Southern India - Kerala Feb 8-20th 2025. $3990twin share, $400 deposit
A fabulous colorful adventure of culture, spices, houseboats, wildlife, tea plantations, cooking, beaches and of course yoga along the way!
full price for twin share is $3990, deposit of $400
Kerala Kaleidoscope (11 Nights / 12 Days)
(Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Houseboat –Kumarakom- Kovalam- Trivandrum)
Feb 8th 2025 Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin International Airport. You will be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel in Fort Cochin (90 mins). Stay at your hotel in Fort Cochin for 02 nights.
Today evening enjoy a sunset cruise along the Cochin harbour to see the various activities and to see the Chinese fishing nets.
Feb 9th Cochin Sightseeing
Today we visit the sights including the Dutch Palace, with its murals from the Ramayana, the Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry, and St Francis’ Church in Fort Cochin. Take a stroll around the Jew Street to hunt for antiques, spices and handloom before proceeding back to the hotel. This evening we enjoy Kathakali, a traditional dance-drama form of Kerala.
Feb 10th Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast, a 4 hour drive will take you to the famous tea county of Munnar. Check. Stay at your resort for 03 nights. Unending expanse of tea plantations…pristine valleys and mountains…exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests…aroma of spice scented cool air. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
Feb 11th Munnar
This morning, enjoy a Lockhart tea trail experience. Lockhart tea estate is situated 8 Kms away from Munnar town and will take about 30 minutes from Munnar town. You can catch stunning views of the green, carpeted tea fields as you follow the tea trail through the Lockhart Tea Estate. We offer walks lasting from 30 min to 03 - 04 hours here. During the tour, you can interact with the ladies picking tea leaves, depending on the area where they are picking (Sundays are Holiday) and you can also visit the Lockhart tea factory if interested.
Feb 12th Munnar – Periyar
After breakfast, we will drive for around 3 hours to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, South India's best kept Tiger reserve in the cardamom hills. Enjoy a spice plantation visit with a plantation expert who will lead you on a spice plantation tour. He will introduce you to different spices grown in that area such as pepper, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and coffee.
(You have the option to do elephant safari in the plantations)
Feb 13th Periyar
Morning free for own activities, shopping, massage – Yoga etc. Afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar to spot herds of Wild Elephants, Bisons, Sambar Deers, Nilgir Langurs, Malabar Giant Squirrels and variety of species of birds.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Feb 14th Periyar – Kumarakom
This morning's drive is a lovely scenic route through the hills visiting tea and rubber plantations before reaching the lowlands. The journey to the Kumarakom takes about 4 hours. Kumarakom is famous for its backwater & scenic beauty, sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. Overnight spend in the the backwater resort.
Feb 15th Kumarakom – Alleppey Houseboat
Late morning drive to Alleppey (60 mins). Around lunchtime you will board your private houseboat for an overnight cruise through the famous Kerala Backwaters. For many people this is the highlight of their holiday.
Air-Conditioned Deluxe Houseboat (The air conditioning in your deluxe houseboat will function from 20:00 until 06:00)
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the tranquil Kerala backwaters, gliding across Lake Vembanad, through narrow canals heading South and passing low lying rice fields, churches, temples, schools and village life. Lunch, evening tea and dinner will be served on board the houseboat by your own exclusive crew. The houseboat anchors at sunset to prevent getting tangled in the fishing nets. Experience a truly magical moment of being rocked gently whilst counting stars before finally going to bed in the middle of nowhere. Stay overnight aboard the Houseboat.
Feb 16th Kumarakom – Kovalam
After a leisurely breakfast disembark at the boat jetty. You will be met by the driver and proceed to Kovalam, which will be approximately 4 hours drive. Kovalam is famous for its three crescent-shaped beaches, separated by rocky outcroppings. The vast expanse of shimmering sea, sandy coves, rocky outcroppings over the water, exuberant surf and brilliant sunshine impart an unreal quality to this famous beach destination in Kerala. Overnights stay at hotel.
Feb 17th Kovalam
Day at leisure to relax by the beach or to experience some authentic ayurvedic therapies in this beach town.
Feb 18th Kovalam
Day at Leisure
Feb 19th Kovalam – cochin Airport Drop off Drive (5Hour) or domestic flight
In goodtime you will be transferred to Cochin international airport to board your return flight.
A fabulous colorful adventure of culture, spices, houseboats, wildlife, tea plantations, cooking, beaches and of course yoga along the way!
full price for twin share is $3990, deposit of $400
Kerala Kaleidoscope (11 Nights / 12 Days)
(Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Houseboat –Kumarakom- Kovalam- Trivandrum)
Feb 8th 2025 Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin International Airport. You will be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel in Fort Cochin (90 mins). Stay at your hotel in Fort Cochin for 02 nights.
Today evening enjoy a sunset cruise along the Cochin harbour to see the various activities and to see the Chinese fishing nets.
Feb 9th Cochin Sightseeing
Today we visit the sights including the Dutch Palace, with its murals from the Ramayana, the Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry, and St Francis’ Church in Fort Cochin. Take a stroll around the Jew Street to hunt for antiques, spices and handloom before proceeding back to the hotel. This evening we enjoy Kathakali, a traditional dance-drama form of Kerala.
Feb 10th Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast, a 4 hour drive will take you to the famous tea county of Munnar. Check. Stay at your resort for 03 nights. Unending expanse of tea plantations…pristine valleys and mountains…exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests…aroma of spice scented cool air. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
Feb 11th Munnar
This morning, enjoy a Lockhart tea trail experience. Lockhart tea estate is situated 8 Kms away from Munnar town and will take about 30 minutes from Munnar town. You can catch stunning views of the green, carpeted tea fields as you follow the tea trail through the Lockhart Tea Estate. We offer walks lasting from 30 min to 03 - 04 hours here. During the tour, you can interact with the ladies picking tea leaves, depending on the area where they are picking (Sundays are Holiday) and you can also visit the Lockhart tea factory if interested.
Feb 12th Munnar – Periyar
After breakfast, we will drive for around 3 hours to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, South India's best kept Tiger reserve in the cardamom hills. Enjoy a spice plantation visit with a plantation expert who will lead you on a spice plantation tour. He will introduce you to different spices grown in that area such as pepper, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and coffee.
(You have the option to do elephant safari in the plantations)
Feb 13th Periyar
Morning free for own activities, shopping, massage – Yoga etc. Afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar to spot herds of Wild Elephants, Bisons, Sambar Deers, Nilgir Langurs, Malabar Giant Squirrels and variety of species of birds.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Feb 14th Periyar – Kumarakom
This morning's drive is a lovely scenic route through the hills visiting tea and rubber plantations before reaching the lowlands. The journey to the Kumarakom takes about 4 hours. Kumarakom is famous for its backwater & scenic beauty, sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. Overnight spend in the the backwater resort.
Feb 15th Kumarakom – Alleppey Houseboat
Late morning drive to Alleppey (60 mins). Around lunchtime you will board your private houseboat for an overnight cruise through the famous Kerala Backwaters. For many people this is the highlight of their holiday.
Air-Conditioned Deluxe Houseboat (The air conditioning in your deluxe houseboat will function from 20:00 until 06:00)
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the tranquil Kerala backwaters, gliding across Lake Vembanad, through narrow canals heading South and passing low lying rice fields, churches, temples, schools and village life. Lunch, evening tea and dinner will be served on board the houseboat by your own exclusive crew. The houseboat anchors at sunset to prevent getting tangled in the fishing nets. Experience a truly magical moment of being rocked gently whilst counting stars before finally going to bed in the middle of nowhere. Stay overnight aboard the Houseboat.
Feb 16th Kumarakom – Kovalam
After a leisurely breakfast disembark at the boat jetty. You will be met by the driver and proceed to Kovalam, which will be approximately 4 hours drive. Kovalam is famous for its three crescent-shaped beaches, separated by rocky outcroppings. The vast expanse of shimmering sea, sandy coves, rocky outcroppings over the water, exuberant surf and brilliant sunshine impart an unreal quality to this famous beach destination in Kerala. Overnights stay at hotel.
Feb 17th Kovalam
Day at leisure to relax by the beach or to experience some authentic ayurvedic therapies in this beach town.
Feb 18th Kovalam
Day at Leisure
Feb 19th Kovalam – cochin Airport Drop off Drive (5Hour) or domestic flight
In goodtime you will be transferred to Cochin international airport to board your return flight.
A fabulous colorful adventure of culture, spices, houseboats, wildlife, tea plantations, cooking, beaches and of course yoga along the way!
full price for twin share is $3990, deposit of $400
Kerala Kaleidoscope (11 Nights / 12 Days)
(Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Houseboat –Kumarakom- Kovalam- Trivandrum)
Feb 8th 2025 Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin International Airport. You will be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel in Fort Cochin (90 mins). Stay at your hotel in Fort Cochin for 02 nights.
Today evening enjoy a sunset cruise along the Cochin harbour to see the various activities and to see the Chinese fishing nets.
Feb 9th Cochin Sightseeing
Today we visit the sights including the Dutch Palace, with its murals from the Ramayana, the Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry, and St Francis’ Church in Fort Cochin. Take a stroll around the Jew Street to hunt for antiques, spices and handloom before proceeding back to the hotel. This evening we enjoy Kathakali, a traditional dance-drama form of Kerala.
Feb 10th Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast, a 4 hour drive will take you to the famous tea county of Munnar. Check. Stay at your resort for 03 nights. Unending expanse of tea plantations…pristine valleys and mountains…exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests…aroma of spice scented cool air. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
Feb 11th Munnar
This morning, enjoy a Lockhart tea trail experience. Lockhart tea estate is situated 8 Kms away from Munnar town and will take about 30 minutes from Munnar town. You can catch stunning views of the green, carpeted tea fields as you follow the tea trail through the Lockhart Tea Estate. We offer walks lasting from 30 min to 03 - 04 hours here. During the tour, you can interact with the ladies picking tea leaves, depending on the area where they are picking (Sundays are Holiday) and you can also visit the Lockhart tea factory if interested.
Feb 12th Munnar – Periyar
After breakfast, we will drive for around 3 hours to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, South India's best kept Tiger reserve in the cardamom hills. Enjoy a spice plantation visit with a plantation expert who will lead you on a spice plantation tour. He will introduce you to different spices grown in that area such as pepper, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and coffee.
(You have the option to do elephant safari in the plantations)
Feb 13th Periyar
Morning free for own activities, shopping, massage – Yoga etc. Afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar to spot herds of Wild Elephants, Bisons, Sambar Deers, Nilgir Langurs, Malabar Giant Squirrels and variety of species of birds.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Feb 14th Periyar – Kumarakom
This morning's drive is a lovely scenic route through the hills visiting tea and rubber plantations before reaching the lowlands. The journey to the Kumarakom takes about 4 hours. Kumarakom is famous for its backwater & scenic beauty, sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. Overnight spend in the the backwater resort.
Feb 15th Kumarakom – Alleppey Houseboat
Late morning drive to Alleppey (60 mins). Around lunchtime you will board your private houseboat for an overnight cruise through the famous Kerala Backwaters. For many people this is the highlight of their holiday.
Air-Conditioned Deluxe Houseboat (The air conditioning in your deluxe houseboat will function from 20:00 until 06:00)
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the tranquil Kerala backwaters, gliding across Lake Vembanad, through narrow canals heading South and passing low lying rice fields, churches, temples, schools and village life. Lunch, evening tea and dinner will be served on board the houseboat by your own exclusive crew. The houseboat anchors at sunset to prevent getting tangled in the fishing nets. Experience a truly magical moment of being rocked gently whilst counting stars before finally going to bed in the middle of nowhere. Stay overnight aboard the Houseboat.
Feb 16th Kumarakom – Kovalam
After a leisurely breakfast disembark at the boat jetty. You will be met by the driver and proceed to Kovalam, which will be approximately 4 hours drive. Kovalam is famous for its three crescent-shaped beaches, separated by rocky outcroppings. The vast expanse of shimmering sea, sandy coves, rocky outcroppings over the water, exuberant surf and brilliant sunshine impart an unreal quality to this famous beach destination in Kerala. Overnights stay at hotel.
Feb 17th Kovalam
Day at leisure to relax by the beach or to experience some authentic ayurvedic therapies in this beach town.
Feb 18th Kovalam
Day at Leisure
Feb 19th Kovalam – cochin Airport Drop off Drive (5Hour) or domestic flight
In goodtime you will be transferred to Cochin international airport to board your return flight.
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