Activities

Day 01: Arrive Cochin on arrival meet & greet with our Company representative afterwards transfer to your pre-booked hotel, relax overnight stay at Cochin.

Day 02: Cochin

After breakfast Full day city tour of Cochin visiting - ‘The Jewish Synagogue’ at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, ‘The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets, The St. Francis Church’, the oldest European Church in India, ‘The Santa Cruz Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese and the cochin boast “Chinese fishing nets”. At 5.30pm visit to the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”. This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. Later return to hotel.

(Overnight at hotel in Cochin)

Day 03: Deluxe House boat Alleppey – the land of backwaters.

On arrival at Alleppey at 12: 00 hrs, you get onto a private House boat that is waiting to take you on a tour, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves.  One of the high points of your Kerala Backwater and Houseboat tour, is the night spent on board the Houseboat. These rice barges or “Kettuvallams” sail alongside the shallow palm-edged lakes and narrow canals. The House Boat takes you through the villages constructed on narrow spits of land, where you can stop at the local markets, or to see the wonder of the crafts men engaged in centuries-old boat-making tradition. These Houseboats offer one or two small cabins with a tiny sitting area and a crew of 2 staff and a chef. The Houseboats serve authentic Keralan cuisine. The overnight stay on the Houseboat is an extraordinary experience.

(Overnight onboard Houseboat)

Day 04: Kumarakom 

Disembark at 09:00 hrs and proceed to Kumarakom Kumarakom is located along the shores of Vembanad Lake, in the heart of the back waters. This beautiful paradise stocked with mangrove forests, beryl green paddy fields and coconut groves comprises with water ways and canals adorned with while lilies. Kumarakom charms the tourist from all over the world. It offers a wide variety of flora, beautiful sightseeing, boating and fishing experiences. It has top-notch resorts and bird sanctuary nearby. Ayurvedic therapies here is rated the best in India.

(Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom)

Day 05: Kumarakom

Relax & rejuvenate at this lovely backwater destination. There are many small activities that you can do around in Kumarakom on your own. You can also visit to Kottayam town where in situated is the famous Churches of Valiyapalli & Cheriyapalli. In a nearby proximity if interested you can also visit Vaikom Shiva temple.

(Overnights at hotel in Kumarakom)

Day 06: Today you are transfer to Cochin airport for your onward journey.

Price Per Person US$ with 3* Hotels: (Validity till September 30, April 2024 except Dec 20, 2023- Jan 5, 2024)
Based on minimum 02 People: US$ 608 Per Person
Based on minimum 16-18 People: US$ 446 Per Person
Single Supplement: US$ 333

Accommodation on twin sharing basis in below mentioned 3* hotels or similar in base category rooms with breakfast.
02 Nights Cochin at Hotel Abad Plaza https://www.abadhotels.com/plaza-mg-road-kochi/
01 Night at Deluxe House Boat https://www.hotelatulyaataj.in/
02 Nights Kumarakom at Abad whispering Palm Resort https://www.abadhotels.com/whispering-palms-resort-kumarakom/

Price includes:
Arrival, departure transfers & land transport in AC Toyota Innova 02 Pax, & AC Mini Coach 15-18 Pax as per itinerary.
Professional English Speaking Guide during sightseeing in Cochin
Monument entrance (single entry)
Kathakali Dance performance at Cochin
Mineral water in the vehicle
GST 5%

Meals as described in the itinerary;
Full Board at Houseboat & Kumarakom

Does not include: Any air & train, Insurance, Portage, Meals other than mentioned above, Tips, Any expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, telephone calls, laundry.

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In the case of GIT’s
Final Payment:
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In the case of FIT’s
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