Enchanting Kerala Tour – 10 Days

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Overview

The secret journey of Tonkin is designed for travelers who want to touch, taste and feel the souls of Northern Vietnam through their unique highlights and experiences. More than simple whirlwind tours, the secret journey of Tonkin of Tonkin marry iconic destinations and must-see spots with the hidden corners and below-the-skin experiences to discover some of the famous and unique places around the Halong region.

Comprised of a dozen islands in the Discovery Passage between Vancouver Island and the mainland in British Columbia, we will take you kayaking throughout this sparsely inhabited remote group of islands on this kayaking tour.

Paddling around the islands provides the ideal way to get close to nature and be completely enveloped in the beauty of towering trees, remote beaches, and mountains. Discover the wildlife that inhabit this region and the secrets of British Columbia’s rich and plentiful inter-tidal life while exploring magical waterways.‍

Tour Highlights

Kathakali Dance show in Cochin

Spice Plantation Tour in Periyar

Boat Safari in Periyar National Park

Tea Garden visit with tea processing & testing Session

Included/Excluded

09 Nights’ stay at the hotel
Breakfast at all hotels
01 Airconditioned Vehicle as per the itinerary
Kathakali Dance show in Cochin
01 Night stay at Houseboat with All meals
Spice Plantation Tour in Periyar
1 Boat Safari in Periyar National Park with Entrance included
Tea Garden visit with tea processing & testing Session
Assistance on arrival & departure transfer
Tax, Inter State Tax, Toll Tax and Parking.
Fuel surcharge.
Applicable Taxes

International Flight fare
Monuments Entrance fees during sightseeing
Camera Charges
English Speaking Guide.(if you want then there will be additional supplement)
Currency is subject to current time of conversion
Any other meals than those mentioned in the itinerary
Any other item not specified in the Package Inclusions
Tips for tour guide or driver
Meals which is not mentioned in the inclusions
Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival Cochin

Meet and greet with our representative at the airport as per flight schedule, after that transfer to the hotel.

Overnight Hotel – Cochin

Day 02 Cochin- Munnar (150 km/ 3.5 hrs)

After breakfast proceed for your next destination Munnar , it will take approximately 4 hrs to reach there and enjoy your journey with the scenic beauty with marvelous waterfalls, high mountains and low flying clouds passing through. On arrival check in to the prebooked hotel.

Evening leisure.

Overnight stay at Munnar hotel.

Day 03 Munnar Sightseeing

Morning post breakfast explore half day tour of Munnar and start with world’s highest tea estates spread like a green carpet over hundred of kilometeres , later visit Eravikulam National park and Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat) later also visit Echo point and Mattupetty Dam.

Rest of the day at leisure to explore the destination on your own.

Overnight Hotel-Munnar

Day 04 Munnar - Periyar (160 kms. - Approx 3.5 hrs.)

After breakfast drive to Periyar for Wildlife Reserve. There you can see the most popular wildlife sanctuary set on an attractive lakeside. This place is home to tigers, elephants, antelopes leopards , bison, sambhar, monket, wild boar, and variety of birds.

Later enjoy spice plantation tour.

Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.

Day 05 Drive Periyar –Kumarakom (111 Kms – 3hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kumarakom backwater.

Upon arrival check in at the resort. After that visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary to witness the seasonal and migratory birds. Later visit Aruvikkuzhi waterfall to hear the cascading sound. After that visit the Pathiramanal Island and Bay Island Driftwood museum.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom

Day 06 Kumarakom/ Alleppey – Houseboat

Today after breakfast get drive to Alleppey from Kumarakom Backwater. On arrival board the houseboat in local language it is called Kettuvallam. If you are senior than you can laze around the lake reading a book while enjoying the nature and if you are youngster than you can opt for fishing and boating. Spent an overnight at houseboat.

Day 07 Arrive Alleppy – Mararikulam (26kms/ half hour drive)

Early morning after having a delicious breakfast at the houseboat drive to Mararikulam.

Upon arrival check in at the hotel and after take a little rest explore the colorful makets of Mararikulam, taking gradual walks down the streets, communicating with the locals and enjoy street food.

Overnight stay at Maraikulam.

Day 08 Mararikulam Beach – Day in Leisure

Spent your day at leisure and enjoy the famous beaches Alappuzha and Marari beach.

And you can also enjoy water sports activities and explore the colorful markets near the beaches.

Overnight stay at Mararikulam .

Day 09 Mararikulam – Cochin (41kms/ 1 hrs)

Morning after having a breakfast at the hotel drive back to Cochin. On arrival take a half day tour of Cochin city and visit St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jew Town and the Jewish Synagogue. If time allows visit the spice market.

In the evening enjoy the most popular traditional classic dance, Kathakali.

Overnight stay at Cochin

Day 10 Cochin Depart

After breakfast drive to the airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serve you again in near future.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself and thought it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had.