8 days / 7 nights from £1,015 per adult
8 days / 7 nights from £1,015 per adult

Overview

Discover Kerala’s stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity with this 7-day journey. Start in Kochi, a vibrant coastal city known for its heritage and culture. Then, head to Munnar, where mist-covered hills and sprawling tea plantations create a serene escape. Continue to Alappuzha, where you’ll cruise through the enchanting backwaters on a traditional houseboat. Finally, relax on the golden beaches of Kovalam, a tropical paradise perfect for unwinding by the Arabian Sea. This tour combines the lush hills, wildlife, and tranquil waters of Kerala, offering a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and relaxation.

Tour highlights

  • Explore the colonial charm of Kochi – Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets & spice markets
  • Relax in the cool hills of Munnar, surrounded by tea gardens and wildlife parks
  • Spend a night on a private houseboat, floating through lush backwaters of Alleppey
  • Unwind in Kovalam, Kerala’s coastal gem with beach vibes and Ayurveda touches
  • Visit temples, palaces, museums & local art galleries across Trivandrum and beyond
  • Full-day excursion to Kanyakumari – the southernmost tip of India
  • Enjoy local South Indian cuisine and cultural immersion throughout the journey
  • Private vehicle and English-speaking driver for a seamless travel experience

 

  • Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with selected meal plan.
  • Assistance at the airport
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle.
  • Driver allowances, toll taxes, and Govt. Service Tax.

  • Air tickets and airport taxes
  • Entry Fee at the Monuments
  • Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours.
  • Items of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides/drivers, etc.
  • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
  • Any other not mentioned in inclusions
8 days / 7 nights from £1,015 per adult

DEPARTURE DATES

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Day-to-day itinerary

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Begin your journey with a comfortable flight from London to Kochi.
Overnight travel.

Arrive at Kochi Airport. Tamarind Global representative will meet you at the exit of terminal building after which you would be transferred to your hotel. Freshen up and proceed for Kochi sightseeing. Visit Fort Kochi and Mattancherry island, which consists of Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace also known as Dutch Palace, Famous Chinese Fishing nets, St. Francis church and many more historic sites. Evening at leisure.

Overnight at Kochi.

Breakfast

After breakfast, proceed to Munnar. En route visit Abhayaranyam where rehabilitating elephants are taken care of.
Overnight in Munnar.

Breakfast

After breakfast, explore Eravikulam National Park and Tea Museum. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden.
Overnight in Munnar.
Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat on arrival. Cruise through the beautiful and scenic backwaters of Kerela, while you stay in houseboat.
Overnight stay on houseboat.

Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Kovalam.

Breakfast

After breakfast, explore highlights of Kovalam- covering lighthouse, Vellayani Lake and Valiyathura Pier. Afternoon, enjoy a half-day sightseeing trip of Trivandrum. Visit the Napier Museum, the Shree Chitra Kala Art Gallery and the Kuthiramalika Palace.
Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Breakfast

Today, enjoy a full day excursion to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Visit the Kumari Amman or the Kanyakumari Temple, located on the shore. Visit the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Also visit the Gandhi Memorial, built on the spot where the urn containing the Mahatma’s ashes was kept for public viewing before immersion.
Return to Kovalam for an overnight stay.

Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for a return flight back home.

 

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