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IR-Tours — Car (4 Seater) (Daily)
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kochi
- Pickup from Ernakulam railway station or Kochi airport and transfer to the hotel.
- Evening visit to Marine Drive (boating optional).
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Kochi.
Day 02: Kochi to Munnar
- After breakfast, go on a half day tour of Kochi covering the Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays), the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturdays, on Friday afternoons and on Jewish holidays), St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica.
- Later in the afternoon, drive by road to Munnar.
- On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar Sightseeing
- After breakfast, the day is for sightseeing in Munnar.
- In the forenoon, visit Eravikulam National Park and the Tea Museum (closed on Mondays).
- In the afternoon, visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundla Dam Lake.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar to Thekkady
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Thekkady.
- Check in at the hotel on arrival.
- Go on a sightseeing tour of Thekkady.
- Optional activities such as boating on Periyar Lake or a spice plantation visit are available at an extra cost.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.
Day 05: Thekkady to Kumarakom/Alleppey
- After breakfast, transfer to the hotel in Kumarakom/Alleppey.
- Check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the backwaters.
- Evening visit to Alleppey beach.
- Overnight stay in Kumarakom/Alleppey.
Day 06: Kumarakom/Alleppey to Kovalam
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel to Kovalam.
- In the evening, visit the Azhimala Shiva statue, then enjoy Kovalam beach.
- Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 07: Kovalam to Trivandrum and Departure
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel and visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum Zoo and Napier Museum.
- In the evening, transfer to Trivandrum airport or Trivandrum/Kochuveli railway station.
- Note: All Day 1 sightseeing may be covered only if the guests reach Ernakulam in the morning or forenoon, which we advise.
Tour ends
Inclusions
- Transport by a private AC vehicle for the whole tour.
- 1 night at a hotel in Kochi on the CPAI meal plan (room rent + breakfast).
- 2 nights at a hotel in Munnar on the CPAI meal plan (room rent + breakfast).
- 1 night at a hotel in Thekkady on the CPAI meal plan (room rent + breakfast).
- 1 night at a hotel in Kumarakom or Alleppey on the CPAI meal plan (room rent + breakfast)
- 1 night at a hotel in Kovalam on the CPAI meal plan (room rent + breakfast).
- Rooms: Non AC rooms in Munnar and Thekkady
- Toll, parking and all taxes that apply to the services above.
- All sightseeing and trips on the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Hotel details:
- 01 N, Kochi: KTDC Bolgatty Palace or similar
- 02 N, Munnar: KTDC Tea County or similar
- 01 N, Thekkady: KTDC Aranya Nivas or similar
- 01 N, Kumarakom or Alleppey: KTDC Waterscapes or similar
- 01 N, Kovalam: KTDC Mascot or similar
Exclusions
- Personal expenses or extras such as telephone, laundry, drinks, porterage and so on.
- Any service not in the inclusions list above costs extra.
- Entry charges for still or video cameras.
- Any change from the plan above.
- Tour guide or tour escort service.
- Any rail or air ticket fare.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, bird sanctuaries and similar places, spice gardens, and tour guide services.
- Boating of any kind.
Important:
- Covering all sightseeing places depends on the time available.
- The package runs subject to government rules at the destination.
- Rates may change.
- Standard check-in and check-out time is 12.00 PM.
- For an extra adult or a child with bed, the hotel will give a rollaway bed or mattress.
- Early check-in or late check-out is up to the hotel.
- The tour vehicle is given based on the number of adults booked.
- Hotel rooms given will be of the base category.