Kerala Backwater Tour
Kerala Backwater Tour
Itinerary
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Day1
Arrival in Cochin
After arrival at the Kochi Airport/ Railway Station, meet and greet by the local representative and transfer to hotel to check in. Thereafter, embark on a sightseeing tour where you visit the prime attractions like Paradesi Synagogue in the Jew town, Mattancherry Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese fishing nets, Ernakulam Shiva temple, St. Francis Church, and more. The Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a mix of old-world and new-age charm. In the evening, you can also visit the popular markets for shopping. Overnight stay in Kochi. -
Day2
Cochin - Alleppey (Approx. 60 Kms / 02 Hrs)
After the refreshing breakfast, check out of Kochi Hotel and begin driving to one of the most popular backwater destinations of Kerala, Alleppey, where your houseboat awaits your arrival. Towards the evening, the houseboat will take you on a spin across the backwaters, and you can enjoy the scenic little villages and local markets that border the canals. Enjoy this Alleppey backwaters day tour today. Overnight stay at houseboat. Optional: You can also opt for canoe rides offered by locals, at your own expense. This way you can get to explore some of the more intricate canals, which might take you closer to the villages. Canoe ride (charges extra).
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Day3
Alleppey - Kumarakom (Approx. 40 Kms / 01 Hrs)
After the sumptuous breakfast, complete the check- out formalities and de-board the houseboat and start your road journey to Kumarakom. As you reach, check- in to the hotel. The rest of the day free at leisure. Kumarakom is a lush pristine town on the banks of Lake Vembanad. The place has been blessed by peaceful environs. Explore the place on your own or just relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
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Day4
Kumarakom - Cochin (Approx. 50 Kms / 02 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from the Hotel and transfer to Kochi Airport or Railway Station to board the flight or train to hometown or next destination with lots of memories to cherish for longtime.
Inclusions
| Destination | Included Hotel or Similar | Room Type | No of Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochin | The Dunes Continental | Deluxe Room | 1 |
| Kumarakom | Kalathil resort | Deluxe Room | 1 |
| Alleppey | Deluxe Houseboat | Deluxe Room | 1 |
| Vehicle | Description | No Of Days |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | as per litinerary including parking, toll, driver allowance, interstate permit (Ac will not be working on Hills) | 4 |
| Meals | |
|---|---|
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| PACKAGE COST FOR 1 PERSON(S) | ₹ 15985 + GST = ₹ 16784 |
| TOTAL PACKAGE COST - 2 Adults, 0 Child( 1 Room ) | ₹ 31970 + GST = ₹ 33569 |
Exclusions
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusion.
- Any Airfare/Train fare/Jeep /Elephant Safari.
- Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the parks, rides , boating charges .
- Any portage at Airport and Hotels, tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses caused by the factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, road blocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, etc…
- NOTE:***Houseboat stay with cruising & all meals are included (If houseboat stay is selected in your package)*** .
Terms & Conditions
Package rates quoted are calculated at the prevailing rates on Twin sharing and are subject to change in the event government changes the tax policy/ if hotels change their rates or for situations beyond control of Trinity World Holidays Pvt Ltd.
Packages rates quoted shall also vary due to changes in the itinerary, hotels, car and the number of persons travelling.
Extra expenses incurred for transportation/accommodation due to delay, any natural or political disturbances like landslides, strikes, road blocks etc. must be borne by you on tour.
Christmas Gala dinner for 24th December and New Year Gala dinner for 31st December will be charged extra.
Individual passengers are responsible for safety of personal/ valuable belongings.
Hotel vouchers will be mailed to you on PDF format on receipt of full payment .
Driver contact details will be given only 01 day prior to the commencement of your tour (between 5.00 pm- 7 pm)
Air conditioning in the car/transport will be turned off while climbing Hills.
Room heater is not included in the package. It's available with applicable charges, payable
directly at hotel
Non Ac rooms are provided in all hill stations.
Cab service will be provided as per itinerary, not on disposal basis. Cab Service booked (If any) in the package will be operational from 9 AM till 7 PM only. Cab will
not be available after this time, until and otherwise mentioned specifically.
In case of Triple sharing room, rolling mattress (Extra bed)will be provided for third person
Given hotels and rooms are on confirmed state but in case of any unexpected situation or any
technical fault which lead to the cancellation/overbooking of any booked Hotel, Trinity world holidays reserves
rights to change the hotel and provide any other hotel of similar standard.
In case of non-payment of package cost or any unpaid component of the Package, the voucher
shall stands null and void
Trinity World holidays entire liability to the Client for any claim arising out of this Package / browsing the
website/ application, shall be limited to the amount equivalent to the price paid by the Client for
the Package giving rise to such claim minus all applicable taxes and third-party charges.
Do not forget to carry valid government photo ID proof while travelling. Valid ID proofs include passport, aadhar card, voter ID, and driving license.
You are advised to look at the reviews about hotels you are staying before booking the package. Amending the hotel after booking will attract additional charge of Rs.500 per person. Changing hotel /meal plan/ car/refund of unused meals on tour is not possible.
Any legal disputes subject to jurisdiction in Mumbai Only
- Adults (12+yeas)
- Child With Bed(5-11yeas)
- Child Whitout Bed
Cost per person
₹ 15985
Hotel Gallery
Kumarakom
Kalathil resort
Kumarakom
Kalathil resort
Kumarakom
Kalathil resort
Kumarakom
Kalathil resort
Alleppey
Deluxe Houseboat
Alleppey
Deluxe Houseboat
Alleppey
Deluxe Houseboat
Cochin
The Dunes Continental
Cochin
The Dunes Continental
Cochin
The Dunes Continental
Travel Tip
Best time to visit Kerala: October – March
To enjoy monsoon & Ayurveda: June – September
How to reach:
- Airports: Cochin/ Calicut/ Trivandrum Airport as per your itinerary
- Railway Stations: Ernakulam/Calicut/Kannur/Thrissur/Kochuvelli or Trivandrum Central Railway Station as per your itinerary
- Via Road: Kerala can also be easily accessed from the neighboring states. From Mangalore, Mysore and Bangalore in the neighbouring State of Karnataka; from Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai and Nagercoil in the neighboring State of Tamil Nadu
Must visits:
- Backwaters of Allepey & Kumarakom
- Kovalam beach, Bekal beach, Varkala Beach & other beaches of Kerala
- Periyar National Park
- Athirapally Falls
- Eravikulam National Park
- Tea plantations of Munnar
- Fort Cochin (Chinese Fishing Nets)
Must taste:
- Veg: Appam with stew, Aviyal, banana & jackfruit chips, aluva, puttu, malabari parotta and naadan sadya (traditional keralite platter)
- Non – veg: Sea food especially karimeen, fish molee,
Must try:
- Ayurveda
- Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari in Thekkady
- Bamboo rafting in Thekkady
- A Kathakali/ kalaripayattu show in Cochin or Thrissur
- A visit to the tea plantations of Munnar
- Cruise through the backwaters in Allepey
- A stay in a tree house in Wayanad/ Thekkady
- Dolphin watching at Cherai Beach
Must buy:
- Kerala Sarees
- Handicrafts such as mirrors, wooden boats, Chinese fishing net models, elephants made out of wood
- Souvenirs like aranmula kannadi, nettipatam, nettor petti, nilavilakku or coir products
Some tips:
- Carry all your ATM and credit cards, and take care of your ready money also.
- If visiting a temple, it is advised to adhere to the code and conduct of the temple.
- Non – Hindus are welcomed only in the temple grounds and not inside
- If traveling to Varkala beach, carry a torch if you are planning to move out in the evening
- If staying in a heritage home, please do remove your footwear outside before entering the house
- Take extreme care before touching or feeding elephants (if you shall) & you are advised to be in the presence of the Mahout (the elephant care taker)
- Purchase of ivory in any form or any other animal product is illegal and liable to prosecution
- Smoking in public area is prohibited
What to pack:
- Cotton clothes
- Sun glasses
- Sun block
- Mosquito repellent
- Woolen clothes if your itinerary includes Munnar or Thekady
- Mineral Water
- Medication as required to get rid of Altitude sickness/ motion sickness
- An umbrella
Amazing facts:
- Albert Einstein was invited by the University of Kerala to become its Vice – Chancellor
- Kerala was the first state in the world to bring to power a communist government via democratic elections rather than revolution
- Hermann Gundert, a German missionary and scholar compiled the 1st Malayalam grammar book or the Malayalam – English dictionary
- 3 companies of Kerala together have more gold than Sweden, Singapore and Australia
