Backwaters of Kerala

Druing this 9 day tour you will discover the cities of Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Allepey, and Kovalam. You will enjoy guided visits through the backwaters of Kerala and a 3 day beach holiday at the end.

Starting from 1329$ per person in double occupancy

Availability on demand

INCLUDED

Accommodation on a double occupancy basis in hotels of the selected category – 08 nights;

Meals according to the program;

Air-conditioned individual transport for all transfers and excursions;

AC Medium (02 people); AC Innova Car (3 people); AC Tempo Traveler (4-8 pax): Mini Bus (9-14 pax):

Local English speaking guide as per the program;

01 dance show in Cochin

01 visit to the Spice Garden

01 boat ride on Periyar lake

Assistance during arrival and departure for all flights and train transfers;

All current taxes

EXCLUDED

International air travel

Individual expenses: laundry, telephone calls, faxes, Internet, drinks, taking photos and video cameras at monuments, medical expenses, airport taxes, tips, etc.;

Lunches and dinners not included in the program

Indian visa;

Entrance fees to monuments

Any other services not mentioned as included

Medical insurance and travel insurance;

9 D / 8 N

meals+ Age

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Asia

India

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Day 1: Flight to Cochin

Arrival at Cochin airport. After passing customs, immigration procedures and baggage claim at the exit from the airport arrival hall, you will be met by an “ITP” representative, after which you will be transferred to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel.

Day 2: Arrival Cochin

Early breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese in the 14th century, the Church of St. Francis and the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Friday and Saturday), and you will also be able to see Chinese fish nets. In the evening. You will witness a Kathakali dance performance. First, they will show you the makeup, then they will explain the meaning of the performers' gestures and facial expressions, and finally, they will act out scenes from the Mahabharata or the Ramayana.

Day 3: Cochin - Munnar

Transfer to Munnar (about 130 km / 3.5 hours). The road to Munnar will present you with many beautiful landscapes: the raging beauty of nature, which created amazing streams and small waterfalls, rubber plantations and spice plantations (pepper, cardamom, tea, coffee, etc.), as well as the dense jungles of Kerala. On arrival in Munnar, check into a hotel. Rest and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Munnar - Periyar

Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Munnar. Fresh air, a healthy climate and the beauty of nature will create a special mood for you. On the way, a stop in an amazing and quiet place, which has gained its popularity thanks to such a natural phenomenon as echo (echo Point), as well as a visit to the Blooming Garden and Eravikulam National Park, tea plantations, Tea Museum, etc. After lunch, drive to Thekkady (105 km / 3 hours). Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the evening you will witness a dance Kathakali performances. Overnight at the hotel

Day 5: Puriyar - Alleppey

After breakfast at the hotel, take a boat safari on Lake Periyar. The world famous Periyar Nature Reserve, located around the lake of the same name. From the boat you will have the opportunity to see a variety of animals. Currently, in the territory of Periyar there are more than 60 species of various mammals, including elephants and tigers, which brought glory to the reserve, as well as wild dogs, leopards, deer, macaques, porcupines, Indian bison, squirrels, sloth bears, Nilgiri langurs and many other. A trip to the Spice Garden. Transfer to Allapey. Accommodation in a Houseboat, which plies the waters of Kerala. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Kovalam

Dinner at a hotel on the water (houseboat), check out from the hotel. Transfer to Kovalam (about 190 km / 4.5 hours). Upon arrival, check-in at Kovalam Beach Hotel and relax.

Day 7: Kovalam

Beach holiday

Day 8: Kovalam

Beach holiday

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum (14 km - 20 minutes). Transfer to the international airport for departure from the country.

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