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Backwaters Near Kumarakom

Backwaters Of Kerala And The Cardamom Hills

Explore Cochin, The Spices And Jungles Of Thekkady And The Backwaters.

From GBP 1380 I USD 1775 Per Person

  • 2 Night Stay At Cochin On Arrival.
  • 2 Night Stay At Thekkady In The Midst Of Aromatic Spice Plantations.
  • 1 Night On Board A Luxury Rice Boat While Travelling Through The Scenic Backwaters.

Daily Itinerary And Experiences

8 Nights Followed By A Beach Stay

All of our holidays are Tailor Made to suit you. Have a look at the following template and then speak to us about what may specifically meet your requirements.

Day 1 - Cochin

Travel Time:  Within 1 Hour 30 Minutes

  • Relax By The Pool And Unwind On Arrival At Your Hotel.
  • Dinner At The Rice Boat Restaurant At The Taj Malabar Showcasing Traditional Kerala Cuisine In A Fine Dining Setting With Excellent Fish And Seafood Selections.

Day 2 - Cochin

Local Experiences

  • A Curated Drive Around Fort Cochin With A Specialist Local Guide Tailored As Per Your Interests.
  • Suggestions Include the Old Jewish Quarter And Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St Francis Church (1516), Spice Markets And The Lovely Old Streets Of Mattancherry.
  • Taste The Gloriously Named First Class Railway Mutton Curry At The History Restaurant, Brunton Boatyard.

Day 3 – Thekkady

Travel Time: 4.5 Hours

  • Travel Through The Lush Tropical Foothills Of The Western Ghats Passing Tea And Rubber Estates.
  • Arrive And Relax At Thekkady Where The Air Is Filled With The Heady Aroma Of Spices.
  • Two Hour Guided Tour Around Mr Abraham’s Spice Garden Who Has A Huge Collection Of Exquisite Herbs, Spices And Fruits. As Featured By Monty Don In ‘Around The World In 80 Gardens’ And Recommended By All Travellers To Kerala.

Day 4 – Thekkady

Local Experiences

  • A Two And Half Hour Nature Walk (5 KM) Through The Periyar Jungles To Observe Mouse Deer, Brightly Coloured Jungle Fowl, Large Monitor Lizards And Gorgeous Malabar Giant Squirrels.
  • Enjoy A Three Hour Jeep Safari Ride To Gavi Forest To Observe Wild Elephants, Indian Bison (Gaur), Nilgiri Tahr And Lion-tailed Macaque, With The Possibility Of Leopard Sightings.
  • Experience A Combined Performance Of Ancient Kalaripayattu Martial Arts And Beautifully Adorned Kathakali Dancers At Thekkady.

Day 5 – Luxury Rice Boat

Travel Time: Within 4 Hours

  • Descend To The Backwaters Of Kerala To Embark On A Rice Boat Trip From Alleppey Jetty at 12 Noon.
  • Explore The Delightful Southern Backwaters From Alleppey That Allows Visitors To Observe Rural Lifestyles As You Pass Through Sleepy Traditional Villages, Endless Flooded Paddy Fields And Lakes With Chinese Fishing Nets.
  • After Lunch Transfer To A Local Boat (Country Boat) To Experience The Exceptionally Picturesque Narrow Sections Of The Waterways And Return To Your Houseboat Before Sunset And Have Dinner On Board After Mooring For The Night.

Day 6 – To Your Beach Hotel

Local Experiences

  • After Breakfast On Board Disembark At Alleppey Jetty.
  • Pick Up From The Rice Boat Jetty At Alleppey For A Short 30 Minute Drive Through Coconut Groves To The Barefoot Beach Resort Of Marari.
  • Relax On The Famous Beaches Of Kovalam, With Shallow Water And Safe Sea Bathing During The Winter Season.

Our Featured Tour Hotels

The Old Harbour Hotel - Cochin
A lovingly restored 300 year old Portuguese mansion in the heart of Fort Kochi is now a superb and atmospheric colonial style hotel.
Hills And Hues - Thekkady
A 15-room boutique resort nestled on a mountain edge with spectacular views of surrounding jungles near Kumily.
Spice Coast Cruises – The Backwaters
The premier luxury rice boat operator in Keral offers unforgettable backwater cruise experiences to discerning international clients.
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Our Featured Beach Hotels

Amritara A Beach Sympohny – Marari
A group of 4 traditionally styled beach cottages in coconut gardens close to Marari Beach, some with private lunge pools.
Xandari Pearl – Marari
A luxury thatched roof eco-experience in extensive coconut groves leading to the ocean. Superior rooms available with plunge pools.
Marari Beach Villas – Marari
A beautiful set of 3 designer villas, Orchid, Hibiscus, Frangipani hidden in tropical vegetation with a 10- minute walk to Marari Beach.
Marari Beach Resort – Marari
A thatched eco-village type resort in 30 acres of coconut groves. The hotel that introduced open-air courtyard bathrooms to the world!
The Leela Kovalam – Kovalam
A 5 star beach resort hotel with 194 rooms on a headland between Kovalam’s famous beaches with a range of international facilities.
Taj Green Cove – Kovalam
A classic Bali-inspired luxury resort sprawled over a hillside and a lagoon with a timeless elegance and refinement worthy of the Taj name.
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You Can Do This Tour Year Round. The Best Time To Visit Kerala Would Be Between October – April When Rainfall And Humidity Is At Its Lowest.

Kerala Becomes Extremely Expensive Between December – March Of Each Year And Accommodation Needs To Be Booked Far In Advance. September Is A Good Alternative With Low Hotel Rates.

Pricing

Example: 11 Night Holiday – 6N Tour And 5N Beach
Stay At Marari Beach Resort Including Flights From LHR

 

Winter 2026

From £xxxx Per Person

Summer 2026

From £xxxx Per Person

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