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Kerala Backwater Escape
India

Kerala Backwater Escape

7 days · From 39,999 per person

The journey

Drift through Kerala's emerald backwaters on a traditional houseboat, trek the misty tea gardens of Munnar, and unwind with Ayurveda on the Malabar coast.

Highlights

  • Alleppey houseboat
  • Munnar tea plantation trek
  • Kovalam beach
  • Ayurvedic massage

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day 1

Cochin arrival

Explore Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets and spice markets.

Day 2

Munnar

Drive through spice plantations to the hill station of Munnar.

Day 3

Tea country

Trek through tea estates and visit the Tea Museum.

Day 4

Alleppey houseboat

Board your private houseboat and glide through the backwaters.

Day 5

Backwater cruise

Wake to village life along the canals and enjoy freshly cooked Kerala lunch.

Day 6

Kovalam

Relax on the golden sands and enjoy an Ayurvedic spa treatment.

Day 7

Departure

Transfer to Trivandrum airport.

What's included

  • 6 nights: hill resort, houseboat & beach hotel
  • Private houseboat with crew
  • All transfers with driver-guide
  • Daily breakfast + 3 lunches
  • Ayurvedic massage session

Starting from

39,999 / person

Duration7 days
DestinationKerala

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