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Tailor-Made Journey · South India

Kerala & the Backwaters

Drift through India's most serene waterways. Tea plantations, houseboats, and Ayurvedic bliss.

10
Days
Cochin → Kovalam
Route
€3,900
From, per person
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The Journey

Ten Days Across Kerala

Kerala unfolds at its own gentle pace. From the colonial spice port of Cochin to the mist-wrapped tea gardens of Munnar, from palm-fringed backwaters to pristine beaches, this is India at its most serene — a journey of flavour, healing, and quiet wonder.

Ten days of heritage hotels, private houseboats, Ayurvedic wellness, and encounters with Kerala's lush tropical culture. Every detail crafted, every moment extraordinary. This is South India as it was meant to be experienced — deeply, slowly, and with intention.

The Route

Four Destinations, One Serene Journey

Cochin I
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Stop 01 · Days 1–2

Cochin

2 Nights

Colonial spice port and cultural heart

Munnar II
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Stop 02 · Days 3–4

Munnar

2 Nights

Mist-wrapped tea gardens in the hills

Alleppey III
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Stop 03 · Days 5–6

Alleppey

2 Nights

Palm-fringed backwater canals

Kovalam IV
Stop 04 · Days 7–10

Kovalam

4 Nights

Pristine beaches and Ayurvedic bliss

10
Days
4
Destinations
4
Hotels
€3,900
From, per person
The Backwaters Trail

Day by Day Itinerary

Cochin — Welcome to Kerala
01
Day 1 · Arrival

Cochin

Welcome to Kerala

Welcome to Kerala. Private transfer to heritage hotel in Fort Cochin. Evening walk through colonial streets, Chinese fishing nets at sunset.

  • Private airport meet & transfer
  • Check-in at CGH Earth Cochin
  • Chinese fishing nets at sunset
Cochin — Spice Port & Culture
02
Day 2 · Cochin

Cochin

Spice Port & Culture

Morning Kathakali performance. Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace. Spice market tour. Cooking class with local family.

  • Kathakali dance performance
  • Jewish Synagogue & Mattancherry Palace
  • Spice market tour & cooking class
Munnar — Into the Tea Gardens
03
Day 3 · Munnar

Munnar

Into the Tea Gardens

Drive through spice-scented hills to Munnar. Tea plantation visit and tasting. Check-in at luxury tea estate resort.

  • Scenic drive through spice hills
  • Tea plantation visit & tasting
  • Check-in at Tea Estate Bungalow
Munnar — Hills & Wildlife
04
Day 4 · Munnar

Munnar

Hills & Wildlife

Morning trek through tea gardens. Visit Tea Museum. Afternoon at Eravikulam National Park for Nilgiri Tahr spotting.

  • Morning trek through tea gardens
  • Tea Museum visit
  • Eravikulam National Park & Nilgiri Tahr
Alleppey — The Backwaters
05
Day 5 · Alleppey

Alleppey

The Backwaters

Descend from the hills to the backwaters. Board private luxury houseboat. Cruise through palm-fringed canals. Lunch of fresh Kerala fish curry on board.

  • Board private luxury houseboat
  • Cruise through palm-fringed canals
  • Fresh Kerala fish curry on board
Alleppey — Temples & Toddy
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Day 6 · Alleppey

Alleppey

Temples & Toddy

Sunrise on the backwaters. Disembark and visit Ambalapuzha temple. Traditional toddy tapping demonstration. Transfer to coast.

  • Sunrise on the backwaters
  • Ambalapuzha temple visit
  • Traditional toddy tapping demonstration
Kovalam — Beach Arrival
07
Day 7 · Kovalam

Kovalam

Beach Arrival

Arrive at beach resort. Afternoon at leisure on pristine beach. Sunset yoga session.

  • Check-in at Taj Green Cove
  • Afternoon at leisure on the beach
  • Sunset yoga session
Kovalam — Ayurvedic Bliss
08
Day 8 · Kovalam

Kovalam

Ayurvedic Bliss

Full day Ayurvedic spa programme. Personalised treatments, meditation, wellness consultation.

  • Full day Ayurvedic spa programme
  • Personalised wellness treatments
  • Meditation & wellness consultation
Kovalam — Palace & Sea
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Day 9 · Kovalam

Kovalam

Palace & Sea

Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace. Afternoon catamaran fishing experience with local fishermen. Farewell seafood dinner on the beach.

  • Padmanabhapuram Palace visit
  • Catamaran fishing with local fishermen
  • Farewell seafood dinner on the beach
Departure — Until Next Time
10
Day 10 · Departure

Departure

Until Next Time

Transfer to Trivandrum airport. Carry the serenity of Kerala with you as you depart.

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Private airport transfer to Trivandrum
  • Carry Kerala with you
Where You'll Stay

Kerala's Finest Addresses

Nine nights across four hand-picked luxury properties — every room the best in the house.

CGH Earth Cochin
Cochin · Days 1–2

CGH Earth Cochin

Heritage

Colonial-era heritage hotel in the heart of Fort Cochin, with courtyard gardens, Ayurvedic spa, and authentic Kerala cuisine.

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Tea Estate Bungalow Munnar
Munnar · Days 3–4

Tea Estate Bungalow Munnar

Heritage

Restored planter's bungalow surrounded by rolling tea estates, with panoramic valley views and private butler service.

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Private Houseboat
Alleppey · Days 5–6

Private Houseboat

Heritage

Luxury kettuvallam houseboat with private crew, chef, and air-conditioned suite. Drift through Kerala's enchanting backwater canals.

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Taj Green Cove Kovalam
Kovalam · Days 7–9

Taj Green Cove Kovalam

Heritage

Cliff-top luxury resort overlooking the Arabian Sea, with private beach access, Jiva Spa, and infinity pool.

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CGH Earth Cochin
Cochin · Days 1–2

CGH Earth Cochin

Iconic

Heritage Suite with private courtyard, exclusive spice garden tour, and personalised Ayurvedic consultation.

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Tea Estate Bungalow Munnar
Munnar · Days 3–4

Tea Estate Bungalow Munnar

Iconic

Private bungalow with dedicated chef, exclusive tea garden walks, and sunrise viewpoint experiences.

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Premium Private Houseboat
Alleppey · Days 5–6

Premium Private Houseboat

Iconic

Two-bedroom luxury houseboat with upper deck lounge, personal chef, spa treatments on board, and curated village visits.

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Taj Green Cove Kovalam
Kovalam · Days 7–9

Taj Green Cove Kovalam

Iconic

Presidential Suite with private pool, ocean panorama, butler service, and exclusive Ayurvedic wellness programme.

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Investment

Choose Your Experience

Classic Hotels

Heritage Selection

€3,900 pp

Per person · Based on 2 sharing

Hotels Included CGH Earth Cochin, Tea Estate Bungalow Munnar, Private Houseboat, Taj Green Cove Kovalam
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Upgraded Suites

Iconic Selection

€5,800 pp

Per person · Based on 2 sharing

Hotels Included Same 4 properties with premium suite upgrades, private pools, butler service, exclusive dining, and curated private experiences at each destination.
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What's Included

Private expert guides at every destination
Luxury air-conditioned vehicles throughout
All hotels (9 nights)
Private luxury houseboat with crew
All experiences & entrance fees
24/7 on-ground support
Private airport transfers
Daily breakfast at all hotels

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Meals not specified
Begin Your Journey

Your Kerala, designed around you

Every itinerary is fully customisable. Tell us your dream — we'll craft it into an extraordinary journey. No packages, no compromises, just India at its most profound and private.

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