Best of Kerala with Exotic Goa

Tour Details

Day 01: Arrival Kochi: On arrival at Kochi International Airport you will be welcomed and assisted by our representative and will be transferred to the proposed hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. You may take walks in the Fort Kochi area. You may also attend a performance of ‘Kathakali’ which is highly rewarding.

Day 02: Kochi: During the day take a guided sightseeing tour including visits to Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, old spice markets and Chinese fishing Nets. If interested you may take an excursion to Marari Beach.

Day 03: Munnar: After a picturesque drive through jungles, waterfalls and spice plantations, reach the high ranges of Munnar- the highest and the most beautiful tea growing region in the world. Visit a tea estate and factory after some leisure. Evening is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Munnar: In this day, visit Eravikkulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Rest of the day is free to visit many beautiful spots around Munnar like the Christ church, Anaimudi (South India’s highest peak) and Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Periyar: Drive uphill through beautiful spice plantations and finally reach Periyar National Park - One of the best jungles in India to see wild elephants. Day is free to explore on your own.

Day 06: Periyar: Visit the National Park on boat over Periyar Lake where several wild animals congregate at different times. You may enjoy the Elephant Ride in the jungle or have a walk inside the park.

Day 07: Kumarakom: In the morning drive to the excellent backwater destination-Kumarakom in your exclusive vehicle for enjoying the backwater resort. Check in your hotel.

Day 08:  Alleppey House Boat: After breakfast transfer from your hotel to Alleppey and board your houseboat. Alleppey is also known as the ‘Venice of the East’. It is a small town south of Cochin. The Vembnad Lake, narrow canals, paddy fields and the sleepy villages all make Alleppey a beautiful place. Evening is at leisure.

Day 09: Kochi-Goa: At appropriate time you will be transferred to Kochi airport to board the flight to Goa. On your arrival at Goa airport, you will be welcomed, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the time is proposed at leisure. You may take a walking tour of the excellent beach close to your hotel during the evening.

Day 10: Goa: Morning at leisure. You may opt for various adventure activities in the sea like Deep Sea fishing trip, Dolphin trip, snorkeling and Island trip. In the afternoon after having lunch move for half day sightseeing of south Goa which covers Shri Mangesh Temple, Santa Durga temples ,old Portuguese Manor , Big Foot ( Ancestral Goa).

Day 11: Goa: In the morning take a half day sightseeing tour of north Goa which covers churches of old Goa (Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, etc.), one of the World Heritage Sites of India which is famous throughout the Roman Catholic world as the resting place of the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, Panjim city, Dona Paula view point, Altinho and archeological museum. Also take a visit to the Anjuna Flea market. At Evening go for Cruising at the River Mondovi for 2 hrs in the famous Santa Monica launch. You will enjoy the cultural entertainment programmeS that include troupes performing Dekni temple Dance, Fugdi Dance (the local dance of Goa) and Corredinho dance (the Portuguese Peasant Dance). You may also get a chance to dance with other visitors in the cruise.  

Day 12: Goa: Early morning departure from your hotel by surface to Jetty at Zuari Bridge. Transfer from Jetty to Boat Ride for crocodile tour with English speaking guide. Leave the boat and proceed by surface to spice village at Savoy Verom. Visit to spice plantation.

Day 13: Goa: Early morning after breakfast depart from your hotel to Dudh Sagar Jungle Resort. See the wonderful picturesque of the waterfall. Have your lunch at Dudh Sagar Jungle Resort. Afternoon proceed for Jungle Safari 2 hrs in a jeep. Then back to Dudh Sagar Jungle Resort. Proceed for Elephant Ride at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.

Then return back to your hotel in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Departure: Morning is at leisure. At appropriate time you will be transferred to the airport to board the departure flight to your onwards destination. TOUR ENDS

Included

• Accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Air-conditioned Vehicle
• Toll
• Parking
• Driver’s night halt
• GST 5%
• Assistance at arrival and departure points
• Guide
• Kathakali Dance Performance at Kochi

Excluded

• Any kind of personal expenses such as tips laundry telephone bills beverages & any other meals
• Insurance & Medi-claim
• Entrances to the monuments
• Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary or run by union vehicle
• Camera fee (still or movie)
• Domestic (other than the ones if mentioned above) or International airfare or train fare
• Any other optional suggested or unspecified activity

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