Embark on a drive to Thekkady where you will tour a fascinating spice plantation. Continuing along the Kerala Spice Route to Kumarakom, here Periyar offers a scenic nature walk before you are invited to experience a phenomenal sunset cruise. Unwind in the idyllic tropical setting of Alleppey where you will enjoy a night in houseboat before completing your trip in Kovalam which is a serene beach-side town and ideal for relaxing.
Itinerary
Kochi; Thekkady; Kumarakom; Alappuzha; Kovalam
Incredible moments
- Take an insightful city tour in Kochi
- Enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance
- Tour a spice plantation
- Cruise on the Kerala backwaters
- Enjoy time at leisure in Kovalam
Your Incredible Journey includes
- 8 nights tour accommodation
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Selected tours and sightseeing
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Return flights from the UK
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Notes
Terms & Conditions: includes flights, pre-payable taxes, transfers and accommodation (various). Subject to change and availability. Terms and conditions apply. Supplement applies for regional departures.
Guest Reviews
9.1
Exceptional
Based on 218 reviews
A sensory explosion - walking through spice plantations where cardamom, pepper, and ginger grow wild
Staying in tribal-inspired huts with elephant grass roofs transformed my understanding of sustainable luxury
The Kathakali dance performance made ancient Hindu epics come alive with vibrant costumes and music
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- ✓ UNESCO-recognized multicultural harmony (Hindu/Muslim/Christian/Jewish) :cite[1]
- ✓ Hands-on spice harvesting experiences
- ✓ Traditional snake boat races and elephant parades :cite[2]
- ✓ Ayurvedic treatments using local medicinal plants :cite[3]
- ✓ Periyar Tiger Reserve wildlife sightings :cite[3]
Things to Note
- ✗ High humidity in tropical lowlands
- ✗ Limited English fluency in rural areas
- ✗ Monsoon season accessibility challenges
Awards & Recognition
🏆 PBS Documentary Feature (2002) :cite[1]
🏆 CGH Earth Eco-Certification :cite[3]
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