Kerala Backwater & Andaman Island
Kerala Backwater & Andaman Island
Kerala Backwater & Andaman Island
15 Days Starting in Kochi, Kerala, India and ending in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Visiting: Kochi (Cochin), Fort Kochi, Munnar, Idukki, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Port Blair, Neil Island, Havelock Island, South Andaman
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGORA365
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Eco Conscious, History, Volunteering Tours
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Tour Overview
This is a 11-day private tour that covers some of the most popular destinations in Kerala and the Andaman Islands. Starting in Cochin, the tour includes visits to Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, and Alleppey in Kerala, and Port Blair, Neil Island, and Havelock Island in the Andaman Islands. The tour features cultural performances, visits to tea estates, spice plantations, and wildlife sanctuaries. It also includes a memorable experience of sailing through the backwaters on a houseboat and exploring the beautiful beaches and coral reefs in the Andaman Islands.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kochi (Cochin)
Location: Kochi (Cochin)
Arrive CochinOn arrival at Cochin airport assistance and transfer to hotel. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali Dance, one of India's most famous Classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & Masks intensifying the beauty of the dancer’s intricate moments. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Fort Kochi
Location: Fort Kochi, Munnar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cochin - Munnar (140kms/ 4hrs)Breakfast at hotel, city tour of the Cochin. Visit Fort Cochin famous for Chinese fishing nets, scenic beaches and architectural style of ancient buildings. At St. Frances Church see the town of Vasco da Gama. The Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 in the old part of Mattancherry Town, one of the oldest lively synagogues. Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace which has an incomparable collection of huge Kerala Temple murals, exhibits & portraits. You may also visit the famous Hill Palace Museum, the largest archaeological and heritage museum in Kerala. Bolgatty Palace the oldest living Dutch palaces outside Holland, now converted into a heritage hotel. Willingdon Island a man-made island created in 1933 with wonderful walkways and jetty’s. Afternoon drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. During the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty, calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year make it the favorite tourist places. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests inside Munnar range expose its beauty.Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Munnar
Location: Munnar
MunnarAfter breakfast, visit to Pothamedu which offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks. Mattupetty dam and its reservoir, this concrete gravity dam is built between the hill ranges and it is used mainly for water storage for hydroelectric projects. Eravikulam National Park, The Nilgiri Tahr can be observed at close quarters here. This park established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiri Ibex) is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world. Mattupedi Dairy Farm, famous for the Indo-Swiss Farm, this is a highly specialized dairy farm which comes under Indo-Swiss Livestock Project. Echo Point, go there and scream as loud as you can and wait for a minute. You can hear your echo back! Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Idukki
Location: Idukki, Thekkady
Meals Included: Breakfast
Munnar - Thekkady (110kms/ 3hrs)Breakfast at hotel drive to Thekkady en-route stop at Ramakkalmedu. The place gets its name from the impressions of the feet found on the rock surface here, which is believed to be of Rama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as told in the Indian epic Ramayana. Ramakkalmedu is noted for its hills and also for the panoramic and picturesque views of villages in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, which is towards the eastern side of the Western Ghats. A noticeably tall, pillar-like rocky structure, about 300 m high and facing east is another attraction here.
It is one of the windiest places in Asia and being so, one can also find here a wind farm generating electricity, which is an undertaking of the Government of Kerala. Other attractions in-and-around Ramakkalmedu include places like Frog Rock, Turtle Rock and the highest twin-statue in Kerala; called Kuravan and Kurathi.Continue drive to Thekkady check in at hotel. Afterwards take a spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. You could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Rest time free and easy to relax.Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Thekkady
Location: Thekkady, Kumarakom
Meals Included: Breakfast
Thekkady - Kumarakom (140kms/ 4hrs)Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. Nestled between the Cheruthoni and Periyar rivers Wildlife Sanctuary is blessed with the most diverse flora and fauna. The sanctuary has a gorgeous lake that is perfect for romantic boat rides. The tropical evergreen and deciduous forests teeming with elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger and wild boar along with various species of snake including cobras, vipers, kraits and many non-poisonous snakes is a wildlife lover’s dream. A variety of birds such as grey jungle fowl, Malabar grey hornbill, woodpeckers and bulbuls also have found a home in this sanctuary.Afternoon drive to Kumarakom check in a backwater resort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Alappuzha
Location: Alappuzha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kumarakom – Alleppey (Backwaters sailing boat to Alleppey)Breakfast at hotel, transfer to boat jetty to board houseboat and sail to Alleppey through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. While sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals, the panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets the reminiscent of our past trade links are also found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a Chef, and Driver. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in houseboat.Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Kochi (Cochin)
Location: Kochi (Cochin), Port Blair
Alleppey – Cochin (75kms/ 2hrs) / Cochin - Port Blair (flight)After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin airport to board flight for Port Blair.On arrival at Port Blair airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed to visit Corbyn’s Cove beach the only beach in city of Port Blair. In the evening proceed to attend the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Neil Island
Location: Neil Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
Port Blair - Neil Island (by scheduled ferry)Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the jetty to board the Govt ferry to Neil Island. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel check in. Set out for a sightseeing trip to Laxmanpur Beach and Bharatpur. Rest time to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Neil Island
Location: Neil Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
Neil IslandBreakfast at hotel, day free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Havelock Island
Location: Havelock Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
Neil Island - Havelock (by scheduled ferry)Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the jetty to board board boat for Havelock. On arrival transfer to hotel check in. Rest time to relax and unwind on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Havelock Island
Location: Havelock Island,
Meals Included: Breakfast
HavelockBreakfast at hotel. Car will report at 0700hrs and please ensure you are ready as the boat will leave at 0830hrs.Embark on the most memorable trip for blue shallow waters and the perfect spot for beginner snorkelers. The boat goes right up to the beach and it’s so easy to sports activity (water activities at extra cost).
It’s also a great place to just spend the day lying on the beach and relaxing. The beach is very scenic with fallen trees and white sand giving the photographer some interesting shots. The reef here starts very close to shore at a depth of about 1 metre. The large reef is mostly made up of hard coral and has plenty of marine life.
The trip may be changed to light house subject to weather conditions and visibility) (Do note that in case guest is delayed for Elephant Beach No Refund will be offered if the boat has left)Note : Havelock Island Boat Owners Association is currently providing complimentary snorkeling activity at Elephant beach for 5 minutes. However activity will be subject to operational rules of the Havelock Island
Boat Owners Association as may be in force at the actual time of travel or as may be notified by the Administration, and is further subject to weather conditions. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Havelock Island
Location: Havelock Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
HavelockBreakfast at hotel, day free and easy to relax on the beach.Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Havelock Island
Location: Havelock Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
Havelock - Port Blair (by scheduled ferryBreakfast at hotel transfer to Havelock Jetty to board ferry for Port Blair. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : South Andaman
Location: South Andaman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Port BlairBreakfast at hotel. 0900hrs depart from Water Sports complex in a boat to see under- water marine life and varieties of corals at North Bay. After North Bay (Snorkeling and Glass Bottom boat at extra cost), proceed to Ross Island (Wednesday Closed), the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner House, Government House, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, Cemetery, etc. all in dilapidated condition. Evening at leisure.Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Port Blair
Location: Port Blair
Meals Included: Breakfast
Port Blair - DepartureBreakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
What's Included
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Ferry ticket for island transfer.
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Breakfast
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14 Nights accommodation in selected category of hotels
4-Star hotels
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Deluxe air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program.
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Monuments entrances of sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
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English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide).
What's Not Included
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Or anything not mentioned above.
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Any air fare
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Camera charges at monuments
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
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Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR, USD, EURO, GBP, SGD, JPY, CNY, RMB, CAD,
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Agora Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Standard Operating Protocol issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI
Face masks provided for travelers.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
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Gear/equipment sanitized between use.
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