Kerala Experience

Tour Highlights

Athripally Waterfalls

Munnar Tea Plantation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Kerala Houseboat

Athripally Waterfalls

Visit these breathtaking waterfalls, a very popular attraction in Kerala.

Munnar Tea Plantation

Learn about the production of tea while tasting a variety of fascinating flavours.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to tigers, elephants, Indian Bison and leopards.

Kerala Houseboat

Live like a local for one night, onboard a houseboat cruising the Kerala backwaters.

Tour Dates & Prices

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. If the dates we have available for this tour don't suit your needs, or you are not sure travelling as part of a group is for you, maybe a Private Tour would be more ideal. If your tour departs in less than 30 days, please call our travel experts to book.

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Kerala Experience - Tour Itinerary

Day 1-2: Fly to Kochi

Fly to Kochi (formerly Cochin) which is known as the gateway to Kerala. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 3: Munnar

Today you will drive four and a half hours to Munnar, stopping enroute visiting Athirapally Waterfalls, which is a favorite tourist spot. Check-in at your hotel on arrival and spend the rest of the day relaxing in Munnar.

Day 4: Discover Munnar

After breakfast you will spend the day discovering Munnar. Enjoy a walking tour in Eravikulam National Park that holds the worlds largest viable population of Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered mountain goat. This afternoon you will visit the tea factory and museum to learn all about how the plantations are run and the production process of tea.

Day 5: Travel to Thekkady

Depart Munaar this morning and travel the ninety- eight kilometers to Thekkady, where you will check-in at your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure before enjoying a Kalaripayattu martial arts show, which originated in ancient South India and is one of the oldest fighting methods. It is a Dravidian martial art that includes kicks, strikes, weaponry and healing methods.

Day 6: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

This morning you will visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy a boat ride on the lake, giving you an opportunity to observe the wildlife and bird life. The highlight of this trip would be to watch the herds of elephant that come down to play in the lake. Climbing the Sanctuary watch tower will afford you a panoramic view of the park. This afternoon you will visit a spice plantation.

Day 7: Board a Kettuvalam

Check out of the hotel and drive to Kumarakom where you will board your houseboat for the night. Traditionally they are called Kettuvalloms which are old barges used to ferry rice and spices. You will cruise along the backwaters to Alleppey, enjoying lunch and dinner onboard. Enjoy the natural beauty around you, seeing paddy fields, narrow canals and local villagers fishing.

Day 8: Travel to Kochi

Disembark your houseboat after breakfast and travel one and a half hours back to Kochi. Once there you will be taken on a city tour, visiting the Dutch Palace, Jewish Quarter and Fort Kochi. This evening you will enjoy a farewell dinner and Kathakali dance performance.

Day 9: Depart Kochi

After breakfast, depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Useful Information

Visas

A visa is required by all nationalities. A single entry visa should be arranged in advance of travel. Unlike many other tour operators, we include your entry visas in the price of our tour. We handle the entire visa process – all you need to do is fill out the form and send your passport to us. We are always on hand to help you with any questions or queries you might have when completing the form.

Communication

To call the UK the international access code is 0044 then the number. To call Wendy Wu Tours it is 00 44 207 403 7860. Emergency 24 hour telephone (out of office hours) is 00 44 7984 041 625. Mobile Phones Mobile phones are growing in popularity and you will find high quality coverage. We recommend that you contact your mobile supplier if you intend to use international roaming during your holiday and ensure you investigate all associated costs before you leave the UK.Some hotels may have Wi-Fi which usually comes at an additional cost.

Tipping

Tipping is an expected element in the tourism industry today and Bhutan is no exception. We have established a tipping system whereby every passenger gives a set amount to the National Escort who will distribute the amount appropriately. On multi-country tips, this amount will be paid in stages on arrival in each country. If there is no National Escort, you will need to give your money to your Local Guides and tipping amounts for each city will be shown in your final itinerary. The amount is calculated for each tour. We will indicate the tipping amounts in your final documents for guidance.

Shopping

Shopping can be a fun and entertaining component to any travel adventure. In keeping with most people’s interests whilst on holiday, your tour will include a reasonable number of opportunities to shop for local goods and souvenirs. We have included visits to establishments that not only provide an opportunity to purchase a locally produced, but you’ll witness first-hand how these local products are made, their history and how they support the economy. We are aware that people like to take home souvenirs, so we ensure the shops you visit have a reputation for quality, honesty, and authenticity.

Food

The cost of all meals is included in your group tour cost. Breakfast is served in the hotel and usually includes western dishes. We aim to cater to the tastes of the majority of people and so the food is not too spicy or unusual in taste. Any food/diet requests MUST be specified at the time of booking and you should mention it again to the National Escort/ Local Guides when you meet them – they will do their utmost to cater for any special requests, such as vegetarian meals or food to be avoided in case of allergies.