Kerala Tour
Beach, Backwater & Plantation
Day 1
Trivandrum - Kovalam (18km/30min drive)
On arrival you will be met by your driver and transfer to Kovalam.
Check in at your hotel.
Stay night at the hotel.
Day 2
Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam (18km/30min one way)
After breakfast in the Hotel half a day tour of Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala visiting the Padmanabaswamy temple and the Museum.
Afternoon relax in the beach.
Stay night at the hotel.
Day 3
Kovalam - Padmanabapuram palace - Kovalam (90km 3h - both ways)
After breakfast excursion to Padmanabapuram palace, a delicately carved wooden palace from the 16th/17th century.
After the visit return to Kovalam.
Rest of the day to relax on the beach.
Stay night in the hotel.
Day 4
Kovalam - Kollam - Houseboat (backwaters) (100km/2h 30min drive)
After breakfast leave for Kollam to board the Kettuvalam the traditional Houseboat of Kerala to enjoy the popular backwaters.
Lunch and dinner will be served on board.
Day 5
Houseboat
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 6
Houseboat - Nedumudi - Periyar (150km/5h drive)
After breakfast the Houseboat will drop you in Nedumudi where will meet your driver and transfer to Periyar.
Check in the Hotel.
Evening witness the ancient Martial Art known as Kalaripayatt in a theatre.
Stay night in the Hotel.
Day 7
Periyar
After breakfast 3 hours trekking in the forest with a hope of seeing some wild animals.
Afternoon visit a spice plantation garden.
Rest of the day to relax.
Stay night in the Hotel.
Day 8
Periyar - Munnar (140km/4h drive)
After breakfast leave for Munnar, one of the finest hill station in India.
On arrival check in to your Hotel.
Afternoon visit the Tea Museum.
Stay night in the hotel.
Day 9
Munnar
After breakfast 3 hours trekking in the plantation.
Afternoon visit the Top station and Eravikulam National Park.
Stay night in the Hotel.
Day 10
Munnar - Cochin (140km/4h 30 min drive)
After breakfast drive to Cochin.
On arrival check in to your Hotel.
In the evening watch a performance of Kathakali dance in a theater.
Stay night at Cochin.
Day 11
Cochin
Breakfast in the morning. Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St.Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica and the Chinese Fishing Nets.
Later in the afternoon 2 hours sunset cruise.
Stay night at the Hotel.
Day 12
Cochin - Departure (46km/1h 30min drive)
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect your onward journey.
