South India Teas, Spices & Kerala Backwaters Tour

Start your morning with a traditional Kerala breakfast before embarking on a guided city tour. Cochin's layered history is revealed through visits to the Dutch Palace with its remarkable frescoes, the Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry and St. Francis Church, where Vasco da Gama was once buried. Explore the Chinese fishing nets and Portuguese houses of Fort Kochi. In the evening, watch a mesmerizing Kathakali dance performance, where skilled artists bring ancient stories alive with expressive movements and vibrant costumes. Overnight in Cochin.

Leave the coast behind when your journey takes you to Munnar, one of the most picturesque hill stations in India. The 4.5-hour scenic drive offers a visual experience with views of waterfalls, spice plantations and cloud-kissed valleys. On arrival, check into your serene resort located in a tea plantation. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum to gain insight into Munnar’s plantation heritage. In the evening, take a leisurely tour of the surroundings or simply enjoy the mountain air. Overnight in Munnar.

Today, discover the natural side of Munnar with a visit to Eravikulam National Park, a haven for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Walk along paved forest paths offering panoramic views of the Western Ghats. After this, return to the city for a leisurely lunch and explore local markets, visit rose gardens, or walk the nearby tea trails. You can also enjoy a cup of handmade tea on the veranda of your resort as the sun sets over the hills. Overnight stay in Munnar.

After a leisurely breakfast, head towards Thekkady – home to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The drive (about 3-4 hours) passes through dense forests and spice-rich terrain. Upon arrival, check into a resort surrounded by lush greenery. The afternoon is free for relaxing, but you can also choose to take a village tour or a short walk to a solitary plantation. Overnight stay will be in Thekkady.

Start the day with a guided nature walk in the outer reaches of the Periyar protected forest. Accompanied by a naturalist, you'll learn to identify rare trees, birds and animal tracks. Later, dive into Kerala's spice heritage during a private tour of the spice plantation - walk among cardamom bunches, pepper vines and cinnamon trees. This immersive experience showcases Kerala's agricultural heartland. Enjoy a peaceful evening with optional cultural programs or an invigorating Ayurvedic massage. Overnight in Thekkady.

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (about 3.5 hours), where you'll board your private luxury houseboat. This unique floating home gently glides through Kerala's famous backwaters - a network of canals, lakes and rivers. Witness daily life in the shore villages, watch coconut farmers and fishing boats, and enjoy meals cooked by the onboard chef using fresh, local ingredients. The day passes slowly as the boat sails through serene water scenery. Overnight on the houseboat.

Disembark after breakfast and return to Cochin by road (about 1.5 hours). On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the day relaxing. You can visit Marine Drive, shop for local spices and handmade souvenirs, or revisit the galleries and cafes of Fort Kochi. This is a perfect day to reflect on your trip. Overnight in Cochin.

Enjoy your final breakfast at God’s Own Country. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final walk or market stop. You will then be transferred to the airport, concluding your memorable journey through the hills, forests and waters of Kerala – a land where time moves slowly and the hospitality is always warm.

Note: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers interruptions brought on by COVID-19. 

If you need to cancel the tour, you have up to 45 days before it starts. In that instance, your whole land deposit will be returned, along with any advance payments you made, within 14 business days.

Note: Domestic and international rail and plane tickets are not subject to cancellation and rebooking policies; only the land leg of the route is. 

Note: Full payment must be made at the time of booking for both domestic and international tickets. The specific airline and rail operator's cancellation, rebooking, and booking policies must also be followed. 

Should travel restrictions imposed by the government necessitate the cancellation of your trip, your deposit and any advance payments will be completely reimbursed towards a complimentary future tour with us.

45 days before the tour's start date:
If you have to cancel a trip after it has begun for whatever reason, we are not obligated to reimburse you for any unused services. Golden Triangle Tours In India will try our best to get back as much of your money as possible on your behalf or arrange a credit for future use.

You shall be responsible for and obligated to pay for any expenses incurred by cancellation or modification made between thirty days before the start date of the tour and the end date of the tour within twenty-four hours of the modification. 

If the tour needs to be rescheduled or postponed for any reason other than illness or COVID-19, we are not obligated to pay you for any unused services. Golden Triangle Tours In India would try our best to get back as much of your money as possible on your behalf or arrange a credit for future use. You are accountable for any related expenses, which need to be covered within a day.

Until we receive formal confirmation of the cancellation, refunds or cancellations won't be effective.

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Either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the travel date, customers must provide valid passport details. The reservation may be canceled if this isn't done. Customers will be in charge of any associated costs and fees in this case.

Please provide information from a valid passport. Customers must supply valid passport information at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. If this isn't done, the reservation can be canceled. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any related expenses and fees.

All tourists entering India excluding natives of Nepal and Bhutan require a valid visa. The six-month validity of a tourist visa cannot be extended. Certain nationals can obtain a visa upon arrival, while others must apply online in advance. Except in certain cases, leaving on a tourist visa prevents you from returning within two months. Entrepreneurs and scholars are eligible for five-year visas. Some sites are off-limits to foreigners, and others require specific licenses. 

To get a visa apply online at  https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Travel insurance for overseas travel is meant to accompany you and assist you in making more informed travel choices. All travellers must obtain travel insurance, which must be purchased from their home country with a sum insured of at least USD 100,000. Insurance should be obtained before departure. Personal accidents, death, medical costs and emergency repatriation must all be covered by your insurance. It is highly recommended that you obtain coverage for personal responsibility, loss of luggage, cancellation and curtailment.

You are responsible for all of your belongings during the tour. On domestic carriers, the standard weight limit for checked baggage is 15 kg, and the weight limit for carry-on luggage is 7 kg.

Unfortunately, because our automobiles are not wheelchair accessible, those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility cannot join us on trips anymore. 

Be aware that some level of general fitness will be needed for this. If you have any concerns, please see your healthcare provider before making any purchases or scheduling a vacation.

Please note that if admission to a location is impacted by changes to working hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary may be adjusted, subject to availability, or a comparable activity may be provided in its place.

This includes any requested changes you make to your reservation, such as reissuing an airline ticket or the Purchase Confirmation, among other things. 

Changes: $100.00 per reservation plus any additional costs imposed by the travel agency, airline, cruise company or hotel.

In the event that Golden Triangle India Tours receives notification of an inaccurate name, there will be a $100.00 booking fee in addition to any additional fees levied by the airline, cruise line, lodging provider or other travel suppliers.