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Best of Kerala - 7 Days

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
4.5 (4 reviews)
  • Man rowing a traditional boat on a serene backwater.
  • Scenic view of a river and palm trees.
  • Scenic view of lush green hills and plantations.
  • Majestic waterfall surrounded by trees.
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  • I must say that was very pleasant and my drivers Akash Babu et sudjith very careful to me during my trip.

    Christiane•traveled in January4.0
  • View from a boat on serene backwaters with lush greenery.
  • Traditional houseboat on a lake.
  • Close-up of a family of monkeys sitting on rocks.
  • Scenic view of waterway and palm-lined banks.
  • Traditional houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Start point
    Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Alwaye, Kerala, India (Meet our driver & representative at Kochi Airport. )

    Included Activities

    • Kathakali Dance show with backstage preparation viewing
  3. Day 2

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Fort Kochi area
    • Visit to St. Francis Church
    • Visit to Dutch Palace
    • Visit to Chinese Fishing Nets (Cheena Vala)
    • Visit to Jewish Synagogue
    Landmarks
    St. Francis Church
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Jewish Synagogue
  4. Day 3

    Kochi to Munnar

    Kochi to Munnar
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  5. Day 4

    Munnar

    Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Old Munnar Town and market
    • Spice plantation tour
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  6. Day 5

    Munnar to Thekkady

    Munnar to Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Lake Periyar

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant ride (can be arranged on request)
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  7. Day 6

    Thekkady to Kumarakom

    Thekkady to Kumarakom
    Meals
    Lunch (Meals prepared with fresh vegetables and spices from local vendors), Dinner (Meals prepared with fresh vegetables and spices from local vendors)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
    Landmarks
    Vembanad Lake
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  8. Day 7

    Kumarakom to Kochi

    Kumarakom to Kochi
    End point
    Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Alwaye, Kerala, India (Transfer in time to Kochi Airport to board flight for onward journey. )
    Meals
    Breakfast (Delicious breakfast on board houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Massage session at ayurvedic center
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Traveler Moments

  • Scenic view of a river and palm trees.
  • Group of three people posing with mountainous landscape.
  • Person in a boat on a river with palm trees.
  • Two men on a boat in a canal surrounded by greenery.
  • Majestic waterfall surrounded by trees.
  • Traditional houseboat on a lake.
  • Bridge over a canal with a colorful banner.
  • Scenic view of waterway and palm-lined banks.
  • View of lush green hills and tea plantations.
  • Rocky terrain with water pools and streams.

Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    3.3
  • Tour Operator
    4.8

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  • Christiane
    Christiane4.0•January 2026
    I was suppose to do my tour with a little group but at last. I did it alone with a car and driver. I must say that...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Turban Adventures
    Dear Christiane, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. While we understand that traveling as part of a small group was initially planned, we’re delighted to hear that your private journey with a dedicated car and driver turned out to be such a pleasant experience. Your kind words about Akash Babu and Sudjith mean a great deal to us. We take pride in working with drivers who are not only professional and skilled but also genuinely attentive and caring toward our guests. We will be sure to pass along your appreciation to them. It was our pleasure to take care of your travel arrangements, and we truly hope to welcome you again for another memorable journey in the future. Regards Turban Adventures
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  • Indra5.0•August 2023
    I Hand s wonderful week with many great impressions. The guides Werke qualified, friendly and all attentive. I fehlt...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Turban Adventures
    Dear Aline, Thanks for sharing your valuable feedback about the trip. We felt honor to serve you in Kerala and we are very glad that you liked the services of driver and guide. Thanks again for being so co-operative during the journey. Looking forward to see you soon on a new adventure. Thanks Manohar
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  • Anonymous4.0•March 2023
    We did a tour of Munnar, Thekkady and Allepey with Turban Adventures. It was a great experience as everything was...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Turban Adventures
    Dear Margarida, Thanks for sharing your valuable feedback about the trip. It is very important that your thoughts with us which will help us in to improve our services much better next time. Sorry for the trouble you had with driver and his unprofessional behavior which was unexpected. However we are highly thankful to you for being so nice and cooperative during the entire journey. Thanks again and hope to see you soon on a new adventure with us. Regards Manohar
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  • Anonymous5.0•February 2023
    Kerela provides a refreshing and wonderful getaway experience of a lifetime and Manohar worked very hard to customize...
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    • Traditional houseboat on a lake.
    • Person in a boat on a river with palm trees.
    • Rocky terrain with water pools and streams.
    • Bridge over a canal with a colorful banner.
    • Scenic view of a river and palm trees.
    • Group of three people posing with mountainous landscape.
    • Majestic waterfall surrounded by trees.
    • View of lush green hills and tea plantations.
    • Scenic view of waterway and palm-lined banks.
    • Two men on a boat in a canal surrounded by greenery.
    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Turban Adventures
    Dear Mr. Patel, Thanks for your valuable feedback about the trip, it was pleasure hosting you in Kerala. We are glad to know that you enjoyed there and liked the services. Thanks Manohar
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