Hills and Backwaters of Kerala 9 Nights / 10 Days
Cochin - Alleppey - Periyar – Munnar - Athirapally – Guruvayur - Cochin
Overview
Take on a tour of Kerala to enjoy the mesmerizing hills and backwaters. The 10 Days Hill Station and Backwater Kerala Tour offered by Vacationsol Travel will take you through the scenic beauty of the major cities of Kerala like Kochi, Alleppey, Munnar, Periyar, etc. to experience the enticing houseboats, hills and backwaters of south India which draws the attraction of numerous tourists throughout the year.
Highlights
Cruise through the Canals of Kumarakom
Exotic Wildlife in Periyar National Park
See the Mattupetty Dam
ExperienceWildlife EravikulumNational Park in Munnar
Enjoy Athirapally Waterfalls
SeeGuruvayurappan Temple and Anakotta in Guruvayur
Enjoy Kathakali Dance show at Cochin
Day 1 Arrive Cochin
On your arrival at Cochin Airport, our representative will meet you and welcome you. He will accompany you to the hotel pre-booked for you. After check-in, the representative will hand over all the tour documents and will introduce the tour program to you. Relax for some time and take on the half day sightseeing of Cochin arranged for you.
Overnight stay at the hotel is scheduled for you.
Day 2 Cochin - Alleppey (approx 54 kms / 1 hr)
Today you will move towards Alleppey and check in at houseboat. The rest of the day you will relax in the House Boat. Cruise through the narrow canals of serene backwaters of Kumarakom & Alleppey. Lunch, Tea or Coffee and dinner in the centre of the lake will be arranged for you.
Overnight stay on Alleppey Houseboat.
Day 3 Alleppey – Periyar (approx 194 kms / 4 hrs)
After sumptuous breakfast we arrive to Periyar. One of the most sought after wildlife destination. On
arrive relax, Overnight at Periyar scenic resort.
Day 4 : Periyar – Munnar (approx 94 kms / 3 hrs)
Move towards Munnar, post breakfast. You will get to see the lovely view and scene in Periyar to Munnar drive. On reaching Munnar and checking in at the hotel, you will relax. The rest of the day, you will spend exploring the city amidst nature.
Spend your night comfortably in the hotel.
Day 5 : Munnar Sightseeing
You will set for sightseeing of Munnar after having your breakfast. You can visit Eravikulum National Park (closed in February & March) and Mattupetty Dam. You can enjoy soft trekking and bird watching and adventure activities like cycling on scenic road.
Remainder of the day. You will have a comfortable stay it the Hotel at night.
Day 6 Munnar – Athirapally (approx 125 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, drive towards Athirapally. On reaching Athirapally and checking into a hotel, Waterfalls of Athirapally. Enjoy tropical forest of Athirapally. Relax in the hotel at night
Day 7 Athirapally – Guruvayur (approx 178 kms / 5 hrs)
Post breakfast, drive towards Guruvayur. On arrival, check-in into your hotel and relax. The rest of the day either you can relax or go for city tour.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 8 Guruvayur Sightseeing
VisitGuruvayur Temple after Breakfast. In the afternoon, you will go for sightseeing around Guruvayur. The GuruvayurappanTemple and Anakotta are the major attractions you will get to see.
At night you will stay in the hotel of Guruvayur.
Day 9 Guruvayur – Cochin (approx 95 kms / 3 hrs)
You will drive towards Cochin after a hearty breakfast. Check into a hotel after reaching the city. Relax for some time and the rest of the day, carry on the activities of your interest. Enjoy Kathakali Dance show in the evening.
Return back to hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10 Cochin (Departure)
After breakfast in the morning, you will move towards airport to take a flight for onward journey.
Inclusions
Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels
Meal Plan on Bed & Breakfast at all places accordingly
All meals in houseboat.
Tea Plantation tour in Munnar
Kathakali Dance in Cochin
Boat ride in Periyar
English speaking guide as per places mentioned in itinerary.
All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by air-conditioned private vehicle for the entire tour
All applicable current taxes for hotels and transport
Exclusions
Air Fare / Rail Fare
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry / tips / shopping / telephones / Medical etc.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions mentioned above.
Entry fees to Monuments specifically.
Charges in hotels for additional services.
Photography and video making fees at the sites.
Personal insurance.