Backwaters & Wildlife Tour - Kerala

Backwaters & Wildlife Tour - Kerala

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Tour Overview

Start in Kochi (Cochin) and end in Kovalam! With the Explorer tour, Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Kochi (Cochin), India and 7 other destinations in India. Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colorful boats and Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront in Kochi

  • The summer retreat of the British during colonial times Munnar.

  • Explore the protected Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake - elephant and tiger reserve.

  • Experience the Coastal Alleppey - the Venice of the East

  • Experience the beaches of Kovalam.

  • Get to know about South India culture.

Places You'll See

Munnar

Munnar

Periyar

Periyar

Periyar

Periyar

Alleppey

Alleppey

Kovalam

Kovalam

Kovalam

Kovalam

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Kochi

Kochi

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Kochi airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.

In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 2 : Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by.

Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : At Munnar

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market.

In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve.

Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Later proceed for half day tour to Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Alappuzha

Accommodation: Hotel, Deluxe Houseboat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 6 : Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at Houseboat, later check out and drive to Kovalam, via en-route visit the famous Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.

Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Kovalam

Location: Kovalam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later get ready to explore the lovely places in Kovalam, visit Samudra Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Poovar Beach and Vizhinjam Beach. Also visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Fishing Harbour and Rock Cut Cave Temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure

Location: Thiruvananthapuram

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

  • 7 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

  • Meals.

    7 Breakfast at Hotel, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat.

  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences.

  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.

  • English speaking guide at Cochin.

    Other languages guides are available on additional charges.

  • Visit to the Eravikulam National Park.

  • Visit to the Periyar Tiger Reserve.

  • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake.

  • One mineral water bottle per person per day.

  • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

What's Not Included

  • Visas Fee (if applicable).

  • Monument entry fees.

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.

  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar ...more ...less

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 Star

  • Do I need a visa to travel to India?

    Yes. The Government of India grants Tourist Visa to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India. The only purpose of visiting India should be recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. Any activity other than the aforementioned ones is cognizable. ...more ...less

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you. ...more ...less

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Panda Experiences has been in operation since 2008

Reviews of this operator

Serena  

Excellent Guides

06-Sep-2022

The tour was great. Maybe we went to too many places for shopping. All tour guides were excellent.

David  

Recommended to India Tour

24-Mar-2022

I have been recommended to this tour of India with friends from Australia and we are happy to see all places which are mentioned on programmed.

Bryson  

Beautiful Kerala with Panda Experiences

09-Feb-2023

Kerala is Beautiful and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Panda Experiences and will be booking another trip with them in future.

Max  

Lifetime trip

12-Jan-2022

This was the trip of a lifetime, and our guide made it even more special! He has incredibly knowledgeable of the history of all the sites we went to and is extremely personable, we had an absolute blast with him!

Thomas  

100% Recommend

17-Feb-2022

100% Recommend this tour to anyone who is thinking of doing it. My partner and I had a fantastic time in Nepal by Panda Experiences.

Fabio  

Everything was perfect

11-Aug-2022

It was an excellent experience with Panda Experiences! A really nice and fun guide with a lot of knowledge! Everything was on time!

Jacopo  

Well organized trip

02-Oct-2022

The tour was smooth and well organized. My guide and driver were very friendly and did what they could to tailor the experience to me.

Nancy  

Panda Experiences was amazing

12-Apr-2022

Our experience with Panda Experiences was amazing. Many great memories made. Highly recommend this company.

Sofia  

India tour

26-Feb-2022

We arrived two days before our India tour so that we can be ready by mind and body as well we are happy to do this tour.

Matthew  

Amazing India Tour

17-Mar-2022

We had a good and professional local guides in each and we visited Taj Mahal at sunset and loved all the photographs.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Panda Experiences allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 80 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Panda Experiences requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of panda experiences charges.

    Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 79 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Backwaters & Wildlife Tour - Kerala

8 Days Starting in Kochi, Kerala, India and ending in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Visiting: Kochi, Munnar, Periyar, Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam

Tour operator:

Panda Experiences

Tour code:

BWTK8

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

1-85

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Boat/Cruise Excursion, Sightseeing

Private Available:

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NB: Prices correct on 31-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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