KERALA BACKWATERS TOUR
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US$ 2499
Kerala Backwaters Tour
Duration: 14 Days - 13 Nights
(Calicut - Calicut - Vythiri - Malanpuzha - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady -
Kottayam - Kovalam - Poovar - Trivendrum)
Day
01: Arrival Calicut
Arrive at Calicut, meet and assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. In
the afternoon there is a city tour of Calicut.
Day 02: Calicut -Vythiri
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Drive 100 km from Calicut to Vythiri. After
checking into the Vithiri tree house, some of which are over 90 feet above the
ground, there will still be time to explore the flora and sounds of the local
jungle. Overnight will be at the tree-house.
Day 03: Vythiri-Wayanadu-Vythiri
Proceed for a day excursion to Wayanadu, enjoying the scenery and wildlife of
this remote and un-spoilt tract of jungle. Return after lunch and overnight
will be at the tree-house in Vythiri.
Day 04: Vythiri-Malanpuzha
Drive to the small town of Malanpuzha some 50 km away. Check in at the hotel.
Day 05: Malanpuzha-Cochin
Drive to Cochin in the morning after breakfast. Cochin is one of the world's
finest harbors that used to dominate the trade around the Arabian Sea. It used
to be a colony for many years of the Portuguese. Known as the "Venice of
the East" it is dominated by water, with many small islands and waterways.
Enjoy the Harbor Cruise in the evening.
Day 06: Cochin
Proceed for a morning tour of Cochin to visit Fort Cochin, St Francis Church
and the Dutch Palace. Also visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing
nets which are quite unique. The afternoon will be free to explore and relax.
In the evening proceed for the Kathakali Dance Presentation.
Day 07: Cochin-Munnar
Drive 130 km in the morning after breakfast to the small hill-station of Munnar.
Proceed for a tour of Munnar in the afternoon. Munnar is surrounded by tea-plantations
and once upon a time it used to be "the escape" for European traders
from the high humidity and heat of the coast.
Day 08: Munnar-Thekkady
Morning drive to Thekkady and spend the afternoon visiting the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary. This reserve was created when the surrounding valleys were flooded
by a new dam and you explore and game view by boat. Later there is a ride on
one of the working elephants to look forward to. In The evening visit the Spice
Market of Kumily.
Day 09: Thekkady-Kottayam
Drive to Kottayam and visit the spice plantation on your way at Abraham's Spice
Garden. Drive through the tea gardens and rubber plantations. Reach Kumarokom
and board the converted rice barge the "Vambanadu Kettuvallam", which
has twin bed cabins. It is commonly called the Houseboat. The rest of the day
is spent gently cruising through the waterways and lagoons of Kerala, watching
the inhabitants of this unique landscape live their lives by tending their animals
and crops. Meals are taken on board.
Day 10: Kottayam
After a night on board you can rise to enjoy the dawn and daybreak over this
beautiful and tranquil landscape. A full day to relax and watch the world slip
by, stopping occasionally at a small village or point of interest.
Day 11: Kottayam-Kovalam
Saying goodbye to your boat and crew you visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary
to try to see some of the colourful and unique indigenous species of bird. A
drive of 190 km in the afternoon brings you to Kovalam and your beach hotel.
Day 12: Kovalam
Relax at the beach watching the fishermen fight against the waves to launch
their boats and then in the afternoon selling the fish they have caught. Seafood
in Kovalam is excellent too.
Day 13: Kovalam-Poovar
A drive of 40 km brings you to Poovar and another chance to relax, this time
in the accommodation that is built on stilts over the sea. Stay at the floating
rooms for the night. This is a beautiful and memorable way to end an interesting
and unique insight into the south of India.
Day 14: Poovar-Trivendrum
Transfer to Trivandrum airport to connect the onward flight. End the tour with
sweet memories of Kerala.
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SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Air-conditioned car at disposal.
- Personal driver for full tour.
- English speaking guide for all tours.
- Hotels as mentioned as per occupancy.
- Daily breakfasts.
- All monument entrances.
- Mineral water during tours.
- All applicable taxes.
- Mineral water bottles while on tour.
- Porter charges.
- Camera fees (where applicable)
- Meet & greet services and
- Farewell dinner.
SERVICES DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfares & visa charges
- Personal expenses, laundry, drinks, Phone.
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned.
HOTELS SUGGESTED
| CITY |
LUXURY |
NIGHTS |
| Calicut |
Kodauu |
1 |
| Vythiri |
Tree house |
2 |
| Malanpuzha |
Hotel indraprastha |
1 |
| Cochin |
Taj malabar |
2 |
| Munnar |
CM |
1 |
| Thekkady |
SV |
1 |
| Kottayam |
Coconut lagoon |
2 |
| Kovalam |
Le meridian |
2 |
| Poovar |
Poovar island resort |
1 |
PRICES:
With Luxury Hotels: US $ 2499
Note: For single room add single supplement; solo travelers use solo
price available on request. The private tours can be expanded / shortened &
modified; we can customize according to your preferences and interests. All
prices subject to change. All hotels are subject to availability.
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