This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
On these packages you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. We have arranged transportation and sightseeing for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
✓ Incredible sightseeing in Athirapilly, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey
✓ 5 nights accommodation on twin share basis including 1 night on a Kerala backwaters tradtional rice boat
✓ Enjoy arrival and departure airport transfers
✓ All sightseeing and transportation by dedicated air-conditioned vehicle with a driver
✓ Breakfast daily, including lunch and dinner on board your cruise
✓ All Sightseeing as per the itinerary
✓ Periyar National Park entry fees including boat ride
✓ English speaking representative at arrival / departure airport transfers in Chandigarh
✓ All currently applicable taxes
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Welcome to Kochi! On arrival at Kochi airport our representative will meet you and transfer to Athirapilly (2 hrs). Athirapally is well known for its waterfall. Spend the late evening at the Athirapilly & Vazhachall waterfalls. Overnight at Athirapilly.
This morning, check-out from your hotel in Athirapilly and drive to Munnar. Munnar is well known for its tea gardens and clean fresh air as it is located high in the Nilgiri hills. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
This afternoon, enjoy a visit to Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam, Blossom Park & Eco Point before returning to your hotel.
This morning, enjoy a visit to Eravikulam National Park. Eravikulam National Park. High in the ranges of Kerala which offers the magnificent view of hills with tea plantations. Eravikulam is also famous for the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr, the endangered mountain goat and this park is built with the aim of conserving them.
In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum & Srishti by Tata before returning to your hotel to enjoy time at leisure.
After breakfast, check-out from you hotel in Munnar, then you will be driven to Thekkady with check-in on arrival. Later this afternoon visit Periyar National Park, a real paradise of elephants plus enjoy a tour of a local spice plantation where you will be enticed by not only the aroma of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg but will also get to know how they are grown, harvested and processed.
This evening witness a Kalaripayatu Performance at a local theatre. Kalaripayattu, also known as Kalari, uses sticks, swords, shields and daggers and is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in India. Designed for the ancient battlefield, this martial art system places great importance on weapon-based techniques.
Today, leave the hotel after breakfast. Your driver will drive you from Thekkady to Alleppey. Upon arrival in Alleppey, head to the jetty and embark on a traditional houseboat. While cruising, you will observe & experience the local villagers’ lifestyle. Sail through the exotic backwaters on the traditional rice boats to view the exotic backwaters and scenic beauty of Kerala. Tonight is spent on board the houseboat in magical Kerala.
This morning, disembark your houseboat at Alleppey Jetty. Your driver will drive you the distance to Kovalam and then on to Kochi airport to board your onward flight.
Booking Process
Booking On Request
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is ₹8,820.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Tour Type - Independent
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.