Kerala Intensiv


Kerala's Cultural Highlights
When you think of India, you often envision expansive beaches, diverse scents & spices, vibrant colours, wild animals, fascinating nature, and much more. Is this right up your alley? Then this private tour through Kerala - 'God's own Country' - is tailor-made for you and will certainly bring these visions to life. Experience it for yourself. It's also ideal before your Ayurveda therapy.
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Kerala Intensive - Standard Hotels
- 7 nights in standard hotels / breakfast (houseboat with full board)
- Travel in air-conditioned vehicles
- Kathakali show in Cochin
- Admission to attractions
- English-speaking tour guide in Cochin
- English-speaking assistance on arrival and in Munnar
- Boat trip in Periyar and spice plantation visit
Note: Itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to changes.
Day 1: Cochin: Welcome at Cochin Airport & transfer to the hotel. City tour including visits to the Mattancherry Palace, Synagogue, St. Francis Church & Santa Cruz Basilica. Evening traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar: Drive to Munnar, a hill station in the Western Ghats, featuring lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea plantations. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Periyar: Drive to Periyar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Periyar.
Day 4: Periyar: Visit a spice plantation, followed by an afternoon boat ride (approx. 1.5 hrs) on Lake Periyar. Overnight in Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar - Kumarakom: Continue to Kumarakom & travel in traditional boats/canoes to the resort, overnight stay.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey: Houseboat trip to Alleppey with insights into the lives of the backwater residents. Overnight on the houseboat including full board.
Day 7: Alleppey: Day at leisure in Alleppey, known for boat races, fishing, lakes, and tranquil waterways. Overnight in Alleppey.
Day 8: Alleppey - Cochin:
Transfer to Cochin (to your booked hotel in Trivandrum or Kottayam at an additional cost).
Not included: personal expenses e.g., tips, photo and filming permits, expenses for drinks or souvenirs.
Kerala Intensive - Deluxe Hotels
- 7 nights in deluxe hotels / breakfast (houseboat with full board)
- Travel in air-conditioned vehicles
- Kathakali show in Cochin
- Admission to attractions
- English-speaking tour guide in Cochin
- English-speaking assistance on arrival and in Munnar
- Boat trip in Periyar and spice plantation visit
Note: Itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to changes.
Day 1: Cochin: Welcome at Cochin Airport & transfer to the hotel. City tour including visits to the Mattancherry Palace, Synagogue, St. Francis Church & Santa Cruz Basilica. Evening traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar: Drive to Munnar, a hill station in the Western Ghats, featuring lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea plantations. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Periyar: Drive to Periyar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Periyar.
Day 4: Periyar: Visit a spice plantation, followed by an afternoon boat ride (approx. 1.5 hrs) on Lake Periyar. Overnight in Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar - Kumarakom: Continue to Kumarakom & travel in traditional boats/canoes to the resort, overnight stay.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey: Houseboat trip to Alleppey with insights into the lives of the backwater residents. Overnight on the houseboat including full board.
Day 7: Alleppey: Day at leisure in Alleppey, known for boat races, fishing, lakes, and tranquil waterways. Overnight in Alleppey.
Day 8: Alleppey - Cochin: Transfer to Cochin (to your booked hotel in Trivandrum or Kottayam at an additional cost).
Not included: personal expenses e.g., tips, photo and filming permits, expenses for drinks or souvenirs.
Kerala Intensiv in Detail
Tour 8 Days/7 Nights
Day 1: Cochin
Reception at Cochin Airport and transfer to the hotel. Cochin (also known as Kochi) is Kerala's second-largest city, located on a natural harbour on the Malabar Coast. City tour including visits to the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace with historic murals, Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and the Santa Cruz Basilica. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar
After breakfast, drive to Munnar, a hill station in the Western Ghats at about 1,600 m with many lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea plantations. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Periyar
Drive to Periyar, South India's most famous wildlife sanctuary, known for its elephants. Rest of the day at leisure. 2 nights stay in Periyar.
Day 4: Periyar
Visit a spice plantation (cinnamon, pepper, coffee, etc.), followed by an afternoon boat ride (approx. 1.5 hrs) on Lake Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar - Kumarakom
Continue to Kumarakom and travel with traditional boats and canoes through the water world of Vembanad Lake to the resort. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey
On your way to Alleppey, travel on a houseboat past typical villages of Kerala and experience the life of the Backwaters' inhabitants up close. Overnight stay on the houseboat including full board.
Day 7: Alleppey
Day at leisure in Alleppey, known for boat races, fishing, lakes, and tranquil waterways. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
Day 8: Alleppey - Cochin
Transfer to Cochin (to your booked hotel in Trivandrum or Kottayam at an additional cost).
Note:
The itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to changes.
The Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace is closed on Fridays and the Jewish Synagogue on Saturdays.
Getting There
Nearby Airports
Cochin International Airport (COK): (aprox. 37 km / 70 minutes)
Transfer included (with prior arrangement)
Transfer from/to Trivandrum Airport (TRV) €110 (approx. UK £96 / USD $118)
Additional information
Supplements for Christmas and New Year's Eve available upon request.
Dogs not permitted.
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