Backwater and beaches

Description

Kerala is famous for its tranquil backwaters and its lush green forests. A visit to the mind-numbing backwaters will rejuvenate your senses. To visit Kerala and book exquisite holiday packages in India, contact The Signup Group. The backwater tour will include a visit to Cochin. You will get to check out the pristine Kumarakom and visit the beautiful Alleppey.

Tour Timeline

  • 1
    Day 01 :Arrive at Cochin

    Today Arrive at Cochin airport meet our executive he will assist you to get drive to Hotel, check in hotel and later visiting Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis -Church, & Chinese Fishing Net etc. Overnight stay in Hotel at Cochin.

    Note

    1. Jewish Synagogue at Cochin will be closed from 1300 hrs onwards on all Fridays & and closed on Saturdays

    2. sDutch Palace at Cochin will be closed on all Friday

  • 2
    Day 02 : Cochin – Kumarakom (60 Kms. 1.5 Hrs.)

    Today after breakfast we will pick you up and drive to Kumarakom, Kumarakom most excellent destination famous for beauty of backwater it is a unique product of Kerala and is found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self-supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. Upon arrival check in at hotel. This day free for leisure. Overnight stay in hotel at Kumarakom.

  • 3
    Day 03: Kumarakom- Day at Leisure in Hotel.

    Today after breakfast this day will be free for leisure at hotel, Overnight stay in Hotel at Kumarakom.

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    Day 04: Kumarakom – Alleppey (by Houseboat) 

    After breakfast at Hotel, check out from hotel and we will take you to the boarding point of the houseboat in Kumarakom to Alleppey and called Venice of the East. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters & lagoons, It has a wonderful past, it owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Raja Kesavadas in the second half of 18th century.

    Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams & canals with lush green coconut palms, was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece & Rome in the pre Jesus era. Alleppey is now the hub for backwaters tourism in Kerala.

    On arrival we board the Houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam, cruise around backwaters of Alleppey to observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters. Holiday on the houseboats are an out-of-this-world experience. Check in houseboat and enjoy welcome drink (Non alcoholic), Enjoy the backwaters, scenic beauty, afternoon enjoy your lunch in houseboat, in the evening tea with snacks, Dinner and Overnight stay at Houseboat in Alleppey.

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

  • 5
    Day 05 : Alleppey Day free at leisure.

    Today after breakfast this day will be free for leisure at hotel, Overnight stay in Hotel at Alleppey.

  • 6
    Day 06 :Alleppey – Varkala (116 Kms. 4 Hrs.)

    Today after breakfast get drive to Varkala, Varkala Beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming.Shining white sands, cloudless skies touching the blue water and the red soil of the hilltop, coupled with yellow-green paddy fields, and green coconut trees, make a composite picture of the beauty and awesomeness of nature. Overnight stay in hotel at Varkala.

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

  • 7
    Day 07: Varkala- Day leisure

    Today after breakfast this day will be free for leisure at hotel, Overnight stay in hotel at Varkala.

  • 8
    Day 08 : Varkala-Kovalam (60 Kms. 2 Hrs.)

    Today after breakfast at hotel get drive to Kovalam, Arrive Kovalam, Check in Hotel and rest of the day will be leisure. Overnight stay in hotel at Kovalam.

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    Day 09 : Kovalam – Day excursion to Trivandrum

    Today after breakfast at hotel get ready for sightseeing of Trivandrum visit the iconic spots Old Travancore Kingdom’s capital Trivandrum includes, Napier Museum, Sri Chithira Art Gallery, Zoo, Padmanabhapuram Temple (From outside) and adjacent Palace etc. later return to Kovalam for Overnight stay in hotel at Kovalam.

  • 10
    Day 10 : Drop at Trivandrum Airport and departure

    Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and we will take you to Trivandrum airport to catch the flight to back to home with sweat memories of India.

Inclusions:

Includes
  • A Bottle of water per person, every day during your Tour.
  • Daily Breakfast at hotels
  • All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary along with a professional & well-dressed English speaking (Manageable) driver for entire trip.
  • All Assistance by Signup Groups holidays representatives on arrival & departure.
  • All applicable government taxes
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Guide, Monument Entrance fees
  • Any air fare (Domestic & International).
Excludes
  • Indian Visa
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Anything not mentioned or “optional” or “own account” in the itinerary
  • Tipping