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House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
Tour Name : Kerala Backwater & Beach
Duration ; 09 Nights / 10 Days
About the tour:
On this 10 days tour to Kerala "God’s Own Country" witness the unparalleled natural, historical and heritage
charm of the South India. This tour will take you to rich historical sights of Cochin, to aromatic tea estate
in Munnar, encounter with exotic wildlife & spice plantation in Periyar, rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage & a
mesmerizing houseboat cruise on backwaters of Allepey, before being lazy at the hippy loved beach at
Kovalam.
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Day 02: Kochi – Munnar (140kms/ 3hrs approx)
Day 03: Munnar
Day 04: Munnar - Periyar (Thekkady) (110kms/ 2hrs approx.)
Day 05: Periyar (Thekkady)
Day 06: Thekaddy – Alleppey (135kms/ 3hrs approx)
Day 07: Alleppey – Kovalam (200kms/ 4hrs approx)
Day 08: Kovalam
Day 09: Kovalam
Day 10: Kovalam - Departure
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Price details:
Price using 3 star hotels valid from 1st October 2018 till 31st March 2019
(5% Summer discount available from 1st April till travel being completed before 30th September 2018 on 3star hotels price)
Particular
Per person price sharing DOUBLE/
TWIN rooms
Per person price sharing TRIPLE (room
with extra bed) rooms
Per person price staying in SINGLE
rooms
Currency INR Euro USD INR Euro USD INR Euro USD
1 person N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ₹116,458 € 1,456 $1,820
2 person ₹62,510 € 781 $977 N/A N/A N/A ₹88,000 € 1,100 $1,375
3 person ₹54,558 € 682 $852 ₹50,854 € 636 $795 ₹80,048 € 1,001 $1,251
4 person ₹54,114 € 676 $846 ₹50,411 € 630 $788 ₹79,605 € 995 $1,244
5 person ₹50,102 € 626 $783 ₹46,398 € 580 $725 ₹75,592 € 945 $1,181
6 person ₹48,054 € 601 $751 ₹44,351 € 554 $693 ₹73,545 € 919 $1,149
7 person ₹46,054 € 576 $720 ₹42,350 € 529 $662 ₹71,544 € 894 $1,118
8 person ₹44,842 € 561 $701 ₹41,138 € 514 $643 ₹70,332 € 879 $1,099
9 person ₹43,643 € 546 $682 ₹39,939 € 499 $624 ₹69,133 € 864 $1,080
10 person ₹42,684 € 534 $667 ₹38,980 € 487 $609 ₹68,174 € 852 $1,065
Child 5-11yrs With Extra bed in parents room ₹22,941 / € 287 / $358
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
Child below 5yrs Free sharing parents bed
Optional service Dinner at hotel per person ₹5,827 / € 73 / $91
Additional night
in Cochin ₹2,288 € 29 $36 ₹4,575 € 57 $71 ₹5,882 € 74 $92
Price using 4 star hotels valid from 1st October 2018 till 31st March 2019
(7% Summer discount available from 1st April till travel being completed before 30th September 2018 on 4star hotels price)
Particular
Per person price sharing DOUBLE/
TWIN rooms
Per person price sharing TRIPLE (room
with extra bed) rooms
Per person price staying in SINGLE
rooms
Currency INR Euro USD INR Euro USD INR Euro USD
1 person N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ₹147,307 € 1,841 $2,302
2 person ₹77,935 € 974 $1,218 N/A N/A N/A ₹118,850 € 1,486 $1,857
3 person ₹69,983 € 875 $1,093 ₹65,277 € 816 $1,020 ₹110,898 € 1,386 $1,733
4 person ₹69,539 € 869 $1,087 ₹64,833 € 810 $1,013 ₹110,454 € 1,381 $1,726
5 person ₹65,527 € 819 $1,024 ₹60,821 € 760 $950 ₹106,442 € 1,331 $1,663
6 person ₹63,479 € 793 $992 ₹58,773 € 735 $918 ₹104,394 € 1,305 $1,631
7 person ₹61,479 € 768 $961 ₹56,773 € 710 $887 ₹102,394 € 1,280 $1,600
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
8 person ₹60,266 € 753 $942 ₹55,560 € 695 $868 ₹101,181 € 1,265 $1,581
9 person ₹59,068 € 738 $923 ₹54,362 € 680 $849 ₹99,983 € 1,250 $1,562
10 person ₹58,108 € 726 $908 ₹53,403 € 668 $834 ₹99,024 € 1,238 $1,547
Child with bed With Extra bed in parents room ₹35,359 / € 442 / $552
Child below 5yrs Free sharing parents bed
Optional service Dinner at hotel per person ₹10,458 / € 131 / $163
Additional night
in Cochin ₹2,941 € 37 $46 ₹5,882 € 74 $92 ₹8,497 € 106 $133
Price using 5 star hotels valid from 1st October 2018 till 31st March 2019
(10% Summer discount available from 1st April till travel being completed before 30th September 2018 on 5star hotels price)
Particular
Per person price sharing DOUBLE/
TWIN rooms
Per person price sharing TRIPLE (room
with extra bed) rooms
Per person price staying in SINGLE
rooms
Currency INR Euro USD INR Euro USD INR Euro USD
1 person N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ₹225,281 € 2,816 $3,520
2 person ₹118,569 € 1,482 $1,853 N/A N/A N/A ₹199,124 € 2,489 $3,111
3 person ₹108,316 € 1,354 $1,692 ₹92,749 € 1,159 $1,449 ₹188,871 € 2,361 $2,951
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
4 person ₹107,873 € 1,348 $1,686 ₹92,306 € 1,154 $1,442 ₹188,428 € 2,355 $2,944
5 person ₹103,860 € 1,298 $1,623 ₹88,294 € 1,104 $1,380 ₹184,416 € 2,305 $2,881
6 person ₹101,813 € 1,273 $1,591 ₹86,246 € 1,078 $1,348 ₹182,368 € 2,280 $2,850
7 person ₹99,812 € 1,248 $1,560 ₹84,246 € 1,053 $1,316 ₹180,368 € 2,255 $2,818
8 person ₹98,600 € 1,232 $1,541 ₹83,033 € 1,038 $1,297 ₹179,155 € 2,239 $2,799
9 person ₹97,401 € 1,218 $1,522 ₹81,834 € 1,023 $1,279 ₹177,956 € 2,224 $2,781
10 person ₹96,442 € 1,206 $1,507 ₹80,875 € 1,011 $1,264 ₹176,997 € 2,212 $2,766
Child with bed With Extra bed in parents room ₹41,111 / € 514 / $642
Child below 5yrs Free sharing parents bed
Optional service Dinner at hotel per person ₹16,340 / € 204 / $255
Additional night
in Cochin ₹7,190 € 90 $112 ₹14,379 € 180 $225 ₹5,882 € 74 $92
Note: Euro & USD prices are subject to change in case of any fluctuation in currency exchange rate. Please check the currency
exchange rate of the day for exact price in your currency. In any case our INR price will remain unchanged and shall be treated
as final price.
Khajuraho – Varanasi & Varanasi – Delhi flight cost is not included in above price. Supplement for same will be approx. ₹8,000 /
€100 / $125. Offered flight fare is subject to change best available fare will be advised at the time of booking.
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
Included in price:
Garland welcome and assistance of our office representative at airport
09 nights/ 10 days accommodation in below mentioned hotels or similar
Daily breakfast at hotel.
Accommodation in Alleppey during the houseboat stay include all meals
Private English speaking guide in each cities on sightseeing days.
Private Chauffer driven air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfers, sightseeing &
excursion as per program.
01 Time monument entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
Boat cruise on Periyar River in Thekkady
Permit charges to visit the National Park in Munnar & Periyar
Bottled drinking water in car
Applicable GST (Government taxes)
Not Included in price:
Any flight ticket (international/ domestic)
Any insurance
Main meal e.g. lunch & dinner unless mentioned in price includes OR supplement for same is
opted.
Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone, internet, etc.
Anything else not mentioned in the itinerary or under "Includes"
Hotels used or similar in above price
Day City 3* Hotels 4* Hotels 5* Hotels
1 Cochin
The Dune Hotel/
Abad Plaza
Casino Hotel/
The Avenue Regent
Xandari Harbour/
Le Meridien
2 Munnar
Fort Munnar/
Abad Copper Castle
Nature Zone Jungle Resort/
Fragrant Nature Munnar
Chandys Windy Woods/
Tea County
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
3 Munnar
Fort Munnar/
Abad Copper Castle
Nature Zone Jungle Resort/
Fragrant Nature Munnar
Chandys Windy Woods/
Tea County
4
Pariyar
(Thekkady)
Abad Green Forest/
Hotel Treetop
The Elephant Court/
Cardamom County
Spice Village/
Cardamom County
5
Pariyar
(Thekkady)
Abad Green Forest/
Hotel Treetop
The Elephant Court/
Cardamom County
Spice Village/
Cardamom County
6 Alleppey
ATDC Houseboat/
Dream Boats
ATDC Houseboat/
Dream Boats
Xandari Riverscapes/
Lakes & Lagoons/
7 Kovalam
Harmonia Beach Resort/
Sagara Beach Resort
Estuary Island Resort/
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach
Hotel
Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/
The Leela Kovalam Beach
8 Kovalam
Harmonia Beach Resort/
Sagara Beach Resort
Estuary Island Resort/
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach
Hotel
Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/
The Leela Kovalam Beach
9 Kovalam
Harmonia Beach Resort/
Sagara Beach Resort
Estuary Island Resort/
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach
Hotel
Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/
The Leela Kovalam Beach
10 Departure
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Cochin
Arrive Cochin airport, meet our office representative, assistance and transfer to hotel,
Later city tour of Cochin, one of South India’s most interesting
towns, still largely comprises low rise, picturesque buildings. Visit
Mattanchery Palace built by the Portuguese (1557) as a gift for the
Raja of Kochi in exchange of trading rights, it was largely rebuilt by
the new occupants, the Dutch. Further visit Jewish Synagogue
adjacent to the Palace. This gem of a synagogue dating from 1568
(rebuilt in 1662) at the heart of what is called locally Jew Town, now
a fascinating mixture of shops (some selling antiques), warehouses
and spice auction rooms. Later on drive to Fort Kochi beach area to visit St. Francis Church
originally dedicated to Santo Antonio, the patron saint of Portugal, St. Francis Church is the first
to reflect the new, European influenced tradition. Vasco da Gama died on the site in 1524 and was
originally buried in the cemetery. Fourteen years later his body was removed to Portugal. Our final
visit will be to huge Chinese Fishing Nets line the entrance to the harbour mouth. Chinese traders
are believed to have originally introduced them in the late 14th century although, today, parts of
the nets are known by Portuguese names. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Cochin – Munnar (140kms/ 3hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. Rest day for local sightseeing. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 03: Munnar
Breakfast at hotel, sightseeing of Munnar: situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni
and Kundala, 1600mt above sea level surrounded by sprawling tea
plantations, picture book towns & winding lanes. Among the exotic
flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji,
this flower that bathes the hills in blue.
Visit Devikulam: An enchanting Hill station. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and
picturesque surroundings. Powerhouse water falls, Anayirankal Dam. Nyamakadu water falls,
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
Anaimudy view (South India Highest peak – 8841 feet from sea level = 2695 meters) Eravikulam
National Park. Rajamala the Nilgiri tahr, a very rare type of mountain goat (Hemitragas bylocres),
on the verge of extinction. Half the world population of this rare goat is seen in and around
Rajamala. The kurinji flowers blooming once in twelve years abound here. The combination of these
two rare sights will make any visitor come again and again to this place. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Munnar – Thekkady (Periyar) (110kms/ 3hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel, drivbe to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Wildlife Sanctuary,
Hill Station and Spice Plantation. Nature’s own little hideout nestled in the hills of Thekkady. Reach
& check-in at the hotel
Day 05: Thekkady (Periyar)
Breakfast at hotel explore Periyar National Park by boat cruise. Set on attractive Periyar Lake, in a
beautiful setting it was designated a part of Project Tiger in 1973,
though Tigers are very rarely seen and it is better known for its
elephants, which are very likely to be seen until Mar/Apr. Most bull
elephants here are tuskless. Bison, Sambar, Wild boar and the
barking Deer are fairly common. In addition to 246 species of birds,
there are 112 species of butterfly. The forests rich in bird life and
arboreal animals like giant squirrel and Nilgiri langur. The rafting is
for about three hours and one gets a panoramic view of forest-clad
hills reflected on the lake. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the
edges of the lake. Explore the park by hiking through the buffer zone of the forest with tribal
tracker as a local guide from the forest department. Return from our hike and back to hotel for
breakfast.
Further make a short drive to nearby plantations to know more about the spices of Kerala and the
plantation crops. Evening Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Thekkady – Alleppey (132kms/ 3hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Alleppey, also called the Venice of East, interlocked with a large
number of canals and bridges. Board a houseboat from here and enjoy the cruise through the
enchanting backwaters. Houseboat comprises Double/ twin bed room, with attached bathrooms,
running water, and a lounge area in which to relax and enjoy the sights on the shore. Start your sail
through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is
House No. 1/18, Top Floor, DDA Flats, Madangir, New Delhi 110062 Mob +91-9810491508 | Email- [email protected] | Web- www.agoravoyages.com
done below sea level. The houseboat will cruise through the Chambakulam area by mid-morning and
anchor to explore the boat yard, which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races. Visit
St. Mary’s Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721. In the evening, catch a glimpse of village life
along the backwaters and experience a way of life unique to this region. The boat will pass through
picturesque stretches of the backwaters of Alleppey and moor up for overnight in Vemabanadu
Lake. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 07: Alleppey – Kovalam (200kms/ 4hrs approx)
Morning after breakfast disembarks from the houseboat and drive to Kovalam check in at hotel.
Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel day free and easy for personal activities
& relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel. (Transport not
included this day)
Day 09: Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel day free and easy for personal activities & relax on the beach. Overnight at
hotel. (Transport not included this day)
Day 10: Kovalam - Departure
Breakfast at hotel as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Payment Policy:
Deposit of 25% of the package cost at the time of booking.
Deposit of 50% of the package cost, 30 days prior to arrival date
Deposit of 100% of the package cost, 7 days prior to arrival date
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Cancellation policy:
Note: Written cancellation will accept on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on
Sunday's will be considered on next working day (Monday).
For the X-mas and new year period from 20 Dec to 05 Jan the payment is non-refundable.
In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount
only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/
contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed
meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
Cancelation before 90 days – no cancelation fees only bank charges.
Cancelation before 89 - 60 days – 10% of the invoice plus bank charges.
Cancelation before 59 – 45 days - 25% of the invoice plus bank charges.
Cancelation before 44 – 28 days - 50% of the invoice plus bank charges.
Cancelation before 27 – 7 days - 75% of the invoice plus bank charges.
Cancelation before 7 days – Now show 100% of the invoice.
Our Liabilities & Limitations:
Please note that after the finalization of the Tour/ service Cost, if there are any Hike in entrance
fees of monuments / museums, Taxes, fuel cost or guide charges – by Govt of India, the same would
be charged as extra.
Agora Voyages act only in the capacity of agent for the hotels, airlines, transporters, railways &
contractors providing other services & all exchange orders, receipts, contracts & tickets issued by
us are issued subject to terms & conditions under which these services are provided by them.
All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule.
Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may
dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to
change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants' safety, comfort & general well being.
Our rates are based on the prevailing rates as negotiated by us with the hotels, airlines etc. Hotels
and Airlines retain the right to modify the rates without notice. In case of such changes the rates
quoted before the modification, can be changed by us according to the modifications by hotels or
airlines. All hotel bookings are based on usual check in and check out time of the hotels until unless
indicated in the itinerary.
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We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred –
directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of
machinery or equipment’s, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, political closures
or any untoward incidents.
We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property, or otherwise in
connection with any accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting – directly or
indirectly – from any act of GOD, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment,
breakdown of transport, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferages, epidemics,
medical or custom department regulations, defaults, or any other causes beyond our control.
We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft,
or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home
country. All baggage’s & personal property/s at all times are at the client's risk.
We will not be responsible for any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides,
road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Tipping
Tipping is not included in our price. Tipping is optional, and at times expected in travel trade.
Obviously there is no limit to how much you can tip and some guests who enjoy and appreciate the
services of Guides, driver and other crew will and have tipped much more than our average tipping
guideline of about $10-15 per day.
Trip Comments
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be appreciated. Although we try our best, Tourism is a trade, which cannot be perfect and there
will always remain a room for improvement. Your comments (both criticism and compliments) are
invaluable to us and we look forward to hearing from you, upon your return.