In this ‘Kerala with Exotic Goa’ tour itinerary of with 13 nights and 14 days, we have compiled these two destinations and decided to take you on an excursion through the bounties of nature. In this tour package, you will visit Goa and will explore the flea market of it. Also enjoy some beautiful sightseeing in the appealing town of Old Goa and explore every small and big corner of it. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the local beaches of Goa. In Cochin, you will witness the beauty of Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Cochin, Mattancherry Palace and the St. Francis Church and in Munnar, go out and explore the scenic surroundings of the beautiful hill town. Engage yourself in the sightseeing tour of Munnar and visit The Evarikulam National Park, Rajamala Hills, Mattupetty Dam and the Christ Church. Visit Periyar and gear up for an exciting boat cruise on Lake Periyar. Kumarakom is blessed with beautiful scenery and when you will reach there, you will have fun on the Kumarakom Lake. A visit to the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is must. Experience the amazing feeling when you will stay in houseboat in Alleppey and will explore the length and breadth of the serene backwaters. Enjoy the beauty and charm of Kovalam by strolling through the beaches. You will also visit locations Padmanabhapuram Palace and Archaeological Museum.
Tour Duration : ( 13 Nights / 14 Days )
Destinations Covered : Goa - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar) - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Day 1: Goa (Arrival)
Upon arrival at the Goa airport/railway station, meet and transfer to the hotel. You may go out to explore the market of Goa. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Goa
Morning breakfast in the morning, drive towards the quaint town of Old Goa. Old Goa is famous for its churches and cathedrals dating back to the 15th and the 16th century. Here you will visit some attractions such as the Basilica of Bomb Jesus, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Later, return back to the hotel for night stay.
Day 3: Goa
Today, in the morning, enjoy a leisurely stroll on the local beaches of Goa. Gear up to get swept away by the breathtaking sunrise and sunset views on the beach. Return back to the hotel for night stay.
Day 4: Goa – Cochin (flight)
Morning, drive towards the Goa airport and board the flight for Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin, meet our tour representative and get transferred to the hotel.
Day 5: Cochin
Morning breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Cochin. The attractions you will cover include Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Cochin, Mattancherry Palace and the St. Francis Church. Also included in the attractions is huge yet fantastic Chinese fishing nets. Later, return back to the hotel for night stay.
Day 6: Cochin – Munnar (130 km / 4 hrs)
Morning breakfast, leave by road for Munnar. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel to rest and relax. Later, go out and explore the scenic surroundings of Munnar. Night stay is scheduled at the hotel.
Day 7: Munnar
Today, in the morning, engage yourself in the sightseeing tour of Munnar. The attractions you will visit here include The Evarikulam National Park, Rajamala Hills, Mattupetty Dam and the Christ Church. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 8: Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar)
Morning, leave by road for Periyar. On reaching Periyar, check into the hotel and gear up for an exciting boat cruise on Lake Periyar. Stay overnight at the hotel in Periyar.
Day 9: Thekkady - Kumarakom
After breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Kumarakom. Upon arrival, check in at the popular backwater resort and retire for the day. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 10: Kumarakom
Today, start with an exciting boat ride on the Kumarakom Lake. Thereafter, you have an option for visiting the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. There is also an option to indulge in water sports such as wind-sailing and water skiing. Later, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Kumarakom -Alleppey
Morning, leave by road for Kottayam. On reaching Kottayam, get on board the beautifully decorated houseboats (Kettuvalam). You’ll be cruise the length and breadth of the serene backwaters of Alleppey. Following an overnight backwater cruise, you’ll arrive in Alleppey.
Day 12: Alleppey – Kovalam
Today, after disembarking the houseboat, leave by road for Kovalam. On reaching Kovalam, check in at the hotel to rest and relax. Here you will enjoy the beauty and charm of Kovalam by strolling through the beaches. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 13: Kovalam-Cape Comorin-Kovalam
Morning, leave by road for Cape Comorin. The attractions you will visit include the Padmanabhapuram Palace and Archaeological Museum. By evening, return back to Kovalam for overnight stay.
Day 14: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Departure
Today, in the morning, have your breakfast and drive towards Trivandrum International Airport to board flight back home.