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Kerala Heritage Odyssey (8 Nights 9 Days)

9 days

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram

5.0

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Had a lot of fun, our guide was very knowledgeable person, speaking English was quite good.
Rebecca, traveled in July
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Operator: Taj Voyages Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cochin
Start point
Kochi, Kerala, India (Our Driver will you pickup from Airport/Railway Station and Hotel anywhere in Kochi., 08:00 - 12:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional Indian 'Swagat' (Welcome) greeting at airport
- Hotel check-in assistance
Optional Activities
- Explore Cochin city
Day 2
Cochin to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Cochin
- Visit to St. Francis' Church
- Visit to Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese)
- Visit to Jew Town
- Visit to Jewish Synagogue (built 1568)
- Visit to spice market
- Visit to Chinese fishing nets
- Spice Plantation visit in Munnar
Landmarks
St. Francis' Church
Dutch Palace
Jew Town
Jewish Synagogue
Chinese fishing nets
Munnar
Day 3
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Munnar sightseeing tour
- Tea estates visit
- Eravikulam National Park visit
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks
Tea Estates of Munnar
Eravikulam National Park
Day 4
Periyar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake to explore the jungle
Optional Activities
- Boat Ride on Periyar Lake
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake
Day 5
Periyar - Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Elephant safari in Periyar
- Spice Plantation tour in Periyar
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake
- Exclusive shopping tours in local markets
Optional Activities
- Boating in Kumarakom backwaters
- Fishing in Kumarakom backwaters
- Sightseeing in Kumarakom
- Traditional country crafts exploration
- Houseboat experience
- Canoe rides
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake
Kumarakom
Vembanad Lake
Day 6
Kumarakom Backwater Cruise
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary visit
- Houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
- Backwater experience and village observation
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Boating activities
Landmarks
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Vembanad Lake
Day 7
Alleppy to Kovalam
Included Activities
- Houseboat disembarkation
- Drive to Kovalam
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
- Ayurvedic treatments
Landmarks
Kovalam Beach
Day 8
Kovalam
Optional Activities
- White sand beach activities
- Ayurvedic therapy treatments
Landmarks
Kovalam Beach
Day 9
Trivandrum & Departure
End point
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Drop-off at Airport/Railway Station, 15:00 - 18:00)
Included Activities
- Padmanabha Swami Temple visit
- Napier Museum visit
- Sri Chitra Art Gallery visit
- Horsu Palace visit
- Airport transfer
Landmarks
Padmanabha Swami Temple
Napier Museum
Sri Chitra Art Gallery
Horsu Palace

Landmarks
St. Francis' Church
Dutch Palace
Jew Town
Jewish Synagogue
Chinese fishing nets
Munnar

Landmarks
Tea Estates of Munnar
Eravikulam National Park

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake
Kumarakom
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
Kovalam Beach

Landmarks
Kovalam Beach

Landmarks
Padmanabha Swami Temple
Napier Museum
Sri Chitra Art Gallery
Horsu Palace

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Taj Voyages Tours

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(291 reviews)

Number of tours

114

Age Range

4 to 90 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

100%

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.9

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Rebecca
July 5th, 2025
5
Hello, I am Rebecca, everything went very well, had a lot of fun, our guide was very knowledgeable person, very well...
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Traveled in July 2025

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- For any tour departing before April 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Taj Voyages Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Kerala Heritage Odyssey (8 Nights 9 Days)

Itinerary

Cochin

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cochin to Munnar

Included Activities

Munnar

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Periyar

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Periyar - Kumarakom

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kumarakom Backwater Cruise

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Alleppy to Kovalam

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kovalam

Optional Activities

Trivandrum & Departure

Included Activities

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