Kerala Tea Estate, Backwater & Kovalam Beach Tour
Kerala Tea Estate, Backwater & Kovalam Beach Tour
Kerala Tea Estate, Backwater & Kovalam Beach Tour
11 Days Starting in Kochi, Kerala, India and ending in Kovalam, Kerala 695527, India
Visiting: Kochi, Munnar, Periyar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Kovalam
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGORA686
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Kosher, Vegetarians, Meat, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Eco Conscious, History, Photography, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Private Available:
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From:
$1697
$1612 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$85
Tour Overview
Explore the best of Kerala's tea estates, backwaters, and beaches on this 10-day tour. Begin your journey in Cochin, where you will witness a traditional Kathakali dance performance. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, and Chinese fishing nets. Discover Munnar's beautiful tea plantations, and then head to Thekkady to explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and spice plantations. Sail through Kumarakom's enchanting backwaters on a houseboat and relax on the beaches of Kovalam. End your trip in Trivandrum with a visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple before departing for home.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Cochin
Location: Kochi
Accommodation: Hotel
On arrival at Cochin airport assistance & transfer hotel check in. In the evening enjoy Kathakali, a traditional dance form of Kerala with lavish costumes, exotic makeup, masks etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar (140Kms) (B)
Location: Kochi, Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
City tour of Cochin the lovely seaside city flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. You will find here a unique mix and match of traditional as well Western architecture and lifestyle. Visit Fort Cochin a charming seaside area known for its Dutch, Portuguese & British colonial architecture and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach. St. Francis Church was the original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama. Upscale eateries and chic cafes serve Keralan specialties, and quaint shops sell cotton clothing and handmade souvenirs. Heritage buildings house contemporary art galleries. Also visit Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry Dutch`s Palace.
Drive to Munnar check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Munnar (B)
Location: Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit Pothamedu which offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. Mattupetty dam and its reservoir, a concrete gravity dam built between the hill ranges for water storage for hydroelectric projects. Rajamala a hill station in Eravikulam National Park a natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr 2695 Mts above sea level. Half the world`s population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here. Mattupedi Dairy Farm, famous for the Indo-Swiss Farm, a highly specialized dairy farm which comes under Indo-Swiss Livestock Project. Echo Point, go there and scream as loud as you can and wait for a minute to hear your echo back! Also visit Tea Museum to know more about the century old culture a lively glimpse of how the tea culture flourished across South India. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady (110Kms) (B)
Location: Munnar, Periyar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu one of the windiest places in Asia and being so, one can find here a wind farm generating electricity. Visit Frog Rock, Turtle Rock and the highest twin-statue in Kerala called Kuravan & Kurathi. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Thekkady (B)
Location: Periyar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. The tropical evergreen and deciduous forests teeming with elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger and wild boar along with various species of snake including cobras, vipers, kraits and many non-poisonous snakes is a wildlife lover`s dream. A variety of birds such as grey jungle fowl, Malabar grey hornbill, woodpeckers and bulbuls also have found a home in this sanctuary. Afterwards take a spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. You could stop at the local market and pick some fragrant spices. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (132Kms) (B)
Location: Thekkady, Kumarakom
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive to Kumarakom, a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, in the Kuttanad region. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologists paradise a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, Egret, Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of Herons roost are found. For an inquisitive bird watcher, it is always advisable to carry their binoculars at all times. Overnight at resort.
Day 7 : Kumarakom - Day Cruise (B,L)
Location: Kumarakom
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat and sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. While sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals, the panoramic sights one can never forget. Pass through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. Alleppey is referred as the Venice of the East, due to canals, backwaters, and lagoons. Boats are the main mode of transportation here, you can see Shikara boats, small motor boats, passenger boats, cargo boat, and houseboats. Evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef & driver. Start sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. Lunch on board during the 4hrs cruise.
Rest time free and easy to relax in your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Kumarakom - Kovalam (190Kms) (B)
Location: Kumarakom, Kovalam
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disembark from houseboat and transfer to Kovalam, check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Kovalam (B)
Location: Kovalam
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
City tour of Trivandrum. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple embellished in gold-plated covering, the temple sanctom is opened only to Hindu. Attukal Temple, rich in cultural heritage and adorned by impeccable Tamil architecture. The city has a rich tradition of nurturing art and culture since ancient times, witness same by visiting Museums. Napier Museum, renowned for its fine collection of sculptures, paintings and musical instruments. Kuthira Malika built in the 1840 is an iconic monument that gives you a curious insight into the glorious history of Kerala. The museum houses artifacts like the ethnic jewelry that was once worn by the queens, wooden paintings and carvings, armory and idols made of the purest metal. Sri Chitra Art Gallery a perfect place for art lovers housing some of the famous work of Raja Ravi Verma and art objects belonging to the Mughals, Rajputs and Tanjore art schools. Drive through famous beaches which include Shankumugham Beach, Kovalam Beach, Vizhinjam Beach & Light House Beach Road. Overnight at beach hotel.
Day 10 : Kovalam (B)
Location: Kovalam
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Kovalam - Departure (Flight) (B)
Location: Kovalam
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
What's Included
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Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program
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Government taxes.
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English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city).
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Accommodation
10 Nights accommodation in 4-Star hotels
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Bottled water in car.
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10 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
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Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
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Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Camera charges
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
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Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
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Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Optional Extras
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Upgrade to half board
Dinner at hotels
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. TOURIST VISA is mandatory for Foreign Nationals to travel India.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR, USD, EURO, GBP, SGD, JPY, CNY, RMB, CAD,
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Agora Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Standard Operating Protocol issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI
Face masks provided for travelers.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
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Gear/equipment sanitized between use.
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