Kerala Backwater With Exotic Beaches

Kerala Backwater With Exotic Beaches

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Tour Overview

Uncover the delights of tropical Kerala in India's deep south. Visit historic Fort Kochi. later continue to experience of Periyar wildlife sanctuary, the exotic beaches of Kovalam and Kanyakumari and spend a night aboard a houseboat, gliding along the tranquil, palm fringed backwaters in Alleppey. Enjoy Kerala Backwater With Exotic Beaches 7 days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colorful boats and Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront in Kochi

  • The protected Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake - elephant and tiger reserve

  • Experience the Coastal Alleppey - the Venice of the East

  • Experience the beaches of Kovalam and Kanyakumari.

  • Experience and stay at Houseboat in Alleppey.

Places You'll See

Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari

Cochin

Cochin

Periyar

Periyar

Alleppey

Alleppey

Kovalam

Kovalam

Alleppey

Alleppey

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Cochin

Kochi, India
Cochin
Kochi, Japan

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Cochin airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.

In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 2 : Cochin - Periyar (146 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Periyar
Periyar, India

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : At Periyar

Periyar
Periyar, India

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast, 3 Star Deluxe Hotel/Resort

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Alappuzha, India
Alleppey

Location: Alappuzha

Accommodation: Deluxe Houseboat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 5 : Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Kovalam
Kovalam, India

Location: Kovalam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at Houseboat, later check out and drive to Kovalam, via en-route visit the famous Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.

Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Kovalam, India
Kanyakumari

Location: Kovalam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for a day excursion trip to Kanyakumari, via en-route visit to Padmanabhapuram palace at Padmanabhapuram.

Upon arrival at Kanyakumari, visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri samudra milan, Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam also Sthanumalayan Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour at Kanyakumari, later drive back to Kovalam for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure

Location: Thiruvananthapuram

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

  • 6 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At

  • Meals.

    6 Breakfast at Hotel and 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat.

  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle

  • Local English speaking guide at Cochin

    Other languages guides are available on additional charges.

  • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake

  • Day trip to Kanyakumari

  • One mineral water bottle per person per day

  • All currently applicable taxes including GST

What's Not Included

  • Visas Fee (if applicable).

  • Monument entry fees.

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.

  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.

Check out our Q&As

  • Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

    Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team HOLIDAYSAT. ...more ...less

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    20

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    INR is local currency.

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    100% Departure if there is single traveller.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 Star Hotel

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Only for foreign national traveller.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

Reviews of this operator

Yaron Pukach  

Trip to India

09-Jan-2018

The trip included Kerala and Goa lasted for 14 days. It included Kochi, Water canals, house boat, healing treatment, nature, tea plantations and more. All the hotels were first rate as well as the drivers and guides long the way

livecarpe today (Google Reviewer)  

My tour lasted from Dec...

07-Jan-2017

My tour lasted from Dec 30/2016 to Jan 4/2017 and I have only the best things to say about all who was with me and organized the tour for me. The price for the tour was cheaper than the other agencies prices since I was traveling by myself. The driver who picked me up and the airport, Pawan Kumar, was great, great driving skills and best professional behavior. My tour guides in all 3 ciites, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur were knowledgeable, protective and attentive. If I would have to request another tours around India, I would definitely reach out to HolidaysAt. ...more ...less

Kayden  

Amazing trip

12-Jan-2017

An amazing trip. I've done a couple of trips with Holidays At and other companies, and this was by far the best.

Sandra Gurvis (Google Reviewer)  

What an exciting, colorful country!...

12-May-2016

What an exciting, colorful country! HolidaysAt went above and beyond to make sure these two "strangers in a strange land" were safe, secure and got to see everything they needed. India is quite the adventure so the right travel agency is vital. Special thanks to Amit who took care of us and was there when needed. I loved India and first time/First World travelers should do well with HolidayAt. ...more ...less

Adam Conor (Google Reviewer)  

It was a very good...

19-Dec-2023

It was a very good tour overall. India is a beautiful country and the tour explored a lot of it. Our tour guides was great, good knowledge about sites or areas. Hotels are comfortable at every city. Amazing experience.

Austin  

Recommend tour

04-Jan-2017

I had an amazing time on this tour.It covered so much in the short period of time. Got lucky to see a tiger at national park. I highly recommend this tour.

Neville Condron  

Excellent Trip

09-Jan-2018

Excellent

deepak goel (Google Reviewer)  

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour...

13-May-2016

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour & travel services in India, being a corporate employee I travel to different destinations for business and everything is being well managed by HolidaysAt so far. Regards, Deepak Goel

Bridin Mooney (Google Reviewer)  

At last minute I emailed...

15-Apr-2017

At last minute I emailed holidaysAt to ask about a customised tour for a tiger safari in Ranthambore from New Delhi. They worked around my time frame and budget to make a tour that suited me! They were so helpful and made arriving in India easier knowing I had a tour fully organised. After a few emails they began to whatsapp me and it was much easier to explain what I wanted and respond to each other much faster. Amit had been organising my tour and discussing my options. He very kindly offered to collect me from the airport as I was arriving in Delhi late and bring me to my hostel free of charge. He was able to discuss the details of the tour in person with me on our journey from the airport. For a very reasonable price Amit and his holidaysAt team booked my train tickets from Delhi to Ranthambore and arranged a transfer from my hostel to the train station the next day where the driver waited on the platform with me and helped me with my bags to my seat on the train, this was a big help as I was travelling on my own. Another driver collected me at the next train station and brought me to my hotel 'Haveli Heritage' (which holidaysAt also booked for me) near Ranthambore National Park. The hotel was gorgeous and had a pool, a beautiful room and all inclusive buffet style meals. The food was amazing! The staff were very attentive, dedicated and friendly. I loved it there and it was such a peaceful location after Delhi and i had the rest of the day to relax by the pool. The next morning holidaysAt arranged for me to be collected by a tour guide and brought on safari of the national park to try see tigers and other wildlife. Unfortunately we didn't see any tigers as they are wild so you cannot predict when you might see them but it was great to go on an Indian safari and we saw lots of deer, monkeys and birds. Later in the day, it was arranged that I go on an evening safari and this time we were so so lucky, apart from seeing deer, monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles and lots of birds, we saw a leopard up very close and two tigers also very close to the jeep. It was amazing! Lastly, holdiaysAt organised my transfers and train ticket back to Delhi the following day again with drivers waiting with me on the platform and when I reached Delhi. It was such an enjoyable tour and everything was organised perfectly all for a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend holidaysAt for their tiger safari tours in Ranthambore and the hotel they booked for me, Haveli Heritage. I had a brilliant 3 days! ...more ...less

Rory  

Amazing

19-Jan-2017

The tour was amazing.We loved tiger safaris at Ranthambore.

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    Holidays At requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holidays at charges.

    Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Kerala Backwater With Exotic Beaches

7 Days Starting in Cochin and ending in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Visiting: Kochi, Periyar, Alappuzha, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Tour operator:

Holidays At

Tour code:

KBWEB7

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

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From: $1680 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 15-Mar-2025 but subject to change.