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Kerala Ayurveda and Backwaters Tour

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Highlights

  • Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi.
  • Explore the backwaters of Alleppey in a deluxe houseboat.
  • Experience various Ayurveda treatments at the resort in Kovalam.
  • Enjoy the waves of Arabian Sea, and the evening sunset at the Kovalam beach.

Itinerary

On arrival at Cochin airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later proceed for a half day guided tour of Kochi, visit Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshith Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Basilica, Bolgatty Island, Indo Portuguese Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Alappuzha (or Alleppey) - best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. Check in time is 01:00 PM and cruise starts with lunch. While cruising in these floating villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Evening is free at leisure, you can explore the local market of Alappuzha. Overnight stay at the houseboat.

After breakfast at the houseboat, leave for Kovalam. Upon arrival check-in at the resort, later in the afternoon you can go to the beach at Kovalam and enjoy the waves of Arabian Sea, the light house, evening sunset and the bonfire at the beach. Overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast at the resort, proceed for a full day sightseeing of Kovalam, visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquerium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Vizhinjam Village, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave, Chowara, and Poovar. Overnight stay in the resort.

After breakfast at the resort, experience various ayurveda treatments provided by the professionals at the resort. Also practice yoga and meditation on the beaches of Kerala. Later in the evening, enjoy the waves of Arabian Sea, sightings of the light house, and the evening sunset. Overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast at the resort, our representative will transfer you to Trivandrum airport to board a flight to your home or onward destination.

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What's Included?

Accommodation

  • 5 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on twin or double sharing basis
  • 1 night stay on a deluxe houseboat on the backwaters of Alleppey

Meals

  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • All meals at the houseboat in Alleppey (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  • All meals in Kovalam (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Guide

  • English speaking local destination guide in Kochi
  • Ayurveda Doctor consultation at the resort in Kovalam

Transport

  • All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary

Additional Services

  • Personal assistance during arrival and departure
  • Ayurveda Doctor consultation at the resort in Kovalam
  • Daily 2.5 to 3 hours suitable Ayurveda panchakarma treatments in Kovalam
  • Medicines during the Ayurveda treatment period in Kovalam
  • 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
  • All applicable taxes

What's Excluded?

Flights

  • Any International or domestic flights are not included

Additional Services

  • Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India
  • Visa fee (if applicable)
  • Any monument entrance fee, camera fee
  • Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges
  • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

Accommodation

3 Star Accommodation

Name Address Type
Abaam Hotel Kochi Hotel
Deluxe Houseboat Alappuzha House Boat
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Kovalam Resort

Note: Hotel upgrades are available as per your choice.

Good To Know

Payment Terms

A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.

Cancellation

No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.

VISA

It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Travel is one of those things that naturally gives rise to queries, concerns and doubts, so we’re here to put your mind at ease. Various "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" on your travel to India will be covered into the document, kindly go through the same. If there are any other questions, that are not mentioned in FAQ, then please feel free to contact us, it would be our pleasure to assist you.


YES. We can customize your India Holiday Package, as per your interest, and preferences.

On arrival at Kochi Airport, India, our local representative will be there at the airport holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.

Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider.

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Price On Request

Duration
7 Days
Destinations
Kochi, Alappuzha Kochi, Alappuzha, Kovalam, Trivandrum +2 more
Starts/Ends In
Kochi / Trivandrum
Age Range
1 - 80 Years Old
Duration: Days

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