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Captivating Kerala

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Duration8 days
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Uncover the delights of tropical Kerala in India's deep south on this 8-day group tour. From Kochi visit the picturesque hill station of Munnar with its verdant tea plantations as well as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend a night aboard a houseboat, gliding along the tranquil, palm fringed backwaters.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration8 days
StartsKochi
EndsKochi
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel Rating3 - 4 star and heritage properties
CountriesIndia
Arrival TransferYes
Departure Transfer2024: Yes | 2025: No - can be booked for a supplement
Meals includedBreakfast: 7, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Shown in EUR
Per person from
€1,065.00
Deposit from
€900.00
From
€2,130.00

Tour Highlights

Kochi – Enjoy free time to explore the coastal city and perhaps enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance show
Kerala Backwaters – Cruise along the famous backwaters on a deluxe rice boat, past lush forests and local villages
Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot herds of elephants from an included boat ride on Lake Periyar
Munnar – Stroll through a tea plantation on a guided walk and visit a local market

Included

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
6 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels and 1 night deluxe houseboat
Boat ride on Lake Periyar
Houseboat cruise along the Keralan backwaters
Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more)
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (For departures in 2024 a departure airport transfer is provided on day 8)
All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$15-25pp, paid in local currency
Tipping Kitty: USD$35-45pp, paid in local currency
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.