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Classic South India

Trip Type: Explorer

9 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,450.00 /Person
Embark on an unforgettable journey through southern India, starting in the vibrant streets of Kochi and ending on the shores of Kovalam. Discover a …
Classic South India

Embark on an unforgettable journey through southern India, starting in the vibrant streets of Kochi and ending on the shores of Kovalam. Discover a thousand shades of green, indulge in some of the continent’s freshest food and share moments of connection with locals. Journey through tea plantations in Munnar and encounter wildlife in Periyar National Park. Cruise the serene backwaters of Kumarakom and see sunsets over Vembanad Lake. Delve into the region’s spice trade and Ayurvedic traditions in the Western Ghats mountains before unwinding on the beaches of Kovalam. This adventure introduces you to the natural beauty of an area less travelled from the comfort of a private vehicle.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kochi

Day 2: Kochi

Day 3: Munnar

Day 4: Munnar

Day 5: Periyar

Day 6: Periyar

Day 7: Kumarakom

Day 8: Kovalam

Day 9: Departure

Trip Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Ferry

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights), Resort (1 nights)

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Kochi - Kathakali performance
  • Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
  • Kochi - Mattancherry Palace visit
  • Kochi - Jewish Synagogue visit
  • Munnar - Tea Museum
  • Munnar - Echo point hill
  • Munnar - Mattupetty Dam
  • Munnar - Tea plantation view point
  • Periyar - Martial Art Performance
  • Periyar - Spice Plantation
  • Periyar- Orientation walk
  • Periyar - Kerala cooking class
  • Periyar - Guided Nature Walk
  • Kerala sunset cruise (1 Hour)
  • Kerala Backwaters - Guided walk around village
  • Vizhinjam - Positive Change for Marine Life (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
Trip Highlights
  • Discover how to make local cuisine during a cooking class in Periyar and savour Keralan favourites at a restaurant that provides training and employment to local women.
  • Visit a tea museum in Munnar to learn about the region’s tea-making history, walk among the rolling hills of tea bushes and enjoy a boat ride on Mattupetty Dam, known for wildlife sightings.
  • Witness the diversity and history of Kochi through a tour of its buildings, like India’s oldest functioning synagogue, alongside a fascinating blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British architectural influences.
  • Enjoy the dramatic beauty of Kathakali – a captivating storytelling dance – and kalarippayattu –one of the oldest surviving martial arts in the world.
Dates & Availability

Departing

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Availability

Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: HHKS
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Kochi, India
Trip Ends: Kovalam, India
Countries Visited: India

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Destination Details

India
| 9 Days
| 1 - 12 People