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Enchanting Kerala Experience

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From Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi (Cochin)
4.5 (261 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Trivandrum to Kovalam

    Trivandrum to Kovalam
    Start point
    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Thiruvananthapuram)
  3. Day 2

    Kovalam

    Kovalam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Samudra Beach
    • Visit Lighthouse Beach
    • Visit Poovar Beach
    • Visit Vizhinjam Beach
    • Visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    • Visit Halcyon Castle
    • Visit Fishing Harbour
    • Visit Rock Cut Cave Temple
    Landmarks
    Samudra Beach
    Lighthouse Beach
    Poovar Beach
    Vizhinjam Beach
    Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    Halcyon Castle
    Fishing Harbour
    Rock Cut Cave Temple
  4. Day 3

    Kovalam to Kollam

    Kovalam to Kollam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ashtamudi Lake
    • Visit typical coir village
    • Visit houseboat manufacturing center
    • Visit cashew factory
    • Visit temple without deity
    Landmarks
    Ashtamudi Lake
  5. Day 4

    Kollam to Alleppey

    Kollam to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Houseboat journey through backwaters and lagoons
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  6. Day 5

    Alleppey to Periyar/Thekkady

    Alleppey to Periyar/Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at houseboat

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk around estate
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Periyar/Thekkady

    Periyar/Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Boat ride at Periyar Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Bamboo rafting at Periyar
    • Border hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangala Devi Temple
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Mangala Devi Temple
  8. Day 7

    Periyar/Thekkady to Cochin

    Periyar/Thekkady to Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Indo Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Cochin Departure

    Cochin Departure
    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Cochin)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

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