Mini Kerala

Mini Kerala (9 Nights)- Overview

Visit Kerala this season and rejuvenate your mind and body through this Mini Kerala Package which offers 2 nights stay in Munnar, 3 nights stay in Varkala, 1 night stay in Alleppey Houseboat and 1 night stay in Fort Kochi. It is the package; where we ensure that the visitor enjoys the most of Kerala while keeping few places; as is suggested by the name Mini kerala. We surely know that the body and mind does need some time to replenish their energies where the only purpose of the trip is to relax and breathe fresh and pure, if this is what you yearn for then come give us a chance to make your trip a refreshing one while know about the beautiful God’s Own Country. Visit the different sides of Kerala and enjoy your stay at the refreshing hill-station, pristine beaches along with the mesmerizing cliff of Varkala and experience the serene backwaters.

 

Additional Inclusions

  • Pickup
  • Houseboat
  • BeachVisit
  • Breakfast
  • Private Car
  • Sightseeing
  • Plantation

Mini Kerala (9 Nights)- Itinerary

Day 1

Kochi Airport to Munnar

When you arrive at Kochi airport you will be received at the arrival terminal by our representative. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pit stops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar. Check into the resort . Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

 

  • Room 4 Star A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Premium
Day 2

Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Munnar. Munnar drives its name from the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale. Mattupetty is a popular picnic spot where you can opt for activities like boating and horse riding. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm is a little ahead of Mattupetty lake is famous for around 100 varieties of cattle. Close by is the Echo Point, which offers you a panoramic view and the thrill of hearing your voice echo. Popular sightseeing spots in Munnar that can be visited also include Poopara, Pothanmedu, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Project, Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

  • Room 4 Star A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Premium
Day 3

Munnar to Varkala

After breakfast and check out from resort in Munnar and proceed to Varkala. Despite its beach and backpacker vibe, Varkala is essentially a temple town, and the main Papanasham beach is a holy place where Hindus come to make offerings for passed loved ones, assisted by priests who set up shop beneath the Hindus tan Hotel. You can while away days watching the mix of fishermen, Hindu rituals, volleyball playing visitors, locals gazing at the sea and strolling backpackers that make up the traffic on the beach.

  • Room Cottage A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Deluxe Cottage
Day 4

Varkala Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for more sightseeing. The settings are ideal for playing several beach games and activities like beach volleyball, human fuse ball and beach soccer. Despite its backpacker vibe, Varkala is essentially a temple town, and the main Papanasham beach is a holy place where Hindus come to make offerings for passed loved ones, assisted by priests who set up shop beneath the Hindus tan Hotel. You can while away days watching the mix of fishermen, Hindu rituals, volleyball playing visitors, locals gazing at the sea and strolling backpackers that make up the traffic on the beach.

  • Room Cottage A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style A/C Deluxe Cottage
Day 5

Varkala Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for more sightseeing. The settings are ideal for playing several beach games and activities like beach volleyball, human fuse ball and beach soccer. Despite its backpacker vibe, Varkala is essentially a temple town, and the main Papanasham beach is a holy place where Hindus come to make offerings for passed loved ones, assisted by priests who set up shop beneath the Hindus tan Hotel. You can while away days watching the mix of fishermen, Hindu rituals, volleyball playing visitors, locals gazing at the sea and strolling backpackers that make up the traffic on the beach.

  • Room Cottage A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style A/C Deluxe Cottage
Day 6

Varkala to Alleppey

Idyllic, serene and sumptuous nature’s bounty, a million shades of green nourished by providence and the network of emerald canals that wind through the land. Drink elixir from the palm groves, the air comes alive with birdsong and fabulous birds take flight at the break of dawn. Discreetly set amidst palms, tropical plants and cropped grass: traditional cottages built in the vernacular style once popular in Kerala. Surrounded on three sides by a matrix of waterways, step lightly, sit back, luxuriate in the beauty that surrounds you, soak in the silence, you are a heartbeat away from paradise.

  • Room 3 Star A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Premium Room
Day 7

Alleppey to Alleppey (Houseboat)

Proceed for a cruise in Alleppey. On arrival check into the houseboat. Set out an awesome overnight backwater cruise in traditional Kerala houseboat. Starting from Alleppey we will take you through sights of paddy fields created from Lake during the ruling of King and here cultivation happens below sea level) and will pass through multiple backwater canals and return back to Alleppey. Enjoy the scenes in a Kerala country side in a backwater cruise -skim past bowed down paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut palms in Kerala country side. Overnight stay at houseboat.

  • Room Deluxe Houseboat
  • Meals All Meals
  • Style Heritage Kerala
Day 8

Enjoy Pristine Marari Beach Stay

Check out from houseboat in Alleppey, post breakfast and proceed to Marari. Marari Beach is an exciting place and a pristine beach in Kerala. Check into the five-star resort , which offers a majestic view of the sea and beach. Enjoy the stroll around the beach and the heritage resort. Overnight stay at the resort.

  • Room Beach Villa
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Traditional
Day 9

Marari Beach to Fort Kochi

After breakfast, checkout from Marari and proceed to Fort Kochi. Once you reach your destination- Fort Kochi, check into the hotel and proceed for your tour to Fort Kochi. Located at a distance of 12 km from the main city in Kerala, Fort Kochi has an amazing history that still draws visitors from all over the world to its shores. On walking down the roads of Fort Kochi, you will get to see old houses built by the Portuguese, Dutch as well as British. Enjoy Fort Kochi and departure at evening.

  • Room Heritage
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Traditional
Day 10

Fort Kochi to Kochi Airport

After brekafast checkout from the hotel and proceed to the airport. Shopping on the way. We will drop you back to the airport for the departure. Enjoy your journey back home feeling contended about a wonderful holiday you had in Gods Own Country- Kerala

  • Meals Breakfast

Mini Kerala - Distance & Map

The map covers a distance of 575 KMs, starting from Cochin International Airport and going to Munnar, Varkala, Alleppey, Kochi, Fort Kochi and coming back to Cochin International Airport for departure.

Essential Information

  • Cochin
  • Cochin
  • Private Vehicle with Chauffeur
  • Premium
  • Accommodation with the mentioned hotels for 8 nights with room and meal plans as specified.
  • Vehicle for 9 Days with 1200 Kilometers blocked from your arrival till departure
  • Airport/Hotel Transfers + Private Vehicle with Chauffeur + Sightseeing by Road 
  • All toll and parking and fuel charges and drivers overnight allowance.
  • All Currently applicable taxes including GST of 5%
  • All Meals Included for Houseboat Overnight Stay and Lunch , Tea & Snacks for Houseboat Day Cruises if part of your package 
  • Expenses of any personal nature (phone calls, laundry, camera entry fee etc).
  • Tips/ Porter Charges/ Airfare/ Monument Entry Fee/ Any fee not included in this package.
  • Boating in Periyar (Thekkady)  direct booking through www.periyarfoundation.org in Thekkady
  • Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures etc
  • Any other services not specified above
  • Airfare  not included in the price
  • Indian Visa Fee for Foreign Guests
  • Anything not mentioned in Tour Inclusions
  • Tips & gratuities for drivers & guides
  • Meals not mentioned in the Itinerary or Inclusions
  • Drinks (neither with meals, nor on vehicles or during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
  • Items of a personal nature, such as telephone bills, room service, laundry, etc.
  • Waiting or additional transfer fees if clients miss shuttle transfers or transfers booked for a specific time

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Asked by Kara Fielding from United Kingdom
1 Year ago

How do I book this holiday?

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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019

You can enter your details online any time day or night, and one of our Trip Designers will call you back within 24 hours to help you with booking. Our Trip Designers will be able to assist you further in customising the holiday as per your requirements.

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Asked by Josephine Kong from Singapore
1 Year ago

Can I customise this holiday with few hotels of my choice?

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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019

We specialise in Customised holiday packages in Kerala and we will be able to offer you any resort in Kerala as we have direct relationshops with most resorts. If you want to change the resorts in this package, one of our trip designers will work with you till you are happy with the package. Our Trip Designers will be also able to tell you the highlights of each resort and you can decide on whether you woud like to book the same resort

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1 Year ago

I want to book a taxi for this holiday. Do you offer only taxi services only ?

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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019

When you book a holiday with hotels and taxi together with us we will be able to offer you much lower rates than what you will get directly. As we use carefully handicked drivers who can offer the quality that we ideally want, we dont offer taxi only booking services.

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December 23, 2019

We offer all major payment options including credit cards , debit cards , wire transfer, net banking and UPI.


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