Kerala Vacation
Package
THE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days
- Places to be covered: Trivandrum, Varkala,
Alleppey, Kumarakom, Periyar, Munnar, Kochi.
- Accommodation: Twin sharing
- Transport: Airport to Airport
- Personal Driver: At Disposal
- Pick and Drop Facility from Airport
- Sightseeing
- Mattancherry Palace, Cochin.
- Sunset harbour cruise at Cochin
- Tea Plantation visit in Munnar
- Day cruise on the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom
- Boat Cruise on Periyar Lake
- Kathakali dance show at Cochin
- Excursion to Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin)
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast on
houseboat.
- Special Features
- English speaking guide.
- Daily American Buffet.
- Guide maps of Kerala
Day 1: Arrival at Trivandrum
On your arrival at Trivandrum, Kerala,
India, we transfer you to a hotel, where you can relax and
spend the rest of the day at leisure. If your heart
desires, you can explore the city on your own too.
Day 2: Travel to Varkala
In the morning, after breakfast we proceed
towards Varkala - one of the most unspoilt beach resorts
of India. Once you arrive here, you can opt to go in for
body therapy too.
Day 3: Travel to Alleppey
In the morning, after breakfast we depart
for Alleppey (135 kms/ 3 hrs drive approx) to embark on a
houseboat for the backwater cruise. This is one of the
best ways to experience Kerala villages. You will be
traveling through the world famous backwaters of Kerala
and even have halts to explore the villages. You will also
enjoy the typical Kerala cuisine. Rest of the day and
night is spent on the houseboat.
Day 4: Day at Kumarakom
In the morning, you will arrive at
Kumarakom, and will be transferred to a lake resort. Rest
of the day is at your disposal wherein you can relax and
enjoy the surroundings on your own. Overnight stay at the
resort.
Day 5: Tour Kumarakom
You will be embarking on a boat ride which
will take you to the countryside, where you can visit the
Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous enough, you can
even indulge in water sports such as Wind Sailing &
Water Skiing. You can even take a canoe out on the quiet
lakes. Overnight at the resort.
Day 6: Travel to Periyar
On the sixth day, you will travel to Periyar
- a wildlife sanctuary where you can see elephants and
maybe even a tiger when you travel to Kerala, India -
through mist-capped mountains, spice plantations and open
grasslands lined with spectacular waterfalls &
delightful trekking trails. On arrival, you check into the
hotel, refresh yourself & relax. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 7: Tour Periyar
After breakfast you can walk through the
spice plantations. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake
extends a lifetime's chance to spot exotic wildlife in its
natural habitat. After exploring Periyar, you spend the
night at the hotel.
Day 8: Travel to Munnar
In the morning, you will head for Munnar, a
place which is often called a "nature lover's
paradise." The whole area is covered with tea estates
which look like a green carpet. On arrival, check into the
hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Tour Munnar
Munnar has the highest peak in South India -
Anamudi - which towers over 2695 m. An assortment of wild
life, such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar,
Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the rich
tropical forests around Munnar, which you can see when you
travel to Kerala, India. Devikulam is a serene hill
township where one can go in for trout fishing. Eravikulam
National park is another tourist attraction where you can
spot the Nilgiri Thar, a rare mountain goat. In the
evening, you can visit the local market. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Kochi
In the morning, we drive to Kochi. On
arrival, check into the hotel and relax. In the evening
enjoy the Kathakali dance show - a traditional dance form
that must be seen when you travel to Kerala, India.
Day 11: Tour Kochi
In the morning, we take you on a guided tour
through Kochi, where you will see the Jewish Synagogue
(built in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the
Commonwealth and is adorned with hundreds of exquisite
hand-painted Chinese tiles in blue and white), St. Francis
Church (built in 1503, also known as the oldest European
church in India, where Vasco de Gama was buried) and the
Dutch Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Departure from Kochi
We transfer you to the railway station or
airport, where you can catch the connecting train/flight
to your onward destination, at the end of your Kerala
Sea and Spice Tour. |