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South India · Private Tour
11 Days Goa and Kerala Tour
Included:
Accommodation
Private Vehicle
Sightseeing
Daily Breakfast
Tour Overview
This 11-day Goa & Kerala tour blends beaches, Portuguese heritage, hill stations, wildlife and backwaters into one seamless trip. You’ll start by unwinding on Goa’s sun-soaked shores before travelling to Kerala, where lush tea gardens, spice valleys, wildlife sanctuaries and traditional culture create a refreshing change of scenery.
Tour Highlights
- Relax on Goa’s top beaches: Baga, Colva, Arambol and more.
- Explore Old Goa churches & Panjim Latin Quarter.
- Witness sunset views and casinos of Goa.
- Experience Cochin’s cultural gems including Dutch Palace & Chinese Fishing Nets.
- Stay amid rolling tea gardens in Munnar.
- Visit Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum & Echo Point.
- Boat ride inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Explore Periyar’s coffee & spice plantations.
- Shopping & leisure time in Cochin before departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Goa Airport or railway station where our representative welcomes you. Transfer to the hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the beach or enjoying resort activities.
Overnight stay in Goa.
After breakfast, start your beach day covering renowned spots such as Baga, Colva and Arambol. Enjoy swimming, relaxing beach shacks and optional water sports like parasailing, windsurfing and dolphin cruises.
Return to the resort for a romantic evening and overnight stay.
Today’s tour covers Old Goa churches, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and the St. Francis of Assisi Church. Explore art galleries, museum sections and the Archbishop’s Palace.
Continue to Panjim city for local markets, colourful Portuguese-era lanes and handicraft shopping. Later return to the beach resort.
Spend your morning enjoying Goa’s beaches, cafés or casinos. Later board a train or flight to Cochin, the cultural port city of Kerala.
Overnight on train or on arrival in Cochin (based on your travel mode).
Arrive in Cochin and check into your hotel. Later explore local attractions including the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets and evening beach walk where you can enjoy sunset views.
Overnight stay in Cochin.
After breakfast, drive to the gorgeous hill station of Munnar. The road passes through waterfalls, spice gardens and panoramic viewpoints.
Arrive by afternoon, enjoy lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Overnight stay in Munnar.
Full day sightseeing of Munnar covering Echo Point, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Rose Garden and the famous Eravikulam National Park, home to Nilgiri Tahr.
Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Drive to Periyar via scenic valleys, tea gardens and spice-covered hills. On arrival, visit the massive Idukki Dam and explore spice plantations.
Evening optional boat ride on Periyar Lake. Overnight stay in Periyar.
Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants, deer, langurs and a variety of birds. Continue to Murikkady for coffee and cardamom plantations.
Later explore Pandikuzhi, a picturesque valley perfect for photography and short nature walks.
Overnight stay in Periyar.
After breakfast, drive back to Cochin. Check in and spend the day at leisure. Explore local markets known for handicrafts, wooden toys, brassware and handmade mats.
Overnight stay in Cochin.
After breakfast, transfer to Cochin Airport or railway station for your onward journey, taking home wonderful memories of your Goa–Kerala holiday.
What's Included
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Included
- Hotel accommodation on double/twin sharing.
- Daily breakfast at all hotels.
- Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets (as per itinerary).
- Train tickets (as per itinerary).
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking & allowance.
- All applicable taxes.
- Assistance on arrival & departure.
Not Included
- International airfare.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, tips, etc.
- Entry tickets, activity fees & guide charges.
- Camera/permit charges wherever applicable.
- Travel insurance.
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