Meals

• 11 Breakfast at Hotel. • 1 Lunch at House Boat. • 1 Dinner at House Boat.

Others

• 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by GTIndia Tours. • Daily breakfast at hotel. • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • English speaking guide at Kochi. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) • Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam and Periyar National Park. • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake. • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Guide

• English speaking guide at Kochi. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)

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 • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 1 Night in Cochin • 2 Nights in Munnar • 2 Nights in Thekkady • 1 Night in Alleppey • 3 Nights in Varkala • 2 Nights in Kovalam Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Not included:

Insurance

Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Others

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

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

Day 1: Arrival At Kochi

On the day of arrival at Kochi airport, our GTIndia Tours representative will assist you at airport for transfer to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for a half day guided tour of Kochi, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala” en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: At Munnar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: At Munnar

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: At Periyar/Thekkady
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: At Periyar/Thekkady

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 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 7 Day 7: Alleppey - Varkala (120 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Alleppey - Varkala (120 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Varkala. Upon arrival at Varkala check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, In the evening time visit Papanasam Beach. It is the perfect setting to spend a leisurely, mellow holiday, drinking in the beauty of the golden sunset, the tame waves and the towering cliffs of red - Laterite.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: At Varkala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: At Varkala

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed to the Janardanaswamy Temple - This 2000 year old temple is famed to have been built on divine bidding. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: At Varkala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: At Varkala

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later enjoy the Varkala Beach. Soak up the sun, play in the surf and taste the local tropical fruits. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Varkala - Trivandrum - Kovalam (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Varkala - Trivandrum - Kovalam (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kovalam, en-route visit the famous Temple of Sree 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. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: At Kovalam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

Day 12: 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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Itinerary of your trip Southern India Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Kochi

Day 2: Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 3: At Munnar

Day 4: Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 5: At Periyar/Thekkady

Day 6: Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 7: Alleppey - Varkala (120 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 8: At Varkala

Day 9: At Varkala

Day 10: Varkala - Trivandrum - Kovalam (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 11: At Kovalam

Day 12: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure

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