Itinerary
- Day 1
Kochi
Kochi- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Casino), Hotel 4* (Hotel Casino (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Kochi Airport (COK) - approximately one hour drive
- Day 2
Kochi
Kochi- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Keralan group meal with Sadhya (tapas-style variety of dishes served on a banana leaf) and fish curry (freshly caught fish in a creamy blend of mild spices and coconut milk))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Casino), Hotel 4* (Hotel Casino (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
- Visit to Mattancherry Palace with murals
- Exploration of Fort Kochi including Jewish town synagogue and Chinese fishing nets
- Indian street food tasting including Masala Vada and Bonda
- Traditional Kathakali performance
- Traditional Keralan group dinner with Sadhya and fish curry
Landmarks Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) Jewish Synagogue Chinese Fishing Nets - Day 3
Kochi to Kerala Backwaters
Kochi to Kerala Backwaters- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Lakes & Lagoon), Berth / Cabin (Lakes & Lagoon (or similar))
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters - Day 4
Kerala Backwaters to Kumarakom
Kerala Backwaters to Kumarakom- Meals
- Breakfast (Bread, eggs, fresh juice and local options including appam with stew or idli with sambar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa), Hotel 4* (Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast served on board houseboat
- Market exploration in Allepey
Optional Activities
- Cookery masterclass in Keralan cuisine
- Ayurvedic massage
- Guided walk from hotel through waterside villages with information on cultivation methods
- Birdwatching for kingfishers, cormorants, herons and egrets
Landmarks Kumarakom Lake 
- Day 5
Kumarakom to Kozhikode (Calicut)
Kumarakom to Kozhikode (Calicut)- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Raviz), Hotel 4* (The Raviz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Express train journey to Kozhikode
- Walking tour of Calicut old quarter
- Visit to charming old buildings and places of worship
- Exploration of central market
- Beach visit at sunset
Landmarks Kozhikode (Calicut) Old Quarter - Day 6
Malabar Coast to Wayanad
Malabar Coast to Wayanad- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Wayanad Wild), Hotel 4* (Wayanad Wild (or similar))
Optional Activities
- One-hour safari in Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary (must be pre-booked with tour leader at least 1 day in advance)
Landmarks Western Ghats Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 7
Wayanad
Wayanad- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Wayanad Wild), Hotel 4* (Wayanad Wild (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Chundale Lockhart Tea Plantation
- Guided walk through tea plantation with expert tea picker
- Tea factory tour and processing explanation
- Tea tasting session
Optional Activities
- Talks by dedicated naturalists at the resort
- Butterfly walk
- Cookery demonstration
- Jungle night walk to spot nocturnal species including Malabar gliding frog, Malabar pit viper, scorpions, Brown Palm civets and jungle cats
Landmarks Chundale Lockhart Tea Plantation 
- Day 8
Wayanad to Coorg
Wayanad to Coorg- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa), Hotel 4* (Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple of Coorg) - located approximately 40 km from the hotel (about 60 minutes each way)
Landmarks Namdroling Monastery - Day 9
Coorg to Mangalore
Coorg to Mangalore- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Vivanta by Taj), Hotel 4* (Vivanta Mangalore (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour of Mercara coffee plantation
- Coffee plantation cultivation and roasting education
- Freshly-roasted coffee tasting
- Visit to Shree Sharavu Mahaganpathi Temple for evening prayers
Landmarks Mercara Coffee Plantation Shree Sharavu Mahaganpathi Temple - Day 10
Malabar Coast to Goa
Malabar Coast to Goa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino), Hotel 4* (The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino (or similar))
Included Activities
- Express train journey to Goa in air-conditioned chair class
Optional Activities
- Water sports and beach activities available through the hotel
Landmarks Malabar Coast Arabian Sea 
- Day 11
Goa
Goa- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino), Hotel 4* (The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Heritage walk through Panjim's Old Quarter of Fontainhas
- Day trip to Dhudsagar Falls by 4WD vehicle through the forest
- Relax at the hotel pool or beach
- Enjoy hotel activities
Landmarks Dhudsagar Falls Panjim Old Quarter of Fontainhas - Day 12
Goa
GoaOptional Activities
- Airport transfer to Manohar International Airport (GOX) or Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI)
