Highlights of Kerala

5.0 (2 reviews) Kochi, India
Duration13 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start in Kochi (Cochin) and end in Mararikulam! With the Romantic tour Highlights of Kerala Tour, you have a 13 days tour package taking you through Kochi (Cochin), India and 5 other destinations in India. Highlights of Kerala Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

What's included

  • • Assistance during arrival and departure
  • • Kumarakom bird sanctuary visit
  • • 1 Night accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis at House Boat in Alleppey.
  • • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car
  • • One mineral water bottle per person per day
  • Lunch
  • (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • • Visit to Eravikulam National Park
  • • 12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis at 3 Star hotels
  • • All currently applicable taxes including GST
  • • Daily breakfast at hotel
  • • Local English Speaking guide at Cochin.
  • • Boat ride at lake Periyar
  • • Visas Fee (if applicable)
  • • Any Monument entry fees
  • • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack
  • you’ll receive after booking)
  • • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
  • • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival at Cochin
  1. Kochi (Cochin)
    4h
    Arrival at Cochin airport, Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to the hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: At Cochin
  1. Kochi (Cochin)
    7h
    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Cochin visit Fort Kochi, St.Francis Church, Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace "Dutch Palace" and Chinese Fishing Market. Evening enjoy the Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Cochin - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  1. Munnar
    2h
    oday morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”
  2. Munnar
    4h
    en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to the hotel for night stay.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: At Munnar
  1. Munnar
    6h
    Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market.

    Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: Munnar - Thekkady (98 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
  1. Munnar
    2h
    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Periyar.
  2. Thekkady
    4h
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar National Park check-in to the hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: At Thekkady
  1. Thekkady
    7h
    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Periyar, enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary also visit Kumily, Mangala and Devi Temple.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7: Thekkady - Kumarakom ( 113 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  1. Thekkady
    2h
    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”.
  2. Kumarakom
    4h
    Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay.

    After refresh yourself, later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour. Visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8: At Kumarakom
  1. Kumarakom
    5h
    Today morning after breakfast free for your own leisure activities. Later afternoon proceed for backwaters cruise in a traditional shikara boat through narrow canals. This cruise explores these picturesque waterways, passing boats carrying loads of coir, copra and cashews and, along the water's edge, numerous churches and marketplaces.
    Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  1. Kumarakom
    2h
    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.
  2. Alappuzha
    5h
    Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
    Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 10: Alleppey - Mararikulam (14 Kms / 30 Mins)
  1. Alappuzha
    2h
    Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Marari.
  2. Marari Beach
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    Upon arrival at Marari check-in to your resort for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
    Overnight at Resort.
Day 11: At Mararikulam
  1. Marari Beach
    7h · Admission ticket not included
    Today morning after breakfast rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
    Overnight at Resort.
Day 12: At Mararikulam
  1. Mararikulam Beach
    7h · Admission ticket not included
    Today morning after breakfast rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
    Overnight at Resort.
Day 13: Mararikulam - Cochin (50 Kms / 2 Hrs) and Departure
  1. Mararikulam
    2h
    Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later check out and drive to Cochin
  2. Kochi (Cochin)
    3h
    Upon arrival at Cochin, transfer to airport to board the flight for your home.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup from Airport

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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