Backwaters and Beaches: 08N/09D - 08 Night / 09 Days
Cochin (1N) - Munnar (2N) - Periyar (2N) - Thekaddy (1N) - Alleppey (1N) - Mararikulam (1N)
Overview
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Tour Inclusions:
- Travel by comfortable A/C coach/ vehicle as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing basis
- Breakfast (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
- Cost of internal airfare as mentioned in the itinerary
- Complimentary insurance up to 59 years of age
- Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age
Tour Exclusions:
- Flight Ticket
- Govt Tax of 5% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- TCS (5% or 10%) is applicable on GST inclusive price for international tour.
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
- Cost of insurance for 60 years and above
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- To and fro Air fare, Airport transfers, visa fees to join/leave the group for joining and leaving guests
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
Payment Terms:
Guest can pay by Cheque/ Demand Draft/ Debit card / Credit card/ NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS. For Debit / Credit card payment additional 1.8 % convenience charge will be applicable.
Remarks:
- The tour price mentioned for this tour is for Indian nationals only.
- The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
- NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
- Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.
Advance Preparation:
- As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress-free holiday.
- Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four-wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
- It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
- A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
- If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
- For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
- Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.
Itinerary
Itinerary (Day Wise)
Arrive Cochin
Welcome to India. Arrive at Cochin airport. On arrival you will be greeted at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel. Later in the evening enjoy Kathakali, one of the most revered classical dance forms of India, finds its heart and soul in Kerala. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin
Cochin – Munnar (2 nights)
Take a tour of colonial Cochin, including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama. Later drive to Munnar, a hill station of Kerala known for its tea plantations. Overnight at Munnar.
Munnar
Today we enjoy speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam near Sunmoon Valley, followed by a visit to Echo Point and Tata Tea Museum. Here you get a chance to buy various types of teas. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Munnar – Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Approximately 90 kms , 2.30 hours by road)
This morning is at leisure in Munnar to soak up the scenery later drive to Periyar, south India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats. Its man-made lake provides a perennial source of water for local animals. Overnight stay at your hotel in Thekkady
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Today rise early for a visit to Periyar wildlife Reserve. In Periyar you could spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar or Sambar Deer by the water’s edge. Also enjoy a boat ride. Later proceed for spice shopping at Kumily village in the evening. Overnight stay at your hotel in Thekkady
Thekkady – Alleppey (Approximately 147 kms, 4 hours by road)
Drive to Alleppy, the backwaters of Kerala. On arrival embark a traditional thatch roofed house boat. The houseboat is made from locally sourced natural fabrics such as bamboo poles, coconut fibre and coir carpets. Enjoy a memorable houseboat ride on enchanting backwaters to explore its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings and the countryside of Kerala. Stay overnight onboard the houseboat gliding past palm fringed narrow canals, lush paddy fields and tiny hamlets along the edge of the waterways. Overnight on board your houseboat
Alleppey - Mararikulam (Approximately 20 kms )
Disembark the house boat and then drive to Mararikulam popularly also known as Marari. You have the rest of the day at leisure to take a stroll along the beach or relax under a palm tree with a book. Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari
Mararikulam – leisure
Today you have the entire day at leisure to enjoy yoga on the beach, try an Ayurvedic massage or simply hire a bicycle to explore the quite lanes on your own. Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari
Mararikulam – Cochin airport - Departure to Hometown
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the Cochin airport for your onward flight
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