Captivating Kerala - 8 Days

India
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Kochi – Enjoy free time to explore the coastal city and perhaps enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance show, Kerala Backwaters – Cruise along the famous backwaters on a deluxe rice boat, past lush forests and local villages, Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot herds of elephants from an included boat ride on Lake Periyar, Munnar – Stroll through a tea plantation on a guided walk and visit a local market

Departure dates

From 2024-04-27 to 2026-01-03

What's included

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
6 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels and 1 night deluxe houseboat.
Boat ride on Lake Periyar.
Houseboat cruise along the Keralan backwaters.
Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more).
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites .
Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 8.
All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles.

Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1, Kochi
    Saturday. Welcome to India! You'll be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
    No meals included.
    Day 2, Munnar
    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.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 3-4, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Munnar - Periyar. A drive south to Periyar, South India'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 we'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.
    2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    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).
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 6, Alleppey
    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.
    1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
    Day 7, Kochi
    Keralan Backwaters - Kochi. This morning, we disembark our rice boat and head for Kochi. Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as "The Queen of the Arabian Sea". 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.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 8, Kochi
    Saturday. Our South India adventure comes to an end today with an included departure transfer to Kochi airport.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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