Or

Which period?

Treasures of India

Colombo - Mumbai (ex Bombay)

Dates:
19/1/2024
to  30/1/2024

12
days
11
nights on board
Starting from*
AU$7,970
20% Ponant Bonus

Serenity and tranquillity... Two words that encapsulate the essence of this unique cruise, in partnership with LE TIGRE and with featured guest Elodie Garamond, yoga instructor and founder of LE TIGRE.
Offer yourself the possibility of a moment apart, of a deep listening to the body and emotions, during an additional yoga and well-being retreat - 
Find out more by clicking here

During 12 days, you will have the chance to explore the elements, your emotions and your body, during introductory workshops, exchanges with our wellness professionals, and outdoor activities.  A complementary retreat, offering a denser spiritual practice, will also be available for those wishing to take their quest for personal fulfilment and exploration of the elements even further.

Oriental fragrances, scents of spice, lush green landscapes, age-old stories: PONANT invites you on a journey to discover a mosaic of peoples and cultures. Sri Lanka and India welcome you on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, between charming towns and surprising nature. Let yourself fall under the spell of these eastern lands bordered by the Indian Ocean and influenced by Buddhist and Hindu traditions. 
 
The bubbling Sri Lankan capital Colombo will plunge you into the distinctive atmosphere of the country once known as Ceylon. Renowned for its spices, such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, it is a trading location, a crossroads port between Asia and Europe.
 
Le Jacques-Cartier will set sail for Galle, recognisable by the 16th-century fortifications that encircle the town. The successive Portuguese, Dutch and British colonisations left this city with unique architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a heritage shaped by multiple influences.
 
A little further, Hambantota is the gateway towards the luxuriant heart of the country. On an excursion into the Yala National Park, you will witness Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife: leopards, elephants, sloth bears, monkeys and almost 200 bird species inhabit this must-see site.

In India and the region of Kerala, you will explore the surprising Trivandrum, also known as Thiruvananthapuram. The bastion of the former Travancore royal family between 1750 and 1956, it owes its name to its magnificent temple, the Anantha Padmanabhapuram, a jewel that must not be missed during your port of call.

You will sail up the Malabar Coast to arrive in cosmopolitan Kochi. Constructed on a lagoon on the Arabian Sea, between islands and a peninsula, this royal city has kept its yesteryear charm. Set off aboard traditional boats to discover the surrounding fishing villages located in the ‘backwaters’, a network of lakes and canals criss-crossing the region’s dense vegetation.
 
Your last port of call will take you to Goa. This former colony of the Portuguese Indies is prized for its long beaches and its rich cultural heritage, in particular a collection of late 16th-century churches and convents, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
 
Your journey will come to an end in flamboyant Mumbai. The capital of Bollywood films, the most populated city in India - nicknamed of ‘Maximum City’ - conjures up many descriptions and will offer you a unique experience to complete your cruise.


Ref : EX190124


Your itinerary

Your itinerary

In partnership with LE TIGRE and with featured guest Elodie Garamond, founder of the LE TIGRE, yoga teacher. An invitation to experience peace during a journey inward, between introductory sessions to yoga and...


View detailed itinerary

Your trip in detail

Contact Us

1300 737 178
(or contact your travel agent)

Request a quote

Élodie Garamond

Our guest of honour

Élodie Garamond

Élodie Garamond

Find out more

Our partner


Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Deluxe Stateroom
 

(19 m2)

From AU$7,970
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Deck 4
 

(19 m2)

From AU$8,400
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Deck 5
 

(19 m2)

From AU$8,640
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Deck 6
 

(19 m2)

From AU$8,970
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(27 m2)

Fully booked
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m2)

From AU$12,050
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(27 m2)

From AU$12,050
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(27 m2)

From AU$12,050
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Deck 5 Suite
 

(38 m2)

From AU$12,950
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Deck 6 Suite
 

(38 m2)

From AU$13,370
20% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(32 m2)

From AU$13,690
20% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(32 m2)

From AU$13,690
20% Ponant Bonus

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m2)

Fully booked
20% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite
 

(45 m2)

Fully booked



Complete your trip

Complete your trip

Shore Excursions, Overlands & Pre/Post Programmes
To complete your voyage, PONANT can organise a range of shore excursions, pre & post cruise activities and packages, plus transfers.


View options


You may also like...

You may also like...

  • New
Belize City - Belize City
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
7 nights on board
Dates:
5/12/2023 to the 12/12/2023
Other available dates
  • New
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Overnight in Santiago + flight Santiago/Ushuaia + transfers + flight Ushuaia/Santiago
14 nights on board
Dates:
28/11/2023 to the 13/12/2023
Other available dates
  • New
Port Louis - Port Louis
LE JACQUES-CARTIER
13 nights on board
Dates:
7/12/2023 to the 20/12/2023
Other available dates
  • New
Mindelo - Mindelo
LE PONANT
7 nights on board
Dates:
16/12/2023 to the 23/12/2023
Other available dates
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
LE BORÉAL
FLIGHT PARIS/LONGYEARBYEN + TRANSFERS + FLIGHT LONGYEARBYEN/PARIS
7 nights on board
Dates:
30/5/2023 to the 6/6/2023
Other available dates

Contact Us

1300 737 178
(or contact your travel agent)

Request a quote

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.