Day 01: ARRIVE KOCHI
On arrival in Kochi: Company representatives cannot come into the baggage collection area. After you collect your luggage and pass through customs, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building where a Spirit Journeys representative will be waiting to greet you with a paging board with your name on. Please note that the crowds can be enormous and it is possible that you may not spot our representative, despite their making every effort to be as visible as possible, so please keep an eye out for them. A representative will transfer you to the airport hotel and give you the documents. In the afternoon, you will be at leisure (No Transportation). Later in the evening, enjoy welcome dinner.
Overnight: Eighth Bastion, Kochi [Standard room with breakfast & dinner]
Day 2: KOCHI
After breakfast, dive into the charming Cochin City. All the sightseeing places are located in the Fort Cochin area itself. Begin with Dutch Palace, then visit Jewish Synagogue (closed on Friday & Saturday), St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica Church. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon will be at leisure.
Optional Tour: In the evening, witness Cultural performance – Kerala Kaleidoscope – a mix of various dance performance of Kerala.
Overnight: Eighth Bastion, Kochi [Standard room with breakfast & dinner]
Day 3: KOCHI
Day is at leisure to enjoy independent activities.
Optional: Lulu Mall, the largest shopping mall in India situated in the city of Kochi.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
Overnight : Eighth Bastion, Kochi [Standard room with breakfast & dinner]
Day 4: KOCHI – ALLEPPEY
This morning, transfer to Alleppey Jetty (approx. 60 Kms: 02 Hrs). Admire panoramic view of one of the most picturesque aspects of the God’s Own Country. Cruise through the palm-fringed backwaters. All meals will be served on board this charming house-boat.
Overnight is on the Houseboat [AC Houseboat with all Meals, check-in time 13:00]
Day 5: ALLEPPEY – MARARI
After breakfast, leave the houseboat and transfer to Marari (approx. 30 Kms – 01 Hr). On arrival, check-in at your hotel. (check in time is 14:00. We will place a request for early check-in and do our best to secure it, however, it depends on availability and cannot be guaranteed]
Overnight : Marari Sands by Tree Leaf Hospitality [Palm Villa with Breakfast]
Day 6 – 9: MARARI
These days, you will be at leisure [No transportation]
Optional tours that can be booked and paid locally: Visit to the Coir factory, Visit to Alleppey town, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Arthunkal Basilica Church.
Overnight: Marari Sands by Tree Leaf Hospitality [Palm Villa with Breakfast]
Day 10: MARARI – KOCHI – DEPARTURES
Tea/coffee is at the hotel (We provide you the packed breakfast).
Transfer to Kochi airport (approx. 80 Kms – 2.5 Hrs).
If you imagine your holiday as an utter relaxation, join our Kerala Backwaters & Beach tour. Explore the prominent beaches and tranquil backwater region. The natural beauty of Kerala offers you memorable, once in a lifetime experiences. This tour starts will a sightseeing tour of Kochi, also known as Cochin and the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It’s a major port city on the Southwest coast of India. All the sightseeing places are located in the Fort Cochin: Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica Church.
Alleppey, one of the most important tourist centres, is famous for its picture book inland canals. It is also known as ‘Venice of the East’. The best way to experience the colourful backwaters is by kettuvallams (the houseboat). Kettuvallam is a houseboat, widely used to promote Kerala tourism. Most of your time, you’ll enjoy the Marari beach. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches in India. Marari offers you an endless vista of white – sandy beach. It’s the ultimate Indian coastal hideaway. Relax under a palm tree, enjoy inner tranquility and peace.
Or, take part in surfing and other adrenaline activities. Anyway,…Relax. Switch off.
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