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Goa & Kerala Tour

(10 nights / 11 Days)

Day 01 – Goa

Arrive Goa Apt and transfer to the resort. Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the resort.

Day 02 & Day 03 - Goa

Full day free for independent activities & Sightseeing. Overnight at the resort

Day 04 – Goa / Cochin

Transfer to Goa Apt for the flight to Cochin. Arrive Cochin Apt and transfer to the hotel by road. Check into the hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day Cochin Sightseeing at 1400 hrs. Visit the Dutch Palace- built by the Portuguese in 1557 and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. The murals are perhaps the best in India. Jewish Synagogue – built in 1568 and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth is at Mattancherry. St. Francis Church – built in 1510 and the oldest European church in India, Chinese Fishing Nets- introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 – Cochin / Alleppey

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Alleppey by road (75 kms / 1 ½ hrs). Around 1200 hrs check into the Traditional houseboat. It will be a unique experience in your lifetime. Cruising through the Vembanad lake enjoying the tranquil breeze. The Kerala delicacy prepared by the cook onboard as per your choice will be a different taste. Dinner and overnight at the Houseboat.

Day 06 - Day 08 – Kumarakom

After breakfast at the houseboat check out from the houseboat at the backwater resort at 0900 hrs. The beautiful backwaters and the famous Kumarakom Bird sanctuary are the highlights of Kumarakom. Overnight at the resort.            

 Day 09 – Kumarakom / Thekkady

After breakfast at the resort check out of the hotel and transfer to Periyar by road (190 kms / 4 ½ hrs). On arrival check in at the resort. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, it occupies 777 sqkms of the Cardamom Hills region of the Western Ghatts. Periyar is one of the richest places for spice plantations. You can buy the best and fresh spices from here. Evening boat ride at the Periyar Lake. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 – Thekkady

Full day at leisure for independent activities. Proceed for a Spice plantation tour to know how the spices are cultivated and processed. You could visit some local spice shops and buy home the best and fresh spices available. If interested in adventures could opt for a short jungle walk early in the morning depending on the availability. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Day 11 – Cochin Departure

After breakfast check out and proceed to Cochin Airport for Departure transfer (200 kms / 04 hrs).

Tour ends

Tour cost 4* Package

Particulars

Published Tariff<5pax

Special group rates<10 pax

Per person on twin sharing basis (Transport by Ac vehicle)

USD 1585

USD 1385

Hotels we use:

Ø      Goa

Casa De Goa www.casadegoa.com

(Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Ø      Cochin

Casino hotel www.cghearth.com

(Room + Breakfast)

Ø      Alleppey

Ac Houseboat

(Room + All Meals)

Ø      Kumarakom

Backwater ripples www.backwaterripples.com

(Room + Breakfast)

Ø      Thekkady

Cardamom County www.cardamomcounty.com

(Room + Breakfast)

Tour cost includes:

v     All Accommodation in a dbl room as per the meal plan mentioned above.

v     All transfers and sightseeing by an Ac vehicle.

v     All toll, parking charges, vehicle entrances.

v     All applicable taxes including 4.94% Govt. service tax.

Tour cost does not includes:

v     Domestic flight charges

v     Expenses of personnel nature & tips 

v     Guide charges. 

v     Any expense other than mentioned above

*All hotels are subject to availability or else similar hotels will be provided.