Mumbai, Goa and Kerala Vacation

Day 2 : MUMBAI The buzzing Bee of India
Begin your tour in the morning with a visit to the Prince of Wales Museum, Jahangir Art Gallery, Gandhi House, Victoria Terminus, Hanging Gardens, and the drive along Marine drive, often called the "Queen's Necklace". Cruise across the waters of Mumbai, after boarding your boat at the Gateway of India…door to the east, with its face to the west, to visit the Elephanta Caves.

Day 3 :MUMBAI - GOA
Former Portuguese colony located on the Malabar Coast. Fly to Goa where upon you would be received by the hotel vehicle. On arrival , check into your hotel where you are booked to stay for three nights. Day at leisure for independent activities. Suggestion : you could explore the magic of goa on your own . . Day free to walk around the beaches of Goa

Vacation Review "It was a jazzy and banging vacation on Goa and Kerala beaches. I never ever been through such a rocking nightlife and 'beachcotheque' at Goa and Mumbai n India's sleepless souls rests in Mumbai's beaches." » Martha Olefia, Sydney

Day 4 : GOA
A tour of old Goa takes you to Patriarch's Palace, Dona Paula beach to view India's largest natural harbor and the old town to see Basilica of Bom Jesus where the body of St. Francis Xavier is enshrined.

Day 5 : GOA

Day 6 :GOA - COCHIN
Often called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea" Visit the Dutch Palace, the ancient Jewish Synagogue (except Saturdays), St. Francis church, the Matanchary Church (closed on Fridays) and see the Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over the back waters. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Kathakali dance performance.

Day 7 : COCHIN - KUMARAKOM
The famous Backwatwers of Kerala. Transfer to Kumarakom by road. A day at leisure at the enchanting , most natural Coconut Lagoon, Kumararakom. Day at leisure . The panaromic Back waters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.

Drive down south to Allepey (60 kms - 1.5 hours) and enjoy a cruise to Kumarakom, flanked by picture-book towns and ancient trading ports.

Day 8 : KUMARAKOM
A day full of leisure time to relax, identify rare species of birds enjoy a boat ride along the back waters, or simply rejuvenate your body by opting for an Ayurvedic body massage.

Day 9 : KUMARAKOM - KOVALAM
Cruise across the harbor to Allepey and drive to the beautiful beach resort of Kovalam (147 kms - 4 hours) with its beautiful palm-fringed bays and clear waters.

Day 10 : KOVALAM
Take an excursion to Trivandrum, the capital of the State of Kerala. Among others, visit the 17th century Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple and Napier Museum, which houses a large collection of widely assorted works of art.

Day 11 : KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM
Its time to bid farewell to this beautiful coastline as you are assisted to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight.