Close to Nature - Standard

1N Kumarakom , 1N Alleppey and 2N Kovalam
5 days

From

US$ 141

per person

About the tour

The coastal regions of Kerala have a network of waterways, inlets, estuaries, lakes and natural canals connecting coastal towns. This interlinked body of waterways is known as the backwaters in Kerala. Travelling in traditional houseboats along these backwaters to enjoy the scenic landscape is a wonderful experience and extremely popular among visitors.

Accommodation

Kumarakom Park Resort or Similar

1 night(s) in Kumarakom

Room Type: Ashirwad Classic Room
Meals Included: None

Golden Compass Deluxe Houseboat or Similar

1 night(s) in Alleppey

Room Type: One Bedroom Deluxe Houseboat
Meals Included: None

or Similar

2 night(s) in Kovalam

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Included in the price

Kumarakom

  • Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

Alleppey

  • Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

Kovalam

  • Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival At Cochin & Proceed To Kumarakom (48 Kms - Approx 1.5 Hrs)

Welcome at Cochin Airport & proceed to Kumarakom. An enchanting backwater destination set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. Check in at hotel & later out for sightseeing to visit The bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres, a safe home for domestic & many migratory birds such as Egrets, Darters, Herons, Teals, Waterfowls, Cuckoo, Siberian Stork, Wild Duck etc. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2: Kumarakom To Alleppey – (35 Kms - Approx 1 Hr)

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Alleppey which has an immense natural beauty with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east” & it is famous for backwater cruising & boat race. On arrival check into your Houseboat & cruise through the narrow canal amidst the Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons & Coir Villages which offers panoramic sights one can never forget. This is one of Kerala’s most mesmerizingly beautiful & relaxing experiences. Overnight stay at houseboat.

Day 3: Alleppey To Kovalam (160 Kms – Approx 4.5 Hrs)

After breakfast, check out from houseboat & proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach destination with three adjacent crescent beaches & also known as the "Paradise of the South". On arrival check in at the hotel & relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. By evening explore on your own to see how the everlasting sea touches the everlasting sky. Kovalam is the place where one can see the golden sand at the day time & silver sand in the night, with high rock promontory & a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 4: Sightseeing Of Trivandrum & Return To Kovalam (16 Kms – Approx 30 Mins)

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Trivandrum, city of the Holy Ananth which is named after Ananthan, the cosmic serpent with a thousand heads. Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (260 yrs old) - the most religious icon of the city built by the Travancore Royal family, here the deity Padmanabha reclines on the sacred serpent & is made from over 10,000 salagramam (sacred stones) that were transported from Nepal by elephant. Secondly visit Puthe Maliga Palace Museum - a 200 year old palace which has carved wooden ceilings, marble sculptures & imported Belgian glass. Inside you’ll find Kathakali images, an armoury, portraits of maharajas, ornate thrones & other artefacts. Later proceed to Veli Tourist Village, a beautiful & popular picnic spot well-known because of its serenity, the Lake that meets the Arabian Sea. The main attraction of Veli Tourist Village is a floating bridge that has been erected at this place. The place also has a floating restaurant that gives you an amazing array of food products which might match your taste buds. By evening proceed to Shankumugham Beach, the beach is well known for its breathtaking sunset view which is such memorable moment whose beauty will refresh your mind. The beautiful sculpture of a mermaid is a major attraction here, this giant statue is more than 35m long. Later return to Kovalam. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, check out from hotel & transfer to Trivandrum airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.

Exclusions

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  • Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions. Entrance fees at parks/temples/museums/clubs etc and any other Extra activities. Jungle Safaris / Jeep safaris at National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries. Services of Guides/Naturalist. Anything other than mentioned in the inclusions.

Terms and Conditions

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  • Transportation as per itinerary only (not available at disposal)
  • The distance mentioned in the itinerary is correct however travel time depends on traffic and road condition
  • Itinerary is subject to change / swap without any prior notice
  • Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
  • The package cannot be combined with any other offer

Starting from

US$ 141

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