God's Own Country
• In Cochin, Kathakali Dance, Mattanchery palace & Jewish Synagogue. • Cruise through beautiful Kerala backwaters on Houseboat, Alleppey. • Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours. • Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle. • Start in Cochin and End in Cochin.
God's Own Country
Day by Day Itinerary
Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive towards hotel to check-in. Enjoy city tour covering Mattanchery Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin, by Portuguese in 1555, about 500 year old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, local spices market followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom - a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day at beautiful resort of Kumarakom.
(Optional)
Explore the Kerala Backwaters through sunset cruise at Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
After breakfast drive to Alleppey, arrive & embark on the houseboat. Day cruise on a house boat. Alleppey, "Venice of the East" has a large network of canals that meander through the town and surrounding villages… the Snake Boat Race held every year in August in the backwaters is a major attraction. An enchanting glide in a "Kettuvallam" (Houseboat) takes you through palm fringed narrow canals, winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and tiny hamlets. Flocks of ducks swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky share the backwaters with country boats of various types … carrying passengers from all walks of Kerala's rural life ranging from the milkman and newspaper boy to local politicians, priests and wedding parties. Later return back to Kumarakom & transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home.
End of Services.
Tour Departure Dates & Cost
This tour departs year around on demand. Price is based on 2 people sharing a room. Single person supplement is also available.
- Based on 3*+ hotels
- Cochin - Cochin Palace
- Kumarakom - Manor Backwater Resort
- Based on 4* star hotels
- Cochin - Radisson Blu
- Kumarakom - Eastend Lake Song
- Based on 5* hotels
- Cochin - Le Meridien
- Kumarakom - Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa
Included
- 3 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent.
- Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours in Cochin.
- Assistance at the airport.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle.
- Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax.
Not Included
- Air tickets and airport taxes.
- Entry Fee at the Monuments.
- Kathakali Show in Cochin.
- Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
- Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments.
- 1 night at Cochin
- 2 nights at Kumarakom
US, Canadian & UK citizens require visa to visit India. We can help you process your visa. Please call us for assistance.
This tour start & end in Cochin.
NOTE:
Monument Closed On
Cochin - Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday/Saturday/Jewish Holidays.
Cochin - Mattanchery Palace will be closed on Friday.
Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs.
Package cost will not be valid during public holidays, festivals, exhibitions and long-weekends.
A surcharge will be levied and will be advised at the time of booking.
Pre & Post accommodation and transport available.
No Optional Tours Available.