Top 10 Tours in Kottayam District, Kerala

In this Kerala 8 days tour you will enjoy the nature of Cochin to Kumarakom. Your tour start from Cochin and proceed to Munnar whre you can enjoy the view of hills, later we will take you to Periyar this part of South India famous for its biggest Wildlife Sanctuary then move forward to take a houseboat trip in Alleppey. On the last we will proceed for Kumarakom where you can visit famous Vembanad Lake and Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 7 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis, All transfers including airport transfers by an AC Car, Local english speaking guide, Boat ride at lake preiyar, One night stay in a houseboat at the Alleppey Backwaters, 1 water bottle per person per day, All applicable taxes

Exclusions: Visas Fee (if applicable), Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature, International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

This 4 day trip of Kerala you can enjoy 1 Night stay in Cochin, Kumarakom and 1 Night in Alleppey Houseboat.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 3 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis, Assistance during arrival and departure, Daily breakfast at hotel, All transfers including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car, Local English Speaking guide at Cochin, Kumarakom bird sanctuary visit, One mineral water bottle per person per day, All currently applicable taxes including GST

Exclusions: Visas Fee (if applicable), Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking), Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature, International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip, Monument entry fees

A very thoughtfully prepared itinerary with nice comfortable hotels & transportation. The accommodation offered are a mix of 4 star hotels, boutique homestay & private AC houseboat. This trip covers some of the best experiences of Kerala - tea plantations (Munnar), national park (Periyar), rural life (Kumarakom) & houseboat stay at the world famous backwaters of Alleppey. Lots of the activities are included like guided jungle walk, Bamboo rafting, kayaking, guided village tour, Kalaripayattu martial arts show and Kathakali classical dance show. It will be a short and comprehensive experience of the best of Kerala.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, 07 nights’ stay on double sharing at the 4 star hotels, homestay & private AC houseboat., Transfers & Sightseeing as per itinerary on a private AC car with driver (at your disposal), Entrance passes for Munnar tea museum, Kathkali Show & kalaripayattu martial art show., Guided walking trip of Cochin and Munnar.

Exclusions: tips and gratuities

Backwaters of Kerala Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Alleppey - Kumarakom Kerala, God’s own country welcoming you with its years long history and natural and biodiversial atmosphere. A journey that touches the most beautiful places in the most prosperous state of India, situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The landscape full of waterways, canals and lagoons is home to a great variety of animals to admire, during the excursion aboard houseboats, better known as Kettuvallams. Highlights of The Tour: All Inclusive Tour - Hotels / Transport / Guides / Monument Entrances/Backwater Chinese Fishing Net at Cochin Tea Museum in Munnar Spice Plantation in Periyar Jeep Safari in Mountains of Periyar Night Stay in Kettuvalam at Alleppey. Including the Lunch and Dinner on board Relax in Kumarakom and take optional Ayurvedic Massage. More Value for Your Money.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, A well maintained air conditioned vehicle , Local English Speaking Tour Guide , Entrance fees, Stay in Houseboat, Jeep Safari in Periyar, 2 Bottle of water per passenger per day

Exclusions: International flights & Insurance , anything not mentioned in the tour or in inclusions., Tipping to Tour Guides, Drivers etc.

Guided Tour Visit the Quaint Village of Vaikom and Experience the Simplicity of Kerala Village Life. You will be welcomed by your representative and private guide at the port. Your fascinating day starts with a picturesque private car journey through the countryside to Vaikom village. A walk through the village, interaction with local villagers and their families. See how they produce hand-spun and hand-woven cloths to earn their livelihoods. After a canoe ride and a walk through the village, you will stop briefly at the Khadi Weaving Centre to see villagers produce hand-spun and hand-woven cloth out of cotton, silk or wool yarns. Ladies weave coir ropes from dried coconut husks and you will see straw mats being woven out of wild pineapple leaves. Watch the local potter create a range of pots and vases, depicting ethnic designs in clay. You will enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch, afterwards, if time allows, you can spend some more time around the village.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600 kms of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Double Sharing Accommodations

Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Air Ticket & Visa, Any type of entrance fee, boat ride, massage, safari & etc, DJ & Yoga

ABOUT THE TOUR An experiential take to explore the soul of Kerala. Stay in the alternate stays like the Tent Camps in Munnar, Tree House in Thekkady, experience the houseboat cruise in Kumarakom or Alleppey and feel the warmth of the homestays in Fort Cochin! The Alternate Stays Tour along Kerala by TreeMonks not only provides a more realistic take on traveling, but also covers the natural beauty, tradition, culture – everything that defines the very essence of Kerala. The tour moves along Munnar – the lands of hills and dams, Thekkady – the spice casket of Kerala, Alleppey – the backwater paradise and finally conclude at Fort Cochin – the heritage heart of Cochin!

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Breakfast, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Cruise the fabled Keralan backwaters by traditional Non Mechanized Country boat on a 6-hour tour from Fort Cochin, and see the villages along the lush canals. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch in the countryside, and immerse yourself in the everyday lives of the locals.

Inclusions: Pick up /Drop from Fort Cochin, Backwater Village Cruise on Non Mechanized Country Boat, Vegetarian Lunch

Exclusions: Tips & Gratitudes

Hello! Cruise Passengers to Cochin Skip the Group ! Book a Private Tour! You are met at he ship with pager board of Your Name.. Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably. ( your dollars are going back where it counts!) Our Tour Backwater Houseboat Experience. After receiving you we proceed to Kumarakom Backwaters. This drive through the interior villages of Kerala will give you idea of the life of people here. On reaching the backwater region you board along with your guide / escort an exclusively booked high class houseboat.. Then this private group of you and your near and dear ones will embark on a cruise along the backwaters comprising narrow canals, rivers. We will stop at villages for more exploration if you so choose. After 3 hours backwater cruise we will disembark from houseboat and will drive back to Kochi If you choose a lunch stop at a local restaurant on the way back is optional

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private air-conditioned car, Private houseboat hire charges.( For Backwater House Boat Tour ), Professional guide

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Skip the Group ! Book a Private Tour! You are met at side of the ship with pager board of Your Name. Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably. ( your dollars are going back where it counts! )  A day cruise in a traditional houseboat exclusively booked for you. Sitting in the lobby of the house boat watch the palm fringed paddy fields and villages witnessing life of the backwater region of relaxing Kerala. On board the houseboat enjoy a local lunch with seafood cooked by the chef in houseboat for you. And  you cruise along the backwaters with nature as your backdrop.  If you prefer, the houseboat can anchor near the village for an exploration. Private round-trip transfers from Cochin Port or your hotel in Kochi are included in this package.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Traditional Lunch in the houseboat, Snacks, Professional guide, Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan, Private houseboat exclusively booked for you.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Mineral Water one bottle each per passenger. ( More is available to purchase., Soft Drinks. (Available to purchase)