Kochi To Goa - The Malabar Coast 9 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The southern part of the coast, from Goa to Kanya Kumari, is called the Malabar Coast. This part of the coast is not as rocky as the Konkan Coast. All along the coast, sand bars have been formed by the sea waves. The sea waves bring sand with them and deposit it along the coast. These sandbars prevent the water of the small streams from flowing to the sea. As a result, backwaters or lagoons have been formed along this shore. This picturesque strip of coast is peppered with picture-postcard beaches, fishing villages, magnificent ruined forts and temples.
Day 1 Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin airport, assistance & transfer hotel, check in (hotel check in/ out time 12 pm). Later, city tour visit Fort Cochin St. Frances Church, the town of Vasco da Gama, the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace & Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Cochin (60kms one way)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board a houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside, enchanting backwaters. Pass through neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals, and one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. Lunch on board, then enjoy a canoe ride for 1 hour. Thereafter, drive back to Cochin.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Cochin - Kozhikode (190kms)
Drive to Kozhikode en route visit Guruvayoor Temple & Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple. Arrive at Kozhikode & check in at the hotel. Later, visit Kappad Beach, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in 1498.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Kozhikode - Mangalore (250kms)
Drive to Mangalore via visiting Thalassery Fort, Kannur St. Angelo Fort & Bekal Fort. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Mangalore - Gokarna (235kms)
Visit St. Aloysius Chapel. Drive to Gokarna en route visit Sri Krishna Temple, Anantheshwara Temple & Corporation Bank Heritage Museum in Udupi. Arrive in Gokarna, check in at the hotel. Later, visit the Mahabaleshwar temple, a pilgrim centre.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Gokarna - Goa (235kms)
Drive to Goa en route to visit the INS Chapal (K94) Warship Museum & Sadashivgad Fort in Karwar. Arrive in Goa, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Goa
Visit Old Goa monuments, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Miracles, Church of Our Lady of Rosary and Nunnery of St. Monica, The Aguada Fort and Portuguese lighthouse. In South Goa, visit Mangueshi Temple, Shanta Durga Temple & Margao. Drive past the charming beaches such as Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar, and Baga Beach.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Goa
Day free and easy to relax on the beach and explore the city with your driver.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Goa - Departure
As per the flight schedule, transfer to the airport to board the flight for the onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 8 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- Cochin x 2 nights Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Goa x 3 nights Lemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Gokarna x 1 night Kudle Beach View Resort & Spa/ Namaste Yoga Farm DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kozhikode x 1 night Malabar Palace/Copper Folia DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mangalore x 1 night The Ocean Pearl/ Goldfinch Mangalore DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Any flight tickets
- The camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature, like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Cochin , Exploriada.IN.Kerala, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Cochin Airport
Ends at: Goa Airport
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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