Along Kerala Coast – 5 days 4 nights
Places to be covered : Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari, Varkala, Kollam, Alleppey, Fort Kochi
Traveling on coastal area will avoid for sure most part of car sickness! No hairpin bend during that trip! This tour is a very nice way to come along the major touristic places of Kerala coast, from Kovalam to Varkala and Alleppey, including Trivandrum and Fort Kochi. This is a nice mix between cultural visits, activities on all kind of water and sightseeing. The night aboard a gorgeous private houseboat will complete with warm charm this discovering tour in Kerala
Entrances to visit all 5 cultural sights
- Napier Museum at Trivandrum
- Art Gallery at Trivandrum
- Padmanabhapuram Palace at Thuckalay
- Kanyakumari (boat ticket)
- Mattancherry Palace at Fort Kochi
All included(all entrances, …)
6 discoveries & experiences
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A cruise with a night on private Houseboat
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Kovalam, Kollam and Kappil beaches
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Fort Kochi heritage village
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The discovery of a Cashew factory
All included (entrances, …)
3 COMFORTABLE AND AUTHENTIC ACCOMODATIONS
Kovalam – A beautiful Resort on Kovalam beach sea side
Kollam – A Beautiful resort on Lakeside
Alleppey – A very good Houseboat from a reputed company
- All dinner
- All breakfast + 1 for early arrival
- 1 lunch : on private houseboat
- All activities and entrances (as listed in Program)
- Vehicle & Driver of International level
Kovalam
Kollam
Alleppey Houseboat
Starting rate: 36,370 INR INR per pax(*)
(*) Validity : 30/09/2021
– Tariff /pax : off season rate for 2 Pax /on double room share basis
– Hotel category : 3 Stars Premium & 4 stars RESORTS
– Including : Accommodation + Breakfast + Dinner + lunch as per program + Premium vehicle & English-speaking driver + All activities & sightseeing as per detailed in Included list
- All activities & sightseeing as per detailed in Included list
Above rate depends on the availability of our selected hotels of the category mentioned in this offer. Above rate is based on current government tax and fuel rate. Rate update applicable in the event of any change in government taxes or in fuel cost, happening before your trip begins.
November to February – Temperature is comfortable, around 30 to 32°. During November and December months, still we could have some rains happening in south of Kerala. By mid of December, the sun will is place in the sky. This is the best period for nature sightseeing.
June to October – Enjoy and relax with monsoon. During September and October, the climate could be also mild with sun as well as rain. Temperature are not hot (around 29 to 31°) but there will be more humidity in the air.
March to May – Starting march, temperature will increase up to May. Sun dominate the blue sky. In May we could have some nice shower happening by the end of the afternoon.
Designed for: We have designed this travel for Couples and Groups.
Airport: Pick up at Thiruvananthapuram airport and drop at Cochin airport– Kerala
Pick up at airport /arrival assistance, meet and greet with a nice breakfast in 4* hotel for any arrival up to 10 AM.
Drive toward nearby Trivandrum, the Capital of Kerala and visit the well-known Padmanabhaswamy temple.
After you’ll discover Napier Museum. Its great heritage building built in the late of XIX century in a large 55 acres property which enclosed that Museum, one of the oldest zoos of south India and an Art Gallery. Napier Museum is displaying archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze statues, a temple chariot and ivory carvings.
The great Sree Chithra Art Gallery is displaying almost 1000 paintings traditional as well as contemporary. For those who would like to enjoy also the zoo, you could check directly there for entrance.
You’ll continue your trip towards Kovalam which is only 15 kms from there. We have selected one of the best hotels located on top of the cliff overlooking the infinite Arabian sea. After checking, you can have a very nice walk down the beach – some shops are there -up to the Light house for those who like to have a longer walk.
Optional:
You can get a taste of the art of living in Kerala by enjoying a traditional Ayurveda Massage – it is recommended to book in advance. We have negotiated with our regular hotels to get a very special discount for all KST Tours travellers only. You’ll get a personal Gift Voucher on arrival valid in listed hotels.
Night at Kovalam.
Entrance to visit Napier Museum Trivandrum
Entrance to visit Art Gallery at Trivandrum
After breakfast, proceed to Thuckalay (less than 2hours drive) to visit the only wooden Palace in South India, Padhmanabhapuram Palace, with its special wooden architecture. The visit is very interesting.
After you’ll continue forward in direction of Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of India main land. You’ll take a boat to join the very near small island where you’ll visit the Vivekananda rock memorial and the statue of poet Valluvar (133 feet).
After lunch, you will take a local boat to reach the very near large Rock on which a famous temple has been built, at the end of South India, where the land meets the 3 seas. (boat ticket can’t be bought in advance so your driver will help you – but we can’t predict if there will be any queue on the day of your visit)
Then, you’ll go back to Kovalam (around 2h30 drive)
Night at Kovalam.
Entrance to visit Padmanabhapuram Palace at Thuckalay – one of the best wooden palace in South India
Ticket for boating at Kanyakumari
After breakfast, Proceed to Varkala (1h30 drive). You’ll enjoy the walk on the cliff overlooking the sea, where many tourists shop are bringing a nice ambiance. If you’d like to go, do not hesitate to go down towards the large sandy beach.
After, you’ll continue toward the great resort we have selected, in a large and beautiful greenish garden lying on the bank of the lake. In the afternoon, you will make a tour with the support of your driver guide towards Kappil Beach, and some authentic places between sea and backwaters, offering peaceful landscapes. Depending on availability, we’ll show you a traditional Cashew nut factory as Kollam is one the main area for these plantations.
You could also enjoy a traditional Ayurveda Massage – it is recommended to book in advance. We have negotiated with our regular hotels to get a very special discount for all KST Tours travellers only. You’ll get a personal Gift Voucher on arrival valid in listed hotels.
Night at Kollam.
Visit of Cashew factory
Lush greenery and canals are on your program today. Enjoy the charming backwater with peace!
Drive to Alleppey (3h to 3H30 drive)
The experience of the Cruise on a Houseboat is unique. But we have to be very selective about the quality to make this experience memorable. We have selected a well-maintained charming houseboat with comfortable cabins and professional crew.
Boarding is at 12h30. Your houseboat will cross a part of the famous Vembanad Lake, and then navigate on the canals of Alleppey between large Paddy field and lush green countryside, with coconuts lined up on the bank.
Around 5.30pm. Houseboat will anchor in a village; you can make a nice walk nearby.
Meal plan for the house boat starting with lunch/ evening tea and snacks/ dinner and next day breakfast and everything is preparing on-board.
Night on-board your Houseboat at Alleppey
After breakfast, Disembark from Houseboat,
Proceed to Fort Kochi (1h30 drive)
After reaching, start your visit with Mattancherry quarter to discover the Dutch palace which has been converted to museum, Jewish Synagogue (optional holidays are applicable), Jew street with all its typical shops.
Fort Kochi village is just 2 kms from there; It is really pleasant to stroll through the streets of Fort Kochi heritage town where you can also visit St. Francis church, the first Christian Portuguese church In India.
Drop at Cochin airport (1h30 drive)
Entrance to visit Mattancherry Palace & Synagogue
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- Selected Hotels are comfortable with proper amenities for each category chosen for this Travel: 3 stars PREMIUM and 4 stars
- We have visited ourselves more than 700 hotels and Resorts in South India and have selected the ones providing professional services for the category with the most appropriate location and environment. We have also considered the Value for Money of each of them. We are keeping a good and long-term relationship with their manager so that trusty relation will benefit to all our customers.
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- Your vehicle as per detail given in this offer is included from Arrival Airport to Departure Airport.
- All taxi expenses necessary for your trip as per the program mentioned above in this offer are including fuel, toll, parking, government taxes and driver expenses. No extra would be charge to you by the end of your trip apart for any special request from your part about special use of your taxi (extra kilometers for others reasons than the program mentioned above – extra working time for your driver).
- Vehicle type: medium car ac as main vehicle for your trip – ALL OUR VEHICLES ARE A/C
- All our drivers are english speaking (most part is also Hindi speaking). We have selected each of them for their experience, South India knowledge, safe driving and for all the support they can provide to make your trip hassle free. You can be confident in all our drivers who are well trained and use to travel and guide European travellers.
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- Toyota Innova A/C
- Travel supplement 3000 INR for this voyage
We recommend you to reach Thiruvananthapuram Airport between 7 to 8 AM and to take departure flight in the late evening from Cochin airport in order to enjoy fully your days as we have prepared a beautiful program.
Please take your swimsuits to enjoy the swimming pools and beaches.
Accommodation for 4 nights
- Entrance to visit Napier Museum Trivandrum
- Entrance to visit Art Gallery at Trivandrum
- Entrance to visit Padmanabhapuram Palace at Thuckalay
- Ticket for boating at Kanyakumari
- Visit of Cashew factory
- Entrance to visit Mattancherry Palace & Synagogue
- Welcome at Airport by our local support with a visible Paging board for a fast and easy identification of your contact
- Experienced Driver trained by KST Tours – with the proper knowledge about all your voyage & who use to match expectations of international tourists
- Dedicated KST Tours Staff to coordinate your daily program (activities & guides timing – respect & any necessary adjustment of your daily program depending on local weather conditions etc.)
- Dedicated KST Tours Staff to reconfirm your Hotels booking, your arrival timing and any hotel adjustments that could be requested
- Vehicle replacement in case of any unexpected technical hitch
- KST Tours Umbrella – Ice box with cool water – On Demand, depending the Itinerary: Beach enjoyment accessorie like water polo ball, frisbee, beach umbrella, cushions and mat for PicNic
- Personal Gift Voucher valid in listed hotels for Ayurvedic massages (to get best discount negotiated by our company for you and best service)
- Full detailed CONFIRMED OFFER mentioning all hotels/category of rooms and daily program with precise list of included activities, guides, etc. is sent to the customer by mail at the time of booking.
- Refund to guest for any activity unexpectedly unavailable if no alternative solution could be provided
- In case of last-minute technical issue with a hotel: minimum same category of hotel is provided in replacement. Under special circumstances, if no hotel of same category or above is available – refund to guest the difference of tariff
- Printed version of guest travelogue mentioning usefull information: local traditions Do’s / Dont’s, etc.
Any eventual fees for : mobile, still / video camera
KOVALAM
We have chosen a beautiful Resort created around an authentic Maharaja House in a huge peaceful garden with large trees. This resort is far from the crowded area of Kovalam main beach. In between 5 different categories of rooms we have selected the 4th highest category which offers the best facilities and a great view over the sea. They built a private lift for an easy access to the beach level. With a professional staff, a charming restaurant, a nice swimming pool and a great garden, it is the perfect environment for ayurvedic treatments.
KOLLAM
We have selected a peaceful and elegant 4 stars Resort at Kollam, settled in a lush green environment, on the side of a lake. It’s a pleasure to walk around the property. Rooms are comfortable nicely decorated, all opening on the Lake. The swimming is lovely, surrounded by greenery. It is close to the sea shore which has remained authentic, with very nice landscape made of beaches and backwaters. Spa and ayurvedic massages available here
ALLEPPEY HOUSEBOAT
Hundreds of houseboats are available in Alleppey and Kumarakom but very few are well maintained and with a reliable staff. We at KST Tours are booking Houseboats to only 3 companies for the past 10 years. We provide only Premium or Luxury Houseboat companies, We are meeting each company once every 2 years to ensure about the proper maintenance of houseboats and we do not accept outsourcing.
All our houseboats have A/C and usually 3 staff to provide a professional service.
- We study precisely each itinerary to optimize your enjoyment. The timing, the hotel location, the activities and visits. You don’t…want to waste your time when travelling: wondering what to do, where to go, waiting in a queue, negotiating all time. All is included in our travel, so you can manage your budget easily.
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- All our drivers are trained by us and use to guide Europeans for many years. Their main functions are to make your travel smooth, well organized accordingly to a defined daily program, to share with you their knowledge about South India, to keep you and your family safe. Relationship with our drivers is made of trust, knowledge and professionalism. Our Drivers are the key of a successful voyage along with guides, local assistants, boat pilots and jeep drivers.
- We created partnership in each destinations, so you’ll not be rushed to finish your visit or activity and you’ll get a better service. we have even created with them many activities to offer you more exclusive and authentic experiences, apart from mass tourism.
- We added a French touch in our travel: Ice box with cool water, nice and quality Caps ,umbrellas, mats and cushions for those who want to experience real Picnic in French style, water polo Ball, frisbee, even stunt kites on demand without any extra cost.
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