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Kerala Backwaters & Wildlife Tour

Discovery

Tour Destinations


Highlights

  • Enjoy a night stay in a deluxe houseboat at the backwaters of Alleppey.
  • Visit Kumarakom, a cluster of beautiful little islands on the Vembanad Lake.
  • Visit Periyar National Park, ever green forest in the mountainous Western Ghats.

Itinerary

Your Kerala Backwaters & Wildlife Tour starts with your pickup from your hotel in Kochi or from Kochi Airport. One of our team member will welcome you at the Kochi airport and accompany you to the houseboat floating on the backwaters of Alleppey. 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 Kumarakom - Town of Backwaters. Upon arrival at Kumarakom, check-in at the resort. Relax at the resort, later proceed for local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom, a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach & Backwaters, and Bay Island Driftwood Museum etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast at the resort, leave for Thekkady (the location of the Periyar National Park). Upon arrival at Thekkady, check-in at your resort. Relax at the resort, later proceed for a sightseeing of Periyar National Park. Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is thick ever green forest in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. It is one of those wildlife reserves in India that remain open even in monsoon season. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost. Overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast at the resort, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the Cochin Airport to board a flight to your home or onward destination.

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What's Included?

Accommodation

  • 2 nights accommodation on twin or double sharing basis
    (Hotels to be provided as per client preference 3 star hotels, 4 star hotels, 5 star hotels or your choice of hotels)
  • 1 night stay in a deluxe houseboat on the backwaters of Alleppey

Meals

  • Daily breakfast at the resort in Kumarakom and Thekkady
  • All meals at the houseboat in Alleppey (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Transport

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

Additional Services

  • Personal assistance during arrival and departure
  • 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
  • All applicable taxes

What's Excluded?

Flights

  • Any International or domestic flights are not included

Guide

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, tour guide
  • Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges
  • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

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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Duration
4 Days
Destinations
Alappuzha, Kumarakom Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Periyar National Park, Thekkady +2 more
Starts/Ends In
Kochi / Kochi
Age Range
1 - 80 Years Old
Duration: Days

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