Itinerary
- Day 1
Kochi
You'll touch down in Kochi, a historic port city on India's southwest coast, where a representative meets you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are open for you to get settled and walk around at your own pace, so jet lag won't dictate your schedule.
- Start point
- India (Kochi)
- Day 2
Kochi
Start by checking out Fort Kochi's cultural landmarks, including the Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, and the Jewish Synagogue in Jew Town. Head to the harbor to watch local fishermen work the traditional Chinese fishing nets, then grab lunch somewhere. If you're interested, there's an optional Kathakali performance in the evening, a classical dance and drama form that's been around for over 400 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Explore Dutch Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Jewish Synagogue in Jew Town
- Watch Chinese fishing nets at the harbor
Optional Activities
- Kathakali performance (classical dance, drama, and music)
Landmarks Fort Kochi Dutch Palace St. Francis Church Jewish Synagogue - Day 3
Kochi to Munnar
After breakfast, drive 4 hours to Munnar through the hills. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day however you like—whether that's resting up or taking a walk to see the natural surroundings and get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Munnar
Spend a full day walking through Munnar's tea plantations with their carefully maintained tea estates. You'll have time to taste and buy some of the famous Munnar teas, so you can learn what makes them different and pick up some to take home with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore tea plantations
- Tea tasting and shopping
- Day 5
Munnar to Periyar
Drive 3.5 hours to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Once there, walk through the spice plantations with a local naturalist guide who explains what each plant is used for, both in cooking and medicine. Later in the afternoon, you'll board a shared boat on Periyar Lake, where you have a chance to see the wildlife living in the reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of spice plantations
- Shared boat ride on Periyar Lake
Landmarks Periyar Tiger Reserve Periyar Lake - Day 6
Periyar to Alleppey
Travel 3.5 hours to Alleppey, then board a traditional houseboat to sail through the Kerala backwaters. From the boat, you'll see local activities like cashew nut harvesting, coir production, and coconut farming. Lunch and dinner come with your houseboat, so you're eating while experiencing this unique landscape and the people who live and work here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional houseboat cruise on Kerala backwaters
- Observation of local livelihoods and agricultural practices
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters - Day 7
Alleppey to Kovalam
After breakfast on the houseboat, disembark in Alleppey and drive 4 hours to Kovalam on the Arabian Sea coast. The rest of the day and evening are yours to do what you want—relax on the beach, swim, get a herbal massage, catch a cultural performance, or take a catamaran out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sunbathing on pristine beaches
- Swimming in the Arabian Sea
- Herbal body toning massages
- Cultural performances
- Catamaran cruises
Landmarks Kovalam Beach - Day 8
Kovalam
This entire day is completely free. No guides, no schedules, no plans. Just you, the beach, and whatever you decide to do with your time at Kovalam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Kovalam
Another full day at your own pace. You might stay at your hotel and relax, or head out to Cape Comorin at India's southernmost tip, or visit the Amman Temple if that appeals to you. It's your call how the day goes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cape Comorin (India's southernmost tip)
- Visit to Amman Temple
Landmarks Cape Comorin Amman Temple - Day 10
Kovalam to Trivandrum
Your last morning lets you take things slowly, enjoy quiet moments, and think back on everything you've seen. After breakfast, a representative arranges your transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your flight home, carrying with you the memories of India's coastal regions.
- End point
- India (Trivandrum)
- Meals
- Breakfast
