Overview
With golden beaches, breezy hill towns, and sleepy backwaters, Kerala is India at its most laid-back. On our Classic Kerala tours, we’ll uncover the best of this southwestern state, from its tea and spice plantations to its cultural cities (where you’ll find ancient temples and reminders of the area’s colonial heritage).
Package Information
Return airport transfers
Two nights' accommodation in a superior room at Casino Hotel/Starlit Suites in Cochin
Two nights' accommodation in a superior room at Silver Tips in Munnar
One night's accommodation in a superior room at Elephant Court in Periyar
One night's accommodation in a deluxe one-bedroom onboard a houseboat in Alleppey on a full-board basis
Two nights' accommodation at Lakesong Resort in Kumarakom
Daily breakfast
Transport by road and houseboat
Half-day sightseeing of Cochin
Full-day sightseeing of Munnar
Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar
Backwater cruise onboard a Houseboat in Alleppey
Day at leisure in Kumarakom
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrive in Cochin (meet and assist on arrival and transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Cochin
- Day 3: Cochin to Munnar
- Day 4: Munnar
- Day 5: Munnar - Periyar
- Day 6: Periyar - Alleppey
- Day 7: Alleppey to Kumarakom (by houseboat)
- Day 8: Kumarakom
- Day 9: Kumarakom - Cochin
Excludes flights, visas, travel insurance, entrance fees at monuments (USD16 per person), meals and drinks not specified, and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. Prices start from the advertised price and are based on a per-person rate, sharing a double room unless otherwise stated. Advanced purchases, peak season surcharges, block-out periods, and minimum stay conditions may apply. Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations, and availability. Terms and Conditions apply.
Pricing
Classic Kerala, 8 nights from R15 850 pps - land only
Land only - R15 850 pps
Terms & Conditions
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Travel Dates: Valid for selected departure dates between 01 October 2025 and 31 March 2026. Not valid from 20 December 2025 to 10 January 2026.
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