Explore Kerala & the Backwaters

Itinerary

DAY 01 – DEPART FOR COCHIN
Fly to Cochin via Dubai with Emirates Airlines. Our lead in prices are based on economy return flights with Emirates. However, we offer all classes of service on all major airlines at the best prices in the industry.

DAY 02 – ARRIVE COCHIN
Arrive, meet & greet then transfer to hotel in Cochin. Rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight

DAY 03 – COCHIN TO MUNNAR – Windermere Estate
After breakfast, your journey begins with a 4 hour drive to Munnar.
On arrival the rest of the day is at leisure to relax at the hotel. If you wish to further explore local sites, the driver will remain at your disposal. This evening take a walk through their cardamom plantation. The 4 km route takes about 2 hours to cover and is thoroughly enjoyable.

DAY 04 – MUNNAR
Visit the National Park in the morning. If you still possess excess energy, we can arrange trekking through Munnar. Munnar offers a mildly challenging 3-hour trek, through tea-covered slopes, to the peak of the highest mountain in Southern India, the 2,689 meter high Anaimudi, the Elephant’s Head..
Later your can visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam and Tea Museum .

DAY 05 – MUNNAR TO KODIKULAM – Dewalowkam Farm Homestay
Drive to Kodikulam home of Dewalokam farm homestay (3 Hrs). Once settled in, the rest of the day is at leisure to relax..

Staying at Dewalokam offers a rare opportunity to unwind in a serene and pristine sanctuary. Indulge in their homegrown produce, freshly prepared to tantalize your taste buds with gourmet traditional Keralan cuisine. Additionally, partake in informal cooking sessions led by professional chefs in their state-of-the-art kitchen, providing an enriching culinary experience.

DAY 06 – KODIKULAM
The day at leisure to relax at the hotel or maybe try some of the local activities like an exciting walk through the village or forest, bamboo rafting, cycling, or have a swim in the pool or river.

DAY 07 – KODIKULAM TO BACKWATERS (FB) – Private Houseboat
Drive 3.5 hours to Kumarakom and board your private Rice Barge Houseboat..

DAY 08 – BACKWATERS (FB)
All day cruising on your houseboat with stops are various points to get off and explore.

DAY 09 – BACKWATERS TO MARARIKULLAM – A Beach Symphony
After breakfast you bid farewell to your private houseboat and then drive 1 hour to Mararikullam Beach Check-in at your hotel, then the rest of the day is at leisure to relax at the beach.

DAY 10 – MARARIKULUM
Day at leisure to relax at the beach.

DAY 11 – MARARIKULUM
Day at leisure to relax at the beach.

DAY 12 – MARARIKULUM
Day at leisure to relax at the beach.

DAY 13 – MARARIKULUM TO COCHIN – Xandari Harbour
Drive to Cochin (1.5 Hrs), on arrival check-in at your hotel, rest of the day is at leisure to relax.

DAY 14 – COCHIN
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church & Chinese Fishing Nets and in the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show

DAY 15 – COCHIN HOMEBOUND
South India bids your farewell and we hope the memories last a lifetime.