Kerala Explored

13 days from £1,895pp Inc. international flights

Explore colonial Cochin before enjoying two nights in a homestay. Explore coffee plantations and try to spot elusive birdlife before the backwaters give an insight into a different side of Kerala. Finish with a few relaxing days on the beach.

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At a Glance

• Kovalam 3 days
• Cochin 2 days
• Vazhoor 2 days
• Alleppey 2 days

Highlights of this itinerary

• Enjoy tranquil Cochin and its colonial heritage
• Walk around lush coffee plantations
• Spend a day with an elephant
• Explore life in the Backwaters
• Relax a few days on the beach

Day 1London

Fly overnight from the UK to Cochin.

Day 2Cochin

Arrive in Cochin. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 3Cochin

Guided tour of colonial Cochin including St Francis Church and Santa Cruz Basilica.

Day 4Cochin - Kothamangalam

Morning at leisure to explore Fort Cochin. Drive to your homestay near Thattekad to learn some of the secrets of Keralan cuisine.

Day 5Kothamangalam

Morning guided excursion for bird watching in Thettakad Bird Sanctuary. Afternoon to relax.

Day 6Kothamangalam - Vazhoor

Drive to Vazhoor. Take a walk through the coffee plantations or explore the area by bicycle.

Day 7Vazhoor

Full day at Serenity in Vazhoor to spend time with the resident elephant.

Day 8Vazhoor - Alleppey

Drive to Alleppey for a guided walk of the old quarter where you can shop for silks and cottons.

Day 9Kumarakom - Alleppey

Board your houseboat in time for lunch. Cruise along the Backwaters.

Day 10Alleppey - Kovalam

Disembark your houseboat and drive south to the beach at Kovalam.

Day 11Kovalam

Day at leisure

Day 12Kovalam

Day at leisure

Day 13Kovalam - Trivandrum

Fly from Trivandrum to the UK.