Captivating Kerala

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 6 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 5-99 yrs
max group size 48
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-32305
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Chennai, India
Ends Chennai, India

HIGHLIGHTS

Kochi: Visit and have dinner with a local family in their home in Kochi and gain a fascinating insight into their lifestyle.
Periyar National Park: See an Indian martial arts performance.
Kumarakom: Discover rural life on a walking tour with a local market visit.
Kochi: See the unique Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi.
Join a Local Specialist on a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.
Kumily: Learn about time-tested customs and the cultural significance of spice cultivation during your visit to Kumily Spice Garden.
Kerala Backwater Day Tours: Cruise the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional houseboat. Get an insider's look at the day-to-day activities of locals as you journey along Kerala's waterways.
Explore Kochi
Visit Kumily Spice Garden and St. Francis Church in Kochi
Scenic Cruise the Kerala Backwaters on a houseboat
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Start and end in Chennai, the "Captivating Kerala" tour is a guided local culture trip that takes 6 days. You will travel through Alleppey, Chennai and Kochi in India. "Captivating Kerala" is a group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Leave the world behind and connect with the enchanting sounds of nature in Kerala. Savour its lingering aroma of spices, the gentle lapping of its backwaters and its vivid colours at every turn.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Welcome to Kochi, Gateway to the Backwaters of Kerala
Day 2: Nature and Relaxation in Periyar Dive Into Culture
Day 3: Onwards to Kumarakom Dive Into Culture
Day 4: Cruise the Calm Backwaters
Day 5: Explore Multi-Cultural Kochi Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals
Day 6: Farewell Kochi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Meals

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Optional Experiences and free time

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Chennai are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Captivating Kerala tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Captivating Kerala tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 November 2024, a deposit of 200 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Captivating Kerala tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Captivating Kerala tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Small group version of this tour may be available, which limits the group size to generally 29 people.
Groups traveling together will be seated together, and face coverings will be required where mandated, otherwise it is the choice of our guests if they wish to wear face coverings when traveling on the coach. Additionally, all surfaces will be disinfected multiple times per day, and due to our high performing air filters the air within the coach will be completely filtered and changed every 2-3 minutes
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Children aged 5-15, who are unable to be vaccinated, will need to provide proof of a verifiable negative test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of this trip departure.

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