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Kerala Tea Estate, Spice Plantation & Backwater

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
7 days and 6 nights
India (Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alappuzha (Alleppey))
India (Cochin)

Description

The private tour will begin in Cochin a metropolitan port city in Kerala. Explore the colonial city and proceed to Munnar a lush green hill station with tea estate and a sanctuary for Nilgiri Thahr. From here head to Thekkady a paradise for wildlife flora & fauna. Thenafter drive to Kumarakom a backwater resort and cruise from here to Alleppey in a houseboat serving meals on board. Private transport, local guide & monuments entrances are part of our package price.

The private tour will begin in Cochin a metropolitan port city in Kerala. Explore the colonial city and proceed to Munnar a lush green hill station with tea estate and a sanctuary for Nilgiri Thahr. From here head to Thekkady a paradise for wildlife flora & fauna. Thenafter drive to Kumarakom a backwater resort and cruise from here to Alleppey in a houseboat serving meals on board. Private transport, local guide & monuments entrances are part of our package price. 
 

Category

 
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Evening, enjoy the Kathakali Dance show.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Cochin - Munnar (140kms)
Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutchs Palace & Chinese fishing nets. After sightseeing drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu one of the windiest places in Asia. Visit Frog Rock, Turtle Rock & twin-statue Kuravan & Kurathi. Continue drive to Thekkady check in at hotel. Evening attend Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Periyar - Kumarakom (140kms)
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary home to tigers, elephant, rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison on boat safari. Later spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee etc.
Afternoon drive to Kumarakom check in a backwater resort.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Kumarakom - Alleppey
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.
Overnight in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 7:
Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsKochi   Kochi - Cochin Airport
2 4 StarsMunnar
3 4 StarsMunnar
4 4 StarsThekkady
5 4 StarsKumarakom
6 4 StarsAlappuzha
7   Kochi - Cochin Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 Star Hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
KochiThe Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza or similarCasino Hotel/ Le Maritime or similarXandari Harbour/ Le Meridien or similar
MunnarFort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle or similarNature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar or similarChandys Windy Woods/ Tea County or similar
ThekkadyAbad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop or similarThe Elephant Court/ Cardamom County or similarSpice Village/ Carmelia Haven Resort or similar
KumarakomAbad Whispering Palm/ Cocobay Resort or similarEastend Lake Song/ Goldfield Lake Resort or similarCoconut Lagoon/ The Zuri or similar
AlappuzhaDeluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) or similarPreminum Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) or similarLuxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) or similar