Day 1: Arrival Goa
Upon your arrival at Goa airport, meet our representative who will assist you and transfer you to the beach resort. Take rest for a while after checking into the hotel. Later experience the thrill and luxury of traveling on-board cruise on the Mandovi River in the evening. Cruising in the river along with DJ sessions, and Goan folk dances with a backdrop of clear blue sea and setting sun will definitely entice you. Later return to the hotel followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Goa
Post breakfast you go on an excursion to North Goa. There are a few beaches in North Goa which are very popular among tourists including Calangute beach, Baga Beach, Dona Paula and Miramar. You can stroll around these beaches and enjoy the special time with your loved one. Also enjoy water sports activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, jet-skiing, and banana boat ride at your own cost. Also visit Fort Aguada and the ancient churches in Old Goa. The beautiful churches in Goa are a perfect amalgamation of Indian and Portuguese architecture. After that return to the resort and have a sumptuous dinner and stay overnight.
Day 3: Goa
Start the day with a delicious breakfast and head towards the beaches of South Goa. Some of the popular attractions are the Santa Durga Temple, Colva Beach, and Mangeshi Temple. Take a long walk on the golden sand of Colva Beach on a moony evening. One can also enjoy the nightlife in Goa and relish the fascinating sightseeing of the dazzling places. One can also take part in water sports activities. Later return to the resort followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Goa to Cochin (By Flight)
Post breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport of Goa to board the flight to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin airport, meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour of Cochin to visit Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. The evening holds a show of Kerala’s most popular classical dance. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 5: Cochin to Munnar
Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Munnar. Munnar is located at the confluence of 03 rivers as the very name signifies. The sprawling tea plantations and picturesque towns make Munnar a popular hill resort town in South India. Enroute visit Cheyyapra waterfalls, Valara waterfalls, Attukadu waterfalls, Spice plantations etc. On your arrival at Munnar you will be transferred to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 6: Munnar
In the morning after breakfast, start the sightseeing of Munnar visiting the tea plantations, Tea Museum, the Eravikulam National park home of the endangered Niligiri Thar (Ibex), followed by visit to the Mattupetty dam, the the Kundala Lake and other scenic spots. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 7: Munnar to Thekkady
Morning after breakfast transfer to Thekkady. Thekkady has one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves noted for its geography, diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. Arrive Thekkady and check-in at Hotel. Later afternoon boat ride on the Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake (Wild life viewing is always dependent on one’s good fortune). Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 8: Thekkady - Alleppey
We start off early for a boat ride at the Lake Periyar, head straight to Alleppey and on the way visit Kumarakom which is home to the rubber plantations and a beautiful bird sanctuary. Later proceed to Alleppey. Alappuzha or erstwhile Alleppey is a true splendour of Kerala. It is a tiny district of Kerala and looks like the place that has come straight from God’s own paintbrush. Often deemed as the ‘Venice of East’ by many travellers, this backwater state is also home to diverse range of animals and birds. Alleppey is simply the most magical place on the earth. On your arrival, you will be transferred to the resort. Houseboat.
If you opt for the House Boat which is world’s major tourist attraction you can relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Alleppey. We can see here in breathing green, the village slumbers by the Vembanad Lake. On cruise scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of lush green and deep blues. As the boat glider along the gorgeous green of the fringed palms the ripples in the blue water blend in to little wavelets. Lunch, Evening Tea/ Coffee with snacks, dinner all are provided inside the houseboat. Overnight stay will provide on House Boat.
Note:
- The cruise commences at 1230 hrs with lunch served on board and continues till dusk. At dusk the boat will anchor in a wide waterway or lake for the night (The backwaters close to boat traffic at dusk as the fisherman lay their nets in the backwaters. Other boats are not allowed to ply in the backwaters after dusk. On the following day the cruise commences again after breakfast and the guest will be dropped at Alleppey by 0900Hrs. Overnight stay at Houseboat.
- Houseboat check in at 12Noon and cruises till 5PM, Boat will be anchored till 8AM and cruises till 9AM for checkout
- For A/C Houseboat, A/C will be operating from 9PM till 6AM only (All houseboat related inclusions are applicable only if the Itinerary is including Houseboat stay)
- Cruise Time : 6 hrs.
- Bed Rooms : 01, 02 or 03 Bedroom as per room occupancy
- Boarding @ : 12.00 pm
- A/c will be operational from 09.00 PM to 06.00 AM with deluxe boats/ full time with premium boats.
Day 9: Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel/ houseboat and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, located around 16 km from the city center. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. It is also known as the paradise of the south. Upon arrival check in to hotel near the beach upon arrival. Day free to spend at leisure on the beach. Enjoy playing with the golden sands or take a swim in the shallow water. A soothing sunbath is a perfect option to unwind. The more adventurous ones can enjoy thrilling beach sports. An Ayurvedic massage can also be availed (optional). Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 10: Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Trivandrum, arrive Trivandrum and take city tour of Trivandrum. The main attraction is Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the 108 pilgrimage sites for the Vaishnavites. The exquisite carvings on its 400 pillars is notable. Evening transfer to hotel. Afternoon free for leisure on beaches. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 11: Kovalam to Trivandrum/ Cochin (Departure)
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and our representative will drop you at Trivandrum / cochin airport for onwards destination.
