£1299pp—Private tour of laid-back Kerala, £700 off

Combine a tour of laid-back Kerala with a relaxing beach break on this private 10-night itinerary. Autumn and winter are the best times of year to explore this region, when temperatures are comfortable and there's less humidity. This package saves £700 on the usual price. 

What's included

• Outbound flight to Kochi and return flight from Trivandrum, with 20kg checked baggage
• Private transfers with an English-speaking chauffeur in an air-conditioned car
• Two nights in Kochi at CGH Earth Casino Hotel
• Two nights in Munnar at Tea Harvester
• Two nights in Thekkady at Pepper County Home Stay
• An overnight stay on an air-conditioned houseboat in Alleppey, with all meals and a bottle of wine
• Three nights in Poovar at Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort
• English-speaking guide throughout
• A 60-minute full-body Ayurvedic massage
• Excursions throughout, with all entry fees
• Daily breakfast and dinner throughout

When
Fly from London on 5, 8, 11, 15, 19, 24, 26, 30 September; 1, 5, 7, 11, 30 October; 4, 8, 11, 14, 19, 24, 26 November; 2 December, 2026; 17, 21, 28 January; 2, 5, 19, 21, 23, 25, 28 February; 2, 5, 8, 10, 15 March; 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 April; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 May, 2027.

Travel from Bristol or Manchester from £1399 per person, or from Birmingham or Bristol from £1499 per person. 

For more information or to book this deal, call our partner on 020 8183 0487. This is a call-to-book offer. 

Itinerary

• Kochi... wander along narrow streets during a sightseeing tour and admire spider-like Chinese fishing nets looming over the shorelines. You'll see Santa Cruz Basilica, the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace during the tour. 
• Munnar... this is the largest tea-growing region in southern India. Call at a spice plantation, explore the Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, and take in panoramic views from the Kannan Devan Hills. See herds of wild elephants in Mattupetty, tour a tea museum, and enjoy a traditional Indian show combining theatre, dance, and martial arts.
• Thekkady... stay with a local family in a homestay. Spot wild tigers during a boat cruise in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. You'll also visit the Tribal Heritage Museum, and wander through the spice market at Kumily Village.
• Kuttikkanam... make a brief stop at this hill station, famous for its scenic hiking trails. 
• Alleppey... spend two days aboard a traditional houseboat to discover the region's glistening backwaters. Locally called a kettuvallam and held together entirely by coconut ropes, these vessels give a real insight into Keralan life. Cruise past ancient temples, rustic buildings, paddy fields, and swaying coconut palms.
• Poovar... unwind at a quiet resort set in a riverside coconut grove—it's protected from the Arabian Sea by a golden sandbar. Hop aboard the boat shuttle service to the beach, or take a dip in the outdoor pool with lagoon views. Join a boat trip on Poovar's lake and relax with an Ayurvedic massage.

Other options

• Add a 5-night private tour of India's Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra), with flights and daily breakfast, from an extra £599 per person
• Solo travellers can book this deal from £1899

Transfers & baggage
Private chauffeured transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included throughout. There is a checked-baggage allowance of 20kg per person.