Relax and Rejuvenate in Kerala

DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

Depart and fly to Delhi or Mumbai and connect to Kochi.

DAY 2 - 4 KOCHI Bustiling seaside city

Arrive in Kochi, and you’ll be picked up by your driver, who will remain with you till the beach part of your trip. They’ll take you to your hotel on the harbour side of this charming seaside city.

Today you will take a guided tour of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry in local style – on board an auto-rickshaw. You can explore the lesser-visited lanes and alleyways that aren’t accessible by car, and get under the skin of the city. In the afternoon, you’ll take a ferry across to Ernakulam, the business hub of modern-day Cochin. It’s fascinating exploring the contrasts between old and new.

DAY 5 - 8  KUMARAKOM Lakeside living

Rise early this morning and head toward Kumarakom, which is a small cluster of palm-fringed islands, sat next to Vembanad Lake. It’s the perfect place to relax for a few days and take in the laid back lifestyle of the Keralans. You’ll stay in a family run hotel on a peaceful island with a lovely farm attached. An ideal place to experience rural lake life. During your stay, you can relax and savour the tranquillity, take a sunset cruise, walk around the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, or take part in a local cooking school. The time is yours to enjoy as you wish.

DAY 9 & 10 KANAM Rubber estate

After a scenic four hour drive (with stops along the way), you’ll arrive at an old 1920’s plantation bungalow, restored to its former glory with meticulous craftsmanship. You will spend the next two nights in this rural setting exploring at leisure. We highly recommend a walk around the plantation.

DAY 11 -13 MARARIKULAM BEACH time and relax

This morning you’ll be picked up by your driver and taken to Mararikulam, a drive that generally takes between 3-4 hours. Here you will check into your hotel for a relaxing five-night stay. There are many local experiences you can enjoy while at this hotel too, even though it’s generally quite a remote beach. Talk to your travel consultant for ideas.

DAY 14 FLY HOME (OR STAY!)

Depending on your flight time, you’ll take the 1.5-hour drive back to Cochin Airport for your onward journey. Or ask if you’d like to extend the beach! All of the tours are tailormade, so the above is only a suggested idea of what you can do in Kerala. Do call us on 0207 924 7133 for a chat with an India specialist. 

Your bespoke proposal with Experience Travel Group will include:

• International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
• Accommodation as described
• Privately guided tours and transfers
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Original Experience Travel Group "signature" experiences 
• Full financial protection (ABTA and ATOL bonding.) 
• 24-hour in-country backup while away
• Your dedicated travel expert in the UK