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Important notes: You
are required to arrange and purchase internal flights before
travel. Please see 
inclusions and exclusions for details.
Duration : 13 Nights / 14
Day
Covered Destination : Cochin - Kumarakom – Peeriyar
– Alleppey - Marari - Cochin
Day 01: Arrival Cochin
Arrive Cochin by any convenient mode of transport. Meet and
greet on arrival by Capital City Travels representative and
transfer to your hotel. Cochin, also known as the spice
coast of India, attracted traders and invaders from the world
over. Needless to say, Cochin offers you some fascinating
snippets of history and culture. Relax and unwind at the hotel.
In the evening you could go for a relaxing sunset cruise.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 02: Cochin
Today you could go for an sightseeing tour to explore the
many fascinating highlights of Cochin which include - The
Jewish Synagogue in what is locally called the Jew Town, St.
Francis Church which is the oldest European Church in India,
the Santa Cruz Basilica built in 1557 by the Portuguese, the
Dutch Palace, the Spice market and the 15th century Chinese
fishing nets believed to have been brought by Chinese traders.
In the evening, visit an auditorium to watch the famous dance
drama of Kerala, the Kathakali. This dance is characterised
by some great story telling, amazing costumes and extensive
make-up.
Overnight stay in hotel.
NOTE: Jewish Synagogue is closed on Friday and Saturday.
The Dutch Palace is closed on Friday.
Day 03: Cochin - Kumarakom ( 72 kms / 2 hrs)
Drive to Kumarakom, the enchanting backwater region of Kerala
and check into your hotel. The labyrinthine network of rivers,
canals, streams and lagoons which form the famed backwaters
offer stunning views and is an ideal place to relax. Day at
leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Kumarakom
You could also go for optional adventure activities like canoeing,
water scooter rides, boat rides etc. Those seeking relaxation
can spend the day at leisure at the resort. Enjoy a rejuvenating
Ayurveda general full-body massage {On your own}.
Overnight stay in hotel. {No vehicle}
Day 05: Kumarakom
Day at the leisure on the bank of the backwater.
Overnight stay in hotel. (No vehicle)
DAY 06 – Kumarakom
Day at the leisure on the bank of the backwater.
Overnight stay in hotel. (No vehicle)
Day 07: Kumarakom – Periyar (130 km / 3 ½
h)
Drive to Periyar an area known for its undulating hills, spice
plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 tiger reserves
in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady is the oldest. Check
into your hotel. You could go on a spice plantation tour today
where you will be enticed by not only the aroma of spices
like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg but will also get
to know how they are grown, harvested and processed before
they reach the supermarkets. It is also possible to go for
an Elephant ride today. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 08: Periyar
Today you could go for an escorted jungle trek. In the evening
you could also go for a boat ride where you will get the opportunity
to sight elephants and other animals along the bank.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 09 Periyar – Alleppey (130 km / 3 ½
h)
After breakfast check-out transfer to Cochin (140 Km /4 hrs).
Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams, small water
falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick
forests, God has blessed his own country with incomparable
beauty – to have everlasting memory of your honeymoon
days in Kerala on arrival check in to hotel afternoon visit:
The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis
church, Chinese fishing net & the indo-Portuguese Museum.
Later transfer you back to Hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day : 10 Alleppey – Marari (30 km / ½ h)
Drive to the picturesque fishermen's village of Mararikulam
and check into your resort. Tucked away inside quiet and lush
coconut groves the resorts set by the pristine white sand
beaches of the Marari offer you unparalleled quite in astoundingly
beautiful settings. Day is leisure on the beach resort.
Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 11 – Marari
Day at leisure on the beach.
Overnight stay in hotel. {No vehicle}
DAY 12 – Marari
Day at leisure on the beach.
Overnight stay in hotel. {No vehicle}
DAY 13 – Marari
Day at leisure on the beach.
Overnight stay in hotel. {No vehicle}
DAY 14 – Marari – Cochin – Departure
(65 km / 2 hrs.}
Departure transfer to Cochin airport for return flight. (Vehicle
for Transfer)
Inclusions
- 13 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Daily breakfast in the hotel.
- All meals shall be provided in houseboat.
- Transport services by an exclusive vehicle as per itinerary.
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Assistance on arrival.
- All present applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Any monument entry fees / camera fees.
- Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
- Any guide charges.
- Any air / train fare.
Clients Feedback
Guest
Name: Mrs. Walter and Her Doughter
Email: walter.vonhauff@hotmail.com
(GERMANY)
Tour Report : Based on out of 5
About Hotels
All hotels were very good. (Between 4-5)
About Driver
Excellent driver was good to us (5)
About Guide
The guide in Cochin was very good (5)
About us
You are a good company, you received us very well and arranged
us a good trip (5)
Guest Name: Mr. Ming Ching And his Wife
Email:
kgkenneth159@gmail.com
(HONG KONG)
Tour Report
About Hotels
Very good hotels and really enjoyed our stay.
About Driver
Drivers were excellent.
About Guide
Guides were interesting and well learnt about their cities
About us
Excellent. Quiet a success to have organized such a complex
tour two weeks before my arrival in India. I have seen the
care with which you supervised everything at every step of
my stay in India
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