Kerala God's Own Country

From the desert of Rajasthan, discover a water wonderland of canals, lakes and lagoons. Stay overnight on a private kettuvallam (house boat) and explore the ancient port of Cochin, influenced by traders from the Middle East, China and Europe.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Cochin

    You will be met and transferred to your hotel from the airport or railway station. Stay for two nights at the Old Courtyard Hotel. B.

  • Day 2: Cochin

    Enjoy a morning harbour cruise. Afternoon tour of Cochin, visiting St Francis Church, the synagogue and the Dutch Palace. B.

  • Day 3: Cochin – Periyar

    Travel by road to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary. Stay for two nights at the Muthoot Cardamom County. B.

  • Day 4: Periyar

    Enjoy a wonderful day hiking and bamboo rafting on a traditional tribal raft through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar National Park, home to a variety of wildlife. B.

  • Day 5: Periyar – Alleppey

    Travel by road to Alleppey to board your kettuvallam for an overnight cruise. Sail through palm fringed lakes and canals, stopping along the way to visit local markets. B L D.

  • Day 6: Alleppey – Trivandrum

    Disembark the kettuvallam and continue by road to Trivandrum. Stay for two nights at the Travancore Heritage. B.

  • Day 7: Trivandrum

    At your leisure. Relax at the beach or explore the sights. B.

  • Day 8: Trivandrum

    Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight. B.

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Pricing

8 Days / 7 Nights From $1,415*

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Includes: Accommodation in the specified hotel, meals as indicated, transfers and sightseeing as specified including entrance fees.

Departs: Daily except Thu & Fri

Tour Style: Private Journey.

Highlights

  • The charming port of Cochin

  • The wildlife sanctuary Periyar

  • The gentle-paced backwaters

  • Palm fringed beaches