Best of Kerala Tour

Historic Sites & Backwaters

This itinerary covers quintessential Kerala, with backwaters, colonial history and culture



Day 1 : Cochin

Arrive at Cochin airport. Meet and greet. Transfer to the hotel.



Day 2 : Cochin

Early morning head straight to Fort Kochi, Kerala’s historic colonial trading centre. Spend a day exploring the Pardesi Synagogue on Jew Street, the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and other monuments here, stopping for food at the atmospheric cafes. End the evening with a cultural show at Greenix Village. For dinner, there’s fresh seafood at restaurants near Princess Street. Fort Kochi is very small and it’s easy to get around



Day 3 : Alappuzha

Leave for Alappuzha (60km/1½ hr) in the morning for a pre-booked 22-hour stay in a houseboat. The houseboat experience allows you to see the countryside in super comfort. Overnight stay in the houseboat. Wake up to the sight of fishermen gathering their nets and heading to the villages.



Day 4 : Cochin

You will be able to leave Alappuzha by noon and will easily manage to reach to hotel. After having some rest you can explore the local market in the evening. Overnight stay in the hotel

Beaches & Heritage

Your tour will continues with exploring beautiful beaches and heritage sites in Kerala. This trip is about sunny beaches and excellent seafood and exploring the heritage sites of Kerala.



Day 5 : Cherai

Proceed to Cherai. Cherai is a lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. Overnight stay at the resort/Hotel



Day 6 : Varkala

After Breakfast check out from the Hotel/resort and proceed to Varkala. Check in to the Resort/Hotel.Vakala is a seaside resort and spa centre. The nightlife is vibrant with live music in cafes as you relish some fresh seafood. Overnight stay at the Resort/Hotel.



Day 7 : Kovalam

After breakfast check out from the proceed to Kovalam. Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach and Ashoka Beach – the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach. Relax on beaches.Overnight stay at the resort/Hotel.



Day 8 : Arrive Calicut

Welcome on arrival at Calicut where you start your Heritage Tour. Our representative drives you to Kappad Beach Resort for an overnight stay.



Day 9 : Mahe

In Mahe you will witness the rich heritage of Kerala. Here visit a famous school of art and explore the traditional forms of dance. Also watch an enlivening 'Thayum' and 'Kalari Pati' performance by local artists. Overnight stay at the resort.



Day 10 : Wayanad

After breakfast, leave to explore the enchanting kerala heritage. After lunch proceed on an exciting trek of up to 4 km leading to an ancient cave. Here you explore the intriguing facets of our rich Indian civilization. Visit Glass temple – famous Jain family temple. Overnight stay at the resort.

Nature Trail

In this part of your trip you will explore the wildlife parks in Kerala and scenic views of tea plantations carpeting the hills of Munnar.



Day 11 : Kochi

Arrive in Ernakulam and check-in at a hotel in Fort Kochi to spend a day exploring the beautiful monuments and relaxing in cafes serving irresistible seafood. Overnight stay in the hotel.



Day 12 : Munnar

Drive through the thick cardamom plantations of Kumily to the neat tea estates of Munnar (50km). Since the drive is in a hilly region, you will take a good three to four hours with stops to reach Munnar. Check in and relax for the rest of the day. The next morning, go for a plantation walk or make a trip to the Kanan Devan Tea Museum and head out for Ernakulam post lunch. There are many overnight buses from Munnar to the major cities. Overnight stay in Munnar.



Day 13 : Kumily & Periyar

Kumily is the base camp for visiting Periyar Tiger Reserve around 115km from Fort Kochi. You can take a taxi early in the morning and reach in time for lunch. Spend time in the Periyar forest. Activities include a day-long bamboo raft trip through the jungles, jeep rides, nature walks or a boat ride in the evening. Overnight stay in the hotel.



Day 14 : Kumarakom

Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake. Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at Houseboat.



Day 15 : Thiruvananthapuram

Head back to Thiruvananthapuram to indulge in some sightseeing. Don’t miss the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Puthe Maliga Palace Museum and the Zoological Gardens & Museums. Overnight stay in hotel



Day 15 : Thiruvananthapuram

Day free to relax. Then transfer you to the international airport according to the fligh schedule.