5 Days Kerala Tour From Surat
About the Destination:
Embark on a 5-day journey from Pune to Kerala, home to the serene backwaters, blue waterways, lush and evergreen coconut trees, and warm-hearted inhabitants. It is affectionately known as "God's Own Country," and is surrounded by the Arabian Sea, which throws a mystical spell on tourists! Only with Liwana will you be able to explore all parts of Kerala's exquisite beauty with delicious meals and well-sanitized hotels, from hill station to backwater area, tribal village to the prismatic beach.
Quick Info:
Route: Surat- Kochi - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kochi - Surat
Duration: 5 Days & 4 Nights
Start Point: Kochi
End Point: Kochi
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Tour Description
Inclusions:
- Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings
- Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (AC Sedan/SUV) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
- Breakfast as per the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Driver cum guide
- Accommodation in Deluxe/Super Deluxe/Luxury Hotel (Depending on the variant selected)
Liwana Recommended:
- Cruise the backwaters at Alleppey
- Tea plantation tour at Munnar.
- Indulge in a day tour to a spice plantation to Periyar.
- Head to Alleppey for a Relaxed atmosphere
- Jungle walk at the Periyar wildlife sanctuary.
- Kerala Kathakali Centre is one of the most famous places to catch this cultural dance performance, displaying incredible colour, make-up, and costume.
How to reach:
You can reach Kochi by Air, Road and Railways. Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is the airport in Kochi which has domestic and international flights connectivity. Kochi has two major railway stations – Ernakulam Town and Ernakulam Junction. Kochi is well connected to neighboring cities and states. Major South Indian cities have buses plying to Kochi.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kochi To Munnar | The Unexplored Land of God's Own Country
Description:
- Board a flight from Surat to Kochi and reach Kochi.
- Meet our representative at Kochi airport and get transferred to Munnar.
- En route to Munnar hills, witness the green Paradise of Kerala with unending expands of Tea plantations, spice plantations, and a variety of flora and fauna.
- Get a chance to visit Cheeyappara as well as Valara waterfalls along with the lovely tea valleys and foggy hills.
- On arrival at Munnar, complete the check-in formalities at your pre-booked hotel/Resort at Munnar.
- Spend your afternoon at leisure.
- In the evening, sip a cup of tea and head towards the Munnar market for some local shopping spree.
- Enjoy your overnight stay and dinner at the hotel/resort.
Day 2 - Munnar Sightseeing | Indulge in Breathtaking views of the Munnar City
Description:
- Wake up in the morning, have a healthy breakfast and get ready to explore the city of Munnar.
- Visit Eco point, Blossom Park, Hydel Park, TATA Tea museum etc.,
- Post lunch, head towards the Eravikulam National park; where the endangering Nilgiri Tahr is conserved which is the prime attraction of Munnar to have soft trekking.
- Enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire Munnar hills.
- In the evening, drive back to your hotel/resort. and enjoy an overnight stay and dinner.
Day 3 - Munnar to Thekkady | The Wildlife Destination
Description:
- Wake up in the morning, have breakfast, complete the check-out formalities at your hotel and drive towards Thekkady, the Wildlife destination of Kerala.
- It’s also known as the spice bag of the state.
- Enjoy a beautiful journey through the hills and valleys of Western Ghats to reach this jungle destination.
- Also, have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar tiger reserve.
- You will have a chance to watch wild animals like elephants, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc at the Periyar Reserve.
- Enjoy an overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
Day 4 - Thekkady to Alleppey | Welcome to the land of lush backwaters
Description:
- Wake up in the morning, after breakfast, check out from the resort, drive to Alleppey and embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters,
- A splendid area is full of canals, lakes, and coves. Your houseboats or 'Kettuvalloms' are luxurious boats with well-appointed bedrooms and bathrooms.
- After check-in, enjoy the delicious lunch with a view of the houseboat.
- You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the palm-fringed landscape from your cabins
- Apart from the mesmerizing surroundings, it's the life along the backwaters that makes this a fascinating experience.
- Enjoy the dinner with a mesmerizing view of the backwaters.
- Overnight stay on Houseboat.
Day 5 - Alleppey to Kochi | Back to the land of ports
Description:
- Wake up in the morning, post breakfast pack your luggage, and get transferred to Kochi.
- Go for sightseeing if time permits & visit Fort Cochin, Marine drive, etc.,
- Reach Kochi on time to board your flight to Pune and end the tour with sweet memories.
Highlights
- Abode of the silent backwaters, azure canals, lush and evergreen coconut groves.
- Explore the Eravikulam National Park,Rajamalai (home to the endangered NilgiriThar mountain goat amongst others.
- Indulge in an adventurous Jeep Safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters.
- Experience Kerala with utmost safety and comfort in well sanitized accommodation and vehicles
Know Before You Go ➡️
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
- The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travelers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
- Liwana reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition, or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
- GST is applicable to the package cost.
- Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package. Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travelers littering may be fined.
- Dress aptly while visiting the temples and other religious spots in Kerala.
- Any sightseeing point which is not completed due to time constraints, traffic jam, natural calamity, travelers starting late, permits issued late or any other reason beyond control, Liwana does not take the liability for a refund or a discount.
- Any breakage or damage of any items in the resort will be charged at actuals.
- All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
- If in case any traveler wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveler. Neither the operator nor Liwana will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- Kindly inform the operator about your flight timings prior to the date of travel.
- Heavy rainfalls are observed between June – September which means that real time itinerary changes are possible. In case the roads are blocked due to landslides or any other natural calamity, a permit may not be available to go. Liwana will arrange alternate sightseeing for the travelers however cost of alternative accommodation needs to be borne by the customer as the hotels prebooked execute their cancellation policies & are nonrefundable. This is generally what happens when you book the hotels yourself as well.
- Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.
- Because of any reason, natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
Things to Carry
- Toilet paper & wipes
- Day pack (20-30l)
Payment Term Policy
100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 7 days prior to date of travel.
Confirmation Policy
- As soon as you pay, you will receive a confirmation email from Liwana.
- The remaining amount needs to be paid before the date of travel.
Cancellation Policy
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If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.