Kerala Tea Estate, Backwater & Kovalam Beach Tour

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Kerala Tea Estate, Backwater & Kovalam Beach Tour
Kochi, Kerala, India
Duration: 10 days
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$3,072
Deposit: $768

About your trip

This phenomenal trip in the lap of nature is pursued by fascinating cities. Explore Fort Kochi, old-town quarters famous for its cobblestoned lanes, Dutch, Portuguese & Jewish heritage. Then drive to Munnar a town in the Western Ghats mountain range, a hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations and a sanctuary for Nilgiri Thahr. From here head to Thekkady a paradise for wildlife flora & fauna. Thenafter drive to Kumarakom to board a houseboat and sail to Alleppey a Venetian-esque town built onto canals and streams known as the Keralan backwaters. Day cruise from here to Alleppey in a houseboat serving meals on board. At the end unwind yourself on the hippy loved beach of Kovalam. Private transport, local guide & monuments entrances are part of our package price.

What's included

Transfer

Assistance on arrival at airport.

Hotels

9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.

Meal

Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)

Transport

Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.

Guide

English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.

Entrances

Monuments entrances of sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.

Complementary

Bottled drinking water in car.

Taxes

Government taxes.

What's not included

Flight

Any flight tickets.

Other

Camera charges at monuments.

Meals

Meals other than mentioned in inclusions

Personal expanses

Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.

Day 1

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Arrive Cochin (B)

On arrival at Cochin airport assistance & transfer hotel check in. In the evening enjoy Kathakali, a traditional dance form of Kerala with lavish costumes, exotic makeup, masks etc. O/n at hotel.

Day 2

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Cochin - Munnar (140kms) (B)

City tour visiting Fort Cochin St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutchs Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Later drive to Munnar check in & o/n at hotel.

Day 3

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Munnar (B)

Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum. O/n at hotel.

Day 4

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Munnar - Thekkady (110kms) (B)

Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu one of the windiest places in Asia and being so, one can find here a wind farm generating electricity. Visit Frog Rock, Turtle Rock and the highest twin-statue in Kerala called Kuravan & Kurathi. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show. O/n at hotel.

Day 5

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Thekkady (B)

Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. Sanctuary is home to tigers, elephant, rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. Later spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee etc. O/n at hotel.

Day 6

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Thekkady - Kumarakom (132kms) Sailing Boat Cruise to Alleppey (B,L,D)

Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat and sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef & driver. O/n in houseboat.

Day 7

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Kumarakom - Kovalam (190kms) (B)

Disembark from houseboat and transfer to Kovalam, check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach. O/n at hotel.

Day 8

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Kovalam (B)

Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through famous beaches Shankumugham Beach, Kovalam Beach & Vizhinjam lighthouse. O/n at hotel.

Day 9

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Kovalam (B)

Day free and easy to relax on the beach. O/n at hotel.

Day 10

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Kovalam - Trivandrum Departure (Flight) (B)

As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Location

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1. Kochi, Kerala, India

Kochi, Kerala, India

About your organizer

Agora Voyages is a leading destination management company in India, led by experienced professionals and supported by a dynamic, multi-lingual team. We partner with top global tour operators to craft bespoke itineraries tailored to discerning travelers. With 24/7 ground support, curated experiences, and meticulous attention to detail, we ensure a seamless and enriching travel experience. Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India | Member: IATO | Experts in cultural, wildlife, and luxury travel across India.

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