Day 01: Trivandrum–Kovalam (25 Kms / 1 hour)

On your arrival at Trivandrum International Airport, our representative will transfer you to Kovalam, about 25 kms away and will take only 1 hour. In the afternoon visit the Trivandrum city’s popular places including Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Museum, Zoo etc. Late evening visit the famous Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam

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Day 02: Kovalam–Kanyakumari–Kovalam

After the hearty breakfast, you will proceed for full day excursion to Kanyakumari the southernmost tip of India, the 100kms journey would take about 2.5 hours. You will also visit the Vivekananda Rock by boat and then visit to Suchindram Temple and Sri Padmanabhapuram Palace. Come back to the hotel for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

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Day 03: Kovalam–Alleppey (160 Kms/5 Hrs)

After the delectable breakfast, proceed to Alleppey – also known as The Venice of the East. It is about 160kms and journey would take about 5 hours. Check in at Houseboat and Cruise across Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay at Houseboat. Note: (Check in time of Houseboat – 1230 hrs and Check out 0845 hrs) AC Timing will be 2030 hrs – 0630 hrs.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

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Day 04: Kumarakom

After Breakfast drop at Jetty or Resort .The full day will be at leisure for you to unwind and relax in your hotel ashore the Backwaters. Or you can take an opportunity to try out the famous Kerala Ayurvedic massage or take a boat ride through the scenic backwaters of Kerala. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

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Day 05: Kumarakom–Thekkady

After hearty breakfast, proceed to Thekkady, which is famous for Spices and Wildlife. The journey is about 145kms long and takes 4 hours. Visit the Periyar, which is South India's most popular wild life sanctuary spread across 777 sq. kms. In the afternoon you will be taken for a Spice Plantation tour. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

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Day 06: Thekkady–Munnar

Early morning be ready to visit the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, where you go on the boat ride (on your own) on a manmade lake, to view the wildlife in its natural way. Later drive to Munnar, which is 110kms away and will take about 4 hours to be. It is a famous Hill Station. In the evening visit the nearby Tea plantations. Overnight stay at Munnar.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

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Day 07: Munnar

After the delicious breakfast go for sightseeing of Munnar, visit Mattuppetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake and Eravikulam National Park which is also called as Rajamala. After the sightseeing, you can consider going on shopping for high quality tea, coffee etc. Overnight stay at Munnar

(Breakfast and Dinner)

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Day 08: Munnar–Cochin

Wake up in the morning and after having the breakfast, drive to Cochin and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon proceed for city tour and visit Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets etc. The evening is free for Shopping. Overnight stay at Cochin.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

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Day 09: Cochin Departure

After the delicious breakfast, you will drive to Cochin International Airport for your onwards journey.

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• Return Trip Airfare in Economy Class from Melbourne, Australia – Trivandrum, India – Cochin, India – Melbourne, Australia (including taxes).
• Transportation and sightseeing as per the group Size (Air conditioned)
• Hotels Class as mentioned in the program
• English Speaking Guide
• 01 Bottle Mineral water per day per person
• All Applicable Taxes

• Any insurance
• Any items of personal nature, such as drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), laundry, the telephone calls etcetera.
• Any still camera, digital camera and video camera fees. (To be paid on the spot.)
• Any tip, such as, at hotel/resort/restaurants, at restaurants outside, to the guides, to the Drivers/assistants, and to the mahouts.
• Entrance tickets of the monuments

• All Prices given are in Australian Dollar (AUD).
• Your Australian departure tax is included in the cost of your ticket.
• Return economy class airfare from Melbourne, Australia – Trivandrum, India – Cochin, India – Melbourne, Australia including prepaid taxes.
• Service Confirmations are subject to availability at the time of reservations.
• Prices can vary depending on actual availability of the service and change in the number of passengers.
• Any change in quotation will be communicated to you and only after your confirmation, we will proceed further.
• Surcharges may be applicable over and above the tour price for the quoted period. At the time of booking or prior to confirmation, the same will be advised. Once you confirm the reservation, we will need advance payment for the reservation of your tour package and rest payment within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour.
• All activities, sightseeing, and other optional tour/ services/rides, if left unutilized or partially utilized by choice or due to other uncontrollable situations /weather / time constraint, any other circumstances are not subject to any refund.
• Prices or rates quoted to you in the itinerary are calculated at the prevailing prices and are subject to change without any prior notice in the case of the currency fluctuation increase in the cost of fuel charges, sudden change in any related hotel tariff, air/ rail/ bus/ entry ticket cost increase or transport cost increase due to change of route, change in any related government tax structure, alteration of itinerary program or change in the number of the tour members necessitated by factors beyond our control before the date of departure or even during the tour. Whatever applicable all such increases must be paid in full before departure.
• • We will require 10% and balance payment prior 45 days, before departure of the tour.

• Children below 5 years are complimentary in parents’ room without extra bed.
• Milk/Food for infant or Children below 5 years chargeable on direct payment at hotel

• First Class: 40 kg free baggage allowance per person.
• Business Class: 30 kg free baggage allowance per person.
• Economy Class: 20 kg free baggage allowance per person.

• For whatever reasons, if you want to cancel the booking, make sure to intimate us in writing. We are constrained to levy the following cancellation charges as per the company policy.

• 30 days or more prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour, taken non-refundable advance will be charged.
• Tickets bought on promotion may be 100 % non changeable and non refundable. The validity of the ticket will be restrictive.
• 30 to 15 days prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour, 50% of the package cost.
• 14 to 07 days prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour 75% of the package cost.
• 07 to 01 days prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour 100% of the package cost.
• In case of no information 100% of the package cost.

• We recommend you to confirm your flight with the local airline office at least 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to reconfirm may result in the cancellation of some reservations. For Special request (hotel confirmation, meal and seat preference, special assistance, wheel chair request) are subject to airline confirmation and need to reconfirm from agency at least 72 hours prior to the departure.

• We strongly recommend Travel Insurance. The premium is calculated on the number of days you will be away, however it is important that the policy be taken out when the booking is made, to cover any cancellation penalties that may apply from that time. If the insurance is not with us, a charge of $50 will be applicable for any paperwork requested.