Classic Kerala - Tea Gardens To Backwaters & Beach
Description
Day 01: ARRIVAL IN COCHIN & SIGHT SEEING
Arrival in Cochin, After the customs formalities, Meet with MTA Representative. Our Representative will be waiting for You Outside the exit gate of International Airport. Visit the most cosmopolitan city in South India: the Chinese nets, the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, the church of San Francesco which houses the tombstone of Vasco de Gama, the synagogue in the Jewish area. Afternoon enjoy the dance show of Kathakali. Overnight Stay in Cochin.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees, Assistance
Highlights : Chinese Fishing Net, Fort Cochin.
Day 02: COCHIN - MUNNAR ( 145 KM – 4 Hrs Approx)
Drive to Munnar, Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favoured summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Famous for Unending tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains and exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests. Arrival and checkin. Overnight.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights : Tea Museum, Tea Plantations
Day 03: MUNNAR - PERIYAR ( 100 KM – 2 Hrs Approx)
Continue in the direction of Periyar, located at 900 meters on the Western Ghats, in a splendid scenery of tea and spice plantations. The Periyar National Park is one of the most important and ancient projects to protect the Indian tiger. Arrival and hotel accommodation in the area of Thekkady. In the afternoon take a Jeep Safari in Mountains. Along the way, a brief tour of spice plantation and driving through the gardens of Tea, Coffee and cocoa.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Spice Plantation Tour, Jeep Ride
Highlights : Jeep Ride, Spice Plantations
Day 04: PERIYAR - ALLEPPEY ( 120 KM – 3 Hrs Approx)
Drive to Alleppey. Enroute enjoy the panoramic views of Nilgiri Mountains and visit the Sacred Heart church in the middle of Tea Gardens. Arrive at Alleppey and embark in your Houseboat. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the life around the Vembanad lake during your stay in the Houseboat. You will be provided the Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast next day in the Houseboat only. Overnight in Houseboat.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights : Houseboat Stay, Life around the Vembanad
Day 05: ALLEPPEY - MARARI BEACH (20 KM – 1 Hr Approx)
Disembark from the Houseboat and proceed towards Marari Beach. Arrive at Marari and checkin to the hotel. Rest of time is free for relax and optional activities at Resort. Overnight
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport,
Highlights : Marari Beach
Day 06: MARARI BEACH
Full day at leisure for Beach Activities, Ayurvedic treatments, relaxation and other activities . Overnight.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast
Highlights : Marari Beach
Day 07: MARARI BEACH - COCHIN ( 260 KM – 5 Hrs Approx)
Morning free for leisure. Transfer to Cochin and later to the International Airport. No Accommodation.
Inclusions : Breakfast, Transport
Please Note : Please Note That you will be Dropped at the Airport or any other location of your choice. Please Plan Accordingly your Onward Journey.
Arrival in Cochin, After the customs formalities, Meet with MTA Representative. Our Representative will be waiting for You Outside the exit gate of International Airport. Visit the most cosmopolitan city in South India: the Chinese nets, the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, the church of San Francesco which houses the tombstone of Vasco de Gama, the synagogue in the Jewish area. Afternoon enjoy the dance show of Kathakali. Overnight Stay in Cochin.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees, Assistance
Highlights : Chinese Fishing Net, Fort Cochin.
Day 02: COCHIN - MUNNAR ( 145 KM – 4 Hrs Approx)
Drive to Munnar, Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favoured summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Famous for Unending tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains and exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests. Arrival and checkin. Overnight.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights : Tea Museum, Tea Plantations
Day 03: MUNNAR - PERIYAR ( 100 KM – 2 Hrs Approx)
Continue in the direction of Periyar, located at 900 meters on the Western Ghats, in a splendid scenery of tea and spice plantations. The Periyar National Park is one of the most important and ancient projects to protect the Indian tiger. Arrival and hotel accommodation in the area of Thekkady. In the afternoon take a Jeep Safari in Mountains. Along the way, a brief tour of spice plantation and driving through the gardens of Tea, Coffee and cocoa.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Spice Plantation Tour, Jeep Ride
Highlights : Jeep Ride, Spice Plantations
Day 04: PERIYAR - ALLEPPEY ( 120 KM – 3 Hrs Approx)
Drive to Alleppey. Enroute enjoy the panoramic views of Nilgiri Mountains and visit the Sacred Heart church in the middle of Tea Gardens. Arrive at Alleppey and embark in your Houseboat. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the life around the Vembanad lake during your stay in the Houseboat. You will be provided the Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast next day in the Houseboat only. Overnight in Houseboat.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights : Houseboat Stay, Life around the Vembanad
Day 05: ALLEPPEY - MARARI BEACH (20 KM – 1 Hr Approx)
Disembark from the Houseboat and proceed towards Marari Beach. Arrive at Marari and checkin to the hotel. Rest of time is free for relax and optional activities at Resort. Overnight
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport,
Highlights : Marari Beach
Day 06: MARARI BEACH
Full day at leisure for Beach Activities, Ayurvedic treatments, relaxation and other activities . Overnight.
Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast
Highlights : Marari Beach
Day 07: MARARI BEACH - COCHIN ( 260 KM – 5 Hrs Approx)
Morning free for leisure. Transfer to Cochin and later to the International Airport. No Accommodation.
Inclusions : Breakfast, Transport
Please Note : Please Note That you will be Dropped at the Airport or any other location of your choice. Please Plan Accordingly your Onward Journey.
Included
- Accommodation as per Itinerary on twin sharing with Bed and Breakfast Plan.
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle as per program.
- Professional English Speaking Guide. ( we can also arrange Guide in Other Languages on Request )
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and parks. One visit to each monument is allowed
- Night Stay in Houseboat with Lunch & Dinner
- Mountain Jeep Safari in Periyar
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
- 2 bottles of water per traveler per day
- Travel kit document bag
- One souvenir gift from MTA
- Private and personalized services.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Excluded
- International flights & Insurance (we can do the same on request).
- Entry visa to India (Click Here to get informations, we can assist you to get the visa for India).
- Possible entrance fees for cameras and camcorders (to be regulated on site).
- Meals, drinks, personal extras and anything not mentioned in the tour or in inclusions.
- Tipping to Tour Guides, Drivers etc.