Day 1 : Arrive Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin airport meet our Airport Executive. Transfer to the hotel and relax for some time. Later enjoy a wonderful cruise in the harbor to watch the glory of the setting sun. Spend night at the hotel.
Day 2 : Cochin Sightseeing
Start the day with breakfast and prepare for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and Saint Francis Church, both built by the Portuguese in the beginning of the 16th century. Later visit the Chinese Fishing Nets that represent the friendly relationships between the past Chinese and Kochi rulers. Explore other popular attractions like Hill Palace Museum, Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue. Later enjoy a cultural dance and music performance at Greenix Tourist Theater. Shop for a variety of jewellery items, footwear, apparels and showpieces before getting back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 3 : Cochin – Munnar, Surface 123 Kms/ 3 Hrs
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your drive to Munnar, the most romantic destination of Kerala. Enjoy the scenic routes throughout. Reach Munnar and check into the hotel. The lush green ambience and the unending expanse of tea plantations seen everywhere is indeed relaxing the nerves. Rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the region around at your own pace. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 4 : Munnar Sightseeing
Today is the day to explore the most charming hill station of the region. Start with a visit to Eravikulam National Park to discover the rare species of flora and fauna. Later climb to the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate and watch the spellbinding beauty of the valleys below. Have a fun – filled speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam and click some memorable moments at Echo Point and Top Station. Enjoy an elephant ride or walk through the tea plantations before returning to the resort.
Day 5 : Munnar – Periyar, Surface 80 Kms/ 2 Hrs
After a relaxing morning at Munnar, get prepared and start your drive to Periyar,the most renowned National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala. The destination is popular among the tourists as Periyar Tiger Reserve rather than any other names. Enjoy your scenic drive from Munnar to Periyar. Reach the destination and check into the hotel. Relax for the day with a stroll around to explore the nature and experince its beauty with its true essence. Overnight stay in Periyar.
Day 6 : Periyar
Start the day in an exceptionally thrilling way with a boat cruise in Lake Periyar. Watch the amazingly submerged trees and watch different wild animals strolling across the banks. Enjoy the captivating beauty of the Periyar National Park from the boat. Return to the resort for breakfast and later leave to accompany the trained elephants. Have fun watching them following the commands. Participate in the activities like bathing and feeding the elephants. Retire to the resort for night stay.
Day 7 : Periyar – Alleppey, Surface 107 Kms/ 3 Hrs
Leave after breakfast and start the trip to Alleppey, the starting point of the wonderful backwater cruises. Get onboard of a private houseboat and find the excitement building up. Discover a completely enthralling world as the boat starts the trip through narrow canals. Visit various popular attractions on the way and enjoy delicious local cuisines onboard. Enjoy the relaxing night stay inside the boat.
Day 8 : Alleppey – Kovalam, Surface 160 Kms/ 4 Hrs
Leave the boat after the breakfast and start the trip to Kovalam, known for its mesmerizing beaches. Check in at the beach resort on arrival and relax. Later have leisurely walks at the beaches. Enjoy low tidal waves and shallow waters. Enjoy the stay at the beach resort during the night.
Day 9 : Cherthala
Finish the breakfast and walk around the town. Watch people engaged in activities like coir – making, fishing and farming. Visit the most popular temples and churches in the area. Have fun on an amazing boat ride through the narrow canals. You may like to do fishing and take back a fish back to the accommodation. Help your hosts in cooking and have an enjoyable meal after a fun – filled day. Spend the night at the homestay.
Day 10 -16 : Kovalam
Enjoy the 7 full days of revitalizing and refreshing ayurvedic treatments at Kovalam. Participate in numerous beach activities like surfing and motor boating. Relish upon the tasty cuisines at beachside restaurants and stay comfortably at the resort.
Day 17 : Kovalam – Trivandrum
Transfer to the airport at Trivandrum according to your flight schedule.
