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Overview

Listen closely - God's Own Country, Kerala is calling you with all its magnificence: serene backwaters, rich cultural heritage with unique Portuguese & French influences, and spectacular palm-dotted beaches.

Start at Cochin by visiting iconic attractions: Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. Head to Munnar, 'Kashmir of South India'. Explore tea and cardamom plantations, Tea Museum, and visit beautiful attractions like Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, and Flower Garden.

From here, head to Thekkady (Periyar) and enjoy an exciting boat ride at the Periyar National Park. Further, drive to Alleppey and enjoy a soul-refreshing backwaters cruise. Then, head to Kollam - first enjoy the bird and butterfly watching tour then explore the mangroves-laiden backwaters. Enjoy a nice garden walk accompanied by 'the doctor' who will share insights about Ayurveda.

Further, head to serene Kerala beaches - Varkala Beach, Kappil Beach, Lighthouse Beach, & Kovalam Hawa Beach. Lastly, shop for authentic Kerala goods such as aromatic oils, spices, and other souvenirs at the Kovalam markets.

Book this exciting holiday by calling us at 0203 023 7776 or submit your details via the enquiry form.

What's Included

  • 2026, 2027 & 2028 Bookings on Sale now
  • Minimum deposit starts from £199 pp
  • Round trip transfers by Toyota Innova Crysta with an English-speaking driver
  • English Speaking Guide service in Kochi
  • Kathakali & Martial Arts Show
  • Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
  • Monuments and sightseeing places
  • 1 hour boating in Thekkady through the periyar wildlife sanctuary
  • Spice plantation tour in Thekkady
  • Cooking demonstration at Fragrant Nature backwater resort in Kollam on day 7
  • Bird & butterfly watching at Fragrant Nature resort in Kollam on day 8
  • 1 hour Houseboat ride through the backwaters & mangrove in Kollam on day 8
  • 2 Nights stay at 5* Fragrant Nature Kochi, Kochi - Duke's Chambers - Half board
  • 2 Nights stay at 5* Fragrant Nature Hotel & Spa, Munnar - Tropic Green Room - Half board
  • 2 Nights stay at 4* Cardamom County by Xandari, Thekkady - Periyar Cottage - Half board
  • 1 Night stay at 4* Deluxe Houseboat, Alleppey - 1 Bedroom Houseboat - Full board
  • 2 Nights stay at 4* Fragrant Nature Paravur, Kollam - Lake View Room - Half board
  • 4 Nights stay at 4* The Travancore Heritage, Kovalam - Beach Grove - Half board
  • While we aim to secure listed hotels, availability may vary. In such cases, similar standard hotels will be arranged for a seamless stay

Itinerary

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On arrival at Cochin, get transferred to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure.

Kochi is the best place to begin exploring God’s Own Country as many of the famous tourist attractions are located close to this place. Here you can experience a fusion of traditional and modern cultures having skyscrapers touching the sky on one hand and a rich cultural and historical heritage on the other.

Accommodation

Fragrant Nature Kochi top view

Fragrant Nature Kochi

Fragrant Nature Cochin is an amazing 5* hotel which allows for a comfortable resting point to explore top attractions in Kerala. The hotel rooms are spacious and loaded with all the modern amenities. Enjoy an extensive range of amazing facilities and amenities, including a gym, spa, swimming pool, sauna, event venues, 3 dining options, & much more. You get easy access to famous attractions like a famous Jew Town, Fort Kochi, & others from the accommodation.
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Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and head to explore popular sightseeing places such as Fort Kochi and Mattancherry (popularly known as the Dutch Palace). From the beach, you can view the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening, head back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

First, have your breakfast and then get a drive to Munnar. Check-in at the hotel. Later, head to the famous Tea Museum to enlighten yourself about the history of tea plantations and much more. Next, visit Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, and Flower Garden. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Accommodation

Fragrant Nature Hotel & Spa | Luxury 5 Star Best View Resort in Munnar entrance view

Fragrant Nature Munnar

A beautiful natural haven located in the prime area of Munnar's Pothamedu, which is said to offer the best views of tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. Enjoy premium quality amenities, including a fitness centre, temperature-controlled infinity pool, spa, in-house restaurant, banquet hall, and a coffee shop. Receive a nice upscale dining experience during your stay at the hotel.
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Explore one of the gorgeous tea and cardamom plantations in the gorgeous hills of Munnar. Learn about the region’s history and the tea and coffee-making and distributing process.

In the afternoon, you have the option to hike through the misty plantations or just relax at your hotel while enjoying the cool breeze at the altitude. The other option is Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (the only sanctuary in India where Indian Ibex is found) followed by a visit to Kannan Devan Hills. You can also enjoy picturesque views of Munnar Tea Estates and the Lake of Munnar.

Have a delicious breakfast and start your trip to Thekkady (Periyar). On arrival, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Accommodation

Cardamom County by Xandari hotel view

Cardamom County by Xandari

A beautiful getaway surrounded by stunning natural surroundings, Cardamom County by Xandari, Thekkady is the perfect vantage point to explore Periyar Tiger Reserve. Here you get a fitness centre, an Ayurvedic massage centre, an outdoor swimming pool, an organic garden, & much more. Relish the freshest produce enriched with local ingredients with its farm-to-table principle of dining arrangements at the hotel.
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After breakfast, go for a full-day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake close to the Periyar National Park where you can see herds of wild elephants bathing and swimming. You can also easily sight leopards, deer, wild dogs, mouse deer, sambhar, & other wild animals.

Further, head for a nice spice plantation tour. The aroma and the overall ambience of the place are really amazing. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Savour a delicious breakfast and then drive to Alleppey. Board your houseboat on arrival. Cruise through the stunning backwaters of Kerala. Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Alleppey, famously called the 'Venice of the East', has a large network of backwater canals that cover the town, nearby villages and the Vembanad Lake which make for amazing tourist attractions that draw tourists from afar.

Accommodation

Deluxe Houseboat, Alleppey

Deluxe Houseboat, Alleppey

Enjoy a calm and relaxing cruise experience in the most sought-after Deluxe Houseboat running on the backwaters of Vembanad Lake. You get a living area, attached bathrooms, air-conditioned bedrooms, view decks and a kitchen. Also, the crew is very friendly and professional which will make your cruise experience even more amazing.
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Begin the day with a nice morning breakfast. Check out from the houseboat at around 10:00 am. You will take a drive from Alleppey to Kollam which is around 90 km apart and takes around 2 hours. Once you reach Paravur near Kollam, check in at the Fragrant Nature Resort and get some rest. Enjoying the beautiful scenery from the resort will make your travel experience even more memorable. Take part in a sunset tour in the evening.

At night, explore a range of cuisines at the famous garden restaurant and have an amazing dining experience. Overnight stay at the resort.

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 Fragrant Nature Paravur top view

Fragrant Nature Paravur

Have a relaxing time staying in the serene beauty of this luxurious 4* resort, Fragrant Nature Kollam when you are exploring the gorgeous Kerala backwaters. Expect the best of hospitality and comfort from the hotel's side which makes your stay even more memorable. Receive facilities like a swimming pool, gymnasium, and spa, along with various on-site restaurants. There's also a beautiful cultural amphitheatre and souvenir shop at the property.
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The day starts with a peaceful activity i.e., bird and butterfly-watching tour within the resort (around 7 am). Sight myriad kinds of beautiful birds and butterflies in their natural habitat.

From 7:30 am to 8:30 am, you will take part in a refreshing one-house speed boat tour which passes through beautiful mangroves and landscapes; witness the local village life up close.

At 4:30 pm, enjoy a serene garden walk coupled with 'Ayurveda Talk With The Doctor' who will be providing insights about the in-house Ayurveda plantation within the resort. Once you are done enjoying your time with Mother Nature, you can attend a 45-minute cooking demonstration with the chef (around 6 pm) who is going to teach you how to prepare Kerala’s local delicacies and give you insights into the local culture.

At night, enjoy an array of cuisines at the famous garden restaurant and have an amazing dining experience. Overnight stay at the resort.

Begin your day with a sumptuous breakfast and get ready for an exciting day full of adventure. Head to the famous beaches of Kerala such as Varkala Beach and Kappil Beach from the resort. Lighthouse Beach is a must-see. Enjoy lovely sunsets at the Kovalam Hawa Beach.

Spend the rest of the day shopping in and around the various markets situated around the beach area. Buy spices, wall décor, aromatic oils, and other memorabilia to take back home.

Accommodation

The Travancore Heritage front view

The Travancore Heritage

Stay in a cosy accommodation with a very traditional outlook presented off the typical Kerala architecture used at the gorgeous 4* hotel The Travancore Heritage, Kovalam. Relish a multitude of delectable flavours at the Open House multi-cuisines restaurant. During your stay, guests can enjoy refreshing Ayurveda treatments and massages or spend time relaxing at the outdoor pools (the hotel has two).
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Leisure at the resort at Kovalam.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Get assisted transfer to the Trivandrum Airport to board a flight for your onward journey.

Prices

Contact Us For Prices
0203 023 7776

2026

Lowest

Sep

£1,789

Lowest

Sep

£3,079

Oct

£1,949

Oct

£3,459

Nov

£1,949

Nov

£3,219

Dec

£2,029

Dec

£3,489

2027

Jan

£1,989

Jan

£3,219

Feb

£1,959

Feb

£3,219

Mar

£1,949

Mar

£3,219

Apr

£1,959

Apr

£3,219

Lowest

May

£1,749

Lowest

May

£2,999

Jun

£1,819

Jun

£3,039

Jul

£1,919

Jul

£3,229

Aug

£1,959

Aug

£3,779

Sep

£1,929

Sep

£3,589

Oct

£2,299

Oct

£4,189

Nov

£2,299

Nov

£3,869

Dec

£2,469

Dec

£4,429

2028

Jan

£2,479

Jan

£4,159

Feb

£2,369

Feb

£3,969

Mar

£2,419

Mar

£4,159

Apr

£2,429

Apr

£4,179

Lowest

May

£2,159

Lowest

May

£3,779

Jun

£2,219

Jun

£3,779

Jul

£2,379

Jul

£4,129

Aug

£2,439

Aug

£4,859

Sep

£2,239

Sep

£4,119

Oct

£2,669

Oct

£4,819

Nov

£2,679

Nov

£4,449

Dec

£2,869

Dec

£5,089

Please note that all prices are based on double occupancy and are quoted as starting from the lowest available rate.

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