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Captivating Kerala

6 days
Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Meridien Kochi), Hotel (Holiday Inn)
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  2. Day 2

    Periyar

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Elephant Court)

    Included Activities

    • Kalarippayattu performance and hands-on martial arts lesson with trained Kalari warriors

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake to watch for elephants, sambar deer, birdlife and smooth-coated otters
    • Nature Walk in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary ($17.00)
    • Early Morning Yoga ($27.00)
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
    Periyar Lake
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  3. Day 3

    Kumily - Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kumily Spice Garden with insights into spice cultivation and Kerala's spice trade heritage
    • Walking tour of Kumarakom with local market visit to explore village life
    Landmarks
    Kumily Spice Garden
    Lake Vembanad
    Kumarakom
  4. Day 4

    Kumarakom to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rhythm Kumarakom), Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters from Kumarakom to Alleppey

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning yoga session
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
    Alleppey
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  5. Day 5

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Be My Guest dinner with a local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Kochi including Mattancherry Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church
    • Visit to Fort Kochi to see traditional Chinese fishing nets
    • Cooking demonstration with a local family
    • Be My Guest dinner with a local family in their home in Kochi
    Landmarks
    Mattancherry Dutch Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Fort Kochi
    Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi
  6. Day 6

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
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