MESMERISING SOUTH INDIA TOUR PACKAGES
12 Days | Luxury Beach & Jungle Resorts | Houseboat Stay
Add 13 Nights/14 Days Rajasthan Tour to this tour from NZ $6990 p/p
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prices & Inclusions
$8950 per person twin sharing Includes...
- International Return Flights
- 5-Star Hotels & Luxury Resorts
- Visas
- Everyday Buffet Breakfast
- Personal chef at the houseboat
- Luxury Vehicle with Internet on-board
- Complimentary Bottled Water / Soft Drinks / Snacks
- Fully guided tour & all activities
- Airport Arrivals & Departures
- Complimentary Ayurvedic Spa
ACTIVITIES & HOTELS
Activities -
- Kathakali Dance Performance
- Jungle Boat Safari & Kochi Harbour Cruise
- Guided Tour of Kochi
- Munnar Tea Gardens
- Stay at the Jungle Resort & Tea Garden Resort
- Stay at a private luxury houseboat with private staff
- Introduction to Spices & Cultural Programme at 'Spice Village Thekkady'
- Stay at a traditionally built beach resort which offers traditional methods of Ayurveda spa.
Hotels -
- Brunton Boatyard Kochi
- CGH Earth Kochi, Marari Beach
- Spice Village Thekkady
- Chandys Windy Woods Munnar
- A night stay at a Luxury Houseboat in Alleppey
ITINERARY
Day 1 & 2 Fly from New Zealand & arrival at Kochi Airport day 2 -Kochi Sightseeing
Welcome to Kochi! An airport welcome is followed by a transfer to your hotel and relaxation for the night. Next day explore historical and cultural sites in Kochi like Mattanchery Palace & Fishing Villages. Walk on princess street to enjoy local cafes and restaurants.
Highlights – • Guided tour of Kochi. • Mattanchery Palace & Fishing Village.Hotel – Brunton Boatyard, Kochi
Day 3 & 4 Marari Beach (An Hour Road Travel)
- Late check-out and an hour's drive to your luxury beach resort with private beach cottages awaits you for a serene beach holidays. Spend the next two days in the resort's luxury with plenty of activities to do at your resort, by the beach and nearby areas. Your car will be ready as per your timings. Enjoy a complimentary ayurvedic spa at your resort. Highlights –
- • Marari Beach Luxury Resort
- Hotel – CGH Earth, Marari Beach
Day 5 & 6 House bOat Stay
Visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary on your way to a luxury houseboat stay for the next two nights. A mesmerising experience on the backwater of Wayanad Lake with onboard meals and a great chance to meet local villagers.
Highlights – • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary • Houseboat stayHotel – Luxurious Houseboat Stay
Day 7 & 8 Periyar national Park
Travel to Thekkady and Periyar National Park. Check in to your luxury jungle resort. Plenty of local activities include spice & rubber plantation visits, a guided tour of Periyar Tiger Reserve, and a bath with elephants at Thekkady Elephant Sanctuary.
Highlights – • Wildlife of Kerala • Give a nice bath to an Elephant
• Spices & Rubber Plantation visitsHotel – Spice Village Thekkady
Day 9 & 10 Munnar
Travel to the beautiful tea hills of Munnar. Check-in at your luxury resort. Go for guided tea garden walks, trekking, or mountain biking around tea estates at your preference.
Highlights – • Guided visits to the tea plantations
Hotel – Chandys Windy Woods
Day 11 Departure
Travel to the Cochin International Airport according to your international flight timings. Or
Travel further if you choose an add-on to Varanasi & Kolkata or add a Rajasthan Tour at discounted prices.
Day 12
Welcome back home after a lovely trip to South India!
Given Prices are in NZD based on twin sharing rooms. Flight options will be provided at the time of booking. Economy class flights are included in the price, and upgrades are available at extra cost. Departure points are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.
The mentioned itineraries & activities are tentative and can change according to our guests' needs, preferences or unforeseen circumstances. The mentioned hotels are all 5-star categories and are subject to availability. In case of unavailability, a similar or upgraded hotel would be provided.
Cancellation policy - 70% of the total tour amount can be refunded if cancelled four weeks before the arrival date of your tour of India. No refund is available if cancelled past four weeks before the arrival date. Full refund in credits if cancelled due to pandemics or natural calamities.
Payment Options & Privacy Policy
Payment Options - A 30 % payment is required at the time of tour booking and to book your international flights on a confirmed basis. Rest can be paid eight weeks before your departure. Payment can be made directly to a New Zealand bank account or by Debit/Credit card via PayPal.
Privacy Policy - The client's information and copy of documents like the passport would be shared with third parties like airlines, hotels & visa authorities. Photographs taken during the tour can be uploaded on our social media platform and website with the verbal consent of our guests.
Dietary Requirements - We can Cater to your dietary requirements on your trip to India, please inform us in advance if you have any particular dietary requirements.