Breathe in sea air, enjoy tropical scenery, and admire old palaces in India
Escape to India’s holiday oasis: Kerala. Situated along Malabar Coast, Kerala packs a punch when it comes to tropical scenery and fascinating historical palaces and buildings. The 7-day Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour is no different! This tour seamlessly weaves relaxation with entertainment.
Over this 7-day holiday, you’ll explore Cochin, revelling in the charming, relaxing ambiance. Then, explore the scenic Kumarakom, where canals enchant. Then, enjoy the salty seaside air at the beach in Kovalam. Amid visiting these three stunning places, you’ll spend one night cruising on a houseboat along the backwaters! Expect to stay in lavish, upscale resorts operated by the Taj Group of Hotels every night. The Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour may be short, but it will have you feeling refreshed and full of new tales to share and savour for a long time afterward.
Highlights of the Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour
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Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Cochin
Meet and greet a tour representative upon arrival at the airport. Transfer to your hotel, where relaxation and a refreshing swimming pool await. Enjoy the rest of the day relishing in the amenities offered at the resort or opt to explore Cochin, a city that perfectly blends ancient buildings with a modern lifestyle. It’s also home to one of the most beautiful natural ports in the world!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cochin
Meals: None
Day 2 Explore Cochin
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before going on a sightseeing tour around Cochin. You’ll get to check out a mixture of stunning architecture, historical buildings, and relaxing outdoor spots, including The Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Cochin Harbour, and Fort Kochi Beach. In the evening, you’ll go to a Kathakali dance performance. Watch as the dancers portray Indian epics in vibrant costumes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cochin
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Travel to Kumarakom
Travel a short distance to the land where mangrove forests and coconut groves flourish and canals weave through the lush greenery. This lovely village is also set on Vembanad Lake. You can spend the day enjoying the luxurious amenities at the resort or explore Kumarakom. If you’re a bird watcher, you won’t want to miss out on the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kumarakom
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Board the houseboat
Enjoy breakfast before boarding your houseboat! Relax while meandering along the backwaters. As you travel, you’ll have the chance to stop at the many local markets lining the banks. You may also get to witness artisans creating boats the same way they did centuries ago. During mealtimes, enjoy the explosion of flavours in each dish—all prepared by the chef on board.
Overnight Location: Overnight on houseboat
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Travel to Kovalam
Disembark your houseboat and travel to Kovalam, a tropical city. In the 1960s, western hippies stumbled upon this former quaint fishing village, but Kovalam has since evolved into a lively beach resort town. Enjoy the seaside restaurants and swirling salty air. After you check into your resort, you can spend the day at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kovalam
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Relax in Kovalam
Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the facilities offered at the resort.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kovalam
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Departure from India
Have breakfast and spend the morning soaking up the tropical vibes of your resort before getting picked up and taken to Trivandrum International Airport.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour in Kerala is always run as a private tour for your group only. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2-10: from $980 USD per person
Accommodation on Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour
This tour will have you staying in 5-star hotels that offer modern necessities to keep you comfortable. You will also spend one night on a houseboat. Do note that rooms are double occupancy, but you can often upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel while travelling with your group.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Taj Malabar Resort & Spa in Cochin ★★★★★
Admire Cochin Harbour from the comfort of your swanky room.
Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa in Kumarakom ★★★★★
Situated along Vembanad Lake, this hotel offers luxurious comfort. Enjoy the pool and swim-up bar!
Aircon Houseboat
Enjoy a relaxing evening aboard a traditional-looking houseboat that offers the necessary modern amenities to induce comfort.
Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa in Kovalam ★★★★★
The Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa is simply fantastic! Admire the sea view from the pool.
What’s included in the Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 6 nights is included on this tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Personal and luggage transportation is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Guide
- Entrance fees
Not included
- Flights to get to Cochin International Airport and from Trivandrum International Airport
- Lunches and dinners not previously mentioned
- Tour guide gratuity
- Personal necessities such as drinks during mealtimes
Optional Extras
- You can upgrade to single occupancy for a fee
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Kerala in Luxury Hotels Tour
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.