Relaxing Kerala and Maldives

Day 1

Arrive Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala

Arrive in Kochi, for your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour

AM/PM:

• Arrive Kochi
• Welcome at airport
• Transfer to hotel

Day 2

Day in Kochi

Experience the richness of heritage of your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour, with a tour of  the vibrant city Kochi

AM:

• Enjoy a sightseeing of Kochi visiting the famous Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church and the famous Chinese fishing nets, the only one of their kind in India

PM:

• Enjoy a spectacular Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Kathakali is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India. The artists dressed in elaborate costumes with vividly painted faces enact the stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata through this dance form.

Day 3

Drive to Periyar, the spice plantation hub of Kerala

Sense the spicy aromas of your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour, with a visit to Periyar, the spice plantation county of Kerala

AM:

• Drive to Periyar. On arrival,  check-in at your hotel and freshen up. Enjoy the visit to the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, a popular elephant   reserve of South India.  Take a boat cruise at Lake Periyar, spotting beautiful migratory birds and wild animals along the banks of the lake. You can see herds of elephants passing through the jungles or enjoying a leisurely bath in the river.

PM:

• Enjoy a spice plantation tour to the nearby plantations, enriching yourself with knowledge of Indian spices.

Day 4

Board your backwaters houseboat in Alleppey

Experience the tranquillity of your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour, with a houseboat cruise along the backwaters of Kerala

AM:

• Enjoy an early morning visit to the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, a popular elephant reserve of South India.  Take a boat cruise at Lake Periyar, spotting beautiful migratory birds and wild animals along the banks of the lake. You can see herds of elephants passing through the jungles or enjoying a leisurely bath in the river.
• After breakfast drive to Alleppey, the coastal town in the backwaters of Kerala.

PM:

• On arrival in Alleppey, board your houseboat to cruise through the backwaters of Kerala.
• Kerala backwaters consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes, & canals and are best experienced while slowly rowing down the labyrinth of canals in a traditional thatch-roofed houseboat, known as 'Kettuvallam'. See life on the banks, lush green rice fields, and coconut groves with occasional temple or church as you cruise through the canals. Enjoy the special Kerala style meals prepared by your chef on board. Overnight stay at houseboat. 

Day 5

Drive to the beach paradise of Kovalam

Experience the epitome of your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour, discovering the serene beaches of Kovalam

AM:

• After breakfast, disembark your houseboat & drive to Kovalam, one of the most serene and beautiful beaches of south India.

PM:

• Enjoy a day at leisure, pampering yourself with the various Ayurveda and Spa treatments offered by your resort in Kovalam.

Day 6

Relax and rejuvenate in Kovalam

Experience the rejuvenation marvels of your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour, relaxing in Kovalam

AM & PM:

• The beautiful beaches of Kovalam are still far from being commercialized or packed with tourists. Today, enjoy a day at leisure to relax and unwind by the tranquil beaches of Kovalam or enjoy the various facilities offered by your hotel

Day 7

Arrive Male, the capital city of Maldives

Fly to the islands of Maldives, on your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour

AM:

• Transfer to Trivandrum airport to board flight to Male.

PM:

• Arrive Male and check in at your resort (contact us for options on variety of resorts in Maldives)

Day 8

Day in Male

Relax and rejuvenate in Maldives, on your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour

AM:

• Enjoy a half day tour of Male in the morning. The best way to discover this little town is on foot as it takes only 20 minutes to cover the length of the town!

PM:

• Rest of the day is at leisure to relax at your own pace

Day 9, 10, 11

Day in Male

Time at leisure for you to relax and unwind at the serene beaches in Male and enjoy the various activities and facilities offered by your resort.

You can also try your hand at various sports activities like water kayaking, wind surfing and scuba diving The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The abundance and variety of underwater life have made Maldives a divers and snorkelers delight. The highest level of visibility and warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight. Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world. All resorts in the Maldives have professional dive schools with multi-lingual instructors and conduct courses for beginners as well as the advanced divers.

Day 12

DEPARTURE

Bid goodbye to Maldives, as you reach the finale of your Relaxing Kerala and Maldives Tour.

AM:

• You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight for onward destination