8 Day Kerala Tour from Cochin With Private Vehicle & English Speaking Driver
Overview
Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and named as one of the ten paradises in the world by National Geographic Traveler.
Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. It’s unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is an established destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists.
Well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries in Thekkady and Hill Station of Munnar with Tea Gardens’, you will enjoy this tour with your private vehicle and English speaking driver and you will be left with memories that you will cherish forever.
Highlights
- Ride on an elephant (not included in price)
- Take a jeep safari (not included in price)
- See spectacular Tea Gardens
- Enjoy an overnight stay on a moving houseboat
- Watch the Chinese fishing nets
Good to Know
Scheduling: Semi-Private Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 8 days
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePick-up and Drop off in Cochin is included in the Price. Please mention the Pickup details at the time of booking.
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
- nights accommodation with breakfast in 3-star hotels on double/twin sharing
- night accommodation on a moving Houseboat fullboard
- All transfers, sightseeing by private vehicle
- Experienced English speaking driver
- Pick-up drop off as per flight schedules
- Fuel and gasoline
- Driver allowances
- All tolls and parking
- GST and all applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- Any jeep or elephant safari
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- Phone calls
- Laundry
What To Expect
Day 1: Cochin-Arrival
Upon arrival, our representative will greet you at Cochin Airport/Railway Station and transfer you to your hotel in Cochin.
Later you will proceed with a half day city sightseeing tour of Cochin visting Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace.
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Note: Accommodation will be on Twin/Double Sharing room
Day 2: Cochin to Munnar
This morning, after breakfast you will proceed to Munnar (4 to 5 Hrs Journey by Private Vehicle), which is breathtakingly beautiful, a haven of peace and tranquillity - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.
On the way, you will see the adorable waterfalls in Cheeyappara and colourful flowers in Blossom Garden.
Explore rest of the day among nature.
- Breakfast
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Note: Accommodation will be on Twin/Double Sharing room
Day 3: Munnar - Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will proceed for a morning sightseeing trip, by private vehicle, to Munnar visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats natively called the Nilgiri Tahr.
Visit the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Lake and Dam and Kundala Lake. Enroute visit Echo Point, View Point and the green carpet of the Tea Gardens.
Overnight stay at Munnar Hotel/Resort.
- Breakfast
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Note: Accommodation will be on Twin/Double Sharing room
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkedy
After breakfast, we will proceed to Thekkady (3 Hours Journey by Private vehicle) which offers diverse attractions like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and a Spice Plantation.
Here you can go for a Wildlife cruise to view a large variety of wildlife like Wild Elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild Bison and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted.
You can recreate yourself by indulging in optional (chargeable basis) activities like the Spice Plantation Tour, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant rides.
- Breakfast
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Note: Accommodation will be on Twin/Double Sharing room
Day 5: Thekkedy - Alleppey
After breakfast, we will check-out and proceed to Alleppey (03 to 04 Hours by Private Vehicle).
Alleppey with its large network of inland canals earns it the sobriquet "Venice of the East".
Upon Arrival at Alleppey board the traditionally decorated houseboat and begin the enchanting backwater cruise. The backwaters of Kerala is a unique product of Kerala and is found nowhere else in the world.
A glide in a "Kettuvallam" (Houseboat) through the enchanting backwater is sure to rob your heart. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay at Alleppey Houseboat.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Accommodation: Houseboat Accommodation
- Note: Accommodation will be on Twin/Double Sharing room
Day 6: Alleppey - Kovalam
After breakfast, we will check-out and proceed to Kovalam beach ( 04 to 5 Hours by Private Vehicle). Kovalam is known as the "Paradise of the South".
Visit the crescent-shaped beaches i.e. Samudra Beach, Hawa Beach & Lighthouse Beach. With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights.
- Breakfast
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Note: Accommodation will be on Twin/Double Sharing room
Day 7: Kovallam - Full Day of Leisure
After breakfast relax under the tropical sun as you enjoy a day at the wonderful Kovallam beach.
- Breakfast
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Note: Accommodation will be on Twin/Double Sharing room
Day 8: Kovallam-Departure to Trivandrum airport or Cochin Airport
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to Cochin or Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.
Note. Kovallam to Cochin Airport Journey will be Around 04 to 05 Hours.
- Breakfast
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- Vehicles as per group size on Sharing basis (1 to 3 Pax in Dzire or similar and 4 to 6 Pax in Innova)
- Accommodation on Double/Twin sharing basis and Extra person will be provide with an extra bed in same room
- All transfers & sightseeing by AC vehicles on sharing basis (except for the hilly drives)
- Not Valid Between 20th December to 5th January,
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