Kerala Backwaters
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Kerala Luxury Escape
Fort Kochi, the tea hills of Munnar, a private houseboat night and a beachfront finale — Kerala at an unhurried, luxurious pace.
Overview
The Journey
Kerala Luxury Escape weaves together the state's most rewarding landscapes with a stay at handpicked boutique and luxury properties. A private car and driver take you from the colonial lanes of Fort Kochi into the misty hills of Munnar, down to the backwaters and finally to the coast.
The highlight: your own houseboat
A premium private houseboat with an air-conditioned bedroom, sundeck and on-board chef carries you through village canals for a night on the water — dinner of fresh Kerala cuisine under the stars and a slow sunrise over the paddy fields.
Time to restore
The final two nights at a beach resort leave room for Ayurvedic treatments, cycling through fishing villages or simply doing very little.
Journey Highlights
- Fort Kochi heritage walk and Kathakali performance
- Tea estate visit and viewpoints in Munnar
- Overnight private premium houseboat
- Beach resort stay at Marari
- Ayurvedic massage included
- Private car and driver throughout
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Meet your driver at Kochi airport and transfer to a boutique heritage hotel in Fort Kochi. In the evening, watch the Chinese fishing nets at sunset and attend a Kathakali performance.
Take a guided morning walk through Fort Kochi's churches, Dutch Palace and Jew Town, then drive into the Western Ghats to Munnar, passing waterfalls and spice gardens.
Explore the tea estates, visit the tea museum and enjoy viewpoints across rolling plantations. The afternoon is free for a guided walk or time at the resort.
Descend to Alleppey and board your private premium houseboat around midday. Cruise through village canals and paddy fields with lunch, evening tea and dinner prepared by the on-board chef.
Wake to sunrise on the water and enjoy breakfast on deck before disembarking. A short drive takes you to a beachfront resort at Marari for an afternoon of rest.
A day to slow down: an Ayurvedic massage, a cycle through fishing villages or long walks on a quiet beach.
After breakfast, transfer to Kochi airport (around 90 minutes) for your flight home.
What’s Included
- 6 nights in boutique and luxury hotels including 1 night on a private houseboat
- Daily breakfast; all meals on the houseboat
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Fort Kochi walking tour with guide
- Kathakali performance tickets
- Tea museum entry in Munnar
- One Ayurvedic massage per person
Not Included
- Flights to and from Kochi
- Meals not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- GST as applicable
Terms & conditions
Prices are indicative and quoted per person on a twin-sharing basis, subject to availability at the time of booking. Rates may vary during peak seasons, festivals and long weekends. A deposit is required to confirm the booking, with the balance payable before departure as stated in your confirmation. Cancellation charges apply as per supplier policies; airline tickets may be non-refundable once issued. Hotel check-in and check-out times are as per hotel policy. Itineraries may be adjusted for weather, local conditions or operational reasons, with equivalent alternatives offered wherever possible.
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