Kerala Highlights
Private Tour to INDIA
8 Days / 7 Nights
Day 1
Arrive Cochin
When you arrive in Cochin you will be met by our local representative and brought to your hotel, home for the next two nights. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore.
Day 2
Cochin
After breakfast you’ll enjoy a guided city tour including the Mattancherry Palace, Francis Church (the oldest in India) and the famous Chinese fishing nets. You’ll stroll through the old Jewish Quarter and visit the Synagogue – Jews have lived here since the time of King Solomon. This evening we’ll enjoy a classical dance-drama “Kathakali”, based on Hindu epics and highlighted by the amazing make-up and costumes. (B)
Day 3
Cochin to Thekkady
Today we’ll head to Thekkady for a two-night stay. After you’ve settled in we’ll pay a late afternoon visit to the local bazaar, followed by a demonstration of “Kalayaripattu”, Kerala martial arts. (B)
Day 4
Thekkady
Thekkady is the heartland of spices. After breakfast we’ll embark on a spice tour through the city of Kerala, where India’s famous spices – cardamom, pepper, vanilla, nutmeg and cloves, are grown. You will also pass through coffee and tea plantations, visit a tea factory and end the day with an enchanting jungle walk. (B)
Day 5
Thekkady to Kumarakom via Alleppey
After breakfast we’ll drive to Alleppey. Kerala offers a unique opportunity to experience a breath-taking network of lagoons, lovely lakes and canals. The best way to experience the Kerala backwaters is by houseboat (also known as Kettuvalloms). You’ll thoroughly enjoy your leisurely journey along the Kerala backwaters on luxurious houseboats, lunching as you go…. We’ll arrive in Kumarakom by boat and transfer to our hotel – the rest of the evening is free to relax or explore as you wish. We’ll be here one night. (B, L)
Day 6
Kumarakom to Kovalam
We’ll share breakfast at hotel, check-out and drive to Kovalam, a beach town on the Arabian Sea. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name, the village offers endless vistas of coconut trees. We’ll check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure – enjoy the beach or just relax by the hotel pool. We’re here for two nights. (B)
Day 7
Kovalam
Today is yours to spend as you wish… Kovalam seems to have something for everyone and is built for relaxation. Take leisurely swim or a surfing lesson, enjoy a massage, shop or take in a cultural program. Take your pick — it’s all here. (B)
Day 8
Kovalam to Trivandrum
Enjoy breakfast, exchange contacts, compare photos – we’ll get you to Trivandrum airport in plenty of time to connect with your onward flight. (Flight not included) (B)
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Tour Includes
7 night’s hotel accommodation
English-speaking local guides
Entrance Fees
Air-conditioned Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
Tour Highlights
Enjoy guided city tour o Cochin including Mattancherry Palace and Old Jewish Quarters
Observe a Kathakali danceperformance show in Cochin
Visit the local bazaar of Thekkady
Enjoy the Kalaripayattu (Local Martial Art) Show in Thekkady
Jungle Walk and Spice Plantation tour in Thekkady
Tackle a day cruise on backwaters of Alleppey
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
(B) Breakfast (L)Lunch (D) Dinner
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