<br />

SOUTH<br />

BANGALORE:<br />

Infantry Road:<br />

Call (080) 66284444 / 51 / 52<br />

Malik’s Embassy # 6, 1st floor Union Street,<br />

Off Infantry Road, Bangalore 560 052<br />

Indiranagar:<br />

Call (080) 65469149, 41323444<br />

No.1,197 Grd floor, HM Rochester <strong>Do</strong>uble Road,<br />

Indiranagar Second Stage,<br />

Bangalore 560038<br />

Fax: (080) 41261347<br />

Jayanagar:<br />

Call (080) 22445544/46<br />

F-101, “Suraj Plaza”, 196/8, 8 ‘F’ Main, 25th Cross,<br />

3rd block Jayanagar, Bangalore- 560011<br />

Fax: (080) 41308525<br />

Basaveshwarnagar:<br />

Call: (080) 41125711/2/3/4<br />

737/B, 9th main, 3rd block, 3rd stage, opposite<br />

PANACEA Hospital and above ICICI Bank ATM.<br />

Basaveshwarnagar, Bangalore 560079<br />

CHENNAI:<br />

Nungambakkam:<br />

Call (044) 66782260/61/62.<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong> House, No. 134, Valluvar Kottam High Road,<br />

Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034<br />

Fax: (044) 66782230<br />

Adyar:<br />

Call 64567891 / 92 / 93<br />

“Vishwapriya” #3, 1st Cross Street, Kasturba Nagar<br />

Adyar, Chennai - 20<br />

Annanagar:<br />

Call (044) 64567894/95<br />

AG-34, 1st Floor, 4th Avenue,<br />

Shanthi Colony Main Road,<br />

Annanagar, Chennai 600040<br />

Hubli:<br />

LF 003, “B” Block,<br />

Kundagol Complex, Court Circle, Club Road,<br />

Hubli 580029<br />

Call (0836) 2253151<br />

CHETPET:<br />

Call (044) 28360034 / 35 / 36<br />

8 Harrington Road, opp Shoppers Stop, 16th<br />

Avenue, Chetpet. Chennai – 600031<br />

COCHIN:<br />

Call (0484) 6465544<br />

Tharakan Building, 1st Floor, M. G. Road,<br />

Ravipuram, Cochin 682 016<br />

COIMBATORE:<br />

Call (0422) 4369005<br />

GR Chambers, 1st Floor,<br />

66 Lokamanya Street (West), R.S. Puram,<br />

Coimbatore 641 002<br />

ERODE:<br />

Call (04244) 270070/30<br />

No 543/3. M, Natesar Mill Compound,<br />

Perundurai Road,<br />

Erode 638011<br />

HYDERABAD:<br />

Call (040) 66999900<br />

1st floor, Le Benaka, 6-3-248/F,<br />

Road # 1, Banjara Hills,<br />

Hyderabad 500 034<br />

Hi Tech City,<br />

Triveni Towers,H.no-154, MIG -1, Road no 1,<br />

KPHB.Hyderabad -500072<br />

SECUNDERABAD:<br />

Call (040) 66499985<br />

Shop no.19 Jade Arcade,<br />

M.G Road, Opp Paradise Hotel,<br />

Secundrabad 500003<br />

KANNUR:<br />

Call (0497) 2707700<br />

3Rd Floor, J R Complex, Opp. Koyili Hospital.<br />

Talap Kannur. Kerala - 670 004<br />

MADURAI:<br />

Call (0452) 3241616/1313<br />

Yogesh complex, No. 2, Byepass Road,<br />

Opp. Sony World, Madurai 625016<br />

MANGALORE:<br />

Call (0824) 4244913, 2443290<br />

G 5, Ground Flr., Souza Arcade,<br />

Near Jyoti Circle, Balmatta Road,<br />

Mangalore 575001<br />

MYSORE:<br />

Call (0821) 4263366<br />

151/ B, Ramavilas Road Cross,<br />

Mysore 570024<br />

SALEM:<br />

Call (0427) 4030700<br />

No. 80, KPR Complex, Cherry Road,<br />

Salem 636007<br />

THANJAVUR:<br />

Call (4362) 270813<br />

Shop no. 108 Opp. Bishop House,<br />

Ave Maria Bldg, Trichy Road,<br />

Thanjavur 613007<br />

TRICHY:<br />

Call (0431) 4012997<br />

10B, Ist floor,


Jerome Building, Ford Station Road,<br />

Trichy 620002<br />

TRIVANDRUM:<br />

Call (0471) 6456199<br />

3rd floor, Kailash Plaza, Pattam Jn., M G Road,<br />

Trivandrum 695004<br />

TIRUPUR:<br />

Call (0421) 2246666<br />

Thiyaga Sudar Maaligai, 49, Municipal Office<br />

street,<br />

Tirupur 641 604<br />

WEST<br />

AHMEDABAD:<br />

Call 3007 2277 / 3007 1834<br />

1st floor, Hamlai House, 31 Shrimali Society,<br />

Opposite Navrangpura Police Station,<br />

Ahmedabad-380 009<br />

Fax: 3007 1868<br />

Satellite office:<br />

Call (652) 522 44<br />

403, Maurya Atria, Nr. Shradha petrol pump,<br />

B/H Kasturi tower, Bodakdev,<br />

SatelliteAhmedabad - 380015<br />

Fax: 3012 6446<br />

ANAND:<br />

Call (02692) 245504<br />

“Travel House” Basement “B”<br />

Near Swayamvar Party Plot,<br />

Anand - Vidyanagar Road,<br />

Anand 388 001<br />

AUNDH:<br />

Call (020) 65004500<br />

Shop No. 36, Westend Riverview Plaza,<br />

S.M. 169/1, New D.P. Road,<br />

Aundh, Pune- 411007<br />

AURANGABAD:<br />

Call (0581) 9420226880<br />

46 1st floor Apna Bazar Opp Yashodeep Hotel<br />

Jalna Road Aurangabad.<br />

BHARUCH:<br />

Call (02642) 245432<br />

B/8 C.R. Chambers, Opp Hotel Maharaja,<br />

College Road, Bharuch 392002<br />

BHILAI:<br />

Call (0788) 4091166, 4050496<br />

13,Civic Centre, Bhilai,<br />

Chhattisgarh, India 490006<br />

Fax:. (0788) 4091166<br />

BHOPAL:<br />

Call (0755) 4220588, 3255588<br />

M-2, R.K.Towers, Plot No.93 & 94,<br />

M.P.Nagar, Zone -2,<br />

Bhopal 462 011<br />

GANDHIDHAM (Kachchh):<br />

Call (02836) 313344, 234344<br />

Shop No.1, 1st Floor, Kamlesh Complex,<br />

Plot No.294/ 12B, Opp. Muncipal Market,<br />

Gandhidham 370201<br />

GOA:<br />

Margao:<br />

Call (0832) 2726744<br />

11, Jigishah Bldg V.V. Road,<br />

Behind Grace Church, Opp Café Tato,<br />

Margao, Goa - 403601<br />

Panaji:<br />

Call (0832) 6642020<br />

Travel Shop, 15, Trionara Apt.,<br />

Dr. Alvares Costa Road,<br />

Panaji, Goa 403001<br />

INDORE:<br />

Call (0731) 3919222<br />

205/206 Orbit, Agra Bombay Road,<br />

Indore 452010<br />

KOLHAPUR:<br />

Call (0231) 2669055<br />

329/K , 1/A, “KOMAL SHREE,<br />

Opp. Dabholkar Memorial Hospital New Shahpuri,<br />

Kolhapur. 416001<br />

MUMBAI:<br />

Churchgate:<br />

Call (022) 66188040<br />

Vaswani Mansion, 120, Dinshaw Vaccha Road,<br />

Opp. K. C. College, Churchgate,<br />

Mumbai 400 020<br />

Fax: (022) 6618 8020<br />

Andheri:<br />

Call (022) 40315533/77<br />

Ground Floor,17, Morya Estate, Opp Infinity Mall,<br />

New Link Rd., Andheri (west),<br />

Mumbai 400053<br />

Fax: (022) 40315500<br />

Kandivali:<br />

Call (22) 28091601-04<br />

Shop no 12, Raghuleela Mall,<br />

Behind Poisar Bus depot,<br />

Kandivali (w), Mumbai 400067<br />

Ghatkopar<br />

Call 25044555 / 25044777 / 25044999<br />

G 63, Kohinoor City mall, Kirol Road, Ghatkopar<br />

(W)<br />

Mumbai - 400070<br />

Dadar:<br />

Call (022) 24469034 / 35<br />

121, Vidya Bhuvan, Keluskar Marg,<br />

Opp Sena Bhavan, Shivaji Park,<br />

Dadar (West), Mumbai 400 028<br />

Fax: (022) 24469043<br />

Navi Mumbai:<br />

Call (22) 65260881 / 82<br />

2nd Floor, Raghuleela Mall, Opp. Vashi Station<br />

Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400705<br />

Thane:<br />

Call (022) 25423080/81<br />

Shop no 4, Prestige Precinct,<br />

Nr Nitin Casting Company Compd, Opp. TMC,<br />

Dr. Almeida Road,<br />

Panchpakhadi, Thane (W) 400 601<br />

KALYAN:<br />

Call 2301035 / 2301066 / 9833667188<br />

Shop no 6, balaji paradice,<br />

Opp Tejasvini MSEB office ,Santoshimata Road,<br />

Kalyan (W) - 421301<br />

MANINAGAR:<br />

Call (079) 65530912<br />

107 (F-5), Dev Darshan Complex,<br />

Jayhind High School Cross Road<br />

Maninagar, Ahmedabad-380008<br />

MEHSANA:<br />

Call (02762) 323707 / 233707<br />

14/F, Shree Sidhdhivinayak Complex T B Road<br />

Mehsana 384002<br />

Bhavnagar<br />

Call: (0278) 6453811<br />

Surat House, Waghawadi Road, Bhavnagar 364001<br />

Jamnagar<br />

Call: (0288) 2553887<br />

Next to ICICI Bank, Solarium Road,<br />

Pandit Nehru marg, Jamnagar 361008<br />

NAGPUR:<br />

Call (0712) 6456111/ 444<br />

Abhyankar road, besides Haldiram Food Planet,<br />

Sitabuldi, Nagpur 440012<br />

NASIK:<br />

Call (0253) 6991816<br />

Daiwat, Maleria Stop, Near Times of India,<br />

College Road, Nasik 422005<br />

PUNE:<br />

D. P. Road:<br />

Call (020) 66241930<br />

Shop No. 103/ 4 /5 A, 1st Floor, City Point,<br />

Dhole Patil Road, Pune 411 001<br />

Fax: (020) 66241920<br />

F.C. Road:<br />

Call (020) 66203888 / 66203050<br />

Office no. 102 & 103 Millennium Plaza,<br />

Opp Fergusson College gate,<br />

F.C. Road, Shivaji Nagar,<br />

Pune 411004<br />

Pimpri:<br />

Call (020) 66125998 / 65108123<br />

Prestige Plaza, Bldg. No. 1, Shop No. 18,<br />

Opp. Formica & Bajaj Auto Company,<br />

Mumbai Pune Road,<br />

Akurdi, Pune – 411035<br />

RAJKOT:<br />

Call (0281) 6455102<br />

Shop no. 11/12, Mahalaxsmi Complex,<br />

Grd. Flr., Kalawad Road, Opp St. Mary School,<br />

Rajkot 360002<br />

SURAT:<br />

Call (0261) 3075779<br />

<strong>SOTC</strong>, Jolly square, F - 3 & 4, 2nd Flr,<br />

Opp Ram Chowk, Ghod <strong>Do</strong>d Road,<br />

Surat - 395 007<br />

Fax: (0261) 2650597, 2650597<br />

VADODARA:<br />

Call (0265) 6634557 / 58<br />

Piccadilly Upper Level, Opp. Adani Super Market,<br />

Jetalpur Road, Vadodara 390 007<br />

Tel / Fax: (0265) 6634567<br />

VAPI:<br />

Call (0260) 2422578<br />

9, Sahara Market,1st Floor,<br />

Near Reliance Petrol Pump,<br />

Silvassa Road, Vapi 396191<br />

EAST<br />

BHUBANESHWAR:<br />

Call (0674) 6546008, 2597903<br />

72, Bapuji Nagar, Near Venus Inn Hotel,<br />

Bhubaneshwar 751009<br />

GUWAHATI:<br />

Call (0361) 2130756, +91-9954497648<br />

1st Floor, Sansun Plaza, Near Car Ghar,<br />

Opposite Mahindra Showroom,<br />

G.S.Road, Ganeshguri 781006<br />

CUTTACK:<br />

Tel: mob:9437026209<br />

Metro Arcade, Opp. Gouri Shankar Park,<br />

Choudhary Bazar 753001<br />

KOLKATA:<br />

Camac Street:<br />

Call (033) 66155565.<br />

10 Wood Street, 2nd Flr, Room No. 10 & 11,<br />

Near Pantaloon Showroom,<br />

Camac Street, Kolkata 700 026<br />

Salt Lake:<br />

Call (033) 2358 9585/ 86/ 0707<br />

DA 32, (Ground Floor), Near City Center,<br />

Diagonally opp. to <strong>the</strong> Bidhan Nagar College,<br />

Sector - 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700064<br />

Ballygunge:<br />

Call (033) 2440 4226 / 2460 4995<br />

1, Fern Road, Near Gariahat Market,<br />

Kolkatta - 700019<br />

Tollygunge:<br />

Call (033) 65351796 / 65352455<br />

87, Regent Place,<br />

Kolkatta -700040<br />

RAIPUR:<br />

Call (0771) 4044782, 4044781<br />

Block B, 2nd Floor, Shop No: 8A,<br />

Maruti Business Park,<br />

Raipur 492001<br />

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