KERALA
DAY WISE ITINERARY
DAY 1 – Cochin – Arrival & Hotel Transfer
Our representative will receive you at the Cochin International Airport and transfer to hotel, overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 2 – Cochin – Full Day Sightseeing
Your itinerary here will include places like Fort Cochin, still keeping alive its ancient Jew tradition, the Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry palace, St. Francis Church and more. The Jew’s street and the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Cochin beach are the must see. Return to hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 3 – Cochin to Munnar – Transfer
After breakfast transfer to Munnar . Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the place of South India’s highest peak (Anamudi – 2695 mts). On the way visit Valara, Cheeyappara waterfalls & Tea Plantations. On arrival at Munnar transfer to Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Evening have a short visit at Munnar town. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 – Munnar – Full Day Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast full day visit to Munnar. Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, Pothamedu View Point, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeing. Shopping & overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
DAY 5 – Munnar to Thekkady – Transfer & sightseeing
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Thekkady , on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Thekkady. One of the world’s most fascinating wildlife reserves. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Sightseeing in Thekkady: Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, Spice Plantation.
Periyar boating guests can directly book through this link:https://www.periyartigerreserve.org/ProgramView.
DAY 6 – Thekkady to Alleppey – Transfer & Houseboat Stay
Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury- villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual – skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed- down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in a houseboat.
Notes:
· Houseboat Check-in Time Is 13:00 Hours and check out Time is 09:00 Hours Next Day.
· Houseboat Sails Between 13:00 Hours To 17;00 Hours & Next Day 08:00 Hours To 09:00 Hours.
DAY 7 – Alleppey to Kovalam – Transfer & Sightseeing
After breakfast checkout from hotel / Houseboat (As per your stay )and drive to Kovalam, on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Kovalam.Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are
plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc. Sightseeing : Padmanabha Swami Temple, Kuthira Maligai Palace, Zoo, Art Gallery (All places close on Monday except Padmanabha Swami Temple).
DAY 8 – Kovalam – Poovar Sightseeing
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Poovar. Poovar is a small coastal village in the Trivandrum district of Kerala state, South India. This village is almost at the southern tip of Trivandrum and. This village has a beautiful beach which attracts tourists. Poovar lies very close to Vizhinjam, a natural harbor. Poovar has an estuary which connects with the sea during high tides. The 56 km Neyyar River passes through Neyyattinkara taluk into the Arabian Sea near Poovar. Its natural beauty enables it to be a quiet tourist spot. Poovar was a trading center of timber, sandalwood, ivory and spices. It is believed that the ships of King Solomonlanded here. Poovar has been one of the ancient Muslim settlements along the western coast of India. . Sightseeing Places Poovar : Poovar Beach . Sight seeing Places of Trivandrum : Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthira maligai palace, Zoo, Art Gallery (All places close on Monday except Padmanabhaswamy Temple)
DAY 9 – Kovalam – Varkala Sightseeing
Varkala – a small, peaceful place just 51 km from Trivandrum international airport and 176 km from Cochin international Airport. Varkala’s main beach, Papanasam is long and golden with a stunning backdrop of red laterite cliffs from which healing mineral water springs forth.
Varkala is flanked by endless beaches to the north and south. Varkala’s Temple Junction is home to the ancient Janardhanaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu that was largely rebuilt in the 13th century. Sightseeing Places in Varkala : Papanasam Beach and Janardhanaswamy Temple.
DAY 10 – Kovalam – Kanyakumari Day Trip
After early breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari. Proceed for local sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Kanyakumari is located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhidham and Trivenisangam are some of the sightseeing attractions in Kanyakumari. Enjoy the sunset in the evening and return to Kovalam overnight stay is arranged at kovalam
DAY 11 – Kovalam to Trivandrum – Departure
Check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station for departure.
HOTEL CATEGORY
- 3-Star or 4-Star hotels
INCLUSIONS
- All sightseeing and private transfers as per itinerary
- All meals as per itinerary
- Breakfast at hotel
- 2 bottles of water per person per day
- Professional English-speaking guide on tour
- Visa assistance
- Travel insurance up to 60 years
- Tour Manager from India
EXCLUSIONS
✖ All taxes
✖ Air ticket
✖ Driver and guide tips
✖ Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
✖ Use of minibar in hotels and other hotel services
✖ ROE difference
✖ Concierge charges
✖ Security deposit in hotels and tourism tax
Cost per head
Payment Policy
- Booking amount is 50,000 INR.
- Forex payment required before 50 days prior to date of departure or before VISA application, whichever is earlier
- Final payment required, 30 days prior to date of departure
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 45 days or more before departure:
Booking amount for per person will be applicable, along with any non-refundable expenses incurred at the time of cancellation (e.g., flight/train tickets, hotel bookings, permits, etc.).
Cancellation between 44 to 30 days before departure:
75% of the total package cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
Cancellation within 30 days of departure:
100% of the total package cost will be charged, irrespective of the services utilized or confirmed.
Note: All cancellations must be communicated in writing. The date of receipt of the cancellation request will be considered for calculation of the cancellation charges.
Terms & Conditions
✔ Tour cost is subject to change with respect to number of passengers, travel dates, services included, etc
✔ Visa is sole discretion of the concerned consulate / embassy.
✔ Airfare and taxes are subject to change, presently airfare is taken on actual. Airfares in given airline are tentative and subject to change.
✔ Tour cost is subject to change with respect to any sudden increase in visa charges, airfare, airport taxes and/or any other cost factor that is not within our control at the time of giving this cost.
✔ Similar star category hotels will be booked in case hotels mentioned in the itinerary are not available during the travel dates.
✔ Passport & POE charges not included.
✔ Airline / Room / Cabin Upgrades and Complimentary are not included unless specifically mentioned.
✔ Early Check In / Late Check Out is not included and is subject to availability. In case the same is required it will be at an additional cost.
✔ Quote does not include alcohol in room, at meals, during transfers and on sightseeing is not necessarily included in the cost. As you are aware most of the countries charge for mineral water and in case it is needed on transfers & sightseeing an additional it will have to be paid for in addition to the tour price.
✔ All Hotels do not have tea/coffee making facility in room. It differs hotel to hotel & city to city
✔ Late sitting in a restaurant for meals is totally subject to the terms & conditions of the hotel / restaurant used. Same will be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
✔ Prices are subject to change with any increase in the costs.
✔ If passengers do not arrive or depart with the group, additional charges will be incurred.
✔ Should the group arrive during a trade fare/festival or high demand period, we reserve the right toamend the prices accordingly or offer an alternative location Services mentioned in the itinerary will be provided, however, the travel plan may change because of reasons beyond control such as change in flight schedules, etc.
✔ **EUR to INR conversion rate has been taken at 100.00. Tour price will change in case the exchange rate fluctuates.
✔ Personal foreign exchange of group members to be facilitated by VICKY ONLINE.
✔ If the Group is cancelled due to any unavoidable circumstances, we will negotiate on your behalf for maximum possible refunds based on Airline & Supplier policies. Vicky Tourism will only transfer the refund payment once the same been received from Airline & Supplier respectively.
