Essence of North Kerala

5 Nights / 6 Days
Private Van Tour
Winter Special
Tour Code: FIT/1343
Cities :Coorg (3N),Kabini (2N)

Sightseeing

Coorg, India
  • Abbey Falls
  • Raja's Seat (View Point)
  • Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple
  • Omkareshwar Temple Medikeri
  • Dubare Elephant Camp
Kabini, India
  • Nagarahole National Park And Tiger Reserve
  • Coracle Ride
  • Kabini Dam

Flight and transport

  • All Transfers & Sightseeing by AC Vehicle

Meals

  • 5 Breakfast
  • 5 Dinner
Hotel Included
Sightseeing Included
Meal Included
Private Vehicle Included
Philosophy of the Kerala tour:
  • Periyar Safari needs to be booked online in advance. 
  • Kumarakom / Alleppy are the backwater place. There are no sightseeing at this place. One has to enjoy the backwaters & its scenic beauty.
  • Drivers of South India cannot communicate in Hindi at all. They will only co-ordinate in English but their English is not very fluent .They follow the tour itinerary & will communicate only for the schedule & sightseeing places.  They will not be able to guide or give complete details about any sightseeing place. Basically they are drivers & not guides.

Note: 
  • These rates are not valid for Long weekends, Peak season & Festive dates.
  • For Diwali, Christmas and New year Surcharge applicable plz check the rates with the team for the same.
  • Regenta Resort On Dyamic, Will Re Check With Team At The Time Of Booking
  • Water Woods Resort On Dyamic, Will Re Check With Team At The Time Of Booking

(Entry Fees & Activity Cost Will Be Applicable In Above Sightseeing)

Please Note :

  • The Safari for the National Park is at optional cost & it needs to be booked by the clients themselves thru the concern government website of the particular national park.
  • It is advisable to book the safari immediately after the hotel booking is done because the safari slots are subject to availability & during peak season it gets booked well in advance.
  • Only the Nagarhole National Park ( Kabini Safari ) & Bandipur Safari has to be booked directly at the hotel at the time of check-in.

Tour Information

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as per package category.
  • Meals As Per Plan
  • All transfers & sightseeing by ac vehicle ( AC will not work in Hilly regions )
  • Hotel Luxury Taxes.

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing, entrance fees.
  • Cost of meals (Lunch)
  • Cost for Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges, Jeep Safari or water sport activities.
  • Cost for service provided on a personal request.
  • Cost for personal expenses such as Minibar, laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter Charges, tips etc.
  • Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly on arrival .
  • Difference in cost arising due to change in Fuel price.
  • Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.
  • All monuments are from outside unless mentioned in inclusions
  • AC in the vehicle will not be kept on when the vehicle is not moving . i.e. When the vehicle is parked at some sightseeing place, restaurant or any place , the AC will not be kept on.

Payment Policy

  • Initial deposit - 30% of Tour cost per person to confirm you’re booking with us
  • 100% payment to be made at least 20 days before departure.
  • Refer Payment Process details on Payment Procedure for more detail

Cancellation Policy

  • 45-30 days prior to the departure 25% of the tour cost
  • 30-15 days prior to the departure 50% of the tour cost
  • 15-07 days prior to the departure - 75% of the tour cost
  • 07 or less than 07 days prior to the departure - 100% of the tour cost

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Clothing: Light cotton clothes, sunscreen, and comfortable footwear.
  • Accessories: Hats, sunglasses, and umbrellas (especially during the monsoon)
  • Appam with Stew: Rice pancakes with vegetable or meat stew.
  • Puttu and Kadala Curry: Steamed rice cakes with spicy black chickpeas.
  • Seafood: Karimeen (Pearl Spot Fish), prawns, and crabs.
  • Sadya: A traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf.
  • Banana chips and Kerala halwa: Popular snacks.
  • Sometimes there are uncertain strike of transport or vehicles, in such cases, whatever best possible decision required at that time will be taken by the agent. 
  • AC will remain off on hilly drives
  • Night travelling or driving is not allowed 
  • Please note: Please be patient because sometimes transportation can be late, and even be ready for some changes.
  • The drivers will not be able to guide you & give the detailed information about any place, His role is to follow the tour itinerary & take the clients to the places or sightseeing mentioned in the tour. 
  • There is a common tendency of the drivers that they recommend you some specific places or shops for the shopping. If you feel that the recommended shop is good only than you should do shopping from that place otherwise you can ask him to take to some other place which you have searched.
  • Attend a Kathakali performance in Kochi or Trivandrum.
  • Visit traditional markets for handicrafts and spices.
  • Participate in local festivals like Onam or Vishu.
  • Explore the backwaters for an authentic Kerala village experience.
  • 3 to 4 hours village visit with traditional local lunch, country boat ride, local handicrafts making tour, product making from coit
  • Tree house : They are usually located far from reception area, its quite raw and rustic with basic amenities. No luxurious interiors. Insects, lizards dampness might be bothersome. Room & bathroom is not spacious
  • House boats : There are 3 types of houseboats, Dlx with 12 hrs AC facility in rooms only, Premium category has 24 hrs AC facility in rooms only and Luxury houseboats are fully glass covered and 24 hrs AC facility in the entire houseboat. 
  • Insects, Lizards, Smell of water is bothersome, that can be avoided if one opts for luxury houseboat. We recommend only luxury houseboat if one wants to experience some unique  stay option. 
  • Many hotels in Munnar and Thekkady do not have AC in rooms and Elevator in the hotel. 
  • Hotel Rooms in Kumarakom and Alleppey and Kovalam are usually little raw looking and damp because of water bodies around the resort and wooden built up. 
  • There might be some walk uphill to reach to certain hotels in hill station.