9-Night Essene Kerala Tour
Kochi, India
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 10 days
Serenity and tranquility abound when you are surrounded by the diverse beauty of Kerala. The area that runs along the coast offers both the scenic beauty of the towering mountains covered with spice and tea plantations, and the pristine beaches with white sugary sand and azure waters. The webs of channels that connect the backwaters are not just the lifeline of the locals, but a paradise for the tourists and migratory birds, as well. If all that does not help you unwind enough, indulge in a therapeutic massage to de-stress and detoxify.
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Serenity and tranquility abound when you are surrounded by the diverse beauty of Kerala. The area that runs along the coast offers both the scenic beauty of the towering mountains covered with spice and tea plantations, and the pristine beaches with white sugary sand and azure waters. The webs of channels that connect the backwaters are not just the lifeline of the locals, but a paradise for the tourists and migratory birds, as well. If all that does not help you unwind enough, indulge in a therapeutic massage to de-stress and detoxify.
Day 1: Kochi
You will be welcomed by your representative at Cochin International Airport and transferred to the hotel. Kochi, also called Cochin, offers you the best of history and culture anywhere in the state. A port town since early centuries, Cochin attracted traders and invaders from the world over. In the evening, you can go for a relaxing sunset cruise. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Kochi
Today you can go for a sightseeing tour of Cochin. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Kochi - Alleppey
Travel 40 miles (65km) to Alleppey, to embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Your houseboat, or ‘Kettuvallom’ is a luxurious boat with well-appointed bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the palm fringed landscape from your cabin. Apart from the mesmerizing surroundings, it’s the life along the coast that adds a touch of exotica to this experience. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Alleppey - Periyar
Today you'll travel 90miles (145 km) to Periyar, an area known for its undulating hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 tiger reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady, is the oldest. Check into your hotel. Go on a spice plantation tour & elephant ride today. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Periyar
In the morning hours you can enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Later, in the evening, witness the Kalaripayattu, a style of martial arts.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Periyar - Munnar
Drive 68 miles (110 km) to Munnar, a hill station located over 5200 feet (1600 m) above sea level. Once the summer resort of the British administration in South India, it still retains its colonial charm and is famous for its tea plantations, most of which are privately owned. With its sprawling estates, rolling hills, sparkling waterfalls, picture postcard hamlets and undulating valleys, Munnar is an ideal holiday destination.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Munnar
Today you take a visit to a tea museum, take a short trip to the Eravikulam National Park (home to the endangered Nilgiri Thar mountain goat, among others) or simply walk through the enchanting tea estates and enjoy the tranquility provided. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Munnar - Marari
Today takes you 102 miles (165 km) to the picturesque fishing village of Mararikulam and check into your resort. Tucked away inside quiet and lush coconut groves, this resort set by the pristine white-sand beaches of Marari, offers you unparalleled quiet in astoundingly beautiful settings.Day is leisure on the beach resort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Marari
Day at leisure on the beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Marari - Kochi
There is no itinerary planned for the day. After breakfast, you will be transferred 46 miles (75 km) to Cochin International Airport for your onward journey.
You will be welcomed by your representative at Cochin International Airport and transferred to the hotel. Kochi, also called Cochin, offers you the best of history and culture anywhere in the state. A port town since early centuries, Cochin attracted traders and invaders from the world over. In the evening, you can go for a relaxing sunset cruise. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Kochi
Today you can go for a sightseeing tour of Cochin. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Kochi - Alleppey
Travel 40 miles (65km) to Alleppey, to embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Your houseboat, or ‘Kettuvallom’ is a luxurious boat with well-appointed bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the palm fringed landscape from your cabin. Apart from the mesmerizing surroundings, it’s the life along the coast that adds a touch of exotica to this experience. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Alleppey - Periyar
Today you'll travel 90miles (145 km) to Periyar, an area known for its undulating hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 tiger reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady, is the oldest. Check into your hotel. Go on a spice plantation tour & elephant ride today. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Periyar
In the morning hours you can enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Later, in the evening, witness the Kalaripayattu, a style of martial arts.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Periyar - Munnar
Drive 68 miles (110 km) to Munnar, a hill station located over 5200 feet (1600 m) above sea level. Once the summer resort of the British administration in South India, it still retains its colonial charm and is famous for its tea plantations, most of which are privately owned. With its sprawling estates, rolling hills, sparkling waterfalls, picture postcard hamlets and undulating valleys, Munnar is an ideal holiday destination.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Munnar
Today you take a visit to a tea museum, take a short trip to the Eravikulam National Park (home to the endangered Nilgiri Thar mountain goat, among others) or simply walk through the enchanting tea estates and enjoy the tranquility provided. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Munnar - Marari
Today takes you 102 miles (165 km) to the picturesque fishing village of Mararikulam and check into your resort. Tucked away inside quiet and lush coconut groves, this resort set by the pristine white-sand beaches of Marari, offers you unparalleled quiet in astoundingly beautiful settings.Day is leisure on the beach resort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Marari
Day at leisure on the beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Marari - Kochi
There is no itinerary planned for the day. After breakfast, you will be transferred 46 miles (75 km) to Cochin International Airport for your onward journey.
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