Kerala
Discover the picturesque landscapes of the “God to God’s Own County”. The beauty of the region will awaken your senses and soothe your soul. It’s the perfect place to escape from everyday life, relax and revitalize yourself.
| Days | Activities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trivandrum - Arrive, relax & head to Kovalam beach (10km). |
| 2 | Kovalam - Relax & enjoy the beach. |
| 3 | Kovalam - Kanyakumari (boat trip, memorials) & back for Kovalam sunset. |
| 4 | Kovalam - Trivandrum (city tour, temple, museum) & back to Kovalam. |
| 5 | Kovalam - Relax on beach or enjoy an Ayurvedic massage. |
| 6 | Kovalam - Alleppey (houseboat tour with meals & sightseeing). |
| 7 | Kumarakom - Cochin (explore Fort, palaces, churches & witness Kathakali dance). |
| 8 | Cochin - Depart for home (airport transfer). |
Day 01 | Trivandrum
Upon your arrival, your Passion To India guide will be happy to welcome you and your schedule will be presented. You will be driven to Kovalam at 10km. Check in at hotel and overnight stay.
Day 02 | Kovalam
Full day of rest, beach and relaxation. Night in Kovalam.
Day 03 | Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
After an early breakfast, you will visit the Southern most part of India. It is the confluence of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Enroute, visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace. Arriving in Kanyakumari, you will take a boat trip to discover the Swami Vivekananda memorial, the statue of Thiruvalluvar. In the evening, enjoy the sunset view in Kanyakumari and go back to kovalam to spend the night.
Day 04 | Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Today guided tour of Trivandrum city, Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, Napier museum, art gallery and other unpublished places. Return in the evening to Kovalam where you will spend the night.
Day 05 | Kovalam
Full day free to enjoy the beach or Ayurvedic massage available at your hotel. Overnight in Kovalam..
Day 06 | Kovalam - Alleppey
After breakfast, it’s time to head to the “Venice of the South” – Alleppey to explore and experience the Houseboat Journey. It is an incredible experience to discover the beauty of the Kerala backwaters. On your way you will see the green fields of rice crops called paddy fields, the coconut farms. Your luxury boat made in the ethnic style of Kerala has a living room open to the landscape, rooms with showers and toilets and a kitchen. You will enjoy the tranquility of the inland waters.
This cruise will take you through the narrow canals, skirting villages, green rice fields, coconut farms, temples, churches. You can admire the “snake boats”, the coconut beer bar, the village of Kuttanad, the lifestyle of the villagers and their activities around the coconut fiber. The meals served on board will be typical dishes of Kerala. Enjoy candlelight dinner and you will be served with continental breakfast or Kerala style breakfast. Night on board in air-conditioned room.
Day 07 | Kumarakom - Cochin
Return to the mainland in Kumarakom you will find your guide. You will be taken to your hotel in Cochin. Cochin is a natural port created by the famous submerged mud banks Malabar that Vasco de Gama has placed on the world map.Visit Cochin Fort, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Quarter Synagogue, St. Francis Church and the famous Chinese fishing nets. Later in the evening, you will discover the traditional dances of Kerala, Kathakali, performed by professional artists. Night in Cochin.
Day 08 | Cochin
It’s time to pack your bags and leave with memories of India. You will be driven to the airport.
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