Captivating Kerala - 8 days

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Small Group Tour
Uncover the delights of tropical Kerala in India's deep south on this 8-day group tour. From Kochi visit the picturesque hill station of Munnar with its verdant tea plantations as well as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend a night aboard a houseboat, gliding along the tranquil, palm fringed backwaters.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Kochi – Enjoy free time to explore the coastal city and perhaps enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance show
    • Kerala Backwaters – Cruise along the famous backwaters on a deluxe rice boat, past lush forests and local villages
    • Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary
    • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot herds of elephants from an included boat ride on Lake Periyar
    • Munnar – Stroll through a tea plantation on a guided walk and visit a local market

What's this trip about?

    Uncover the delights of tropical Kerala in India's deep south on this 8-day group tour. From Kochi visit the picturesque hill station of Munnar with its verdant tea plantations as well as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend a night aboard a houseboat, gliding along the tranquil, palm fringed backwaters.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKochi
End CityKochi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Alleppey
  • Kochi
  • Munnar

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
    • 6 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels and 1 night deluxe houseboat
    • Boat ride on Lake Periyar
    • Houseboat cruise along the Keralan backwaters
    • Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more)
    • Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (For departures in 2024 a departure airport transfer is provided on day 8)
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Kochi

Saturday. Welcome to India! You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

Day : 2 Munnar

Kochi - Munnar. Today we travel to the picturesque former hill station of Munnar, surrounded by sprawling tea plantations. We take a guided stroll through a local tea plantation and visit a local market, before the rest of the day is free to relax as you please. You m...

Day : 3-4 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Munnar – Periyar. A drive south to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumily, close to the sanctuary and where we'll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spic...

Day : 5 Kumarakom

Periyar - Kumarakom. Today, we leave Periyar and take a drive to Kumarakom - a village spread over a cluster of islands on Lake Vembanad. The day is free to relax or explore Kumarakom at your leisure. Perhaps take a boat ride on the lake or visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to many rare bird species and is an important stopover for migratory birds in the winter (Nov-May).

Day : 6 Alleppey

Kumarakom - Alleppey - Keralan Backwaters. On day 6, we will take a scenic drive to Alleppey. Here we board our private rice boat for a voyage through the famous Kerala backwaters. Our rice-boat takes us sedately along the enchanting palm-fringed backwaters, covering ...

Day : 7 Kochi

Keralan Backwaters – Kochi. This morning, we disembark our rice boat and head for Kochi. Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as “The Queen of the Arabian Sea”. The rest of the day is at leisure exploring Kochi on its own. This evening you can o...

Day : 8 Kochi

Saturday. Our South Indian adventure comes to an end today. A departure transfer is included today for departures in 2024. If you are travelling in 2025 this can be booked for an additional supplement if required.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $965
Price per day$121
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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Finish Date
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22 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
$1,265
29 Mar 2025
05 Apr 2025
$1,265
05 Apr 2025
12 Apr 2025
$1,265
12 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025
$1,265
19 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
$1,265
26 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$1,265
03 May 2025
10 May 2025
$1,265
27 Sep 2025
04 Oct 2025
$1,385
04 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025
$1,385
11 Oct 2025
18 Oct 2025
$1,385

All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Lacramioara Sorina Millson

Apr 2018

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Very good , in all aspects, suitable for experienced travellers

Good that we could get on well together as a group of 4. Very enjoyab...

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Kornelia Maraczy

Oct 2016

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Alex is a professional guide, with good language skills, knowledge of the area, and always on time

His suggestions on other activities were welcomed, well received and appreciated...

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Helen Frowe

Mar 2015

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I really enjoyed the tour! It exceeded all my expectations

The hotels were clean, modern and very nice. The houseboat was also much more comfortable than I had expected. The tour was just the right mix of activities and rela...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$15-25pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

3 - 4 star and heritage properties
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
15 + if accompanied by an adult.
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