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Are transfers to the hotel included in the package?

Yes, transfers from the airport to the hotel are included in the tour package.

What is included in the price of the tour?

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Is there any others on this date? 21 July. I am a senior very fit lady and would enjoy sharing tour with others. Plus do I have a guide when travelling solo.

We don't have anyone on this date. If you want We can make you this trip as a private we will provide you Private car with English speaking driver.

What happens if I want to extend my stay in Mumbai?

You can extend your stay in Mumbai, and we can provide costs and options for additional nights.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Mumbai
Mumbai
Start point
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mumbai airport or another location in Mumbai)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Elphistone Annexe )
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Colaba district and colonial British-era buildings
- Visit Gateway of India
- Drive past Mumbai University, Rajabai Clock Tower, Fountain Flora, and High Court
- Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (VT)
- Walk along Marine Drive promenade
Optional Activities
- Meal at Leopold Cafe
Landmarks
Gateway of India
Mumbai University
Rajabai Clock Tower
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Marine Drive
Day 2
Mumbai
Mumbai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Elphistone Annexe )
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Elephanta Island and Elephanta caves
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
Landmarks
Elephanta Island
Elephanta Caves
Dhobi Ghat
Day 3
Mumbai to Cochin
Mumbai to Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (North 7)
Day 4
Cochin
Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (North 7)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour visiting Dutch Palace
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit St. Francis Church
- View Chinese Fishing Nets
- Kathakali Dance Show
Landmarks
Dutch Palace
Jewish Synagogue
St. Francis Church
Chinese Fishing Nets
Day 5
Cochin to Munnar
Cochin to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Lemon grass)
Landmarks
Munnar
Day 6
Munnar
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Lemon grass)
Included Activities
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit dairy farm
- Visit Old Munnar Town
- Visit Town Market
Landmarks
Mattupetty Dam
Anamudi
Day 7
Munnar to Thekkady
Munnar to Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Crystal Cove)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Boat cruises on Periyar Lake
- Visit cardamom plantation
- Visit pepper plantation
- Visit tea plantation
- Visit coffee plantation
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Lake
Day 8
Thekkady to Alleppey
Thekkady to Alleppey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on houseboat), Snack (Evening tea and snacks on houseboat), Dinner (Dinner on houseboat)
Accommodation
Houseboat (Private Houseboat with AC and full board)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise on backwaters
Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Day 9
Alleppey to Kovalam
Alleppey to Kovalam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ideal ayurvedic)
Included Activities
- Visit Museum Complex
- Visit Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
- Visit Science & Technology Museum
- Visit Veli Tourist Village
Landmarks
Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Veli Tourist Village
Day 10
Kovalam
Kovalam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ideal ayurvedic)
Included Activities
- Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
- Visit Suchidram Temple
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit Devi Kanya Kumari Temple
- Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Watch sunset at confluence of three oceans
Landmarks
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Suchidram Temple
Gandhi Memorial
Devi Kanya Kumari Temple
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Day 11
Kovalam to Mumbai
Kovalam to Mumbai
End point
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mumbai Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Gateway of India
Mumbai University
Rajabai Clock Tower
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Marine Drive

Landmarks
Elephanta Island
Elephanta Caves
Dhobi Ghat

Landmarks
Dutch Palace
Jewish Synagogue
St. Francis Church
Chinese Fishing Nets

Landmarks
Munnar

Landmarks
Mattupetty Dam
Anamudi

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters

Landmarks
Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Veli Tourist Village

Landmarks
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Suchidram Temple
Gandhi Memorial
Devi Kanya Kumari Temple
Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Elphistone Annexe
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2
Upgrade Available
North 7
Hotel 4*
Days 3, 4
Upgrade Available
Lemon grass
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6
Upgrade Available
Crystal Cove
Hotel 4*
day 7
Upgrade Available
Private Houseboat with AC and full board
Houseboat
day 8
Upgrade Available
Ideal ayurvedic
Hotel 3*
Days 9, 10
Upgrade Available

All accommodations are subject to change

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4.8

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.8
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.8

Thi5.0•October 2024
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Very good discovery
Traveled in September 2024
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Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback and trust. We are glad you liked our service and the driver. We hope to make another exciting tour for you. Best regards from Paylesstoursindia team
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Ian4.0•February 2024
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We enjoyed an amazing tour, Mumbai was fabulous and so much to see. Domestic flights were good and on time! Our...
We enjoyed an amazing tour, Mumbai was fabulous and so much to see. Domestic flights were good and on time! Our drivers/guide were all good and very helpful. The luxury houseboat was abit disappointing, the boat&food were good but the staff were lacking in people skills and seemed like they were doing us a favour & just only doing enough to pacify us☹️so as a consequence we didn't tip them. Our hotels in southern India were all very good except the one in Cochin which was very dirty with broken bathroom sink etc in our room.Show more
Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Payless tours india
We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. We’ll continue striving to provide exceptional services and outstanding customer care to make every interaction with us remarkable Best regards from Paylesstoursindia team
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Dan5.0•August 2023
We had a wonderful and memorable time in the south of India thanks to marvelous arrangements made by the travel...
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Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Payless tours india
Thank you for your time and word of appreciation. We always try to do the best to make our guests happy and fully satisfied. We are really happy to hear that our Customers are happy with our services. Hope to see you in India again, We would like to take you further next time, Best regards from the Paylesstoursindia team
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Taylor5.0•May 2023
Splendid driver Mr. Sammu who we spent a beautiful time in the southern part of Incredible India driving on winding...
Splendid driver Mr. Sammu who we spent a beautiful time in the southern part of Incredible India driving on winding roads of Munnar and all Kerala. We took lots of wonderful photos and got lots of opportunities to get to know local life of people and get an insight in their lifestyle and culture. Mrs. Eve who we had a contact with was very responsive and friendly, always online to respond to our questions and requests. We're extremely satisfied and will recommend the services of this tour operator.Show more
Traveled in May 2023
Reply from: Payless tours india
We are so satisfied to receive such a positive feedback regarding our services and Paylsstoursindia team. We are always ready to serve our Customers in case of problems or situations which sometimes happen. There is always solution which can be found. Such a beautiful review is always motivating and extremely rewarding. Thank you for trust, Hopefully you will come here again, All the best from Paylesstoursindia team
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Tanya
Asked on December 13th, 2025
Cost to upgrade to 5 star accommodation
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written December 2025
  Upgrading to 5 star will cost 1550 usd per person.
J
Jennifer
Asked on August 6th, 2025
Are you able to send the itinerary for that tour please? Approximately how much does it cost please?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written August 2025
  Could you please let us know when you would like to start the tour?
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written August 2025
  The price is 1918 euro per person.
G
Gabi
Asked on February 27th, 2025
How can I pay for this tour?
Payments
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written March 2025
  You can make payments via credit card or through bank transfer, as specified during the booking process.
I
Isabelle Marie-Ange
Asked on November 11th, 2024
Is the flight from Mumbai included in the tour?
Flights / Transfers
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, there is a flight from Mumbai to Kochi and returning to Mumbai from Trivandrum included in the tour package.
M
Mardjan
Asked on August 22nd, 2024
What should I do if I encounter issues during the tour?
Travel Support
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written August 2024
  For any issues while on tour, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.
S
Suzy
Asked on July 23rd, 2024
Are transfers to the hotel included in the package?
Flights / Transfers
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written July 2024
  Yes, transfers from the airport to the hotel are included in the tour package.
K
Katrina
Asked on July 19th, 2024
What is included in the price of the tour?
Price / Availability
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written July 2024
  The price includes accommodation, meals, flights, and transfers as per the itinerary.
K
Katherine
Asked on March 13th, 2024
Is there any others on this date? 21 July. I am a senior very fit lady and would enjoy sharing tour with others. Plus do I have a guide when travelling solo.
Age Range
Group size
Tour Details
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written March 2024
  We don't have anyone on this date. If you want We can make you this trip as a private we will provide you Private car with English speaking driver.
- K
  Katherine
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  Would the driver also be my guide? Cost for my trip would be $2567 N.Z. Dollars.
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written March 2024
  The driver will be your Guide. Total price of the trip 2197 usd.
- K
  Katherine
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  I presume a guide will be available as stated on your tour.
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written March 2024
  You will provided a driver and additionally there is a guide included in Mumbai. If you would like a guide in Kochi we can add it at extra charge - 25 USD. In the rest of the places, guides are not necessary.
E
Emilia
Asked on December 8th, 2023
What happens if I want to extend my stay in Mumbai?
Accommodation
Travel Support
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written December 2023
  You can extend your stay in Mumbai, and we can provide costs and options for additional nights.
R
Raul
Asked on November 5th, 2023
What are the prices for different hotel upgrades?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written November 2023
  The cost to upgrade to 4 star accommodation is approximately 600 USD per person.

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