Beach and Backwater Tour in Kerala

Day 1 to Day 3

Arrival at Trivandrum International Airport.Proceed towards a secluded but beautiful beach resort near Poovar beach formed by the the confluence of a lake, river and sea .You will be transferred to the resort by boat. Enjoy rejuvenating ayurvedic massage.Relax on the beach. On the second day visit Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari)where three seas converge. On the way visit the centuries old wooden Padmanabhapuram Palace.Return after watching sunset.On the last day visit Thiruvananthapuram city.You can go shopping or visit other places of interest within the city.

Day 4

After breakfast proceed towards Alappuzha for your over night stay on a traditional houseboat . The houseboat departs at 12:00. It will take you along the lake, backwaters, canals, meadows, coconut groves, villages and paddy fields. If interested you can go ashore,walk on the banks, visit the villages or relax in a coconut grove. While on board you can watch the scenery from the deck. The house boat will drop anchor at night. Besides the captain,there will be an oars man, and a cook on the boat. Ask the captain for fishing rods. The cook will cook your catch for you. Overnight stay on board the houseboat.

Day 5 to Day 7

After breakfast you will disembark at the lake resort at Kumarakom. In the evening,visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary.Relax at the resort.On the second day,visit villages,coir factories or watch rubber tapping. In the evening visit the famous Thirunakkara Temple.Take a ride on a three wheeler-a tuk tuk-for an unforgettable experience.On the last day,relax at the resort.Join the sunset cruise in the evening.

Day 8

Proceed to Cochin International Airport as per your flight timings,escorted by our executive.

Package cost: Per person on twin sharing basis :Rs.29100 (GBP 346)

Inclusions:

Traditional welcome at the airport. Executive escort for airport pick up and drop. Welcome drink on arrival at all hotels. All hotels on bed and breakfast, houseboat on full board. Luxury tax. Transfers by air conditioned Car at disposal. Sight seeing. Bridge toll and entrances at monuments and sanctuaries. Children below 5 years complimentary. 5 to 12 years Rs.6000 (GBP 70)

The package is applicable till September 2008.