Highlights

  • City tour Cochin (including Matancherry, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church / Vasco De Gama tomb, and much more)
  • Kathakali – dance performance in Cochin
  • Munnar – tea plantations and museum
  • Lake Periyar – Boat cruise in the national park & spice plantations
  • Alleppey – Overnight on the house boat (AC cabin)
  • Kovalam – dream beaches of South India
  • and much more …

Munnar - Tea County

Cochin - Dutch Bungalow

Periyar - Cardamom County

Alleppey - Houseboat

Kovalam - Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Cochin

Day 1. Arrival in Cochin

Welcome to India!

Today you will arrive at Cochin International Airport. After customs, immigration formalities and baggage claim have been completed, you will be met by our representative. Then you will be taken to the hotel.

Upon arrival, check into the hotel and recover from your flight.

The rest of the day is at your disposal.

The city of Kochi, better known as Cochin, consists of many parts. For a long time Kochi played a key role in the development of trade and transport in the region. The excellent location of Kochi on the west coast, its bay and its sheltered harbor made it popular with many seafarers and merchant ships who anchored here to load spices, coffee and wood on their voyages to Europe and West Asia. And so, over time, Kochi has flourished as a bustling port city and trading center. Its coast is still very important to Cochin and India: it is home to a naval base and the busiest port in India

 

Accommodation: Dutch Bungalow (4 *), Boutique Room, Cochin, incl. Breakfast

Day 2. Cochin - City-Tour

Day 2. Cochin - City-Tour

After a relaxed breakfast in the hotel, your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby for an exciting city tour of Cochin. First, visit Matancherry in Cochin, followed by the oldest Jewish synagogue in India, built in 1568.
We continue to the Dutch Palace. This was destroyed by the Portuguese and rebuilt a century later by the Dutch. Then you will see the typical Chinese fishing nets. These fishing nets are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing.
Then visit St. Francis Church (Vasco da Gamas tomb), the first church to be built in the new, European-influenced tradition. Vasco De Gama died here in 1524 and was originally buried in the cemetery.
(Dutch Palace: closed on Friday) (Synagogue: closed on Friday and Saturday)
In the evening relax with the Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali katha stands for story, kali for performance or drama, and is an expressive form of Indian dance or dance drama. It’s a spectacular mix of drama, dance, music and ritual. Characters with lively painted faces and elaborate costumes tell stories from the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana.

 

Accommodation: Dutch Bungalow (4 *), Boutique Room, Cochin, incl. Breakfast

Day 3. Cochin - Munnar (travel time approx. 4 hours)

Day 3. Cochin - Munnar (travel time approx. 4 hours)

Today you will be driven to Munnar.
Surrounded by lush, carpet-like tea and coffee plantations, Munnar is a picturesque hill station located in the eastern part of Kerala. The city is influenced by three mountain rivers – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kudala – and is known for its clean, tidy and bright ambience. The beautiful landscape, the pleasant weather and the smell of the tea leaves make Munnar one of the most popular destinations in South India. These were also the reasons the British always withdrew to Munnar when the heat and humidity in other parts of Kerala were very high.
Munnar is located near Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. The mountains here are covered with a blooming carpet of flowers. Here you can also find an exotic plant called Neelaku runji that only blooms every 12 years. Attukal is an ideal place for long trekking tours and is located between Munnar and Pallivasal. It is beautiful to look at through the panoramic waterfalls and the gently rolling hills. Nyayamakad is an excellent place for picnics and trekking, and is 10 km from Munnar, near Rajamala. Nyayamakad is the land of sparkling waterfalls, and the water sometimes falls from heights of up to 1,600 m.

 

Accommodation: Tea County (4 *), Deluxe Room, Munnar, incl. Breakfast

Day 4. Munnar - tea plantations

Day 4. Munnar - tea plantations

After an early breakfast visit the famous tea museums and tea plantations. Along the fragrant tea plantations, you can see the water reservoir of the Idukki Dam, the highest arch dam in Asia and the third highest dam in India, on a clear day on the highest peak “Anaimudi”. On the way you can strengthen yourself at one of the most beautiful places with a picnic before it continue to the highest point at 1950 meters above sea level, where you will have the opportunity to observe many endemic bird species.
Your chauffeur will be waiting for you after about 5 or 8 kilometers from Munnar, in the direction of Mankulam Street at the destination point, to take you back to your hotel.

 

Accommodation: Tea County (4 *), Deluxe Room, Munnar, incl. Breakfast

Day 5. Munnar - Periyar (travel time approx. 4 hours)

Day 5. Munnar - Periyar (travel time approx. 4 hours)

Today you will be driven to Periyar.

In Periyar National Park you can watch wild animals from a boat. It is located in the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala and, together with the Tiger Reserve, is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. At the heart of this sanctuary is a picturesque lake. Herds of elephants and sambars, gaurs and wild boars roam the park all the way to the lake and can be seen from the boats that cross the lake. Periyar is also home to leopards, wild dogs, barking roe deer, and other species of deer. Lizards can also be seen bathing in the sun on the stony surfaces along the lake.

 

Accommodation: Cardamom County (4 *), Periyar Cottage, Periyar, incl. Breakfast

Day 6. Boat cruise on Lake Periyar

Day 6. Boat cruise on Lake Periyar

Today after breakfast at the hotel you will explore the Periyar National Park during an exciting boat cruise on Lake Periyar. With a bit of luck you will also see large, wild herds of elephants. Before returning to the resort, visit the exotic treasures of South India in a spice garden.

 

Accommodation: Cardamom County (4 *), Periyar Cottage, Periyar, incl. Breakfast

Day 7. Periyar - Alleppey (travel time approx. 3 hours)

Day 7. Periyar - Alleppey (travel time approx. 3 hours)

Today your journey continues to Alleppey, where you check in on your houseboat for one night, including full board and an air-conditioned cabin, of course.

On board you cross the wide network of canals and explore the unique nature and biodiversity on the banks of the – “Venice of the East” in a relaxed manner.

 

Accommodation: Houseboat (AC cabin), Alleppey, incl. Full board

Day 8. Alleppey - Kovalam (travel time approx. 4 hours)

Day 8. Alleppey - Kovalam (travel time approx. 4 hours)

After checking out your houseboat, drive to some of India’s most beautiful beaches in around 4 hours.

Your 5 * resort offers you a dreamlike oasis for a romantic honeymoon or simply an unforgettable and relaxing time for two. Look forward to sunbathing on the private beach and cocktails by the beautiful infinity pool with sea views.

 

Accommodation: Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra (5 *), Rock Garden, Kovalam, incl. Breakfast

Day 9. Kovalam

Day 9. Kovalam

Leisure.

 

Accommodation: Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra (5 *), Rock Garden, Kovalam, incl. Breakfast

Day 10. Kovalam

Day 10. Kovalam

Leisure.

 

Accommodation: Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra (5 *), Rock Garden, Kovalam, incl. Breakfast

Day 11. Kovalam - Trivandrum Airport (approx. 1/2 hour)

Day 11. Kovalam - Trivandrum Airport (approx. 1/2 hour)

Today it is unfortunately time to say goodbye, and you will be taken to Trivandrum for your flight back to the airport. Or you can extend your stay with us for further adventures on the colorful Indian continent …

 

We would be happy to adapt this travel example to your individual wishes and ideas.

IMPORTANT:
The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen factors. In any case, the guide responsible has the right to redesign the tour so that our customers can enjoy their tour safely, comfortably and happily.

Our services

Included:

  • 2 nights in: Dutch Bungalow (4 *), Boutique Room, Cochin, incl. Breakfast
  • 2 nights in: Tea County, Deluxe Room (4 *), Munnar, incl. Breakfast
  • 2 nights in: Cardamom County (4 *), Periyar Cottage, Periyar, including breakfast
  • 1 night in: Houseboat, AC cabin, Alleppey, including full board
  • 3 nights at: Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra (5 *), Rock Garden, Kovalam, including breakfast
  • All overnight stays as described in the itinerary (or in the case of overbooking in at least equivalent hotel)
  • Private reception and collection from / to the airport
  • Private transfer in an air-conditioned car with driver (including all expenses for driver and car)
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day in the car during your tour
  • All entrance fees and national park fees
  • Private english-speaking guides
  • All taxes on site

Exclusive:

  • Visa fees
  • International and domestic flights, as well as airport taxes
  • Additional meals
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips, donations or other expenses
  • Optional activities (can be booked in advance)
  • Additional costs for the high season or on public holidays

Our private trips include the following inclusive services:

 

  • Individual travel planning according to your wishes
  • Flexible start and end times
  • Private chauffeur with an air-conditioned private car
  • Safe & comfortable travel
  • Professional & private tour guide
  • Selected accommodation and meals
  • All excursions including entrance fees
  • Fees & special permits for national parks
  • Donations to the local population
  • Free & professional advice
  • 24/7 WhatsApp & email service even during your trip
  • Bankruptcy insurance
 
All of our private trips can be booked or redesigned and adapted in the same way, shorter or longer, or according to your own ideas (hotel categories, excursions, combinations, etc.) – you decide when it starts!

How does travel planning and booking work with Dewi Tours?

 
 

Personal & professional advice

We would be happy to advise you personally, in order to get a better and faster insight into your wishes. Our travel examples can be designed in exactly the same way, combined, shorter, longer or according to your own wishes. Our travel specialists will (based on their own experience) present you with optimal travel routes and transparent prices for your planned dream trip.

 

Individual planning according to your wishes

After we know your wishes, the responsible travel specialists will send you a corresponding offer as soon as possible, of course non-binding and without obligation. We will then discuss this offer with you and will be happy to make changes according to your wishes. You decide when to start and how long you want to travel.

 

Flights

 

We concentrate 100% on your stay in your destination, receive you wherever and whenever you arrive, adapt the itinerary to your individual flight times and wishes, and are also available to you personally during the trip via email and WhatsApp 24 / 7 available for a smooth and relaxing trip. This enables us to respond promptly and personally to all eventualities, such as flight delays, extra requests on site, etc.

As an individual tour operator, we do not have fixed travel dates like many package tour operators.
With us, you as a customer decide when you want to fly and how long you want to stay, and therefore ideally you can also book the most cost-effective flight connection for yourself using the popular online search engines such as Kayak, Skyscanner, etc.
We will be happy to help you find the best international flight for you. Domestic flights are already included in our trips.

 

Travel booking

Only when you are 100% satisfied with our travel planning will your written booking be made with us and you can lean back and look forward to a dream trip according to your individual wishes. We will make all bookings for you in the destination and then send you our travel confirmation / invoice and your travel insurance certificate. Your deposit is 20% when booking, the balance is due 30 days before departure.

 

 

STOP-OVER IN SINGAPORE

Our exclusive offers for 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Your flight route runs over Singapore and you would like to extend your stay with a stop-over to get to know the small island state with all its highlights better?

 

(4D / 3N incl. 3 * / 4 * / 5 * hotel, private airport transfers, breakfast & city tour (SIC) from 240, – USD p. p.)

 

 

 

Please contact us and let us know your wishes and ideas for your individual dream trip.

We will send you a non-binding offer as soon as possible.

 

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meisara@dewitours.de