Kerala Backwater Tour

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Backwaters enhance the elegance of Kerala, charming visitors at first sight. Portuguese and Dutch settlements in port town Kochi reveals the history of ancient foreign inhabitants. Alleppey’s backwaters are peaceful enough to take you to another world, away from noise and stress. Munnar’s green hub is a population and pollution free idyllic hill retreat. Peri...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Lush green tea estates of Munnar
    • Enjoy a boat ride in Periyar
    • Cruise on a houseboat through the backwaters in Allepey
    • Explore the vibrant city of Kochi
    • Witness a kathakali dance performance

What's this trip about?

    Backwaters enhance the elegance of Kerala, charming visitors at first sight. Portuguese and Dutch settlements in port town Kochi reveals the history of ancient foreign inhabitants. Alleppey’s backwaters are peaceful enough to take you to another world, away from noise and stress. Munnar’s green hub is a population and pollution free idyllic hill retreat. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary offers an exclusive rendezvous with animals and birds.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKochi
End CityKochi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Kerala
  • Kochi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in 01 Double/Twin room based on 3 star hotels.
    • All Assistance by GeTS holidays representatives on arrival & departure.
    • Surface Transportation in Air conditioned car with professional driver.
    • Daily Breakfast in all hotels.
    • All Meals in the Allepey Houseboat.
    • Bottled mineral water in car during sightseeing.
    • Kathakali Dance Show in Cochin.
    • Boat Ride in Periyar including the Entrance Fee to the Park.
    • All expenses related to the vehicle like, Permit, Toll tax etc.
    • Fuel charges, Parking, Driver expenses.
    • All Government taxes inclusive of GST.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Kochi

Hello and welcome to Kochi. Our representative will welcome you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Overnight in Kochi.

Day 2: Kochi-Munnar (124kms; 3-4hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast , enjoy a half-day tour of Cochin. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city, also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. The ruler of Kochi allowed the Portuguese to construct a fort next to the waterfront here. Thus, emerged Fort Kochi. Also call...

Day 3: Munnar

Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea here has a famous tea museum inside its complex. The museum has photographs and curios which relate to the evolution of tea plantations in Munnar. Also visit Mattupetty, located about 13 kms f...

Day 4: Munnar-Periyar (130kms; 3-4hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast in the morning you will check out of the hotel and drive to Periyar. Post arrival at Periyar, enjoy a boat ride in Lake Periyar. We then check-in at the hotel, and have the evening at leisure. Overnight in Periyar.

Day 5: Periyar-Alleppey (140kms; 4hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast, enjoy a walk near the backwater village. Where you get an opportunity for cycling, fishing, and canoeing. Take a houseboat cruise of Alleppey, ""Venice of the East"", which has a large network of canals that meander through the town and surrounding vi...

Day 6: Alleppey-Kochi (60kms; 1hr drive approx.)

After breakfast you will have the morning at leisure. Later at noon you will check out of the hotel and drive to Kochi. Upon arrival in Kochi you will check in at the hotel and relax.

In the evening, witness a Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali is the most ...

Day 7: Kochi departure

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Kochi airport for your departure flight. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Kerala with us. Your trip ends here and we wish you a safe, happy, memorable journey back to your home."

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Dates & Availability

Price From $575
Price per day$82
Last Updated: 2/28/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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It was wonderful and relaxing trip

To sum up, it was wonderful and relaxing trip. The hotels arranged were good, especially their locations and facilities. The itineraries were well planned and we vis...

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Feb 2019

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This is my 2nd trip to India

This is my 2nd trip to India where i have used Gets Holidays. The team has been excellent & I find myself always turning to them for comfort, safety and affordab...

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Luana

Jan 2019

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Was really fantastic

I booked a tour with the GeTS holiday based on Trip Advisor comments and also on their attention since the first contacts, and I definitely didn't regret it! They ar...

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Oct 2018

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We had a beautiful n comfortable houseboat.

Dear Ritu, Thank you for enquiring. Overall we had a pleasant stay. We had a beautiful n comfortable houseboat. The captain n chef were very accommodating and polit...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Medical and insurance of any kind.
    • Any Air Fare.
    • Indian Visa.
    • Any Monument Entrances Fees except Periyar National Park.
    • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities.
    • Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals.

Accommodation

,Value - 3 start level accommodations - Trips labeled “Value” fall into a mid-range budget and the accommodations can range from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Cochin: The Dunes Munnar: Misty Mountain Resort Periyar: Hotel Peppervine Allepey: Deluxe Houseboat
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunches and 1 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Easy - Trip generally requires some walking on multiple days of the trip over even terrain.

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