Elegant South India Tour
Bangalore - Mysore - Chickmanglur - Coorg - Kabini - Bandipur - Ooty - Munnar - Periyar - Kovalam - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin - Goa
Highlights
· Coffee plantation walk at Chickmanglur
· Cycling & Archery at Chickmanglur
· Romantic Dinner at Kabini
· Nature walk and Bird watching at Coorg
· Coral ride at Coorg.
· Kayaking at Coorg
· 2 jeep safari or Canter ride at Kabini National park. ( Subject to availability )
· Toy Train at Ooty
· Tea Plantation Tour at Periyar.
· Spice plantation tour at Periyar.
· Boat ride at Periyar Lake.
· Tribal dance show at Periyar.
· Kathakali dance show at Cochin.
· Light and Sound show at Mysore Brindavan Gardens.
Day 01 Arrive Bangalore
As you arrive at Bangalore airport, you will be welcome by Vacationsol Travel Representative Drop to hotel, Check in formalities at hotel. Rest of the day relax at Hotel.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Day 02 Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel and full day Bangalore sightseeing and evening drop to hotel. At Bangalore one can visit Vidhan Soudha, BangalorePalace, Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park and Tipu sultan summer’s palace. Also visit some local markets.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Day 03 Bangalore - Mysore (approx 144 kms / 3 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Mysore enroute visit to Dariya DaulatPalace, Srirangapattanam and continue drive to Mysore. On arrive check in to hotel.
Overnight at Mysore.
Day 04 Mysore
Breakfast at hotel and full day Mysore sightseeing. Here one can visit Mysore palace, Jagmohan Palace and at evening proceed Brindavan garden to enjoy sound and light show. Post sightseeing drop to hotel.
Overnight Mysore.
Day 05 Mysore - Chickmanglur (approx 186 kms / 4 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Chickmanglur. On arrive check in to hotel.
Rest of the day relax and Overnight at Chickmanglur.
Day 06 Chickmanglur
Breakfast at hotel and proceed for Coffee Plantation walk. Afternoon back to hotel and relax. One can enjoy here activities like archery and cycling.
Overnight at Chickmanglur.
Day 07 Chickmanglur - Coorg (approx 161 kms / 3.5 hrs)
Breakfast at Hotel and leave for Coorg. On arrive check in to hotel.
Evening enjoy nature walk and Overnight at Coorg
Day 08 Coorg Sightseeing
Early morning bird watching tour. Breakfast at hotel and full day at Coorg. Enjoy village visit and Coral ride.
Rest of the day relax, Overnight at Coorg.
Day 09 Coorg - Kabini (approx 140 kms / 3 hrs)
Morning Nature walks and Back to hotel for breakfast. Leave for Kabini. On arrive check in to hotel. Rest of the day relax and enjoy nature beauty. You can enjoy Kayaking at Kabini River.
Evening back to hotel. Overnight at Kabini
Day 10 Kabini National Park
Early morning jungle safari. Back to hotel for breakfast and relax at hotel. Enjoy lunch and afternoon proceeds for jungle safari. Evening back to hotel. Enjoy Romantic Dinner.
Overnight at Kabini
Day 11 Kabini - Bandipur (approx 75 kms / 2 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Bandipur. On arrive check in to hotel. Rest of the day relax.
Admire serene beauty of Bandipur, Overnight at Bandipur.
Day 12 Bandipur National Park
Early morning jungle safari at Bandipur National Park. Back to hotel for breakfast and relax at hotel. Enjoy lunch in afternoon and proceed for jungle safari. Evening back to hotel. Overnight at Bandipur
Day 13 Bandipur - Ooty (approx 54 kms / 2 hrs)
Breakfast at Hotel and leave for Ooty. On arrive check in to hotel. Rest of the day relax.
Overnight at Ooty.
Day 14 Ooty Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel full day Ooty sightseeing and evening drop to hotel. Here one can visit Rose Garden, OotyLake, Enjoy Toy Train ride and local markets of Ooty.
Evening back to hotel. Overnight at Ooty.
Day 15 Ooty- Munnar (approx 242 kms/ 7 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Munnar. On arrive check in to hotel. Rest of the day relax.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 16 Munnar Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel full day Munnar sightseeing. Here one can visit Eravikulam national park (closed in February & March), Tea plantation, Tea museum (closed on Monday) and Tea Factory.
Evening drop to hotel, Overnight at Munnar.
Day 17 Munnar - Periyar (approx 94 kms/ 3 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Periyar. Check in to hotel. Evening visit Spice plantation Tour. Enjoy Tribal dance performance. Rest of the day relax.
Overnight at Periyar.
Day 18 Periyar National Park
Breakfast at hotel and proceed to visit Periyar wildlife to explore flora and fauna. Enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake and Rest of the day relax.
Overnight at Periyar
Day 19 Periyar - Kovalam (approx 221 km / 6 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Kovalam. Check in to hotel and rest of the day relax.
Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 20 Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure to spent time on beaches. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 21 Kovalam Beaches
Breakfast at Hotel Day at leisure to spent time on beaches. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 22 Kovalam - Kumarakom (approx 178 kms / 5 hrs)
Breakfast at Hotel and leave for Kumarakom. Check in to hotel and evening visit to Kumarakom Bird sanctuary.
Overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 23 Kumarakom - Alleppey (approx 51 kms / 45 mins)
Breakfast at the Hotel After breakfast, leave for Alleppey. Board the houseboat and enjoy the Delicious lunch. Evening enjoy the floating tour of backwater. Leisurely dinner on board.
Overnight at houseboat in Alleppey.
Day 24 Alleppey - Cochin (approx 54 kms / 1 hr)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Cochin. Check in to hotel and evening enjoy Kathakali dance show.
Overnight at Cochin.
Day 25 Cochin Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel full day Cochin sightseeing. Here one can visit MattancherryPalace (closed on Friday), Marine drive, Local market of Cochin and Chinese fishing net.
Evening drop to hotel and overnight at Cochin
Day 26 Cochin - Goa (Departure)
Breakfast at hotel and Vacationsol Travel representative would drop you at Cochin airport. Tour Terminates here.
Inclusions
Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels
Meal Plan on Bed & Breakfast at all places accordingly meeting and assistance upon arrival / departure by Vacationsol Travel representative.
All meals in houseboat.
Kathakali dance in Cochin
Boat ride in Periyar
Tea Plantation tour in Munnar
English speaking guide as per places mentioned in itinerary.
All transfers & sightseeing by air-conditioned private vehicle including fuel, Toll Taxes, Road Taxes, Driver’s Allowance.
All applicable current taxes for hotels and transport
Exclusions
Any Flights/India VISA/Medical Insurance.
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry / tips / shopping / telephones / Medical etc.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions mentioned above
Photography and video making fees at the sites
Personal expense such as use of mini bar, mineral water, laundry, telephone etc. at the hotels. All such expenses will have to be paid directly.
Meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions & Tips.
Extra cost due to strike, political problem, flight delay & cancel.
Monuments Entrance Fees that has to be paid directly at time of arrival at Monuments.
Any other thing that has not been mentioned in the "Cost Inclusions".