9 days tour

Classic Kerala - 9 Days

Classic Kerala - 9 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 9 All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles

Others

1 overnight - Traditional Keralan rice houseboat on Keralan backwaters Touring and excursions as per itinerary Boat ride on Lake Periyar OR visit to a tea plantation Entrance fees to all included sights

Accommodation

7 nights 3-4 star hotels

Guide

Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners

Not included:

Insurance

Others

International flights and visas Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Kerala - 9 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kochi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kochi

      Once you arrive Kochi youโ€™ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at leisure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Kochi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kochi

      Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as โ€œThe Queen of the Arabian Seaโ€. This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town including the beautiful Parsi Synagogue built in 1568, the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1555 and St Francisโ€™ Church. A walking tour of Fort Cochin takes you through streets still graced with traces of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture. Afternoon/evening free.

  • Day 3 Day 3-4: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3-4: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

      Kochi - Periyar. A drive south to Periyar, South Indiaโ€™s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumli, close to the sanctuary and where youโ€™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. Enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants.

  • Day 4 Day 5: Munnar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Munnar

      Periyar - Munnar. A drive east to Munnar - a quaint hill station nestled on the verdant slopes of tea plantations, that exudes a rare old-world charm and reminds one of the days of the Raj in its elegant splendor. At a height of 1525 meters, Munnar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Enjoy an included visit to the lush nearby tea estates.

  • Day 5 Day 6: Kerala Backwaters
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kerala Backwaters

      Munnar - Allepey. Departing Munnar we drive to Alleppey where we board a simply furnished private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Alleppey. A distance of some 20 kms will be covered, during which time the boat will glide past colourful local villages. As for dining, the on-board cook will prepare meals using fresh local produce.

  • Day 6 Day 7-8: Kumarakom
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7-8: Kumarakom

      Disembarking at Kumarakom. Perched sleepily on the eastern banks of the mighty Lake Vembanad in the heartland of Keralaโ€™s famed backwaters, Kumarakom has changed little since the Middle Ages but for itโ€™s string of exotic resorts, making it the perfect point to explore the backwaters. Although right in the thick of a tangle of lush tropical waterways, Kumarakom is technically an island on Lake Vembanad. This is an ideal place to chill-out for a few days. There is also a wonderful bird sanctuary, winter home to many migratory birds which is worth a visit.

  • Day 7 Day 9: Kochi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Kochi

      Kumarakom - Kochi. Today marks the end of our arrangements, consider extending your stay in Kochi or elsewhere in Kerala. Alternatively, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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