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| Locations Covered: |
| Kovalam - Houseboat - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin |
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| Overview : |
Spend a romantic 2 weeks celebrating your special occasion in some of the most romantic and sensuous places in enchanting Kerala. Tour includes; beach resort stay, stay in a backwater resort, romantic houseboat cruise with floral decorations, Aromatherapy massage for couples, candle lit dinner with champagne, stay in a wildlife resort, sunset cruise, stay in a vibrant port town and even the opportunity to see a romantic Bollywood flick. |
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| Day 01 : Arrival Trivandrum – Kovalam (25kms/1hrs) |
Arrive at Trivandrum airport, welcomed by Indian Voyages representative and transfer to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala and check into your hotel. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches separated by rocky headlands, of which the southernmost, Lighthouse Beach, is the most famous. The Azure waters and favourable climate make Kovalam a favourite year-round destination for beach lovers. In the evening, enjoy a romantic massage with a bottle of champagne. Overnight at the Resort. |
| Day 02 : Kovalam |
Morning breakfast at the hotel and the day at leisure on the beach or take a trip into Trivandrum to explore this fascinating city. Overnight at the Resort. |
| Day 03 : Kovalam |
| Breakfast at the hotel and day enjoy with your life half on the beach. Overnight at the Resort. |
| Day 04 : Kovalam – Houseboat (175kms/3.5hrs) |
Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey and embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Your houseboats or 'Kettuvalloms' are luxurious boats with well appointed bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. For this special occasion we will deck the entire boat with flowers. 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 coast that makes this a fascinating experience. The locals travel in canoes and you will find vegetable sellers, fishermen and other traders bringing household goods, door to door in small wooden boats. As you cruise along the backwaters you can ask your captain to stop at villages, paddy fields and other places enroute. In the evening, enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner. Overnight on board. |
| Day 05 : Houseboat |
Day at leisure on the houseboat with all meals. Overnight on board. |
| Day 06 : Houseboat – Periyar (150kms/4hrs) |
Morning after breakfast disembark in the morning and drive to Periyar an area known for its undulating hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 tiger reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady is the oldest. Check into your hotel. In the evening you could go for a boat ride where you will have the opportunity to sight elephants and other animals along the bank. Overnight at the resort. |
| Day 07 : Periyar |
Breakfast at hotel and the day at leisure in the stunning wildlife resort. Enjoy an elephant ride as optional, walk through the plantations or simply enjoy a dip in the pool. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 08 : Periyar |
After breakfast go on a spice plantation tour today where you will be enticed by the aroma of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg. Day at leisure in the resort. Overnight at the resort. |
| Day 09 : Periyar – Kumarakom (130kms/3.5hrs) |
Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom, the enchanting backwater region of Kerala and check into your hotel. The labyrinthine network of rivers, canals, streams and lagoons that form the famed backwaters offer stunning views and is an ideal place for a romantic getaway. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 10 : Kumarakom |
Breakfast at hotel and the day at leisure in stunning Kumarakom. In the vening enjoy a sunset cruise in the magnificent Vembanad Lake. Overnight at the resort. |
| Day 11: Kumarakom |
| Breakfast at hotel and the day at leisure in stunning Kumarakom. You could also engage in water sports like canoeing and water scooter rides. Overnight at the resort. |
| Day 12: Kumarakom – Cochin (70kms/2.5hrs) |
Morning after breakfast transfer to Cochin. A port town since early centuries, Cochin, also known as the spice coast of India, attracted traders and invaders from the world over. Needless to say, Cochin offers you some fascinating snippets of history and culture. You could go for a sightseeing tour to explore the many fascinating highlights of Cochin which include - The Jewish Synagogue in what is locally called the Jew Town, St. Francis Church which is the oldest European Church in India, the Santa Cruz Basilica built in 1557 by the Portuguese, the Dutch Palace, the Spice market and the 15th century Chinese fishing nets believed to have been brought by Chinese traders. Relax and unwind at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 13: Cochin |
Breakfast hotel and the day at leisure in Cochin. Watch a romantic Bollywood flick today and experience the magic of the song and dance in an Indian movie. You could spend your last day in Cochin shopping in the bustling part of Ernakulam. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 14: Cochin - Departure |
| After breakfast departure Transfer to Cochin airport for your return flight. |
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| Accommodation: |
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Superior |
Deluxe |
| Kovalam |
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| Houseboat |
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| Periyar |
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| Kumarakom |
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| Cochin |
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| Tour |
1 Oct 09-19 Dec 09 |
20 Dec 09-15 Jan 10 |
16 Jan 10-31 Jan 10 |
1 Feb 10-28 Feb 10 |
1 Mar 10-15 Apr 10 |
16 Apr 10-30 Sep 10 |
| Standard |
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| Superior |
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| Deluxe |
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| Inclusions & Exclusions | Terms and Conditions | Cancellation Policy |
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