South India Plantation & Spice Tour

10 Days - 9 Nights
Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey – Kovalam -Trivandrum

Overview

South India Plantation & Spice Tour, incorporating various destinations known for their lush landscapes, plantations, and spice markets. This tour will cover Kerala and Tamil Nadu, two states renowned for their rich agricultural heritage.

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival in Cochin (Kochi)
    Welcome to India !! arrival at Cochin Airport our representative meet and greet you and Transfer to the hotel. Later half day city tour of Cochin visiting Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, St. Thomas Church, St. Mary's Cathedral, Chinese Fishing Nets and Bolghatty Palace or visit Spice Market if have time. Overnight stay at hotel.
  • Day 2 Kochi – Munnar
    After breakfast drive to Indian Spices Board, later Drive to Munnar (approx. 4-5 hours). On arrival and Check into the hotel in Munnar. Munnar formerly known as the High Range of Travancore, Visit Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls on the way. Overnight stay at hotel.
  • Day 3 Munnar
    Morning take breakfast from hotel and visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea processing. Explore the Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Visit the Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. Munnar is one of the highest tea growing centered in the world. The Indo Swiss Dairy farm, the Kundala Lake and other scenic beauty. Overnight at Munnar.
  • Day 4 Munnar – Thekkady
    After breakfast from hotel and Drive to Thekkady (approx. 3-4 hours). Check into the hotel. Visit a spice plantation to see cardamom, pepper, vanilla, and other spices being cultivated. Optional: Attend a traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Overnight at Thekkady.
  • Day 5 Thekkady – Periyar
    Early morning Take a guided nature walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife such as elephants, bison, and various birds. Visit the local spice market. Boat ride for elephant spotting. After breakfast have a massage or stroll in the village. Mid-afternoon, a trip takes us to a working spice farm where we see cardamom, nutmeg, pepper, cloves, vanilla and all spice growing. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 6 Thekkady – Kumarakom
    Morning take breakfast from hotel and drive to Kumarakom (approx. 4-5 hours). Check into a backwater resort. Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. After taking brief leisure visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary at evening see the breathtaking view of lake during the sunset leaves a spellbound Relax and enjoy the serene backwaters. Overnight at Kumarakom.
  • Day 7 Kumarakom - Alleppey (Alappuzha)
    Morning take breakfast from hotel and drive to Alleppey. And enjoy a Board a traditional houseboat for a day cruise through the backwaters, experiencing the rural lifestyle and lush greenery. Enjoy meals prepared on board. Overnight Houseboat in Alleppey.
  • Day 8 Alleppey – Kovalam
    Morning take breakfast from hotel and drive to Kovalam (approx. 4-5 hours). Check into a beach resort. Relax on the beaches of Kovalam
  • Day 9 Kovalam - Kanyakumari – Kovalam
    Morning take breakfast from hotel and Full-day excursion to Kanyakumari (approx. 2-3 hours each way), the southernmost tip of India. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and Kanyakumari Temple. Overnight at Kovalam.
  • Day 10 Kovalam - Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
    Morning take breakfast from hotel and check out the hotel and short drive to Trivandrum. Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation with breakfast.
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English-speaking tour guide for all sightseeing.
  • All applicable taxes.
  • Indian sim card with cell phone
  • One double/ twin bed room
  • Government services tax of 4.89%

Exclusions

  • International/domestic airfare.
  • Any meals other than those specified.
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, and phone calls.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Any optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.