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South India - Kerala Dreaming
7 days, Kochi to Vypīn Island
Itinerary
Day 1Kochi
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Arrive at any time and transfer to hotel. There are no planned activities, so check in and enjoy the city.
There are no planned activities, so check into to the hotel (check-in time is 12 noon) and enjoy the city.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Kochi
Explore on a walking tour in old Fort Kochi, including the fish market, famous Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, Jewish quarter, and spice market. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance.
After breakfast, explore the old part of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry. Visit the Dutch Palace, which was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin King in the 16th century and the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, and Santa Cruz Basilica—built by Portuguese in the 16th century. Also walk through the fishing market and the famous Chinese fishing net, believed having been brought by traders from Kubla Khan's court in China. In the evening, attend the popular classical dance-drama of Kerala "Kathakali", which combines literature, music, painting, acting, and dance.
Orientation Walk
Get to know the delightful city of Kochi through this guided walk, with a chance to explore St Francis Church, the oldest church in India.
Kathakali Dance
Considered one of the oldest dance forms in India, Kathakali is a combination of drama, dance, music, and ritual. Characters with vividly painted faces and elaborate costumes re-enact stories from the Hindu epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana. This dance drama is famous for amazing costumes, extensive makeup, and explosive body movements, and is performed exclusively by men.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Kochi/Kumarakom
Visit Tripunithura Hill Palace then continue to Kumarakom. Enjoy a canoe paddle in the narrow canals and take a walking tour of the paddy fields and Chempu village.
Visit Tripunithura Hill Palace then continue to Kumarakom, set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala. Enjoy a canoe paddle in the narrow canals and take a walking tour of the paddy fields and Chempu village.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tripunithura Hill Palace Visit
Enjoy the impressive architecture and beautiful grounds of the Tripunithura Hill Palace. Built in 1865, it is now the largest archaeological museum in Kerala, though it was originally the administrative office for local royalty. There is also a heritage museum, deer park, and children's museum in the complex. Make sure to check out its collection of rare species of medicinal plants.
Canoeing
Enjoy a canoe paddle through the narrow canals in Kumarakom.
Walking Tour
Enjoy a walk through the green paddy fields of Kumarakom and the delightful little village of Chempu.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Kumarakom/Kerala Backwaters
Spend the day cruising the Kerala backwaters on a comfortable houseboat while observing local village life and bird watching. Later, arrive at our homestay in Alleppey and enjoy a cooking demonstration of traditional Kerala cuisine and dine with a local family.
This morning we travel to Allepey, a golden streak of land surrounded by rivers, lakes, lagoons and canals where we board our private House boat. You can sunbathe on the deck and enjoy the scenery watching daily life take place on the water. The trip goes through a wonderful area full of water birds, palm trees, rice fields and floating water plants that surround the boat like emerald Green Island.
Later, arrive at our home stay in Alleppey and enjoy a cooking demonstration of traditional Keralan cuisine and dine with a local family.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Excursion
Lay back and relax on a houseboat as it takes you through the the Kerala backwaters. Look around and enjoy the stunning scenery, dotted with coconut trees and reminiscent of a paradise lost.
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Family Home Meal Experience
Enjoy a visit with a local family in Alleppey and get a real taste of Southern India culture and what life in the backwaters is like. Enjoy a demonstration and learn how to cook some delicious dishes, intrinsic to Southern Indian cuisine. After dinner, kick back and relax, getting to know our local hosts and what daily life in Kerala is like.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Kerala Backwaters/Vypīn Island
Take time to relax in paradise with free time to explore the local village and pristine beaches. There's an option to visit an Ayurvedic spa or go cycling.
Take time to relax in paradise with free time to explore the local village and pristine beaches. There's an option to visit an Ayurvedic spa or go cycling.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Ayurvedic Spa
Kerala is famous for its Ayurvedic spas. Visit one and choose from a number of treatments available, like a full body massage.
Cycling
Jump on a bike and enjoy the ride!
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Vypīn Island
Free Time on Vypīn Island.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time, relax on the beach, visit the spa, or go cycling.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Ayurvedic Spa
Kerala is famous for its Ayurvedic spas. Visit one and choose from a number of treatments available, like a full body massage.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Vypīn Island
Depart at any time.
Depart at any time, hotel checkout is at 12:00pm. It is very easy to arange a transfer from the resort to the Cochin airport - your CEO will be happy to assist.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.