Day 1:
Flight from London Heathrow to Dubai by Emirates

Day 2:
Dubai to Trivandrum by Emirates
Trivandrum to Paravur by surface
Upon arrival at the airport of Trivandrum also knownas the ‘Land of Bliss’our representative will welcome you and navigate you toParavur Upon arrival at Paravur, check in at hotel.

Day 3
Paravur
A day at leisure for you to relax and relish the various facilities of the resort surrounded by the tranquilebackwaters on three sides offering a unique pool within a small lagoon, The resort offers a serene and relaxingexperience.

Day 4
Paravur to Cochin by surface (approx. 175 kms, 4 hrs)
After breakfast, a drive to Cochin also known as th ‘Queen of Arabian sea’which was once an important spice-trading route on Arabian Sea where Vasco D Gama landed in 1498 and boasted that he has come for soul and spices. Upon arrival at Cochin, check in at hotel.

Day 5:
Cochin
Your morning sightseeing tour of Kochi includes a visit to the Dutch Palace and Synagogue. En route see the famous Chinese fishing nets kissing the banks of the Fort Cochin. In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance show.

Day 6:
Cochin to Thekkady(Periyar), 195 Km/6 hrs
Take a scenic drive through tea and spice plantations and blue hills and arrive at Periyar for a 2-night stay.Experience an afternoon soft trek in to the Periyar National Park.

Day 7:
Thekkady(Periyar)
In the morning take a two-hour boat safari on the mist-shrouded lake, which offers excellent opportunities for spotting wildlife, especially herds of elephants. Afternoon visit the tea, cardamom, pepper and coffee plantations that surround the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Day 8:
Thekkady to Kumarakom, 140 Km/5 hrs
After the breakfast, we drive down to the coast and the melodically named town of Kumarakomaloso known as the ‘Venice of Kerala’ on the banks of Vembanadlake.

Day 9:
Kumarakom
Day at leisure to relax at the resort. The resort offers comfortable accommodation and exclusive leisure options like theAyurvedicmassage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming or a cruise along the Vembanad Lake to experience the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Day 10:
Kumarakom to Alleppey(Houseboat)
The Kerala backwaters consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes, and canals. These are best experienced while slowly punting down the labyrinth of canals in a traditional thatch-roofed houseboat, known as kettuvallam. Embark on your houseboat, a renovated cargo boat with either one or two bedrooms, kitchenette and all modern conveniences. A three-member crew will cater toall your comforts and meals. See life on the banks, lush green rice fields, and coconut groves with occasional temple or church as you cruise through the canals. An experience you will savor for a long time.

Day 11:
Alleppey to Marari by surface
After breakfast Disembark at the boat jetty from houseboat and drive to Mararikulam Upon arrival at Mararikulam, check in at thehotel.

Day 11 to 15:
Mararikulam
All days at leisure.

Day 15: Mararikulam to Cochin by surface

After breakfast drive to Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin, check in at hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 16: Cochin to Dubai by Emirates
Dubai to London Heathrow by Emirates
Transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for London Heathrow via Dubai.

Offer Includes

• Flight from London with Emirates
• Airport taxes
• 13 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast
• 1 night on full board basis at Houseboat
• All transfer & sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary by air-conditioned car
• Kathakali dance show in Cochin
• Boat ride at Lake Periyar
• Services of local English speaking Guide as per the itinerary during city tour
• Entrance fees to the monuments

Meal Plans
• As per Itinerary