8 days tour

Kerala Backwaters & Beaches

$ 682 .15 USD

Total price per person

Reserve with $682.15

Kerala Backwaters & Beaches

This tour includes:

Meals

โ€ข 7 Breakfast at Hotel โ€ข 1 Lunch at House Boat โ€ข 1 Dinner at House Boat

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type โ€ข 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar โ€ข 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar โ€ข 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 star hotels based on Twin / Double Sharing basis โ€ข 1 Night in Cochin โ€ข 1 Night in Kumarakom โ€ข 1 Night in Alleppey โ€ข 4 Nights in Kovalam ยญ Check In: 1400 Hrs / Check Out: 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Others

7 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis โ€ข Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences โ€ข Daily breakfast at hotel โ€ข All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle โ€ข Local english speaking guide at Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) โ€ข Kumarakom bird sanctuary visit โ€ข One mineral water bottle per person per day โ€ข All currently applicable taxes including GST

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

โ€ข Local English Speaking guide at Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Not included:

Others

โ€ข Visas Fee (if applicable) โ€ข Monument entry fees โ€ข Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack youโ€™ll receive after booking) โ€ข Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature โ€ข International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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Itinerary of your trip Kerala Backwaters & Beaches

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Cochin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival At Cochin

      On the day of arrival at Cochin airport, our representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for half day guided tour of Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening enjoy kathakali dance performance in Cochin.

      Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cochin - Kumarakom (48 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cochin - Kumarakom (48 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

      Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kumarakom โ€œTown of Backwatersโ€. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple.

      Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)

      Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.

      Overnight at Houseboat.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

      Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Kovalam, via en-route visit the famous Temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum. Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your hotel for night stay.

      Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 5 Day 5: At Kovalam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: At Kovalam

      Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day tour at Kovalam, visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Vizhinjam Village, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave, Chowara Temple & Poovar Beach.

      Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

      Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Kanyakumari via en-route visit Padmanabhapuram palace. Upon arrival at Kanyakumari visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam also Thanumalayan Temple. Later evening drive back to Kovalam.

      Overnight at Hotel.

       

  • Day 7 Day 7: At Kovalam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: At Kovalam

      Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day tour at Kovalam visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Vizhinjam Village, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave, Chowara & Poovar. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

      Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure

      Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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