Best of Kerala

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Nature has endowed Kerala with unmatched beauty which grips visitors at first sight. Portuguese and Dutch settlements in port town Kochi reveals the history of ancient foreign inhabitants. Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters are ideal to explore live ashore, away from noise and stress. Ayurveda and spa therapies can be arranged abord houseboats. Munnar’s green hub...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Tea museum which tells tales about tea in Munnar.
    • Explore Mattupetty, known for lovely landscapes and dairy farm,
    • See the Kundala plantations to see tea plucking to processing
    • Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periayar
    • Enjoy a backwater houseboat cruise. You can even opt for canoeing and fishing.
    • A cultural evening awaits you, highlight being the vibrant Kathakali dance, with masks and bright make-up.

What's this trip about?

    Nature has endowed Kerala with unmatched beauty which grips visitors at first sight. Portuguese and Dutch settlements in port town Kochi reveals the history of ancient foreign inhabitants. Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters are ideal to explore live ashore, away from noise and stress. Ayurveda and spa therapies can be arranged abord houseboats. Munnar’s green hub is population-pollution free, an idyllic hill retreat. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary’s fauna explored on jeep safaris or kayak cruise on lake Periyar is thrilling.

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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

  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Kerala
  • Kochi

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird watching
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • 06 nights’ Accommodation as per itinerary
    • Arrival assistance by a friendly Representative
    • Daily breakfast at all hotels
    • All Meals in Allepey Houseboat
    • Daily 01 bottle of water on board
    • Katthakali Dance Show in Cochin
    • English Speaking Local Guide in Cochin
    • All Inter destination transfers & Sightseeing as per the itinerary by private A/C chauffer driven car
    • All applicable taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Kochi-Munnar (180kms; 4hrs drive approx.)

Our representative will welcome and drive you to Munnar from Kochi . Check in at hotel and relax. Evening at leisure for your individual activities or unwind yourself in the beautiful landscape of Munnar.

Overnight in Munnar

Day 2: Munnar

Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Munnar; Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea here has a famous tea museum inside its complex. The museum has photographs and curios which relate the evolution of tea plantations in Munnar. This Tea Museum houses curios, photographs and m...

Day 3: Munnar-Periyar (140kms; 4hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast in morning you will check out of the hotel and drive to Periyar; upon arrival Periyar you will enjoy boat ride in Lake Periyar; please note to avail ticket for boat ride/ferry ride guests need to personally stand in queue and need to purchase the ticket accordingly. Thereafter check in at a hotel and relax at hotel.

Overnight in Periyar

Day 4: Periyar-Alleppey (140kms; 4hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast drive to Alleppey; on arrival you will board on houseboat and enjoy a day cruise in Alleppey backwaters; Alleppey- ""Venice of the East"" has a large network of canals that meander through the town and surrounding villages… the Snake Boat Race held eve...

Day 5: Alleppey-Kochi (60kms; 1hr drive approx.)

After breakfast you will check out houseboat and then drive to Kochi; enjoy a half day tour of Kochi- (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city, also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. The twin cities of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry have preserved an extraordinary w...

Day 6: Kochi

After breakfast you are at leisure for your individual activities (no vehicle).

In the evening, witness a Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali is the most recognized dance drama form in Kerala. It dates back to the seventeenth century and is deeply rooted in ...

Day 7: Kochi departure

After breakfast you will be given assistance in transfer to board flight for onward destination; henceforth your journey ends and we wish you safe, happy, memorable journey back to your home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $490
Price per day$70
Last Updated: 2/28/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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What's excluded

    • Any Monuments Entrances
    • Indian Visa
    • Any Air Fare

Accommodation

,Cochin - Hotel The Dunes, Munnar - Hotel Misty Mountain Resort, Periyar - Hotel Misty Mountain Resort, Alleppey - Deluxe Houseboat. Value - 3 start level accommodations - Trips labeled “Value” fall into a mid-range budget and the accommodations can range from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Easy - Trip generally requires some walking on multiple days of the trip over even terrain.

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