Kerala Backwaters & Beaches

Cochin, Kerala, India.

Places covered

• Cochin, Kumarakom, Allepey, Trivandrum, Kovalam, Kanyakumari

Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival at Cochin.
  On the day of arrival at Cochin airport, assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
  
  After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for half day guided tour of Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening enjoy kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
  Overnight at Hotel.|
  
  Day 2 : Cochin - Kumarakom (48 Kms / 1:30 Hrs).
  Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay.
  
  Later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple.
  Overnight at Hotel.|
  
  Day 3 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs).
  Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.
  
  Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
  Overnight at Houseboat.|
  
  Day 4 : Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4:30 Hrs).
  Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Kovalam, via en-route visit the famous Temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.
  
  Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your hotel for night stay.
  Overnight at Hotel.|
  
  Day 5 : At Kovalam.
  Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day tour at Kovalam, visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Vizhinjam Village, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave, Chowara Temple & Poovar Beach.
  Overnight at Hotel.|
  
  Day 6 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2:30 Hrs).
  Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Kanyakumari via en-route visit Padmanabhapuram palace.
  
  Upon arrival at Kanyakumari visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam also Thanumalayan Temple. Later evening drive back to Kovalam.
  Overnight at Hotel.|
  
  Day 7 : At Kovalam.
  Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day tour at Kovalam visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Vizhinjam Village, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave, Chowara & Poovar.
  
  Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
  Overnight at Hotel.|
  
  Day 8 : Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure.
  Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your home.

Inclusion

• 7 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
  Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
  Daily breakfast at hotel
  All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
  Local English speaking guide at Cochin
  Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  One mineral water bottle per person per day
  All currently applicable taxes including GST
  7 Breakfast at Hotel
  1 Lunch at House Boat
  1 Dinner at House Boat

Exclusion

• Visas Fee (if applicable)
  Monument entry fees
  Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
  Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
  International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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