Kerala Cruise (South to North)
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Duration8 Days
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Region
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Category
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Best Time
- October - April
Introduction
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Daily Breakfast
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
Destinations Covered
Alappuzha
Venice of the EastAlappuzha is the hub of Kerala's backwaters, home to a vast network of waterways, over a thousand houseboats and an important coir industry. Head out towards the backwaters and Alleppey becomes graceful and greenery-fringed, disappearing into a watery world of villages, punted canoes, toddy shops and, of course, houseboats.
Changankari
Changankari is a part of Kuttanad region, being home to lush green rice fields spread extensively, divided by dykes. Travelling through this secluded alcove of nature will give you a feel of traditional countryside life of Kerala. A special peculiarity of this place is its geography. It lies around 2 meters below the main sea level, making it the lowest altitude place in the country.
Pulinkunnu
Pulincunnoo or Pulinkunnoo is an island village in the Kuttanadu region of Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. The Pampa river, the third longest river in Kerala is one of the most favored routes of the houseboats in Kuttanadu - one of the very few places in the world where farming is done below the sea level. The village is part of the many islands dotting the famous Kerala Backwaters, a network of lakes, wetlands, and canals crisscrossing through the State.
Kavalam
A Green HavenKavalam is a village in Kuttanadu, Kerala state, Alappuzha District. India. It is located on the borders of Alapuzha and Kottayam districts, on the banks of Vembanad Lake. The Pampa river flows through the village to merge into the famed Vembanad Lake. Its natural scenic beauty is legendary and has been used by many filmmakers. Relatively untouched by modernity, Kavalam is a green haven.
Kumarakom
The Enchanting BackwatersThe village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region in Kerala. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, Darters, Herons, Teals, Waterfowls, Cuckoo, Wild Duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and fascinate all visitors.
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many leisure options.
Vaikom
Vaikom town is situated at the northwestern end of Kottayam district, close to Ernakulam district border. Its western border is the Lake Vembanad, and is crossed by various estuaries of the River Muvattupuzha. Vaikom is the oldest township in Kottayam district, and among the oldest in South India.
Kochi
Queen of the Arabian SeaKochi (formerly Cochin) is a cosmopolitan city in the state of Kerala with a bustling commercial port. Kochi is the financial capital of Kerala and, with a population of more than 2 million, the biggest urban agglomeration in the state. It is one of the major tourist destinations in India.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 Arrive Cochin / Alleppey/ River Vessel
- Day 2 Kanjippadom – Karumadi – Thotapally
- Day 3 Excursion from Thotapally
- Day 4 Changankari – Champakkulam - Nedumudy – Pulinkunnu
- Day 5 Pulinkunnu-Kainakari-Kavalam
- Day 6 Kavalam – Kumarakom
- Day 7 Kumarakom - Chenganda - Vaikom
- Day 8 Marad- Deboard and drive to Cochin
Dates & Prices
Day | City | Hotel/Accomodations | Meal Plan |
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1 | Alappuzha | RV Vaikundam |
B, L, D
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2 | Alappuzha | RV Vaikundam |
B, L, D
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3 | Changankari | RV Vaikundam |
B, L, D
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4 | Pulinkunnu | RV Vaikundam |
B, L, D
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5 | Kavalam | RV Vaikundam |
B, L, D
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6 | Kumarakom | RV Vaikundam |
B, L, D
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7 | Vaikom | RV Vaikundam |
B, L, D
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8 | Kochi | RV Vaikundam |
B
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B- Breakfast, L-Lunch & D- Dinner
Prices
Valid from 1st October 2020 to 30th April 2021
Particulars | RV VAIKUNDAM (Deluxe cabin) | RV VAIKUNDAM (Luxury cabin) |
Per Person on twin sharing for 7 Nights | INR 118850 | INR 147950 |
Single Room Supplement | INR 118850 | INR 147950 |
Available dates
S. No. | Boarding Date | De-Boarding Date | Status |
1 | 30-Nov-2020 | 07-Dec-2020 | Available |
2 | 18-Dec-2020 | 25-Dec-2020 | Available |
3 | 01-Jan-2021 | 08-Jan-2021 | Available |
4 | 05-Feb-2021 | 12-Feb-2021 | Available |
5 | 12-Mar-2021 | 19-MAr-2021 | Available |
6 | 05-Apr-2021 | 12-Apr-2021 | Available |
- Accommodation with all meals
- All Entrance fees at the Monuments as per the itinerary
- Services of English speaking accompanying Destination Manager/ Guide during sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- All excursion, activities as per the itinerary
- Transport services as per the itinerary
- Expense of personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Any Insurance • Any tipping.
- Any meals or beverages that are not specified in the above inclusions.
- Mandatory Christmas & New Year Evening dinner supplements.
- International & Domestic Air fares.
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and air plane delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, taxes, lost luggage, etc.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Any force majeure liability
- Any further tax levied by the government of India