Day 01
Arrival in Kochi
Arrive in Kochi in the evening, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Check in, relax after the journey and stay overnight in Kochi.
KERALA · 8 NIGHTS · 9 DAYS
Enchanting Kerala — 8 Nights / 9 Days
A private journey from Kochi through Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey to Varkala and Kovalam, with a Kanyakumari day trip and departure from Trivandrum.
Day by day
The journey
Day 02
Kochi to Munnar
After breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar through hills, tea plantations and winding roads. Visit Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls en route. Check in at the hotel or resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 03
Munnar excursion
After breakfast, explore Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam with optional boating, the KDHP Tea Museum, Echo Point, Blossom Park and a chocolate factory. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 04
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, check out and travel to Thekkady. The itinerary includes a Periyar Lake boat ride at your own expense, a spice plantation visit and Elephant Junction, with feeding, bathing or riding activities listed in the proposal. In the evening, enjoy Kalaripayattu and Kathakali performances. Overnight stay in Thekkady; activity and entry charges are additional.
Day 05
Alleppey backwaters
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey. Check in to the houseboat or resort, according to the option chosen, and enjoy a backwater cruise through canals, lagoons, paddy fields and villages. Meals onboard apply to the houseboat stay. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
Day 06
Alleppey to Varkala via Jatayu Earth Center
After breakfast, check out and drive to Varkala via Jatayu Earth Center. Enjoy the hill views, with optional cable car rides and rock climbing at additional cost. Visit Papanasam Beach and Janardhana Swamy Temple. Overnight stay in Varkala.
Day 07
Varkala to Kovalam
After breakfast, check out and travel to Kovalam. Explore Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach, and visit Azhimala Shiva Temple if time permits. Relax by the sea, explore cafes, shops and beachside markets, or choose optional water sports at additional cost. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 08
Kanyakumari day trip
After breakfast, travel to Kanyakumari, where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Kanyakumari Amman Temple. Return to Kovalam for an overnight stay.
Day 09
Departure from Trivandrum
After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station for an evening drop. Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple if time permits, then continue to your departure point.
Accommodation
- CMK Habitat Centre Hotel, Kochi — 1 night, Deluxe AC Room
- Munnar Heaven Park, Munnar — 2 nights, Valley View Non-AC Room
- Coffee Route Resort, Thekkady — 1 night, Deluxe Bean AC Room
- Premium Private Houseboat, Alleppey — 1 night, 24-hour AC
- Elixir Cliff, Varkala — 1 night, Junior Suite Sea View AC Room
- Ocean Bay, Kovalam — 2 nights, Deluxe AC Room
- These stays and room categories are listed in the supplied proposal; final hotel selection and availability are confirmed when planning your trip.
Transportation
- Kochi pickup and Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station drop
- 12-seater air-conditioned Tempo Traveller listed in the supplied proposal
- Private vehicle for sightseeing and transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, toll taxes and parking charges included
Included
- 8 nights of accommodation
- 8 breakfasts
- Lunch and dinner on the Alleppey houseboat (not applicable to the resort option)
- Private vehicle sightseeing and transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel charges, toll taxes and parking charges
Not included
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- Airfare and flight tickets
- Costs arising from flight timing changes or delays
- Entry fees and monument charges
- Adventure, boating, water sports and other activity charges
- Personal expenses, including tips, telephone calls, laundry and medication
Important notes
- The supplied proposal lists 23 November without a year. No travel date or availability is advertised as confirmed.
- The proposal's cancellation terms state that the booking amount is non-refundable and date changes are not permitted after confirmation. Postponement is limited to unavoidable circumstances such as natural calamities, government restrictions, pandemics, riots or war; personal amendments or cancellations attract company-policy charges. Confirm the applicable written terms with High5 Travels before committing.
- The route may change for weather, road conditions or traveller safety. The proposal states that sightseeing cancelled for bad weather or unavoidable circumstances is not refundable.
- Take care of personal belongings, follow departure timings and remain reachable by the trip coordinator. Smoking and inappropriate behaviour in the vehicle are prohibited; guests are liable for property damage.
- Additional sightseeing is at the traveller's own arrangement and expense. Airline or railway delays and cancellations are outside the tour operator's control.
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