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KERALA >> THE COCONUT TRAILS

THE COCONUT TRAILS (12 days/11nights)
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Day 01- KOVALAM
Arrive at Trivandrum (the capital of Kerala) Airport. Transferred to Kovalam Beach, the beach resort of South India enriched with the greenery of coconut palms and laced with golden sands (Travel time - 30 minutes). Check into The Leela Beach resort- a 5star deluxe beach resort, into a beach view superior room. You will have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the beach. Overnight stay in the deluxe beach resort

Day 02 TRIVANDRUM
After breakfast you can go to the Trivandrum city tour, which includes the Padmananhaswamy temple, Horse Palace, Napier Museum, the Srichitra Art Gallery and Veli Lagoon. Drive back to the hotel in the afternoon for lunch and enjoy the beach for the evening. Overnight stay at the deluxe beach resort

Day 03 KUMARAKOM
In the morning proceed to Kumarakom (travel time - 04 Hrs).Boat transfer to Coconut Lagoon Resort, a 4 star deluxe backwater resort. Check into the resort. Spend the afternoon resting & relaxing in this perfect haven. Enjoy the evening sunset cruise by boat. Overnight stay at the deluxe backwater resort

Day 04 KUMARAKOM
In the morning visit the famous Kumarakom Bird sanctuary and enjoy a soft trek inside the sanctuary. Evening sunset cruise by boat. Overnight stay at the deluxe backwater resort

Day 05 THEKKADY
In the morning proceed to Periyar sanctuary (travel time - 05 hours), the famous wild life sanctuary of South India. Check into Spice Village resort, a deluxe wild life resort- standard villa. Rest & Relaxation for the afternoon or spend the extra time shopping in the famous spice market. Overnight stay at the deluxe wildlife resort

Day 06 PERIYAR
In the morning experience boating in Periyar lake and enjoy the breathtaking view of the wildlife. Soft trek inside the sanctuary (optional)
In the early evening get decorated with jasmine garlands and hoist yourself gently on to an elephant for the perfect photo (optional) Overnight stay at the deluxe wildlife resort

Day 07 MUNNAR
In the morning check out of the resort and proceed to Munnar hills (travel time - 03 hours). Depart by car for Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by.
Check into Club Mahindra resort, a deluxe hill resort into a superior room
Rest and Relax for the rest of the day. Enjoy an evening stroll through the tea estates. Overnight stay at the deluxe hill resort

Day 08 MUNNAR
In the morning ,visit Eravikulam national park and a soft trek inside the sanctuary.
Also visit Echo point, Kundala Dam and Mattupetty dam. Boating in the reservoir (optional). Spend the rest of the day shopping. Overnight stay at the deluxe hill resort

Day 09 COCHIN
In the morning proceed to Cochin (travel time – 04 hrs), the queen of Arabian Sea.
Check into Hilton Trident, a deluxe leisure hotel. Once again there is ample time for shopping, rest & relaxation. In the evening you can witness the dance drama of Kerala - Kathakali Dance. Overnight stay at the Deluxe leisure Hotel

Day 10 COCHIN-ALLEPPEY
In the morning you can go for sightseeing of Cochin, which includes the Jewish Synagogue, Mattanchery Palace, St.Francis Church and the Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace.
Then proceed to Alleppey backwaters (Travel time – 2hrs). Alleppey, the 'Venice of the East' is famous for its magical backwaters, canals and houseboat cruise.
Check into the A/c Houseboat and cruise in and around Alleppey. Overnight stay in the houseboat anchored amidst the backwaters

Day 11 TRIVANDRUM
In the morning proceed to Trivandrum (travel time - 03 hrs). Check into Hotel Maurya Rajadhani, a deluxe business hotel into an executive room.
You can spend the rest of the day shopping in the famous and busy market place in the capital. Overnight stay at the deluxe business hotel

Day 12 TRIVANDRUM
12.00 hrs- Checkout of the hotel
Proceed to Trivandrum Airport (travel time - 20 mins)
Departure for onward journey

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INCLUSIONS
Accommodation for two persons with breakfast at all resorts
All meals during houseboat stay
Houseboat cruise with overnight stay
Evening Sunset cruise by boat at Kumarakom
Boat transfers at Kumarakom
Sightseeing at all places
Wildlife sightseeing by boat at Periyar
Conveyance in a chauffeur driven A/c car
Airport / Railway station - hotel transfers
All applicable taxes

EXCLUSIONS
Any International/Domestic airfare.
Meals not specified.
Any expenses of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls
OPTIONALS are not part of the package cost.

The pick-up & the drop shall be at Trivandrum for the above package. The above is an exclusive tour and is NOT part of any Group Tour. The check-in / out time of the hotels / resorts is at 12 noon except the houseboat where the checkout time is at 10 a.m.