Cultural & Tranquil Kerala

DURATION
14 days
FROM
£1695 pp
Your holiday is 100% tailored for you. Price is based on two persons travelling together. Price varies according to season, accommodation and activities.

A perfect holiday designed to combine sightseeing with days filled with relaxation and pampering. Your holiday starts in the historic city of Cochin. Take in the sights of this city steeped in Dutch and Portuguese history. Witness local life by the harbour and the colourful markets.

Then you travel to the rolling hills of Munnar, a hill station nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala, is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. The undulating hills are adorned with miles of tea plantations, creating a mesmerizing view for its visitors.

As you proceed with your holiday, be ready to spot the elephants and exotic wildlife at the Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Here there is also an oppurtunity to witness local families work on spice plantations.

Finally, you spend few idyllic days along the tranquil Keralan backwaters at Kumarakom followed by a beach stay in Kovalam to relax and watch the world drift by.

 

Highlights:

  • Discover historic Cochin
  • Explore the tea plantations in Munnar
  • Witness local families working on spice plantations
  • Discover wildlife in Thekkady
  • Overnight cruising the backwaters onboard your houseboat
  • Stay in a wellness focused resort in a lake facing resort in Kumarakom
  • Beach stay in a 5 star hotel in Kovalam

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1: Fly to Cochin

Fly to Cochin. We will work out the most effective routing for you.

DAY 2: Arrive Cochin

Arrive Cochin and transfer to your hotel in your chauffered car. Later witness Kathakali dance performance- a traditional Keralan art form. First of two nights here.

DAY 3: Explore Cochin

Explore historic Cochin city with your private guide.

DAY 4: To Munnar

Drive to Munnar. Remainder of the day free for independent activities. Chauffer car at your disposal. First of two nights in Munnar.

DAY 5: Explore Munnar

Half day sightseeing with your private guide visiting local tea factory, nearby waterfalls and National Park. Opt for cycling or walking trips.

DAY 6: To Periyar

Drive to Periyar National Park. Afternoon free. Evening visit to the local spice market. First of two nights here.

DAY 7: Explore Periyar

Get closer to wilderness in the park by opting for an early morning jungle walk with local naturalist which lasts three hours. Later boat ride in Lake Periyar to witness wlidlife around.

DAY 8: To Kumarakom

Drive to Kumarakom. Rest of the day at leisure. First of two nights in Kumarakom.

DAY 9: Explore Kumarakom

Day at leisure.

DAY 10: On board Houseboat

Board houseboat to start your cruise along the tranquil Keralan backwaters as get a closer look at the local life. Overnight onboard houseboat.

DAY 11: To Kovalam

Drive to Kovalam. Evening at leisure. First of three nights here.

DAY 12: By the beach

Day at leisure at the beach.

DAY 13: By the beach

Day at leisure at the beach.

DAY 14: Fly back home

Transfer to Trivandrum airport in time to board your return flight.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What's included

  • Stay in double room in handpicked 4 star hotels with daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers in air-conditioned 4x4 chauffeured car
  • Intercity travel in air-conditioned 4x4 chauffeured car
  • Private guided tours led by the most friendly and knowledgeable local guides including entrance fees to places of visit
  • All our services to plan & implement your trip and support while travelling

What's excluded

  • International flights as these are quoted separately
  • Expenses of personal nature, visa, travel and medical insurance, gratuities & tips, single room supplement

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START DATE END DATE PRICE(PP) SPECIAL(PP)
14 Sep, 2024 27 Sep, 2024 £2135 £1695 Booking request
16 Apr, 2025 30 Apr, 2025 £2245 £1875 Booking request

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