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Best of Kerala Tour (Exclusive Private tour)
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Best of Kerala Tour (Exclusive Private tour)
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Best of Kerala Tour (Exclusive Private tour)

By Kerala Tour Package Site
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 5,435 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Kerala in India has it all: sun, sea, sand, good food, hill station, culture, wildlife and this ‘Best of Kerala tour’ includes all major highlights of Kerala. Its spectacular natural landscapes — think palm trees and sprawling backwaters — lend the region the nickname “God’s Own Country. If somebody is visiting Kerala for the first time, this is perfect tour for them.

07 Nights/08 Days

Highlights of the tour:
• Includes best destinations of Kerala.
• Includes all major highlights of Kerala.
• Perfect introduction for first-time visitors.
• Private transfer from Kochi airport is included.
• Private departure transfer to Trivandrum or Kochi airport is included.
• Visit to Tea Estates and Spice plantations.
• Premium/Luxury hotels to stay.
• Sandy Beaches.

Destinations covered: Cochin (Kochi) – Munnar – Periyar (Thekkady) – Alleppey – Kovalam - Trivandrum

Activity location

  • Cochin Spice Market
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cochin Spice Market
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

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4- Star (Deluxe)
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d8d

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 5,435.30 x 1 AdultRM 5,435.30

Total
Price is RM 5,435.30
Until Wed, 1 May
with 4 Star Premium
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d8d

4 Star: 4 Star Premium accommodation in double occupancy room.
Duration: 9 days
inclu.: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Private A/C Vehicle
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 6,785.98 x 1 AdultRM 6,785.98

Total
Price is RM 6,785.98
Until Wed, 1 May
5 Star Package (Luxury)
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d8d

5 Star Hotel: 5 Star Package (Luxury)
Duration: 9 days
Private AC Vehicle
Pickup included

Price details
RM 7,410.08 x 1 AdultRM 7,410.08

Total
Price is RM 7,410.08
Until Wed, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAirport pickup and transfers
  • What's includedWhat's included07 night’s accommodation in double occupancy room
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAssistance at all pickup and departure points
  • What's includedWhat's includedState tax, toll taxes and driver allowances, & fuel charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll applicable taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedDaily breakfast during the stay at all hotels.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing by an exclusive air-conditioned Vehicle.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny item not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour inclusions' columns
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCamera fee and entrances to the monuments.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDomestic & International airfares or train fare.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThere is no guide but the driver speaks English

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity and shall be organized exclusively for you or your group.
  • P.S. The package cost is not valid for peak season time i.e. 20th December till 8th January. There will be a hike of 30% in the tour quotation for the peak season time.
  • Mandatory X'mas & New Year eve Gala dinner charges are not included in the tour quotation.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cochin (Kochi) arrival: Welcome to God’s own country!!
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in double occupancy room
Cochin Spice Market
  • 1h
You will be welcomed and assisted at Cochin airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in. Kochi is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as ‘God’s Own Country’. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning or if time allows, you may enjoy the 17th century art form (optional tour) i.e. Kathakali Dance at one of the popular cultural centers in Fort Kochi. Kathakali is an ancient classical dance form of Kerala. It is a combination of drama, dance, music and ritual. You may also watch the extensive make-up process and then enjoy a story telling in Kerala style in the performance. Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 2: Kochi – Munnar (132 kms/4 hrs.):
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in double occupancy room
Munnar Hill Station
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Morning after breakfast, proceed for a tour of Kochi/Cochin. Explore the heritage sites of Fort Kochi. You can shop for antiques and spices. You will start your tour from the St. Francis Church- the oldest church in India and explore the imposing Santa Cruz basilica built by the Portuguese. It will be fun to observe the iconic and still-in-use Chinese fishing nets and even try using them yourself. Stroll past the shops along Jew Street shopping for antiques & spices and also visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace. You will notice that the heritage zone of the city is amazingly well preserved. Later proceed towards Munnar, undoubtedly one among the most famous destinations of Kerala. Enjoy your days in sprawling tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains of the lofty Western ghats. En-route visit Valara waterfalls. On arrival at Munnar, check-in at your hotel. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning. Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 3: Munnar
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in double occupancy room
Munnar Hill Station
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket not included
After breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Munnar. Munnar drives its name from the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale. Close by is the Echo Point, which offers you a panoramic view and the thrill of hearing your voice echo. Popular sightseeing spots in Munnar that can be visited also include Poopara, Pothanmedu, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Project, Eravikulam Park. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar – Periyar (124 kms/3:30 hrs.):
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in double occupancy room
Periyar National Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
After a picturesque drive reach Periyar National Park – one of the best jungles in South India. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Day free to participate in different activities. Stay overnight at your resort.
Day 5: Thekkady - Alleppey (145 kms/5 hrs.):
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in double occupancy room
Alleppey Backwaters
  • 3h
Morning you will be driven to Alleppey. Alleppey, rightly stakes claim to its nickname 'Venice of the East', with its meandering lagoons, coconut trees, endless rows of paddy fields. On arrival, you will be transferred straightway to your backwaters resort. Alleppey is an ideal base to experience the beaches and backwaters. During the day you will visit Coir factory and Krishna Temple. Stay overnight at your resort.
Day 6: Allepey – Kovalam by surface (168 kms/4:30 hrs.):
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in double occupancy room
Kovalam Beach
  • 10h
Breakfast at the resort. After breakfast checkout from your backwaters resort and you will be driven to Kovalam. On arrival, check in at your resort. Day free for your own activities. Optional Activities:- Ayurveda Massage Course. Overnight stay at your resort.
Day 7: Kovalam
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in double occupancy room
Kovalam Beach
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Day at leisure or you may visit Trivandrum city & markets during the day. You may visit Shri Chitra Art Gallery, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club and Shangmugham Beach during the day. Overnight stay at your resort.
Day 8: Kovalam - Departure Trivandrum airport (14 kms/25 min.):
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
International Airport Road
  • 10h
At appropriate time checkout and you will be transferred straight to Trivandrum International airport for your flight back home with sweet and unforgettable memories. Tour ends.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCochin Spice Market
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECochin Spice Market
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

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