About this trip
Nine days through Kerala, moving between backwaters, hill country and coast at an easy, private pace. You'll spend time on a houseboat drifting through the backwaters, then head up into the tea-covered hills around Munnar before finishing on the beaches near Kovalam.
Along the way there's room for an Ayurvedic spa session, a look at the spice plantations around Thekkady, and quieter moments — chai at sunset, a chance to see elephants near a forest stream. It's built as a private, guided trip, so the schedule can flex a little for who you're travelling with.
This suits anyone wanting a slower, more restorative take on Kerala rather than a packed sightseeing run — families, couples, or those after a wellness-focused break.
What you'll do
- Cruise the Kerala backwaters on a houseboat
- Walk the tea gardens around Munnar
- Explore the spice plantations of Thekkady
- Relax on the beaches of Kovalam
- Try an Ayurvedic spa treatment
- Watch for elephants near forest streams
- Private and fully guided, so timings can be adjusted to suit your group
- Easy pace, well suited to families or anyone wanting downtime built in
- Includes a wellness element via Ayurvedic treatments, not just sightseeing
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kochi (Cochin) · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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