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South India : Backwaters, Tea Plantations, Temples & Beach Stay W/Private Guide & Chauffer

10 days

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Mararikulam

5.0

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The accommodation was varied from good to excellent and the service and hospitality everywhere was incredible.
John, traveled in February
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Operator: Wanderful Holidays LLC
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cochin
Start point
Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala 683111, India (Airport Arrival Gate)
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- View Chinese fishing nets
Landmarks
Jewish Synagogue
Dutch Palace
St. Francis Church
Chinese Fishing Nets
Day 2
Cochin to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tea harvesting experience at tea estate
- Tea factory visit and processing demonstration
- Souvenir freshly processed tea powder
Day 4
Munnar to Madurai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Meenakshi Temple sightseeing tour
- View hall of a thousand pillars
- Witness Palli Arai ceremony at temple
Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple
Day 5
Madurai to Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Elephant farm visit - feeding and bathing baby elephants
- Kathakali Dance performance
Day 6
Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bamboo rafting in spice garden
- Guided trek with naturalist through spice plantation
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 7
Thekkady to Alleppey
Meals
Lunch (Kerala cuisine), Dinner (Kerala cuisine), Breakfast (Kerala cuisine)
Included Activities
- Backwater cruise aboard air-conditioned houseboat
- Optional temple visit at backwaters for sunset prayers
Optional Activities
- Temple stop at backwaters for evening sunset musical prayers
Day 8
Alleppey to Marari Beach
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Ayurveda rejuvenation therapy consultation and treatment
Day 9
Marari Beach
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10
Marari Beach to Cochin
End point
Kochi, Kerala, India (Departure Gate, Our Driver cum guide will see you off here )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Jewish Synagogue
Dutch Palace
St. Francis Church
Chinese Fishing Nets

Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

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5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

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Ursula
November 27th, 2025
5.0
Good Tour with many Informations. Two Times on boat at one day is too much: Morning time bamboo rafting and afternoon...
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Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: Wanderful Holidays LLC
Dear Ursula, Thank you so much for your writing! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the information shared throughout the day valuable. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the two boating activities. Your insight is very helpful, and we’ll be reviewing this with our team to ensure the experience feels well-balanced and comfortable for future travellers. Wendy, Rose, Sam, and the rest of our Wanderful Holidays team are thrilled to know you had a great time overall. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Lily
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John
February 17th, 2025
5.0
The operator made contact before we left the UK which was reassuring and the communication was maintained throughout...
The operator made contact before we left the UK which was reassuring and the communication was maintained throughout our stay to ensure that we was always aware of the schedule and excursions. From the moment we arrived in Kochin we were met with a warm welcome from our driver who remained with us for the 10 day duration of our tour. He was attentive to our every need and nothing was too much. Our tour operator contacted us everyday either by phone or WhatsApp to ensure that our day had gone to plan and enjoyable. He even organised an extension to our trip on our return to Mumbai. The accommodation was varied from good to excellent and the service and hospitality everywhere was incredible. The program arranged was plentiful and varied and truly wonderful and in some instances very educational with excellent guides. The package we had was half board and the food was plentiful and in the main of excellent quality. It was a wonderful holiday experience and witnessing the contrast between town and city hussle and bustle to the perfect tranquility of our accommodation was rather magical. A big thank you to all those involved in making our stay in Karala so memorable.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: Wanderful Holidays LLC
Dear John, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We’re so glad your journey through Kerala was both smooth and memorable, from the warm welcome in Cochin to the added experiences in Mumbai. It’s great to know your driver and guides made such a difference and that the mix of accommodations, excursions, and meals enhanced your trip. On behalf of the Wanderful Holidays team, it was a pleasure arranging this holiday for you, we’d be delighted to welcome you again on another adventure. Warm Regards, Wendy
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South India : Backwaters, Tea Plantations, Temples & Beach Stay W/Private Guide & Chauffer

Itinerary

Cochin

Included Activities

Cochin to Munnar

Munnar

Included Activities

Munnar to Madurai

Included Activities

Madurai to Thekkady

Included Activities

Thekkady

Included Activities

Thekkady to Alleppey

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Alleppey to Marari Beach

Optional Activities

Marari Beach

Marari Beach to Cochin

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