Duration: 09 Nights & 10 Days
Destinations: TRIVANDRUM- ALLEPPEY – PERIYAR – MUNNAR – COCHIN
Tour Highlights: Visit Trivandrum’s temples and beaches, cruise the Alleppey backwaters, enjoy a wildlife safari in Periyar, explore tea plantations in Munnar, and experience heritage & culture in Cochin.
You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall, our travel executive will assist you with your transfer to hotel. Overnight Stay in Trivandrum. (B)
After breakfast enjoy guided tour visiting Trivandrum’s Napier Museum, Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Shri Chitra Art Gallery. In the afternoon you will be free to relax on the Kovalam beach. You can also opt for water sports. Overnight stay in Trivandrum. (B)
Today you will depart for excursion to Kanyakumari - the southernmost point of Peninsular India which is the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Visit the famous Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Thiruvallur statue and Gandhi Mandapam. Here you will also witness the spectacular sunset view from Kanyakumari beach. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Today you will depart for Alleppey to board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail through the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. In the afternoon you will be sailing in the canals of the massive lake where you can see people doing their daily ritual. You will explore the riverside villages while enjoying the panoramic scenery. Overnight stay in Houseboat (B,L,D)
Today you will disembark the houseboat and drive to Periyar- known for the famous tiger reserve. Next, you will check in at hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to the park by a motor launch. Overnight in Periyar. Overnight stay in Periyar. (B)
In the morning you will be taken to the tour of Spice Plantation. The thing that will strike you at first would be the lingering aroma in the air of spices like cardamom, cloves, pepper and cinnamon. Later you will be driven to Munnar and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight Stay in Munnar (B)
In the morning sightseeing tour of Munnar. Short break to enjoy nature at its best. Endless tea plantations, lush green valleys, beautiful mountains, intriguing flora and fauna, evergreen forests, aroma of spices in the air- all these make Munnar a traveler’s heaven of peace. Here, you will experience ultimate tranquility in God's Own Country. Overnight stay in Munnar (B)
Today you will depart for Alleppey to board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail through the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. In the afternoon you will be sailing in the canals of the massive lake where you can see people doing their daily ritual. You will explore the riverside villages while enjoying the panoramic scenery. (B)
After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets and St. Francis Church. (B)
You will be transferred to Chennai International airport in time to connect your onward flight to next destination.
| City | Luxury | Deluxe | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | AU$ 3338 | AU$ 3211 | AU$ 2366 | AU$ 2079 |
| Winter | AU$ 3793 | AU$ 3778 | AU$ 2615 | AU$ 2317 |
| Trivandrum | The Leela Kovalam | Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa | Uday Samudra | The Travancore Heritage |
| Alleppey | Premium Housboat | Premium Housboat | Premium Housboat | Premium Housboat |
| Periyar | Spice Village | Spice Village | Cardamom County | Abad Green Forest |
| Munnar | Scenic- IHCL SeleQtions | Windermere Estate | Fragrant Nature | Abad Copper Castle |
| Cochin | Taj Malabar Tower | Taj Malabar Tower | Crowne Plaza | Holiday Inn |
A. HOTEL
· 09 Nights hotel accommodation on Twin/Double sharing basis including all existing taxes.
B. Meals
· Daily breakfast (B) as mentioned in the itinerary.
· In Alleppey it would be on Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner basis
C. TRANSPORT
· Meeting and assistance on arrival / departure by our airport representative
· Cost based on air-conditioned transport –AC Crysta Innova (02 pax)
· Transfer from airport to hotel and vice-versa.
· Sightseeing, excursion and Surface travel as per programme
D GUIDE
· English Speaking local guide during the sightseeing as per program.
E: ENTRANCE FEES & VISITS
· Houseboat stay in Alleppey, Kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
· Current applicable taxes
1. ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE – such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills, tips to room boys, drivers, guides, personal clothing including sleeping bags etc.
2. Any Air fare.
3. Visa fee for India to be arranged and paid for directly by the clients. Check VISA rules carefully from your nearest Indian Embassy/ Mission before applying for Indian VISA.
4. Travel & Health Insurance to be arranged and paid for directly by the clients.
5. Airport taxes and fuel surcharges, which are subject to change without notice. Any meals (other than breakfast), drinks, tips, expenses of personal nature.
6. Anything not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” column.
