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Kerala Spice Plantation Tour

9 Nights / 10 Days

Kerala

South

Cochin - Thekkady - Kumarakom Houseboat - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Cars & Coaches wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Guided Tour at Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Flight/Train Tickets

Tickets Available at additional Cost

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Route & Stays

Route

Cochin - Thekkady - Kumarakom Houseboat - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Tour Price Starts From

₹27,300/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹41,000/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Deluxe Package

Prices may vary according to customization of Hotels and Vehicle and the size of the Group. Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

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Tour Package Overview

This 10 days Kerala Spice Plantation tour package takes you to the land of spices. While on this tour, you will visit various spice gardens and farms. During this tour of the Kerala Spice plantation, you will explore the tourist attractions of Cochin, Thekkady, and enjoy the houseboat ride in the backwater of Kumarakom. In addition, this Kerala Spice plantation tour allows you to learn about various spices and gardening methods. Overall, your vacation in Kerala with this tour is eventful and keeps you engaged from the starting to the end. To know more about this tour, check out these 10 days Kerala itinerary.

Note: This is 9 nights 10 days indicative itinerary that display what could be possible during the vacation with this tour.

Tour Highlights

Visit tourist attractions in Cochin
Visit spice tea and coffee plantation areas in Cochin
Enjoy a boat safari at Periyar Wildlife Tiger Reserve
Excursion to the bird sanctuary at Kumarakom
Experience the Alleppey backwaters for the majestic scenery
Visit Kovalam Beach to enjoy water sports
City tour of Trivandrum

Day 03:

Cochin - Thekkady (155 km/ 4 hr 30 min-Approx.)

The next day in the morning, after breakfast, leave for Thekkady. Upon arrival at Thekkady, check in at one of our listed hotels. Rest and relax for a while in your hotel room. Today, you will visit cardamom, rubber, pepper, vanilla, tea, and coffee plantation areas. Moving forward, you will be shown around the tribal settlements, tea factories, and the surrounding hilly region. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04:

Thekkady

Post breakfast, head towards Periyar. On reaching, enjoy the boat safari on the Periyar lake. While enjoying the boat safari, get a glimpse of monkeys, elephants, monkeys, and many unique birds. After the refreshing cruise, takes a walk in some of the spice garden presents around the city. The trip covers spice plantations such as cardamom, pepper, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, Ayurvedic herbs, etc. later, you will return to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05:

Thekkady ? Kumarakom (124km/ 3 hr 20 min-Approx.)

The next day in the morning, after breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom. Check in at one of our listed hotels. Rest and relax for a while before driving to the coast on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Enjoy a boat ride to reach Coconut lagoon, located at the banks of the Kavanar River. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06:

Kumarakom

In the morning, leave early to reach the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to enjoy an ultimate bird-watching experience. Then return to the hotel for breakfast. Spent the rest of the day at your discretion. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07:

Kumarakom Houseboat

Take your breakfast and check in to the waiting houseboat. While cruising along the backwater, feast your eyes with lush green paddy fields and palm-fringed coastal lines and enjoy the majestic scenery. Then, enjoy an overnight stay on the houseboat.

Day 08:

Alleppey - Kovalam (160 km/4hr 30 min-Approx.)

In the morning, drive towards Kovalam. Check-in at one of our listed hotels on arrival. After relaxing for a while, move out for an excursion to Kovalam Beach. You can indulge in water sports like kayaking, surfing, skiing, and swimming. In addition, you may pamper yourself with a body toning massage at any of the centers of your choice. Overnight stay at the hotel near the beach.

Day 09:

Kovalam -Trivandrum (18km/30 min-Approx.)

In the morning, wake up early and drive straight to Trivandrum after breakfast. On arrival, check in at one of our listed hotels. Then head to visit the major tourist attractions like the Padmanabhaswami temple, Puthenmali Palace, Napier Art Museum & Gallery, and the Museum Complex. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10:

Departure Trivandrum

After breakfast, transfer to the Trivandrum airport to board a flight for your onward destination.

Day 01:

Arrival at Cochin

After arrival at Cochin airport, meet our representative, who'll escort you to one of our listed hotels. Check in at the hotel, and rest in your hotel room for some time. In the evening, you have the option to witness the sunset or enjoy the Kathakali dance show by the local performers. Then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02:

Cochin

After having breakfast in the hotel, head towards the local fish and spice market of Cochin, where you shall learn how to check the fish for freshness. In the afternoon, enjoy the Indian and Kerala cuisine after lunch, and set out to visit the major tourist attractions like Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Tour Inclusions

Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
Tour Manager Services (On call) from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group men
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Airfare /Railway Fare
Any other meals than those mentioned above.Rates are not valid on Long weekends, national holidays, Diwali, Christmas, New Year
Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included

Need To Know

Weather

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Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
50% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.

Tour Package Pricing Chart

Quote Date:

01/01/2023

No of People

Per Person

Budget

Deluxe

Premium

Couple

₹.41,000 /-

₹.82,000 /-

₹.1,24,000 /-

₹.1,84,000 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.35,500 /-

₹.1,06,500 /-

₹.1,61,100 /-

₹.2,39,100 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.30,800 /-

₹.1,23,200 /-

₹.1,86,000 /-

₹.2,76,000 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.32,800 /-

₹.1,31,200 /-

₹.1,98,400 /-

₹.2,94,400 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.31,400 /-

₹.1,88,400 /-

₹.2,85,000 /-

₹.4,23,000 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.30,800 /-

₹.3,08,000 /-

₹.4,65,000 /-

₹.6,90,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.27,300 /-

₹.2,73,000 /-

₹.4,13,000 /-

₹.6,13,000 /-

1. The Tour cost may change due to Availability of Hotels / Vehicles / Season or time of travel etc.
2. Tour Pricing displayed are informative purpose only, and for reference price point as per the mentioned Itinerary Kerala Spice Plantation Tour for 9 Nights / 10 Days as of today.
3. Please check with our representative for exact quote and availability.
4. The pricing is valid for travel dates after 45 days.
5. For pricing of tours within next 45 Days please contact our representative.
6. Child: 2-12 years of Age
7. Any child above 12 Years will be charged as adult
8. The tour pricing includes only land package. Any Train/Air tickets will be additional.