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MESMERISING SOUTH INDIA TOUR PACKAGES

11 Days | 6 Destinations | Luxury Beach & Jungle Resorts | Houseboat Stay | Luxury Tea Garden Stay | Best Months to Travel: From September to April | English-Speaking Local Guide at Every Destination | 6 Guests Max Per Group Tour
Add a 16-night/17-day Rajasthan Tour to this tour from NZ $8990 p/p (International Flights Included)
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prices & Inclusions

NZ $5950 per person twin sharing Includes...
  • Local Flights in India
  • 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 at a Luxury Resort

ACTIVITIES & HOTELS

Activities -
  • Kathakali Dance Performance
  • Jungle Boat Safari & Kochi Harbour Cruise
  • Guided Tour of Kochi
  • Munnar Tea Gardens
  • Local Village Visit
  • 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
  • Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom
  • Lockhart Bungalow Munnar
  • A night stay at a Luxury Houseboat in Alleppey

ITINERARY

Day 1 & 2, Day 1 - arrival at Kochi Airport day 2 -Kochi Sightseeing
Welcome to Kochi! After an airport welcome, you will be transferred to your hotel and able to relax for the night. The next day, you will explore historical and cultural sites in Kochi, like Mattanchery Palace and Fishing Villages. You will also walk on Princess Street to enjoy local cafes and restaurants. Don't forget to take a complimentary boat ride from your hotel. Highlights – • Guided tour of Kochi. • Mattanchery Palace & Fishing Village. • Boat Tour at Arabian SeaHotel – 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 & Coconut Lagoon Resort 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 on a local village tour of Kumarokom Highlights – • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary • Houseboat stay • Kumarokom Village TourHotel – Luxurious Houseboat Stay & Coconut Lagoon
Day 7 & 8 Periyar national Park
Travel to Thekkady and Periyar National Park. Check into 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 • Spice & Rubber Plantation visits Hotel – Spice Village Thekkady
Day 9 & 10 Munnar
Travel to the beautiful tea hills of Munnar. Check in at your luxury resort. At your convenience, go for guided tea garden walks, trekking, or mountain biking around tea estates. Highlights – • Guided visits to the tea plantations Hotel – Lockhart Bungalow
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.
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. 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. The rest can be paid eight weeks before your arrival in India. 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 copies 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. This itinerary was last modified on 15 January 2025.