Beach tour of Kerala
Places covered: Kozhikode (Calicut) - Kappad - Vythiri - Cochin - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam
Duration: 12 nights and 13 days
Highlights: Thanks to Kerala’s long coastline that runs parallel to the azure blue Arabian Sea, the state is blessed with some of the most popular beach holiday places in southern India. Fringed by the swaying coconut and palm trees, at some places with rocky outcrops, lighthouses as well as forts, Kerala boasts being an ideal beach holiday destination, especially for the honeymoon couples. The golden sand beaches are perfect allurement for the newlyweds who seek to make their very first trip together memorable. Dotted with exotic beaches like Marari, Kovalam, Vizhjinam, Kappad, Bekal, and many more, the state also calls out to sunbathers, watersports enthusiasts, and nature aficionados to enjoy one of the best beach holidays in India.
Day 1: Kozhikode
On arrival at the airport you are transferred to your hotel. Afternoon a half-day tour of Kozhikode City. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Kozhikode - Kappad
Morning drive to Kappad and check into the Beach Resort. Rest of the day is at leisure. You have the option of visiting Beypore, one of Kerala's oldest ports to watch craftsmen at work in the boat- building yard. Overnight at Resort.
Day 3: Kappad - Vythiri
Morning drive to Vythiri and check into Vythiri Resorts, an Eco-friendly resort situated at Thamaressery Ghat. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Resort.
Day 4: Vythiri
Full day is at leisure to enjoy the ecology and nature at its best. Overnight at Resort.
Day 5: Vythiri - Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin and check into your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Cochin
Morning a half-day tour of Cochin City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Evening witness a Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Cochin - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom and check into your resort. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the environs. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Kumarakom
The full day is at leisure to enjoy nature. You have the options of visiting the Bird Sanctuary or visit a neighboring village. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon board a House Boat and cruise through the scenic backwaters towards Alleppey. Overnight on Board.
Day 10: Alleyppey - Kovalam
Morning on arrival in Alleppey you will drive to Kovalam and check into hotel/resort. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel/ resort.
Day 11: Kovalam
Today embark on an excursion to Neyyar. Overnight at hotel/ resort.
Day 12: Kovalam
Morning a half-day tour of Trivandrum City and later visit Aruvikkara, a picturesque picnic spot and a pilgrim centre. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Kovalam
Today you are transferred to the airport to board flight for onward destination