Kerala 'Gods Own Country'

14 Days

Trekking

Swimming

Sightseeing

Boating

Return Flight from Europe

All Hotels & Spa Hotels (Heritage or 4*)

Includes breakfast and picnic lunches

£

2352.00
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What's Included

All transport from entry airport to departure, including train tickets and A/C cars with private drivers accordingly to the itinerary

All tourist site entry tickets

Single supplement will apply £545

What's Not Included

Any Domestic Flights

Entrance tickets into Temples & Monuments (apart from the Taj Mahal - approximately £70pp).

Dinners or lunches (except during Homestays and trekking)

Tips to your staff, guides and drivers are not included

Availability

Accommodation and all Tours are subject to availability

Group numbers - Minimum 4 and Maximum 12 people

Please do get in contact to discuss this Tour in more detail

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Itinerary

Day One:

Arrive in Cochin - Rich in Dutch and British Colonial HIstory

Morning: Refresh yourself at our hand picked Beach Hotel

Afternoon: Explore the historic town, take a relaxing walk along the waterfront and take in the unspoiled beauty of Cherai Beach

Evening: Dinner at the Hotel, or in a restaurant in town

Day Two:

Relax at Cherai Beach

Day: Enjoy a day to relax at Cherai Beach, a perfect location set amongst whispering palms and Mediterranean plants. Relax, swim and enjoy local hospitality

Day Three:

Visit Historic Fort Cochin

Day: Fort Cochin is at the heart of the old city. The architecture is diverse and includes mansions built on spice and tea trading wealth.

You can also visit St Francis’s Church built in 1503 before taking in some local shopping.

Ovenight: Stay at a Heritage Class Hotel

Day Four:

Cochin to Munnar

Day: Early departure, driving from sea level up into the Munnar Hills. The views along with way are stunning with a mix of dense palms to the hills covered by bright green tea plantations

Evening: Enjoy the sunset in the chilly mountain heights

Overnight: Enjoy a rest in a hand picked Hotel in Munnar

Day Five:

Munnar to Thekkady - Periyar National Park

Day: Your destination will be the Periyar National Park – a beautiful area densely populated by birds, monkeys, deer and even wild Elephants.

Overnight: Heritage Hotel in Thekkady.

Day Six:

Thekkady to Kumarakom - 3 Days of Ultimate Relaxation

Morning: Early breakfast, and drive through villages, fields and wildlife sanctuaries to Kumarakom

The Next Three Days: This is the gateway to three days of relaxation and rejuvenation with massage, Ayurvedic treatments and Yoga available

For those looking for alternate experiences If you get itchy feet, you can always visit one of the local spice gardens to understand the background to traditional medicine and the spice trade

Day Seven:

Relax and rejuvenate in Kumarakom Resort

Day Eight:

Relax and rejuvenate in Kumarakom Resort

Day Nine:

Relax and rejuvenate in Kumarakom Resort

Day Ten:

House Boats on the Backwaters of Kerala

Day: Kerala has a unique network of canals and lagoons that are best explored by House Boat. Drifting along these backwaters you’ll be treated to the sights and sounds of India and its wildlife: Fishermen busy themselves setting nets next to you, whilst local people wash, walk and sell goods on the palm-tree lined banks.

We leave after a late lunch.

Day Eleven:

House Boats on the Backwaters of Kerala (Day 2)

Day: After a spectacular sunrise we’ll land in Alleppey, referred to as the “Venice of India” by a former Viceroy of India. The town has a fascinating old quarter and you’ll have the chance to explore the narrow streets, markets and silk shops that were once at the heart of an important British trading town

Evening: Visit toa stunning white sandy beach that’s often buzzing with locals enjoying the sunset

Overnight: Heritage Hotel in Alleppey

Day Twelve:

Alleppey to Varkala Beach & Janardhana Temple

Morning: Transfer by car to Varkala & check in at your hotel

Day: Relax on this this beautiful beach or  visit the fascinating 2000-year-old Hindu Janardhana Temple before rounding off the day with some shopping in local shops and the market

Day Thirteen:

Varkala to Kovalam Beach

Day: After a relaxed breakfast you will drive to Kovalam where you can choose to enjoy the beautiful white sandy beach or spend some time relaxing and shopping in the busy market, where you can pick up souvenirs to take home.

Evening: A relaxing evening with excellent hospitality at a local hotel.

Day Fourteen:

Kovalam to Trivandrum and Return Flight

Day: Kovalam is well located for the airport and the drive will only take about 30 minutes. Drive to the airport to catch your departure flight home.

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