Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation
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Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation is a 2-hour experience in Kochi, India, from $1268 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 3 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (3)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $1268 per person
• KATHAKALI DANCE SHOW • CRUISE DINNER • ONE AYURVEDIC MASSAGE • DEWALOKAM VILLAGE HOME STAY Activities In The Village 1)Spice Walk 2)Village Walk 3)Cooking Demo 4)Yoga Class Depending on adverse weather condi
What you get
About this experience
• KATHAKALI DANCE SHOW • CRUISE DINNER • ONE AYURVEDIC MASSAGE • DEWALOKAM VILLAGE HOME STAY Activities In The Village 1)Spice Walk 2)Village Walk 3)Cooking Demo 4)Yoga Class Depending on adverse weather conditions or other unavoidable inconveniences, the hosts may cancel any of the activities. THEKKADY • PERIYAR BOAT RIDE • PERIYAR BAMBOO RAFTING MUNNAR • JEEP SAFARI ALLEPPY • HOUSEBOAT (ALL MEALS INCLUDED)
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Accommodation Using
- Private tour
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Dewalokam (Dewalokam Home Stay)
- 8 nights accommodation
- Alleppey (Premium Houseboat 24 HrsAircon With All Meals)
- Breakfast
- Local taxes
- Round-trip Airport private transfer
- Munnar (Hotel Fragrant nature or similar category)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Thekkady (Hotel Mountain Courtyard or similar Category)
- Dinner cruise(subject to availability
- Cochin (Hotel Trident Cochin or similar category)
- Surcharges on fuel
- Airport and departure taxes
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch(unless specified)
- Dinner (unless specified)
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Abyss Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MPORTANT NOTES FOR BACKWATER TRIP IN ALLEPPEY:
- Guests can check in at 12:00 hrs, we will welcome you with welcome drink and start cruise after a short briefing introduction, relax and enjoy the canals, rivers and backwater, at 13:00 hrs houseboat will stop for lunch, with lavish menu of traditional Kerala cuisine. (if your require any special meals like main food in north Indian or food without spice etc it has to be informed in advance)
- 14:00 hrs it will continue its cruise covering beautiful rivers and canals with palm trees and small houses near to it , villages paddy fields, churches, etc, you can also buy fresh prawns or crab or karimeen from local fishermen and give to our chef , who will prepare it for your dinner.
- 17:30 hrs The houseboat will anchor (till next day morning 08: 00) most of the time we will stop near the land because, you can also get a chance to go out and walk along the riverside or villages and come back, Evening Enjoy your Dinner and leave all world behind you and have a good sleep in your floating paradise.
- Bedtea / Coffee will be provided, enjoy the sunrise and breath pollution free air. At 08:30 hrs Breakfast which includes bread, butter, jam or Iddily /Dosa etc.
- Terms and conditions:
- Meal plan applied on APAI / full board basis (ie; inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- The Menu is normally fixed with some south Indian recipes. Any changes to be intimated in advance.
- Check in: 12 noon, Check out: 9 AM. One stay is for 21 hrs and not for 24 hrs.
- Beverages & any cook to order will be charged extra on actual.
- The boat will be anchored in the lake or canal during night & will not cruise after 17.30 hrs.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Flawless south India trip
Abyss Tours through the help of Mr Abid made our time in the south of India very worthwhile. Prior to the south of India he arranged a driver for a Delhi day trip and a trip to Haridwar which was a full day with a private driver, very worth the trip!! Mr Abid put together an itinerary with a driver that included all the key sights of Kerala working with our time restraints. All the accommodation booked was very good quality and our driver Sreekumar was very good!!
via Tripadvisor
On our own
Now we are in Kovalam, Kerala. Again this area is wonderful , the people, the food the restaurants , all excellent. We were in Goa before this and visited a not so good restaurant, which should have been better. I would not recommend Anteras beach club's restaurant. Very poor service, we felt ignored, they did not want our business.
via Tripadvisor
Kerala - God's Own Country
That our trip went ahead at all was a miracle. In August, Kerala was beset by terrible flooding and when I flew into Cochin the airport had only recently opened. However our accommodation at the Trident Hotel was excellent; the rooms surround a refreshing pool and the decor and ambience of the hotel was authentically south Indian. The hotel is on the island of Fort Cochin so there is a bit a travelling to get to Cochin and surrounds and typical hectic Indian traffic.Our tour guide in Cochin was from Cochin and was very fluent in the Portuguese colonial history. We saw the Chinese Fishing Net installation, the Mattancherry Palace and the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. Unfortunately the Synagogue was closed which was disappointing as it was built by the Sephardic jews in the 16th century. Our favourite attraction was the Dhobi Khanna where we experienced the quaint charm of centuries old method of laundry maintenance and we could speak to the charming lungi clad men as they went about doing the the large consignments of linen.Don't miss this. From Cochin we headed to Dewalokam. This was a marvellous experience. Spice walks, lessons in animal husbandry and methane gas and a fantastic cooking class with Sudheesh. The fish curry was delicious.There was a fresh water swimming pool and a river; because of the floods the white water rafting was not available because the flood waters were too treacherous. Munnar is a very beautiful Hill Station, be warned the roads are windy and full of pot holes probably more damaged by the recent flooding. There was plenty of evidence of landslides and mudslides.The local were amazingly resilient and uncomplaining about what had been a catastrophic situation. Don't miss the Kalaripayattu martial art display in Thekkady. Much more exciting than the Kathakali Dance experience. We had a pleasant afternoon at the Periyar Tiger Park and Wild Life Sanctuary, although not a tiger to be seen. Infact we were told tigers hadn't been sighted from the boats for many years. Be prepared to be corseted into bright orange lift jackets which stay on for the entire trip. And then on to Alleppey where we saw the worst of the flooding. Here we stayed on a house boat. This is not an experience for everyone. The food is very average. We bought small crayfish at the local market and we offered to prepare the crayfish ourselves. But this wasn't an option. Enough to say that curry flavour overpowered the delicate crayfish meat. The night on the house boat is very long. Once it berths for the evening you can't get off. There are many flying bugs and mosquitos; they have no trouble penetrating the mosquito netting. There was a large TV screen but it wasn't working because of the damage to the network from the floods.Take food and fluids because there is nothing till brekky the next day. We did an early morning canoe ride in the backwater canals and the plight of the people was very obvious and sad, but life goes on and tourist dollars are appreciated. A final word for our wonderful and charming guide and driver Jojo. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts for putting up with us, taking us to the Toddy Shop to buy liquor and generally being so cheerful and good hearted.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
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Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kochi.
How much does Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation cost?
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Prices start at $1268 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kochi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kochi is not rushed.
Is Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Kochi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kochi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kochi and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Highlights Of South India With Luxury Accomodation start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kochi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kochi?
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On Outty we rank every Kochi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kochi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kochi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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