For foreigners, India offers extraordinary landscapes whose images will remain etched forever. This gigantic, spectacular country will not leave you indifferent; all your senses will be at full capacity with an ancient, wide and spectacular land, full of people! It is sure that the memories from the country of hospitality, kindness, hope and pride, will remain in your mind and heart forever. India is a land where more than 1000 million people are divided and united by language, caste, religion and regional loyalties; the temples, tombs, forts, animals, colours, smiles, traditions and the great Taj Mahal will assure that you will live a great experience!
The trip through Kerala is perfect for travellers who want to enjoy green rice fields, white beaches and beautiful boat trips. Besides that the tour offers the true experience of tropical South India through showing you its culture, history and cuisine. So in short: are you looking for the perfect mix of the tropics of South Indian and relaxation, this is the tour for you! All the plans and the itineraries are flexible and can be easily modified according to your preferences.
Important: Since it is a customized trip, the prices only give an approximate idea because they are based on seasons and promotions that are not available the whole year. Please contact us if you are willing to know the price on specific dates. If you want to travel on your own, we can also provide this tour individually, with an additional cost.
Activities: Arrive at the international airport of Mumbai. In the arrival hall, a representative of our company holding a sign with your name will welcome you. You will then be transferred to the hotel to do the Check-In. We are committed to providing any assistance during your stay and throughout your journey.
After you’ve done the check in, you will start the exploration of Mumbai, the commercial port of India formerly known as the “City of Dreams”.
You will start your city trip by visiting Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, which is the main railway station of Mumbai and declared as a World Heritage monument by UNESCO. There after, you will visit the Daji Lad Museum, located in Byculla Leste, which is the oldest specialized museum of the city mainly created to save the treasures of the art and industry of the industrial era.
By late evening you will finalize this day of exploration with a tour along the Marin Drive. This road along the coastline of the city is one of the best ways to experience its amazing atmosphere and aside from that it provides a breathtaking view. There after you will go back to your hotel for a well deserved rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Mumbai
Transport: International flight / Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you’ve got the possibility (optional*) to make an excursion through the caves of Elephanta (9km by boat). Where you can find temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The remaining day you will walk through the city visiting an array of sights. You will visit the Prince of Wales Museum, which exposition consists out of art, sculptures, porcelain and other antiques. Then you pass through the “Gateway of India” located on the most famous road of Mumbai.
To end the day, you will go to the market of Crawford, also known as the Jyotiba Phule Market. Here you can find produce imported from all over the world, giving you an unlimited amount of options to choose from. In the evening you will head back to your hotel for some well-deserved rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Mumbai
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will do the check out where after you will take a flight towards Trivandrum city, located in the south of India. Upon your arrival, a representative of the company will greet you. There after you will visit the in 1733 built Padmanabhaswamy temple, the Napier Art Museum and the Zoo. The latter is the second oldest zoo in India and owns an extraordinary collection of animals.
Then you will drive towards Kovalam. Upon arriving you will do the check in and have some free time to walk the beaches and enjoy the fresh and salty ocean air. Then you will return to your hotel to spend the night.
Overnight: Hotel in Kovalam
Transport: Domestic Flight & Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in The hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will go on an all day trip through the surroundings of Kovalam. You will visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace. At this stunning palace the rulers of Travancore controlled their kingdom for more than 400 years.
Then you will visit the Vivekanada memorial Rocha, dedicated to the founder of the Ramakrischna Mission. It was built between 1963 and 1970 and consists out of red an blue granite. You will also pass by the Kumari Amman Temple, which is dedicated to the virgin goddess Parvati. This beautiful building near the coast is home to a statue of the goddess whose diamond nose ring shined so much that it was visible from the sea.
Thereafter, you will see the mural, made in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. It is the most popular attraction in Kanyakumari and it was painted in the architectural style of the Orissa Temple during 1956. By late evening you will return to Kovalam to enjoy the beauty of the city, rocked by a set of lights reflected by the sea. Then you will slowly return to your hotel where you will rest for the night.
Ovenight: Hotel in Kovalam
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will spend the day relaxing at the beach. The beaches of Kovalam are known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This creates a coastline which beauty can only be matched in your dreams. Besides relaxing at this beautiful coastline, you’ve got the opportunity to stroll the local markets. Then you will return, completely relaxed, at your hotel to doze of in the amazing atmosphere the sea creates.
Overnight:Hotel in Kovalam
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will do the check out and start your journey towards Alleppey. This village is famous for its canotages, barges and fishing lakes. Upon your arrival, you will take a cruise through the, with shades of palm trees invested backwaters of Kerala.
You will spend the night aboard a houseboat giving you a truly amazing experience. The food is excellent and tastes even better underneath the breath-taking starry sky.
Overnight: House Boat
Transport: Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the houseboat
Activities: After breakfast, you will go to Kumarakom, a small picturesque village. It consists of small islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region.
On arrival you will make the check in where after the day will be free to explore the city, which is now a popular entertainment area among national and foreign tourists. Kumarakom enjoys this popularity due to its great offer in watersports like boat trips and fishing. In the evening you can enjoy the nightlife of Kumarakom or return to your hotel.
Overnight:Hotel in Kumarakom
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will check out and start your trip towards Thekkady. Here you can find one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India named the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On route, you will pass through the breath-taking countryside full of tea and spice plantations.
Once you reach your hotel in Thekkady, located in the Periyar Tiger Sanctuary, you’ve got some time to relax. After lunch it will be time to visit the Periyar National Park by boat. This boat ride gives you the opportunity to see a enormous array of wildlife. You will be able to see wild elephants, boars, bisons, deers and numerous kinds of birds. The visit at this amazing park will take close to three hours so you will be back at your hotel in time for a good night of rest.
Overnight:Hotel in Thekkady
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will drive towards Munnar, the hill invested, green countryside of Kerala. Here you will exchange the business and pollution of the city for peace and spice rich, fresh air.
Upon your arrival you will check in, where after the rest of the afternoon will be free from any planned activity. Leaving you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings till the evening, when you will return to your hotel for some rest.
Overnight:Hotel in Munnar
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will visit the city for “lovers of the natural paradise”. To enjoy the view over this breath-taking paradise, you will climb the Mattupetty mountain located just 13 km from Munnar and reaches as high as 1700 meter.
You also will visit a tea plantation and factory. You will learn about the production process of England’s favourite drink. Obviously, at the end of your tour, you will have the opportunity to taste a fresh cup of tea too. Then, before you return to your hotel, you can explore the surroundings of Munnar and it’s amazing panoramic views.
Overnight:Hotel in Munnar
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will go through the check out process, where after you will start your journey towards Cochin. After your arrival, you are free to stroll around the city, do some shopping or just relax at your hotel.
However, if you decide to go for some shopping, there will be plenty to see and buy in Cochin. Apart from other handicrafts the best buys are the metal sculptures, wood, camel bones, bamboo vanes and embroidered floor mats. Then, at the end of the day, you will go to the hotel for some rest.
Overnight:Hotel in Cochin
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will go for a sightseeing tour through Cochin. You will visit the San Francisco church built ing 1503 by the Portuguese. Here Vasco Da Gama was buried for 14 years before his remains were shipped to Lisbon.
Later, you will discover the built in 1568 synagogue. Known for its stunning Belgian chandeliers, beautiful Chinese tiles and many other accessories, this is one of the most popular attractions in Chochin. There after you will go to one of the most iconic sights of the fishermen’s town, the Chineses fishing nets. These nets are located close to the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the “Dutch Palace”.
In the evening, you will be attending a performance of the beautiful, colourful and fantastic Kathakali Drama dance. This masked dance was first performed 1500 years ago in Kerala and tells about the 9 emotions: serenity, wonder, kindness, love, anger, fear, despair, hatred and rage.
Overnight:Hotel in Cochin
Transport:Private AC car
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After breakfast, you will make the check out and go towards the airport. In case you have time before your departure, you will have the car available to visit the cheerful streets of Cochin for one last time. Then it’s time to take your respective flight to home.
We hope you have enjoyed this incredible country and that you’ll have good memories of this trip for the rest of your life. You came to our country as a visitor and go back to your country as our dear friend. It will always be our pleasure to have you in our Incredible India!! Thank you for choosing us.
NAMASTE!
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In India there is no official classification for hotels, so this is why in this section we will try to explain you our opinion on them. We classify the hotels in the following categories:
3* Hotels: Basic but good hotels. This is our cheapest option. Each room has its own washroom. This option is similar to the 1 or 2 stars’ hotel in Europe.
4* Hotels: This is the recommended option for those who do not want to face any bad surprises and that would like to stay in a hotel which offers sufficient services and moderate luxury. This option is the equivalent to the 3* hotels in Europe.
5* Hotels: According to the European classification of hotels, these ones would correspond to the 4* hotels. We find these hotels very good for both the location and the quality/price ratio. These type of accommodation guarantee services and facilities more than appropriate.
Palace Hotels: Chains such as Taj (not available in all the cities) or Oberoi are the best examples belonging to this category. It entails a consistent economic difference compared to the 5* Hotels and in some cases they are situated quite far from the city-centres.
Nevertheless, if Luxury and Excellent Services is what you are looking for, these Hotels will definitely assure you comfort and Asian elegance.
Heritage: Belonging to this category are the hotels that will give you the experience of the real India. These hotels are decorated in a traditional Indian style. They exist in any kind of luxury and price range, for which you will generally pay more for the experience rather than the facilities and the services.
The heritage hotels can be divided into two categories: one more affordable and one more luxurious. The first type corresponds to the 4* hotels and the second one is closer to the palaces concerning the price and luxury.
Triple rooms in India are practically nonexistent. These type of rooms are the same size as the double ones with an extra bed. Hotels will not provide you any reduction or discount, so in some cases we recommend booking a double room plus one single room. Also, in some chains of hotels, mainly the 5 * and the Luxury ones do not have triple rooms.