10 days luxury Kerala tour in heritage hotels

Kerala at an unhurried pace in restored heritage properties — two nights at every stop, a lake resort, and a beach to finish.

At a glance

Duration

10 days, 9 nights

Destinations

Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Kumarakom · Marari

Transport

Private AC car

Accommodation

9 nights in heritage and boutique hotels

Tour type

Private, luxury

Starts

Kochi

Ends

Kochi airport

Hotels

Brunton Boatyard, Lockhart Bungalow, Spice Village, Coconut Lagoon, Marari Beach class — confirmed at booking

What makes this one worth it

• Heritage hotels chosen for character, not size
• Kathakali in Kochi and a Fort Kochi cooking lunch
• A tea estate walk and Eravikulam in Munnar
• Periyar Lake and a guided spice garden in Thekkady
• A sunset backwater cruise at Kumarakom and two beach days at Marari

Your day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Kochi

   Meet at the airport and transfer to a heritage hotel in Fort Kochi. Kathakali performance in the evening.

2. Day 2

   Kochi city, then up to Munnar

   The Dutch Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica, the synagogue and the fishing nets in the morning, then four hours up to a planter's bungalow in Munnar.

3. Day 3

   Munnar

   Eravikulam National Park beneath Anamudi peak, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake and a walk through a working tea estate.

4. Day 4

   Munnar to Thekkady

   Three hours to Thekkady. A stop at an elephant camp on the way and a Kalaripayattu show in the evening.

5. Day 5

   Periyar and the spice gardens

   A boat on Periyar Lake inside the sanctuary and a guided walk through a spice plantation.

6. Day 6

   Thekkady to Kumarakom

   Down to a lakeside resort on Vembanad Lake. An optional village walk in the afternoon.

7. Day 7

   Kumarakom

   The bird sanctuary in the early morning and a sunset cruise on the backwaters.

8. Day 8

   Kumarakom to Marari

   An hour to a beach resort at Marari. Sunset on the sand.

9. Day 9

   A free day at Marari

   Beach, yoga, or Ayurveda at the resort — nothing scheduled.

10. Day 10

    Cooking lunch and departure

    Back to Fort Kochi for a home-style cooking demonstration and lunch, then the airport.

What the price covers

• Private AC car and driver throughout
• 9 nights in heritage and boutique hotels with breakfast
• Guided sightseeing
• Kathakali and Kalaripayattu shows
• Periyar boat ride and spice garden tour
• Kumarakom sunset cruise
• Fort Kochi cooking demonstration with lunch
• Airport transfers, tolls and taxes

What it does not cover

• International and domestic flights
• Ayurveda treatments and water sports
• Lunch and dinner except where stated
• Tips

Questions people ask

What does this luxury Kerala tour include in terms of hotels?

You stay in handpicked heritage and boutique hotels full of character — a colonial-era hotel in Kochi, a tea-estate bungalow in Munnar, a spice-country lodge in Thekkady, a lakeside resort in Kumarakom and a beach resort at Marari. The exact hotels are named in your written itinerary before you pay.

How long does this Kerala luxury holiday package run?

The tour lasts 10 days and 9 nights, travelling from Cochin to Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom and Marari before returning to Cochin.

Is this tour suitable for honeymoon couples?

Very much so. Many couples choose it because it avoids crowded tourist spots and blends misty hills, backwater cruises and quiet beach days at an unhurried pace.

What wildlife can I see in Thekkady?

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the UNESCO-listed Western Ghats, is home to Asian elephants, tigers and lion-tailed macaques. The boat ride on the lake is also excellent for birdwatching.

Are Ayurvedic treatments part of this experience?

They are optional and not included in the price. Marari has a free day when you can book Ayurvedic therapies directly with the resort, or simply relax on the beach.

Do I need a visa?

Most travellers from the US, UK, Canada, UAE and Mexico need an Indian e-Visa before arrival. Please check the official Government of India visa portal before booking flights.

What is the best time to take this tour?

October to March brings pleasant weather across Kerala, ideal for backwater cruises, wildlife viewing and time on the beach.

Can the tour be customised?

Yes. We can change the number of nights at each stop, adjust the hotel choices or add activities to suit your interests and travel dates.

Is airfare included?

No, flights to and from India and any travel outside the itinerary are booked separately. The tour covers your hotels, private AC car with driver, transfers, guided sightseeing and the listed activities.

How do I book?

Send us an enquiry with your dates and we will send a written itinerary and fixed price before any payment is made. Your booking is then confirmed with a deposit, with the balance due on arrival or as agreed.

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