India
£2699pp—17-nt Kerala tour w/luxury Goa stay
Joanna Wickham
Deal Expert
See bustling cities and beautiful tea plantations on your way to Goa's golden sands
Why We Love This Deal
Explore Southern India with this packed itinerary. Sample traditional cuisine, spot local wildlife, and admire impressive landscapes. Stay in a deluxe houseboat as part of your tour, and cruise Kerala's iconic backwaters. You'll finish with a luxury stay in Goa. Transfers are included throughout, and you'll be accompanied by an English-speaking guide on excursions.
What's included
- Return UK flights, with checked baggage
- Overseas transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Two nights in Kochi at the Casino Hotel
- Two nights in Munnar at the Fragrant Nature Hotel
- Two night in Thekkady at the Elephant Court Hotel
- One night in Alleppey in a Deluxe Houseboat
- Five nights in Kovalam at the Travancore Heritage Hotel
- Flight from Trivandrum to Goa
- Five nights in Goa at the Hotel Holiday Inn
- Daily breakfast, and all meals whilst staying in Alleppey
- Excursions as detailed in the itinerary, accompanied by an English-speaking guide
- Hotel and transport taxes
When
Fly from London Heathrow on 20 January; 10 February; 21 April; 5 May; 2 June; 8 September; 13 October; 3 November, 2025.
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Itinerary
Begin your holiday in Kochi. Crumbling spice warehouses line the narrow streets in this serene city. Spider-like Chinese fishing nets loom over the shoreline, and bustling markets display curiosities from centuries past. You will visit Fort Cochin, which has been a cherished seaport for centuries. You'll learn about traditional fishing methods in the morning. In the afternoon, you'll experience a cooking class with a TV personality.
Next, make your way to Munnar. This bustling hub of tea plantations is set amidst the mountains. Whilst here, head to the Kannan Devan Hills, which has perfect panoramic views over Munnar. In the afternoon, you'll make your way to Mattupetty. Have the rare chance of seeing a herd of wild elephants on the way. You will also experience the Kathakali and Martial Arts show during your time here.
Your next stop is Thekkady, known as the "spice capital". Take a trek through the evergreen forests and grasslands, accompanied by a trained guide. Enjoy a cruise on the lake later in the day. This is perhaps the best way to see the wildlife in the reserve. You may spot Gaur, Sambar, wild boars, or otters.
Next, head to Alleppey for a stay in a deluxe houseboat. Experience a cruise through the iconic backwaters of Kerala. Indulge in traditional cuisine onboard, with all meals included onboard. You'll sail past ancient temples, rustic buildings, paddy fields, and coconut trees.
You'll then make your way to Kovalam for a 5-night stay. Spend your days relaxing on the golden sands here. An hour-long boat trip can be organised to take you around the lake.
To finish your trip, catch a flight to Goa in West India. Stay five nights at a luxury Mediterranean-inspired resort. Look out over the Arabian Sea as you relax on the private beach. You'll then make your way home.
Other options
Solo travellers can book from £4694.
Transfers & baggage
Both are included.
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