Classic Tour of Kerala Backwaters

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Kerala, God’s own country welcoming you with its years long history and natural and biodiversial atmosphere. A journey that touches the most beautiful places in the most prosperous state of ‘India, situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The landscape full of waterways, canals and lagoons is home to a great variety of animals to admire, during...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • • Guided tour of the port city Kochi – Queen of Arabian Sea • Enjoy the 300-year-old Indian classical dance form of Kerala- Kathakali Dance • See Kalaripattu – The Martial Art form. • Private Guided visit to Temple, Palace, and Fort Kochi area. • Experience the fresh mountain air as you Cycle through Munnar Tea Plantation. • Explore the wilderness of Periyar National Park from the edge of your seat on a boat while the wild watches you. • Experience the aroma of spices at Spice Plantation visit at Thekkady. • Private Houseboat cruise through the backwaters of Kerala

What's this trip about?

    Kerala, God’s own country welcoming you with its years long history and natural and biodiversial atmosphere. A journey that touches the most beautiful places in the most prosperous state of ‘India, situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The landscape full of waterways, canals and lagoons is home to a great variety of animals to admire, during the excursion aboard houseboats, better known as Kettuvallams. And conclude the tour with relax at Marari Beach. Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCochin
End CityCochin

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Land Expedition
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat

Trip includes

    • • Daily Breakfast at hotel restaurant • 08 Nights in a double room or single room in selected 3 star hotels according to the booked category. • Private Professional English speaking chauffeur car as per tour programme • Private English Speaking guide in every city • All entrances charges in monuments • All meals in Houseboat • Visit to Fisherman's Beach at Cochin. • Boat cruise in Thekkady • Visit to Spice Plantations & Kumily Spice Market at Thekkady. • Elephant Bathing, feeding and riding • Visit to Tea Museum & Tea Plantation in Munnar. • Cycle through Tea Plantation in Munnar. • Kalariyapattu show • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC small Car • Kathakali dance in Kochi • Wet Tissues in the vehicle during your tour. • 2 Mineral Water bottles per person per day • Hand Sanitizer and Face Mask • All taxes

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Itinerary

Day 1 Cochin Arrival
On arrival at Cochin International Airport receive a warm welcome by our representative who will help you with transfer to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (Standard check-in time is 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject...
Day 2 Cochin Sightseeing
After breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of the city with your guide. (Cochin Monuments are closed on Friday). Visit Jewish Synagogue: (Closed on Fri and Sat)- Also known as Cochin Jewish Synagogue or Mattancherry Synagogue, Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synago...
Day 3 Cochin
After a hearty breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Munnar – Tea Gardens, Lakes and Pretty little hill-station. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft. in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending...
Day 4 Munnar
Early morning, paddle through the plantation and beautiful mountains. Also interact with the locals starting their daily activities. (Duration 01 Hour) After the cycle tour, come back to the hotel for breakfast. Later go for sightseeing tour of the city with your guide. ...
Day 5 Munnar – Thekkady

After hearty breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Thekkady –(Periyar) -India's Largest Tiger Reserve The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. The Periyar forests of Thekkady a...

Day 6 Thekkady
After breakfast, go on a boat ride inside the Periyar National Park. Explore the Periyar National Park through its waterways. Set off on a boat ride over the serene artificial lake located right in the middle of the forest. Witness various wildlife of the sanctuary like ...
Day 8 Houseboat – Kumarakom

After hearty breakfast check out from houseboat and travel to Kumarakom by Air Conditioned vehicle.On arrival, meet our representative and check in to hotel Visit to Philipkutty’s Farm with Lunch. Philipkutty’s Farm is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the real Kerala...

Day 9 Kumarakom – Cochin
After a hearty breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Cochin International Airport by Air Conditioned vehicle to board your flight back home. (Reach 3 hours prior for international flights).

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Price per day$83
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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    • Any International Airfare

Accommodation

Cochin: Cochin Legacy Munnar: Mountain Resort Thekkady: Jungle Park Resort Houseboat: Deluxe Houseboat Kumarakom: Lakesong Resort Cochin: Cochin Legacy

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Meals Included

Daily Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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