Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 Arrive Cochin
Welcome to India. Arrive at Cochin airport. On arrival you will be greeted at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin
Day 2 Cochin – City tour, Chinese fishing nets, Kumbalangi Village, traditional show
Take a tour of colonial Cochin, including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama. Visit Kumbalangi. This pretty village boasts an unspoilt virgin landscape and warm inhabitants who rely on nature to survive. Experience authentic Southern India as you to witness local activities including coir processing, copra pressing and olamedayal (netting of coconut leaves). In the evening relax at the Kerala Kaleidoscope, a show of authentic, colourful dances that explore the region’s rich cultural traditions. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin Meal: Breakfast
Day 3 Cochin – Munnar (Approximately 128 kms , 3.30 hours by road)
Today drive to Munnar, a hill station of Kerala known for its tea plantations. Enjoy the fresh hill air with a walk through the plantations. Overnight stay at your hotel in Munnar Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 Munnar – Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
This morning is at leisure in Munnar to soak up the scenery and visit the fascinating Tea Museum. Later drive to Periyar, south India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats. Its man-made lake provides a perennial source of water for local animals. Overnight stay at your hotel in Thekkady Meal: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 5 Thekkady – Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Today rise early for a visit to Periyar wildlife Reserve. In Periyar you could spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar or Sambar Deer by the water’s edge. Also enjoy a boat ride. Later proceed for spice shopping at Kumily village in the evening. Overnight stay at your hotel in Thekkady Meal: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 6 Thekkady – Alleppey (Approximately 147 kms, 4 hours by road)
Drive to Alleppy, the backwaters of Kerala. On arrival embark a traditional thatch roofed house boat. The houseboat is made from locally sourced natural fabrics such as bamboo poles, coconut fibre and coir carpets. Enjoy a memorable houseboat ride on enchanting backwaters to explore its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings and the countryside of Kerala. Stay overnight onboard the houseboat gliding past palm fringed narrow canals, lush paddy fields and tiny hamlets along the edge of the waterways. Overnight on board your houseboat Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Alleppey - Mararikulam (Approximately 20 kms )
Disembark the house boat and then drive to Mararikulam popularly also known as Marari. You have the rest of the day at leisure to take a stroll along the beach or relax under a palm tree with a book. Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 Mararikulam – leisure
Today you have the entire day at leisure to enjoy yoga on the beach, try an Ayurvedic massage or simply hire a bicycle to explore the quite lanes on your own. Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari Meal: Breakfast
Day 9 Mararikulam – Cochin airport - Departure to Hometown
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the Cochin airport for your onward flight Meal: Breakfast Holiday Concludes! Let’s stay in touch on Facebook/email and meet again on another memorable Holiday. See you soon!
Inclusions
- 08 nights hotel accommodation as per the itinerary at suggested or similar category hotels
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary above
- Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle
- Entrances to sightseeing places as per the itinerary above
- Services of an English speaking guide in Cochin
Exclusions
- International / Domestic Airfare & Railway Fare
- Any other meals than those mentioned above
- Additional surcharges applicable during Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Fairs and festivals
- Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
- Any items of personal nature like tips to guides & drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
- GST 3.09% (Government Tax) on total package cost
Remarks
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Notes
- Holiday Price Validity : as mentioned above
- Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable
- Please not that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain
- Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport
- Driver is NOT A GUIDE, he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own. Itinerary is subject to change.
- If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability
- The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
- The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest
Cancellation Policy
If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated hereunder.
- Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
- Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
- Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.
Percentage of cancellation charges per person.
| No of days prior to departure | India | World |
|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days | 5% or Rs.1000/-whichever is more | Registration amount |
| 60 to 46 days | 15% | 15% |
| 45 to 31 days | 25% | 25% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 50% |
| 14 to 4 days | 60% | 60% |
| 3 to 1 day | 80% | 80% |
| On the day/on tour | 100% | 100% |
Note: Charges are levied on the gross tour price and not the discounted price.
For Indian tours, cancellation charges do not include air ticket cancellation and they will be levied separately.