Captivating Kerala - 8 Days
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Kochi – Enjoy free time to explore the coastal city and perhaps enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance show, Kerala Backwaters – Cruise along the famous backwaters on a deluxe rice boat, past lush forests and local villages, Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot herds of elephants from an included boat ride on Lake Periyar, Munnar – Stroll through a tea plantation on a guided walk and visit a local market
Duration 8 days
Destination India
Company On The Go Tours
Availability From 2024-11-23 to 2026-01-03
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What's Included?
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- 6 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels and 1 night deluxe houseboat
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar
- Houseboat cruise along the Keralan backwaters
- Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more)
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (For departures in 2024 a departure airport transfer is provided on day 8)
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
Availability
- From 2024-11-23 to 2026-01-03
Visit India
Day 1, Kochi
Saturday.
Welcome to India! You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
No meals included.
Day 2, Munnar
Kochi - Munnar.
Today we travel to the picturesque former hill station of Munnar, surrounded by sprawling tea plantations. We take a guided stroll through a local tea plantation and visit a local market, before the rest of the day is free to relax as you please. You may wish to visit nearby Blossom Park and enjoy cycling or boating in your stunning surroundings. This evening we meet others joining our group who have been travelling on our longer South India Explorer itinerary.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3-4, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Munnar – Periyar.
A drive south to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumily, close to the sanctuary and where we'll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops. There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so we leave the choice to you for the remainder of the day.
On Day 4 we will enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants, spending the remainder of the day at leisure to explore on own. You can opt for an optional visit to explore the spice plantation or enjoy a kalaripayattu dance performance Periyar.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Kumarakom
Periyar - Kumarakom.
Today, we leave Periyar and take a drive to Kumarakom - a village spread over a cluster of islands on Lake Vembanad. The day is free to relax or explore Kumarakom at your leisure. Perhaps take a boat ride on the lake or visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to many rare bird species and is an important stopover for migratory birds in the winter (Nov-May).
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 6, Alleppey
Kumarakom - Alleppey - Keralan Backwaters.
On Day 6, we will take a scenic drive to Alleppey. Here we board our private rice boat for a voyage through the famous Kerala backwaters. Our rice-boat takes us sedately along the enchanting palm-fringed backwaters, covering a distance of some 20 kms, during which time the boat glides past local villages and fascinating scenes of everyday rural life. Watch a beautiful sunset over the backwaters and enjoy tasty meals (starting with lunch) prepared by the on-board chef using fresh local produce.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 7, Kochi
Keralan Backwaters – Kochi.
This morning, we disembark our rice boat and head for Kochi. Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as “The Queen of the Arabian Sea”. The rest of the day is at leisure exploring Kochi on its own. This evening you can opt for an optional tour to watch an entertaining and traditional Kathakali dance show. Kathakali performers are known for their elaborate costumes and makeup, and they always put on a fantastic show.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 8, Kochi
Saturday.
Our South Indian adventure comes to an end today. A departure transfer is included today for departures in 2024. If you are travelling in 2025 this can be booked for an additional supplement if required.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 23rd November, 202423/11/2024 | Sat 30th November, 202430/11/2024 | Limited Availability | Per person from$1975.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 30th November, 202430/11/2024 | Sat 7th December, 202407/12/2024 | Limited Availability | Per person from$1975.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 7th December, 202407/12/2024 | Sat 14th December, 202414/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$1975.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 14th December, 202414/12/2024 | Sat 21st December, 202421/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$1975.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 21st December, 202421/12/2024 | Sat 28th December, 202428/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2145.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 28th December, 202428/12/2024 | Sat 4th January, 202506/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$2145.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 4th January, 202506/01/2024 | Sat 11th January, 202513/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$2145.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 11th January, 202513/01/2024 | Sat 18th January, 202520/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 18th January, 202520/01/2024 | Sat 25th January, 202527/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 25th January, 202527/01/2024 | Sat 1st February, 202503/02/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 1st February, 202503/02/2024 | Sat 8th February, 202510/02/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 8th February, 202510/02/2024 | Sat 15th February, 202517/02/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 15th February, 202517/02/2024 | Sat 22nd February, 202524/02/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 22nd February, 202524/02/2024 | Sat 1st March, 202502/03/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 1st March, 202502/03/2024 | Sat 8th March, 202509/03/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 15th March, 202516/03/2024 | Sat 22nd March, 202523/03/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 22nd March, 202523/03/2024 | Sat 29th March, 202530/03/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 29th March, 202530/03/2024 | Sat 5th April, 202506/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 5th April, 202506/04/2024 | Sat 12th April, 202513/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 12th April, 202513/04/2024 | Sat 19th April, 202520/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 19th April, 202520/04/2024 | Sat 26th April, 202527/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 26th April, 202527/04/2024 | Sat 3rd May, 202504/05/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 3rd May, 202504/05/2024 | Sat 10th May, 202511/05/2024 | Available | Per person from$2205.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 27th September, 202528/09/2024 | Sat 4th October, 202505/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 4th October, 202505/10/2024 | Sat 11th October, 202512/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 11th October, 202512/10/2024 | Sat 18th October, 202519/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 18th October, 202519/10/2024 | Sat 25th October, 202526/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 25th October, 202526/10/2024 | Sat 1st November, 202502/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 1st November, 202502/11/2024 | Sat 8th November, 202509/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 8th November, 202509/11/2024 | Sat 15th November, 202516/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 15th November, 202516/11/2024 | Sat 22nd November, 202523/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 22nd November, 202523/11/2024 | Sat 29th November, 202530/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 29th November, 202530/11/2024 | Sat 6th December, 202507/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 6th December, 202507/12/2024 | Sat 13th December, 202514/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 13th December, 202514/12/2024 | Sat 20th December, 202521/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2425.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 20th December, 202521/12/2024 | Sat 27th December, 202528/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2915.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 27th December, 202528/12/2024 | Sat 3rd January, 202606/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$2915.00* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 3rd January, 202606/01/2024 | Sat 10th January, 202613/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$2915.00* | Enquire » |
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