From Cochin: 8-Day Kerala and Tamil Nadu Private Tour
ID: GYG1519915-2319837
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
8 days
Description
Explore Kerala and Tamil Nadu on an 8-day private tour from Cochin. Cruise through Alleppey's backwaters, visit Munnar's tea estates, and discover Madurai's temples.
Day 1: Arrival in Cochin
Meet your representative at Cochin Airport. Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, and Jewish Synagogue. Attend a Kathakali performance.
Day 2: Cochin – Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey and take a houseboat cruise through the backwaters, passing paddy fields, coconut groves, and villages. All meals during the cruise are included.
Day 3: Alleppey – Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady. Attend a Kalaripayattu demonstration and Kathakali performance.
Day 4: Thekkady Sightseeing
Take a shared boat safari on Periyar Lake with a naturalist and visit a spice plantation. Explore the local market.
Day 5: Thekkady – Munnar
Drive to Munnar. Visit the Tea Museum and enjoy a tea tasting session.
Day 6: Munnar Sightseeing
Visit Mattupetty Dam, the nearby dairy farm, Pothamedu Viewpoint, and Devikulam.
Day 7: Munnar – Madurai
Drive to Madurai. Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, attend the temple ceremony, and explore local markets.
Day 8: Madurai Departure
Transfer to Madurai Airport for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of Kerala and Tamil Nadu on an 8-day private tour
- Cruise through Alleppey's backwaters and enjoy meals on a houseboat
- Explore Thekkady's spice plantations and go on a Periyar Lake boat safari
- Visit Munnar's Tea Museum and enjoy a tea tasting session
- Marvel at Madurai's Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accommodation is not included in the package price
Flights are not included
Personal expenses are not covered
Travel insurance is recommended
INCLUDED
- Arrival and departure assistance
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers, sightseeing, and intercity travel
- English-speaking local guides during sightseeing
- Monument entrance fees and activities listed in the itinerary
- Alleppey backwater houseboat cruise
- All meals during the houseboat cruise
- One shared boat safari on Periyar Lake with a naturalist
- Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Tolls, parking, driver allowances, and government taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation, including overnight houseboat lodging
- Hotel breakfasts and other meals not included during the houseboat cruise
- Domestic or international flights
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Personal expenses, including laundry, tips, beverages, telephone, and shopping
- Camera or video charges at monuments or parks
- Optional activities not listed in the inclusions
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
