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HIGHLIGHTS OF KERALA

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South India , Kerala

Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Group Size

Any Type

Ages

Any Age Group

Tour Overview

Kerala Backwaters Ride
Shopping At Kumily Spice Village
Kathakali Show
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Speed Boat Ride At Mattupetty Dam
Chinese Fishing Nets
Jewish Synagogue


Itinerary

Tour guests will arrive at Cochin Airport as per their scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet Veena World tour manager at the airport and proceed to Alleppey – known as ‘the Venice of the East’.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will join the group on their own. The transfer charges to reach the designated place or hotel will be borne by the (J&L) guests.
Today we have a short Meet & Greet session.

Today we proceed to Periyar. En route we enjoy the famous Kerala Backwaters ride and admire the scenic sites of lush paddy fields and coconut trees as we sail. Upon arrival in Periyar, we have free time for shopping at Kumily Spice Village. In the evening we enjoy Kalaripayattu show- an Indian martial art. Further we also enjoy Kathakali show - is one of the oldest theater forms in the world.

Today we visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - one of the popular national parks in India and famous as an elephant and tiger reserve. It is home to around 35 species of mammals like tiger, Indian elephant, gaur, sambar, wild pig, Indian giant squirrel, jungle cat, etc. We explore this wildlife sanctuary by sailing in the Periyar Lake. Later we proceed to Munnar – Munnar is well known for its lush green hills and tea plantations.

Please Note: Periyar Boat Ride is subject to Availability. In case of non-availability, alternative sightseeing will be provided.

Today we enjoy speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam near Sunmoon Valley, followed by a visit to Echo Point and Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park (subject to security permission).

Today we proceed to Cochin – Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea. Upon arrival we visit Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi - one of the oldest European churches in India which has great historical significance. Later we proceed to Muttancherry, here we visit the Jewish Synagogue - oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, Dutch Palace - one of the finest examples of the Kerala style of architecture.

It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge!
Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Veena World tour. See you all!
Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will leave the group after the scheduled program. The transfer charges to reach their respective airport/cruise/rail/bus terminal will be borne by the (J&L) guests.
Tour concludes.

Please note:
Airline:
On group tours, we generally fly with the airlines that are group-friendly.
Group tours are based on economy class, if you wish to travel by Premium Economy / Business Class / First Class, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.
During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you to carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey.

Transport:
For transfers and sightseeing we use small cars / Tempo Travellers / Mini or big coaches depending on the respective tour group size.
The seating arrangement in the coach is based on booking priority. Seat numbers 1 & 2 are reserved for Tour Managers and Tour Guides. Seat numbers 3 & 4 are reserved as Prime Seats which can be availed by paying an additional cost.
In case of small cars there will be 4-6 guests in one car as per the capacity and guests occupy the seats on rotation basis.
If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.

Sightseeing attractions:
Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice. Sometimes due to rush or changes in the reservation system, entrance to the sightseeing attractions may be unavailable; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible or refund of the entry fee will be given.

Hotels:
The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Veena World’s guests in the past. Kindly check your respective hotels before booking your tour.

Room Sharing:
Sometimes, two single unfamiliar travellers (gender - alike) share a room, should read the instruction paper along with the terms & conditions and abide by the same.

Meals:
On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary.
In case of early arrival or late departure due flight timings, guests will be provided an additional meal/s without any extra cost.
In case of connecting flights, if the transit time exceeds beyond three hours, guests will be provided with a meal/meal coupon.
Generally, meals are provided in the restaurants. On certain occasions, packed meals will be provided for the ease of itinerary operation/sightseeing.
Breakfasts are generally Indian or Continental whereas, lunches and dinners are in the form of set menu and are Indian OR Indian along with a regional dish OR regional cuisine OR popular street food.
At religious places due to restrictions, only vegetarian food will be served. At all other places, meals are a combination of Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian food items.

Please Note:
All guests must follow the mandatory requirements for travel, such as RT-PCR tests, vaccination certificate, web check-in, self-declaration, e-pass formalities etc. as per the state/country, which are subject to change periodically. Any cost incurred for such requirements should be borne by the guests.
For transfers and sightseeing we will use small cars / Tempo Travellers / Mini or big coaches depending on the respective tour group size. In case of small cars there will be 4-6 guests in one car. If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.
Given the current dynamic situation some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing if possible.


Tour included

  • To and Fro economy class air ticket (Ex-Mumbai) with current airport taxes
  • Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
  • Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
  • Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
  • All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
  • Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
  • Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
  • Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
  • Veena World Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
  • Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour excluded

  • Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
  • Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
  • Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
  • Cost of Insurance
  • Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
  • Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
  • Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
  • Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
  • Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
  • Cost of any optional activity or service
  • Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column


Need to Know

Need to Know

Things to consider before the trip!

Weather

Transport

Coach Tavel

  • AC Vehicle Type - Depends upon group size

Documents Required for Travel

  • Aadhar Card front and Back page
  • ADULT: Adhar card/ Driving License/ Voter ID / Passport
  • CHILD 5- 11: Adhar card/ School ID / Passport
  • CHILD 2- 4 year: School Id/ Birth Certificate/ Passport
  • For Infants - Birth Certificate/ Passport


Cancellation Policy & Payment Terms
Things to consider before the trip!

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation
  • Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
  • Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
  • Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest by company issued cheque.
  • The standard cancellation charges are stated as below:
When a cancellation is made Cancellation charges (Domestic & Overseas)
After Tour Confirmation 10% or INR 2,000 whichever is higher
45 days or more prior to the departure of the Tour or for 'non-payment' of the Balance amount 50% of the tour amount
44 to 16 days prior to the departure of the Tour 75% of the tour amount
15 to 08 day prior to the departure of the Tour 90% of the tour amount
07 day prior to the departure of the Tour or in case you are a "No Show" on Tour Cost 100% of the tour amount

Payment Terms

Sector Booking Payment Schedule Payment policy
India & Overseas At the time of booking 50% Advance
India & Overseas 07 Days prior departure 50% Balance tour Amount
India & Overseas - -
Last Minute Booking - Booking received 07 days prior to departure
India & Overseas Registration Amount Equal to Tour Cost Full Payment

In case of non-payment of the full tour cost or above mentioned cost before seven days of the departure, Duri Holidays reserves the right to cancel the tour imposing cancellation charges for the same.


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