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Best of Kerala Tour

10 days
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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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  • Wherever we went there was a guide waiting for us who was very helpful and informative. Altogether it was a memorable holiday.

    Best of Kerala Tour reviewer 1
    Julie, traveled in February
    5.0
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Travel XS
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cochin

    Start point
    Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Alwaye, Kerala, India (Cochin Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Arches)
    Landmarks
    Cochin International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Arches)

    Included Activities

    • Jewish Synagogue visit (built 1568)
    • Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace) visit
    • St. Francis Church visit
    • Santa Cruz Basilica visit
    • Spice Market exploration
    • Chinese Fishing Nets observation
    • Kathakali dance show performance
    Landmarks
    Jewish Synagogue
    Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
    St. Francis Church
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    Spice Market
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  3. Day 3

    Cochin to Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Deshadan Mountain Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Waterfalls stops
    • Spice gardens stops
    Landmarks
    Munnar
  4. Day 4

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Deshadan Mountain Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Tea Museum visit
    • Eravikulam National Park exploration
    • Tea estate walks
    Landmarks
    Tea Museum
    Eravikulam National Park
  5. Day 5

    Munnar to Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ranger Wood Nature Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided spice plantation tour
    • Elephant interaction (feed, bathe, or ride)
    Landmarks
    Periyar/Thekkady
  6. Day 6

    Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ranger Wood Nature Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Nature trekking (3 hours)
    • Periyar Lake boating and wildlife viewing
    • Kalaripayattu martial art show
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
  7. Day 7

    Periyar/Thekkady to Alleppey

    Meals
    Lunch (Freshly prepared Kerala cuisine on board houseboat), Dinner (Freshly prepared Kerala cuisine on board houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Lakes & Lagoons Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Private Kettuvallam houseboat journey
    • Backwater canals and lakes exploration
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  8. Day 8

    Alleppey to Marari Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marari Beach Palace)
    Landmarks
    Marari Beach
  9. Day 9

    Marari Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marari Beach Palace)

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Beach lounging
    • Ayurveda massage
    • Fishing village exploration
    Landmarks
    Marari Beach
  10. Day 10

    Marari Beach to Cochin

    End point
    Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Alwaye, Kerala, India (Cochin Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Cochin International Airport

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel Arches, Kochi

    Hotel Arches

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2
  • Deshadan Mountain Resort

    Deshadan Mountain Resort

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4
  • Ranger Wood Nature Castle

    Ranger Wood Nature Castle

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6
  • Lakes & Lagoons Houseboat

    Lakes & Lagoons Houseboat

    Houseboat
    day 7
  • Marari Beach Palace

    Marari Beach Palace

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

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5.0
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • Best of Kerala Tour reviewer 1
    July 31st, 2025
    From the enquiry till I return to my home I experienced quick response, gathered vast knowlege of Kerala, interact...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Travel XS
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback on our Best of Kerala tour. We are delighted to know that you had a seamless experience from the very first enquiry until your return home. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed interacting with the locals, appreciated the knowledge shared by our guides in Cochin and Munnar, and found our driver fantastic throughout your journey. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we truly value the trust you placed in our services. We look forward to welcoming you or your friends on another memorable journey in the near future.
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  • Best of Kerala Tour reviewer 2
    February 15th, 2019
    We told Bithi where we wanted to go and she booked us some very good hotels. Wherever we went there was a guide...
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    Traveled in February 2018
    Reply from: Travel XS
    We are heartily thankful to you for sharing the wonderful comments. You are our one of the most important and valuable guest. We would be always looking forward to service you more, better and if you have plan of visiting India again do let me know. I hope you are in good health now.
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