Day 1: Arrive Cochin Sunset Harbour Cruise
Saturday 3 October
Arrive Cochin in the morning. Afternoon at leisure. Evening sunset harbour cruise, if the tide is right - watch the intriguing Chinese fishing nets at work. Two nights at Casino Hotel or similar.
Accommodation: Casino Hotel – Kochi
Day 2: Cochin Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Kathakali Dance
Sunday 4 October
Morning sightseeing includes the Mattancherry Palace, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica & Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon at leisure. Evening spectacular Kathakali dance performance. B
Day 3: To Munnar
Monday 5 October
Wonderful scenic drive to Munnar. Endless expanse of tea plantations and forest-clad mountains make this the perfect escape. Two nights at Tea Harvester or similar. B
Accommodation: Tea Harvester – Munnar
Day 4: Plantation Walking Tour
Tuesday 6 October
Morning guided walking tour to tea plantations followed with visit to Tea Museum, to learn about the history of the traditional ‘cuppa’. B
Day 5: Drive to Periyar
Wednesday 7 October
Morning drive to Periyar. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Periyar. Overnight at Cardamom County or similar. B
Accommodation: Cardamom County Resort – Periyar
Day 6: To Houseboat
Thursday 8 October
Early morning drive to Alleppey. Board traditional rice boat converted into a Houseboat (a Kettuvalam). Day cruising the backwaters. Overnight on an air-conditioned houseboat. B, L, D
Accommodation: Houseboat
Day 7: To Marari
Friday 9 October
Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam. Two nights at Marari Sands beach resort. B
Accommodation: Marari Sands Resort
Day 8: Marari
Saturday 10 October
Day at leisure. B
Day 9: Depart from Cochin
Sunday 11 October
Drive to Cochin and fly back home.
Looking to extend your holiday? Contact our consultants today for your options. B
Itinerary map
Dates & Prices
| Dates | Price per person (Double/Twin share) | Single room supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 03-11 Oct 2020 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 10-18 Oct 2020 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 07-15 Nov 2020 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 21-29 Nov 2020 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 05-13 Dec 2020 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 09-17 Jan 2021 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 16-24 Jan 2021 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 06-14 Feb 2021 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 20-28 Feb 2021 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 06-14 Mar 2021 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 13-21 Mar 2021 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
| 20-28 Mar 2021 | £1,075.00 | £525.00 |
What our clients say
Simon Penton - India HolidayArrived back from Chennai yesterday. Just to say thank you for such a splendid and well organised trip, nearly everything worked like clockwork. David and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
