You are greeted on arrival at Trivandrum International Airport/Railway station by The Travel Planners representative who transfers you to Kovalam, enriched with rich Greenary of Coconut Palms and laced with golden sands. On arrival check in at a beach resort. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the beach. Stay overnight at The Leela - Sea View Villa.
Today morning after breakfast you can go for the Trivandrum City tour which includes the Padmanabhaswamy temple, Horse Palace, Napier Museum, Zoo, and the Srichitra Art Gallery. Later drive back to the hotel for Lunch. Evening free to enjoy the beach. Stay overnight at The Leela - Sea View Villa. NB - Horse Palace, Napier Museum, Zoo, and the Srichitra Art Gallery are closed on Mondays.
Today morning after breakfast Proceed to Alleppey, Known as the Venice of the East. On arrival check into a Traditional Houseboat of Kerala Style. Cruising through the backwaters is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. (Traditional Kerala food will be served). The houseboats are giant country Crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Today these are the most exciting tourism product in India, which usually has one or two bathrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette, and a crew comprising oarsmen and a cook. Stay overnight in the Houseboat (Blue Jelly - Ultra Luxury)
Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom which has panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, and extensive rubber plantations. Afternoon visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary(Optional). There you can spot King fisher, Wood peeker, Drongo, Egrets, Bee-caters, etc.
Speed boating / Water scooter ride (optional)
Sunset cruise by boat (optional)
Overnight at Hotel Niramaya Back waters and Beyond Kumarakom - Superior lake view villa
The morning after breakfast proceed to Cochin - the queen of the Arabian Sea. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon you can go sightseeing in Cochin which includes the Jewish Synagogue, Mattanchery Palace, St.Francis Church, and the Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening enjoy the Kathakali Dance show and Stay overnight at Fragrant Nature - Duke Chamber Room NB - Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, etc are closed on all Fridays & Saturdays
Today transfer to Cochin Airport or Railway Station for the onward journey.