DAY 1: KOCHI
On arrival in Kochi you will be transferred to your hotel with the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at your HOTEL.
DAY 2: KOCHI
After breakfast, you will enjoy a half-day city tour, visiting the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Church with an evening Kathakali dance performance. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B)
DAY 3: KOCHI – MUNNAR
Today you will be taken on a tour to see the sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns and the winding lanes of Munnar. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B)
DAY 4: MUNNAR
Today will be at leisure. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B)
DAY 5: MUNNAR – THEKKADY
After a buffet breakfast, transfer to Thekkady by road, before an afternoon cruise on Periyar Lake to observe the local wildlife. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B)
DAY 6: THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM
After breakfast, you will travel to Kumarakom. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B)
DAY 7: KUMARAKOM
Today, you can relax in a hammock or stroll through Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B)
DAY 8: KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPEY (HOUSEBOAT)
After a buffet breakfast, you will board your houseboat and cruise along the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala. This is one of the highlights of this tour. Overnight onboard your HOUSEBOAT. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM
Today you will disembark your houseboat and travel by private vehicle to Kovalam. Two nights at your HOTEL. (B)
DAY 10: KOVALAM
Today will be at leisure to explore this beautiful beach resort town set on the Arabian Sea. (B)
DAY 11: KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM
On departure, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport. (B)
| CITY | SUPERIOR | LUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | Ayana Fort Kochi | Brunton Boatyard Hotel |
| Munnar | Fragrant Nature | Windermere Estate |
| Thekkady | The Elephant Court | Spice Village |
| Kumarakom | Lakesong Resort | Coconut Lagoon |
| Allepey | A/C Superior Houseboat | Spice Coast Cruise |
| Kovalam | Travancore Heritage | Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa |
The Kettuvallam (houseboat unique to Kerala) is a large traditional country boat that has a thatched roof over a wooden hull. They were traditionally used to ship rice, spices and other goods between the backwaters and Kochi Port. Kerala houseboats are a major tourist attraction, cruising the backwaters of Kerala. Kerala offers a unique opportunity to experience the breathtakingly beautiful backwaters which consist of a complex network of brackish lagoons, lovely lakes and canals. Houseboats in Kerala have a three member crew – a chef, driver and cabin assistant. The houseboats offer comfortable accommodation with private facilities and air conditioning. The cuisine on-board has a traditional Kerala flavor with local specialties like delicious local fish. The crew on-board ensure a memorable cruise and are on hand to serve you all meals, teas and snacks.
Price Includes:
• 2 nights houseboat cruise
• All meals
• Return transfers to Kochi City/ airport using an AC vehicle
• All current taxes.
• 10 nights twin share accommodation with breakfast daily
• All meals whilst on-board the houseboat
• All sightseeing, excursions and transfers using an AC vehicle
• Services of local English speaking guides
• Entrance fee at monuments
• Kathakali dance show in Kochi
• Eravikulam National Park visit in Munnar (closed in February)
• Tata Tea Museum visit in Munnar
• Boat ride at Periyar National Park
• Spice plantation visit in Periyar
• All current applicable taxes
• Other inclusions as per itinerary
NOTE: Daily departures based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together.
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