Historic Kochi - Explore the Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colourful boats and Chinese fishing nets on the waterfront, Munnar – Stroll through a tea plantation on a guided walk and visit a local market, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot herds of elephants from an included boat ride on Lake Periyar, Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary and the famous Kerala backwaters, Alleppey - Visit the Venice of the East
Classic Kerala - 9 Days
Deal number: 15741419
ON THE GO TOURS
This deal expires 13 Aug 2025
From 2025-08-09 to 2026-09-16
India
9-day tour
Price from
$2,635*
per person
Deal number: 15741419
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
7 nights 3-4 star hotels
1 overnight - Traditional Keralan rice houseboat on Keralan backwaters
Touring and excursions as per itinerary
Boat ride on Lake Periyar OR visit to a tea plantation
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing
Entrance fees to all included sights
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 9
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles
7 nights 3-4 star hotels
1 overnight - Traditional Keralan rice houseboat on Keralan backwaters
Touring and excursions as per itinerary
Boat ride on Lake Periyar OR visit to a tea plantation
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing
Entrance fees to all included sights
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 9
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles
Day 1, Kochi
Once you arrive Kochi you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at leisure.
No meals included.
Day 2, Kochi
Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as “The Queen of the Arabian Sea”. This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town including the beautiful Parsi Synagogue built in 1568, the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1555 and St Francis’ Church. A walking tour of Fort Cochin takes you through streets still graced with traces of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture. Afternoon/evening free.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3-4, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kochi - Periyar. A drive south to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumli, close to the sanctuary and where you’ll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops. There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so we leave the choice to you. Enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Munnar
Periyar - Munnar. A drive east to Munnar - a quaint hill station nestled on the verdant slopes of tea plantations, that exudes a rare old-world charm and reminds one of the days of the Raj in its elegant splendor. At a height of 1525 meters, Munnar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Enjoy an included visit to the lush nearby tea estates.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 6, Alleppey
Munnar - Allepey. Departing Munnar we drive to Alleppey where we board a simply furnished private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Alleppey. A distance of some 20 kms will be covered, during which time the boat will glide past colourful local villages. As for dining, the on-board cook will prepare meals using fresh local produce.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 7-8, Kumarakom
Disembarking at Kumarakom. Perched sleepily on the eastern banks of the mighty Lake Vembanad in the heartland of Kerala’s famed backwaters, Kumarakom has changed little since the Middle Ages but for it’s string of exotic resorts, making it the perfect point to explore the backwaters. Although right in the thick of a tangle of lush tropical waterways, Kumarakom is technically an island on Lake Vembanad. This is an ideal place to chill-out for a few days. There is also a wonderful bird sanctuary, winter home to many migratory birds which is worth a visit.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 9, Kochi
Kumarakom - Kochi. Today marks the end of our arrangements, consider extending your stay in Kochi or elsewhere in Kerala. Alternatively, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Once you arrive Kochi you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at leisure.
No meals included.
Day 2, Kochi
Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as “The Queen of the Arabian Sea”. This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town including the beautiful Parsi Synagogue built in 1568, the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1555 and St Francis’ Church. A walking tour of Fort Cochin takes you through streets still graced with traces of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture. Afternoon/evening free.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3-4, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kochi - Periyar. A drive south to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumli, close to the sanctuary and where you’ll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops. There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so we leave the choice to you. Enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Munnar
Periyar - Munnar. A drive east to Munnar - a quaint hill station nestled on the verdant slopes of tea plantations, that exudes a rare old-world charm and reminds one of the days of the Raj in its elegant splendor. At a height of 1525 meters, Munnar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Enjoy an included visit to the lush nearby tea estates.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 6, Alleppey
Munnar - Allepey. Departing Munnar we drive to Alleppey where we board a simply furnished private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Alleppey. A distance of some 20 kms will be covered, during which time the boat will glide past colourful local villages. As for dining, the on-board cook will prepare meals using fresh local produce.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 7-8, Kumarakom
Disembarking at Kumarakom. Perched sleepily on the eastern banks of the mighty Lake Vembanad in the heartland of Kerala’s famed backwaters, Kumarakom has changed little since the Middle Ages but for it’s string of exotic resorts, making it the perfect point to explore the backwaters. Although right in the thick of a tangle of lush tropical waterways, Kumarakom is technically an island on Lake Vembanad. This is an ideal place to chill-out for a few days. There is also a wonderful bird sanctuary, winter home to many migratory birds which is worth a visit.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 9, Kochi
Kumarakom - Kochi. Today marks the end of our arrangements, consider extending your stay in Kochi or elsewhere in Kerala. Alternatively, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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Deal number: 15741419
Classic Kerala - 9 Days
ON THE GO TOURS
From 2025-08-09 to 2026-09-16
India
9-day tour
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