Family Holiday in Kerala
When it comes to spending time with family AADISHAKTI TRAVEL offers you must plan a trip to the soulful lands of Kerala! Fondly called the “God’s Own Country”, this Indian state on the Malabar Coast is a true trove and holds many wonders of Mother Nature!
Family Holiday in Kerala Highlights
- Echo Point
- Gundala Lake
- Photo Point
- Elephant Arrival Spot
- Cinema Shooting Point
- Mattuppetty
- Jungle Honey Bee Nest
- Eravikulam National Park
- Anaimudi Peak
Family Holiday in Kerala Itinerary
Embrace the bucolic beauty of Kerala as you arrive in the port-city of Cochin! As you arrive in the city, you will be warmly received by our guides who will help you in getting transferred to Munnar; one of the most stunning hill stations in Kerala. Following your arrival in Munnar, get checked-in into a hotel; options for resort will also be available. After getting freshened up at the leisure home, spend the rest of the day lazily within its comfort while adoring the salubrious beauty of the hills and mountains; overnight stay will be at the hotel or resort.
Wake up to the charm of your first morning in Kerala along with your family members and munch on a delicious breakfast. Post this, get prepared to join a full day sightseeing tour with the family and visit some of the most sought after landmarks and tourist spots in Munnar.. On the list, there will be popular spots like Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, Elephant Arrival Spot, Cinema Shooting Point, Mattuppetty, and Jungle Honey Bee Nest. The sightseeing tour will continue post lunch and will take you to other places like Eravikulam National Park, Anaimudi Peak, Tata Tea Museum, Historical Church, Blossom Hydel Park, Headworks Dam, Spice Plantation, and Pothamedu. With the advent of the evening, you will be dropped back at the hotel or resort for your overnight stay..
After a blissful tryst with the captivating hills of Munnar, your family will be driven to Thekkady! Following today’s breakfast, pack your bags and embark on a delightful journey to the abode of the enthralling Periyar National Park. Your arrival in Thekkady will be followed by checking-in into a hotel or a resort, where you can unwind yourself and embark on a sightseeing tour of tribal villages and plantation areas. Come evening, you will get an opportunity to witness the wilderness of the Periyar National Park while enjoying an evening boat ride in the Periyar Lake. With the completion of the boat ride, you will be driven back to the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.
Waking up in the morning, enjoy your breakfast and drive to Alleppey; one of most scenic destinations in Kerala. Also known as the ‘Backwater Capital of India’ or the ‘Venice of the East’, your arrival in Alleppey will be followed by your check-in into a houseboat. Settling down within the playful houseboat, take your family members for a backwater cruise and manoeuvre through several river islands, evergreen coconut groves and lot more. Witness and explore the enticing beauty of the backwaters, relax in the houseboat and surrender yourself into the hands of Mother Nature while enjoying pleasant moments with your family members.
Following the unlimited fun and excitement in Alleppey, today, the entire family will be transferred to Kovalam or the ‘Beach Capital of Kerala’. Home to some of the most stunning and alluring beaches in India, your arrival in Kovalam will be adorned by checking-in into one of the beach resorts. After checking-in, unpack your bags and settle down for the night with your family members.
Today morning, after having breakfast with your family members, get set for an exciting day out at the Kovalam Beach. Visit the most gorgeous beach with the most valued relations of your life and indulge in several exciting and amusing activities. Enjoy sunbathing around the warm sands, play with the lively waves, relax with an ayurvedic body massage, and participate in an array of water sports with your family. At dusk, drive back to the resort and enjoy your overnight stay with all the family members.
As all the family members wake up in the morning, they will be served with a filling breakfast. Post this, they will be checked-out from the resort and driven towards the ‘Land’s End of India’ or Kanyakumari. While on the way, you can visit the ancient Padmanabhapuram Palace built by the Maharaja of Travancore and the sacred Sucheendram Temple. With your arrival in Kanyakumari, you can behold the enchanting beauty wherein the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal confluences with each other. Following this, you will be taken for a boat ride to the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the meditation ground of Swami Vivekananda. By evening; after completing all the activities, you will be checked-in into a hotel or a resort where you can spend the overnight with your family members.
With today’s breakfast, this exotic family holiday in Kerala will come to an end. After your breakfast, you will be driven back to Trivandrum, where you will be dropped at the railway station or at the airport. Post this, continue your onward journey to your home or next destination with your beloved family members.
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Package Includes:
- Pickup & Drop.
- Dinner & Breakfasts
- Welcome Drink on arrival.
- Sight-Seeing as per Itinerary
- All toll taxes, parking fees and driver’s allowances
- Inclusive of all taxes
Package Excludes:
- Flight / Train tickets
- Services / facilities not mentioned in cost includes
- Extra meals or Drinks
- Tips
- Telephone charges
- Laundry & other expenses of personal nature
Special Note:
- The above price is per person, valid for travel till 30th September 2022
- Please carry original ID Proof (Voter ID card /Passport/Driving License/) etc for security purpose & hotel policy
- High season surcharges are applicable during Diwali, Christmas and New Year. Compulsory Gala Dinner charges are applicable during Christmas and New Year Note: Additional chargers are applicable during mentioned travel periods; Diwali, Christmas, New Year Tour price will differ from hotel to hotel
- Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport
- All rates are valid for Indian national only
- The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
- The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest
- Hotel check in is 1400hrs and checkout would be 1000hrs
- Houseboat check out time is 0900hrs
- Ac in houseboat will operate between 2000hrs to 0800 hrs
- Full meals will be provided in the houseboat as per guests meal preference (Veg/Non Veg)
- Early check in and late check-out subject to availability
- If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability
- Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis
- Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Dinner) are based on a set menu. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra
- Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Dinner) are based on a set menu. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC private vehicle
- Please not that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain
- Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable A/C vehicle as per the holiday itinerary. Ac Indigo or similar for 1-3 guests, Ac Innova or similar for 4-5 guests, Tempo traveller or similar for 6 and more guests
- Driver is NOT A GUIDE, he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own
- Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable
- Itinerary is subject to change
- The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year
Important:
- Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
- There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
- Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
- Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.
We hope we have covered almost all the points and if you would have any question and clarification, kindly do let us know to assist you.
Terms & Conditions:
- Cancellation Policy:
- In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
- 60 days prior to arrival: 20% of the Tour / service cost
- 15 days prior to arrival: 35% of the Tour / service cost
- 07 days prior to arrival: 80% of the Tour / service cost
- 72 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund
- 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.
- Payments:
- For the services contracted, 30% advance payment should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance amount can be paid at least 15 days prior to your date of departure from your country. We hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for the commencement of the services. Apart from the above in some cases like special Flight train journeys, hotel or resort bookings during the peak season (X-Mas, New Year) full payment is required to be sent in advance
FAQs
As part of this Kerala Package itinerary, travellers can get to enjoy sumptuous multi-cuisine buffet breakfasts at all hotels. In addition, the houseboats in Kerala offer an AP meal plan wherein all the three meals -- breakfast, lunch and dinner are freshly prepared and served on board. Travellers wishing to enjoy a specific cuisine or having dietary restrictions are advised to inform the expert Kerala agent at the time of booking.
Yes, you can visit Kerala in december to see the best of it. The weather is delightfully pleasant at this time that will make you trip all the more exciting.
Vegetarian cuisine is available in all parts of Kerala, even on the houseboats. However, travelers are requested to communicate all their dietary preferences to the expert tour agents in Kerala, so that no last minute hassles regarding food arise.
ATMs are available in most urban areas and popular tourist places of Kerala including Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey, Kovalam and Thekkady. However, travellers are suggested to carry sufficient cash with them to cover basic necessities.
While on this holiday, shopping for colorful handicrafts and a variety of spices is a must. Tourists can purchase fresh and dried spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg from Munnar. Thekkady is known for wooden items such as miniature houseboats and figurines. Alleppey is good for buying vibrant Kathakali masks and flavored coffees.
Yes, it is possible to easily personalize this tour package. Travellers are requested to discuss holiday preferences with the agents in Kerala well in advance for a smoother and more hassle-free trip.
If you are visiting Kerala, then you must visit places like: Alleppey, Munnar, Kumarakom, Wayanad, Thekkady, Kovalam, Vagamon, Kozhikode, Varkal
