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8 days tour

Captivating Kerala - 8 Days

$ 1,183 .50 USD

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Captivating Kerala - 8 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

Accommodation

6 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels and 1 night deluxe houseboat

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 8 All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more) Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites

Others

Boat ride on Lake Periyar Houseboat cruise along the Keralan backwaters

Not included:

Insurance

Every traveler must have suitable travel insurance to take part in this tour.

Others

International flights and visa Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

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Itinerary of your trip Captivating Kerala - 8 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kochi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kochi

      Saturday. Welcome to India! Youโ€™ll be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Munnar Tea Plantations
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Munnar Tea Plantations

      Kochi - Munnar. Today we travel to the picturesque former hill station of Munnar, surrounded by sprawling tea plantations. We take a guided stroll through a local tea plantation and visit a local market, before the rest of the day is free to relax as you please. You may wish to visit nearby Blossom Park and enjoy cycling or boating in your stunning surroundings. This evening we meet others joining our group who have been travelling on our longer South India Explorer itinerary.

  • Day 3 Day 3-4: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3-4: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

      Munnar โ€“ Periyar. A drive south to Periyar, South Indiaโ€™s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumily, close to the sanctuary and where weโ€™ll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops. There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so we leave the choice to you for the remainder of the day. On day 4 we will enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants, spending the remainder of the day at leisure to explore on own. You can opt for an optional visit to explore the spice plantation or enjoy a kalaripayattu dance performance Periyar.

  • Day 4 Day 5: Kumarakom
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Kumarakom

      Periyar - Kumarakom. Today, we leave Periyar and take a drive to Kumarakom - a village spread over a cluster of islands on Lake Vembanad. The day is free to relax or explore Kumarakom at your leisure. Perhaps take a boat ride on the lake or visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to many rare bird species and is an important stopover for migratory birds in the winter (Nov-May).

  • Day 5 Day 6: Kerala Backwaters
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kerala Backwaters

      Kumarakom - Alleppey - Keralan Backwaters. On day 6, we will take a scenic drive to Alleppey. Here we board our private rice boat for a voyage through the famous Kerala backwaters. Our rice-boat takes us sedately along the enchanting palm-fringed backwaters, covering a distance of some 20 kms, during which time the boat glides past local villages and fascinating scenes of everyday rural life. Watch a beautiful sunset over the backwaters and enjoy tasty meals (starting with lunch) prepared by the on-board chef using fresh local produce.

  • Day 6 Day 7: Kochi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Kochi

      Keralan Backwaters โ€“ Kochi. This morning, we disembark our rice boat and head for Kochi. Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as โ€œThe Queen of the Arabian Seaโ€. The rest of the day is at leisure exploring Kochi on its own. This evening you can opt for an optional tour to watch an entertaining and traditional Kathakali dance show. Kathakali performers are known for their elaborate costumes and makeup, and they always put on a fantastic show.

  • Day 7 Day 8: Kochi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kochi

      Saturday. Our South India adventure comes to an end today with an included departure transfer to Kochi airport.

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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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