About the tour:

Embark on the ultimate Kerala adventure with our sightseeing tour to the Kerala backwaters. This journey takes you through the heart of Kochi, where history and modernity coexist, to the misty tea gardens of Munnar, the wild beauty of Thekkady, the serene backwaters of Alleppey, the sun-kissed beaches of Kovalam, and the cultural richness of Thiruvananthapuram. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty, taste the rich cultural tapestry, and connect with the warm-hearted people of "God's Own Country."

Inclusions

• 1 night stay in Thekkady with breakfast
• 1 night stay in Kumarakom with breakfast
• 1 night stay in Kochi with breakfast
• 2 nights stay in Munnar with breakfast
• Kochi to Munnar- En Route Sightseeing on a Private basis
• Full Day Munnar Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
• Thekkady Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
• Kochi Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
• Dinner
• Daily Breakfast

Exclusions

• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
• Lunch

Note: The above rates will vary and won't be the same on special days such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, and New Year. To get the best rates for these days, you can connect with us directly.

Inclusions

• 2 nights stay in Munnar with breakfast
• Traditional Feast of Kerala
• Munnar Couple Sightseeing Tour
• Munnar Half Day Jeep Safari
• Kochi to Munnar- En Route Sightseeing
• Couple Photoshoot in Kerala
• Candle Light Dinner in Munnar
• Kathakali Show in Munnar
• Martial Arts Show in Munnar
• Daily Breakfast

Exclusions

• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
• Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited
• Entry fees for all activities listed in the itinerary

Note: The above rates will vary and won't be the same on special days such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, and New Year. To get the best rates for these days, you can connect with us directly.

Inclusions

• 1 night stay in Kumarakom with breakfast
• 2 nights stay in Munnar with breakfast
• 1 night stay in Thekkady with breakfast
• Traditional Feast of Kerala
• Full Day Munnar Highlights Tour
• Munnar to Thekkady - En Route Sightseeing
• Kumarakom Sightseeing Tour
• Kochi Sightseeing Tour
• Kochi to Munnar- En Route Sightseeing
• Thekkady Sightseeing Tour
• Spice Plantation Guided Tour, Thekkady
• Kathakali Show in Munnar
• Martial Arts Show in Munnar
• Thekkady Food Tour
• Daily Breakfast

Exclusions

• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
• Entry fees for all activities listed in the itinerary
• Entry Fee to Any Monument

Note: The above rates will vary and won't be the same on special days such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, and New Year. To get the best rates for these days, you can connect with us directly.

Inclusions

• 1 night stay in Thekkady with breakfast
• 2 nights stay in Munnar with breakfast
• 1 night stay in Alleppey with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Kerala Waterfall Tour
• Munnar Full Day Sightseeing Tour
• Thekkady Sightseeing Tour
• Daily Breakfast

Exclusions

• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
• Lunch
• Dinner

Note: The above rates will vary and won't be the same on special days such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, and New Year. To get the best rates for these days, you can connect with us directly.

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation in mentioned category rooms in all the hotels or in similar
• Breakfast and Dinner
• Vehicle: Sedan
• A/C Cab for all transfers and sightseeing exactly as per the itinerary
• Toll, Parking, driver’s Bata, road tax & fuel charges
• Pick up and drop: Goa / Mopa Airport
• All Applicable Taxes

EXCLUSIONS:

• Meals not mentioned above.
• Entry Fees to Monuments and Palaces
• Anything Not Mentioned in The Inclusions
• Tickets, tips, guided and Entrance Fees/ Charges.
• Porterage At Hotels and Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc
• Any Increase in Taxes or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport.
• Ayurveda Charges.
• Any Cost Arising Due to Natural Calamities Like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc
• All items of personal nature
• 5% GST

CANCELLATION POLICY:

31 days or more prior to departure date, Initial Booking Amount and additional amount of visa fee will be forfeited (in case visa has been applied). *Between 30–16 days: 75% of total tour cost will be charged as penalty. *Less than 15 days: 100% of total tour cost will be charges as penalty.

GUARANTEED DATES:

Your selected travel dates are guaranteed. In the unlikely event of seats sold out, we guarantee +/- 1/2 days from your preferred dates.

HIGH SEASONS:

Prices can fluctuate during peak season dates.

BOOKING POLICY:

• Initial Booking Amount - INR 15,000 per person or cancellation charges whichever is higher (non-refundable and non-transferable)
• 30 days prior to the departure date - 75% of the remaining tour cost.
• 15 days prior to the departure date - 100% of the tour cost required
• Please Note : For Issuance of the Flight Tickets, we require Full Payment of Airfare.
• Please Note : Non- Refundable Services in the tour package has to be paid in full at the time of Booking
• Please Note : Payment Policy is non-negotiable and has to be paid accordingly

Kerala Tourism aims to present you with the realistic beauty of Kerala as it is! Kerala, one of Asia's most sought-after tourist destinations, is a traveller's paradise. From towering mountains and deep valleys to sun-drenched beaches and serene backwaters, Kerala promises a vibrant and entertaining vacation filled with a plethora of attractions and endless enjoyment.

Our fully customizable tour plans, crafted by our expert tour consultants, guarantee a unique experience in this magical land. 

Tour Inclusions:

• Arrival and Departure assistance at the Airport/Railway station
• Daily Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
• Air-conditioned Vehicles for all Transfers & Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Accommodation on Double Sharing Basis
• All expenses related to vehicle inclusive of Toll, fuel, parking.
• All government related taxes

Tour Exclusions:

• Flight / Train Fare / Darshan tickets.
• Guide and Entrance Fee at the monuments and sightseeing places
• Lunch & Dinner at the hotel
• Any personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills etc
• Any additional activities
• Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Evening

Package Policy & Terms:

(1) All our packages are customizable except Fixed Departures.

(2) Guests are requested to have every discussion in written as verbal communications will not be entertained.

(3) To ensure smooth services, Company can also make alternations in the tour. The reasons for such changes can be acts of god, technical problems, sudden service issues, government policies or any other similar situation.

(4) Package will not be considered booked until advance amount has not been received by us.

(5) Travel dates of DND (Date not decided) packages should be affirmed within 3 Months of invoice issuance date.

(6) Delays may lead to certain inconveniences.

(7) To give better experiences to our guests, our company also rolls out special offers. This includes upgraded Hotels, Room Category, and Vehicle Type. No additional cost will be levied for such upgrades and this exciting news will be shared with you either before or during the trip.

Cancellation Policy:

(1) All the cancellations must be communicated in written.

(2) Token amount is non-refundable in any cases.

(3) Cancellations made 15 Days prior to travel date will attract cancellation charges.

(4) Cancellations charges will vary from 25 % - 50% of the total tour package cost.

(4) 100 % Retention charges will be levied for bookings cancelled within 15 days of travel date or

(5) No show scenarios.

Tour Inclusions:

• CPAI Meal plan – 4 Breakfasts (Fixed Menu)
• All transfers and sightseeing by Individual Sedan Car.
• Transfer Taxes, Parking, Fuel & Driver Expenses included.
• Stay for 4 Nights on double occupancy (2 Adults Sharing 1 Room base categories).
• AP Meal Plan in Houseboat – 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner
• Pick up & drop services from Cochin Airport / Railway Station to Hotel.
• All applicable taxes except GST.

Tour Exclusions:

• Adventure Activities like Safari, Rides, Surfing, Paragliding etc.
• Anything else which is not listed in above details.
• 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax).
• Any personal expenses - laundry, shopping, tip , Water Sports etc.
• Guide fees & Monument Entrance Fees & Camera Fees.
• Airfare/Train fare
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Package Policy & Terms:

(1) All our packages are customizable except Fixed Departures.

(2) Guests are requested to have every discussion in written as verbal communications will not be entertained.

(3) To ensure smooth services, Company can also make alternations in the tour. The reasons for such changes can be acts of god, technical problems, sudden service issues, government policies or any other similar situation.

(4) Package will not be considered booked until advance amount has not been received by us.

(5) Travel dates of DND (Date not decided) packages should be affirmed within 3 Months of invoice issuance date.

(6) Delays may lead to certain inconveniences.

(7) To give better experiences to our guests, our company also rolls out special offers. This includes upgraded Hotels, Room Category, and Vehicle Type. No additional cost will be levied for such upgrades and this exciting news will be shared with you either before or during the trip.

Cancellation Policy:

(1) All the cancellations must be communicated in written.

(2) Token amount is non-refundable in any cases.

(3) Cancellations made 15 Days prior to travel date will attract cancellation charges.

(4) Cancellations charges will vary from 25 % - 50% of the total tour package cost.

(4) 100 % Retention charges will be levied for bookings cancelled within 15 days of travel date or

(6) No show scenarios.

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation in mentioned category rooms in all the hotels or in similar
• Breakfast and Dinner
• Vehicle: Sedan
• A/C Cab for all transfers and sightseeing exactly as per the itinerary
• Toll, Parking, driver’s Bata, road tax & fuel charges
• Pick up and drop: Goa / Mopa Airport
• All Applicable Taxes

EXCLUSIONS:

• Meals not mentioned above.
• Entry Fees to Monuments and Palaces
• Anything Not Mentioned in The Inclusions
• Tickets, tips, guided and Entrance Fees/ Charges.
• Porterage At Hotels and Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc
• Any Increase in Taxes or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport.
• Ayurveda Charges.
• Any Cost Arising Due to Natural Calamities Like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc
• All items of personal nature
• 5% GST

CANCELLATION POLICY:

31 days or more prior to departure date, Initial Booking Amount and additional amount of visa fee will be forfeited (in case visa has been applied). *Between 30–16 days: 75% of total tour cost will be charged as penalty. *Less than 15 days: 100% of total tour cost will be charges as penalty.

GUARANTEED DATES:

Your selected travel dates are guaranteed. In the unlikely event of seats sold out, we guarantee +/- 1/2 days from your preferred dates.

HIGH SEASONS:

Prices can fluctuate during peak season dates.

BOOKING POLICY:

• Initial Booking Amount - INR 15,000 per person or cancellation charges whichever is higher (non-refundable and non-transferable)
• 30 days prior to the departure date - 75% of the remaining tour cost.
• 15 days prior to the departure date - 100% of the tour cost required
• Please Note : For Issuance of the Flight Tickets, we require Full Payment of Airfare.
• Please Note : Non- Refundable Services in the tour package has to be paid in full at the time of Booking
• Please Note : Payment Policy is non-negotiable and has to be paid accordingly

Say Namaste with us!

Atithi Devo Bhava...! Sanskrit for, ‘Guests are treated equal to God’. This ancient Indian philosophy lies at the core of Sterling International Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd. Our team is dedicated and devoted to deliver experiences which are nothing less than divine. Come, a divine experience awaits you here!

Tour Inclusions:

• Travel by comfortable A/C coach/ vehicle as per the tour itinerary
• Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
• Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing basis
• Breakfast (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
• All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
• Cost of internal airfare as mentioned in the itinerary
• Complimentary insurance up to 59 years of age
• Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions:

• Flight Ticket
• Govt Tax of 5% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
• TCS (5% or 10%) is applicable on GST inclusive price for international tour.
• Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt
• Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
• Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
• Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
• Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
• Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
• Cost of insurance for 60 years and above
• Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
• Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
• Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
• To and fro Air fare, Airport transfers, visa fees to join/leave the group for joining and leaving guests
• Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column

Payment Terms:

Guest can pay by Cheque/ Demand Draft/ Debit card / Credit card/ NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS. For Debit / Credit card payment additional 1.8 % convenience charge will be applicable.

Remarks:

• The tour price mentioned for this tour is for Indian nationals only.
• 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.

Advance 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.
• 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.