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The Best Of Kerala - 10 Days / 9 Nights
The state of Kerala is a lush tropical paradise of historic towns, hilltop plantations and scenic coastlines. After touring Cochin, a former 16th Century, Portuguese colony, look for wildlife in the Periyar Reserve and then explore the glorious backwaters around the village of Kumarakom before spending 24 hours on board a luxury houseboat traversing the area's tranquil canals. The remainder of the tour is spent relaxing on one of Southern India's most popular beaches, Kovalam, enjoying the resort's facilities and watching beautiful sunsets over the Indian Ocean.smrtovnice |
Itinerary
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Days 1 & 2 Arrive Cochin
On arrival we meet and transfer you to your hotel with the balance of the day at leisure. Tomorrw we have a full day of sightseeing visiting the Dutch Palace, Fort Cochin, 2 of the oldest Christian churches in India and the fish market with its Chinese fishing nets. Tonight attend a Kathakali dance drama. Malabar House (2 nights)
Accommodation: Malabar House
Included Meals: B
Days 3 & 4 Periyar
Our drive this morning goes through countryside filled with tea, coffee and spice plantations before arriving at the wildlife reserve and taking a tour of a plantation and spice garden. Early the next morning we have a guided (3 hr) walk in the reserve looking for elephants, sambar, gaur, macaques and langur, followed by a wildlife-watching cruise on the Park's dam. Spice Village Hotel (2 nights)
Accommodation: Spice Village Hotel
Included Meals: B
Day 5 Kumarakom
Arriving this morning at our resort in Kumarakom on Vembanad Lake, the rest of the day at leisure with time for optional excursions such as an Ayurvedic full body massage or a walk through the Vembanad Bird Sanctuary (at additional cost). Overnight Kumarakom Lake Resort
Accommodation: Kumarakom Lake Resort
Included Meals: B
Day 6 Houseboat Cruise
Today we board our comfortable houseboat for a leisurely day of exploring canals, lakes and coves in the Backwaters and drifting past villages, lush rice paddies and palm plantations. Overnight on board houseboat.
Included Meals: BLD
Days 7, 8 & 9 in Kovalam
We leave the houseboat this morning and drive to the coastal resort town of Kovalam. The balance of the day and the following 2 days are free to enjoy the beach. Hotel Vivanta by Taj (3 nights)
Accommodation: Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives
Included Meals: B
Day 10 Depart from Trivandrum
Today we transfer you to the airport in Trivandrum for an onward flight.
Dates & Pricing
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Accommodations
Malabar House |
Spice Village Hotel |
Kumarakom Lake Resort |
Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives |
Included- meet & greet on arrival |
Not Included- international & domestic airfares (to include or not) |
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