Overview:

Luxury Kerala tour focuses on a relaxed yet enthralling private Kerala tour with car and driver, while staying at some of the most stunning CGH Earth hotels. The staff are amongst the most cordial, the food- divine, hotels - surreal and the experience- an achievement that is impossible to forget! So, when you come across a CGH Earth Experience, rest assured, you are in the safest haven with pure food and encountering a natural way of life. Your luxury private tour of Kerala commences with stay at the beautiful Brunton Boatyard. Explore the historic Fort Cochin and Jew Town to see influences left by the Chinese, English, Dutch and Portuguese Settlers. From the colonial port town to the amazing wilderness, a stay at the Spice Village will take you to another world of experience. Visit Periyar National Park, South India’s best kept Tiger Reserve. Travel onward to the myriad of complex waterways that make up the backwaters of Kerala to stay at Coconut Lagoon, an architectural splendour which was built by dismantling various antiquated near-to-ruin ancestral homes from all around Kerala and set up in Kumarakom as heritage bungalows and mansions to revive the lost architecture, craftsmanship and culture. A short drive from Kumarakom will take you to the fishing village of Mararikulam. Stay at the Marari Beach Resort and soak in a fête of sunshine, seamless service, relaxing vibe and a daily dosage of exquisite food. You may be ending your holiday here, but you take back with you the wonderful memories.

Day 01

Cochin

On arrival in Cochin, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Fort Cochin. Stay at Brunton Boayard, a first class period hotel overlooking the harbour for 02 nights. In the evening enjoy a sunset cruise along the harbour.

Day 02

Cochin

Morning, you will be picked from your hotel, board the Auto Rickshaws or also popularly known as TukTuk ‘s to enjoy a heritage tour of Fort Cochin & Mattanchery. Proceed to the home of a traditional Syrian Christian family for a lunch with family. Today, you will get an opportunity to participate in and learn the intricacies of typical Syrian Christian cooking. In the evening, witness Kathakali dance performance, the traditional dance drama of Kerala based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. Accompanied by a gong, drums and cymbals, Kathakali performers combine dance and theatre in a ritualistic portrayal of gods and demons.

Day 03

Cochin - Periyar

After breakfast, drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enroute visit the Plantation Bungalow at Kanjirapally. A half way drive from Cochin, winding up hills, nestled among the rolling plantations of Kanjirapally, lies the Manjappally Plantation Bungalow, and is a perfect stop over on the Cochin - Periyar journeys. Sample the best of authentic Kerala cooking, as made in traditional Syrian Christian homes. After your lunch proceed to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Stay at Spice Village, a first class resort set in tribal village settings for 02 nights.

Day 04

Periyar

Early morning, you’ll enjoy a nature trek with tribal trackers in Periyar Tiger Reserve. In the evening enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot wild Elephants, Indian Bisons, Sambar Deers, Nilgiri Langurs and variety of species of birds.

Day 05

Periyar - Kumarakom

This morning, you’ll drive down the hills visiting the tea and rubber plantations enroute to Kumarakom, famous for its tranquil backwaters. On arrival check-in to Coconut Lagoon, a heritage backwater resort overlooking the Vembanad Lake for 02 night. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the famous Vembanad Lake.

Day 06

Kumarakom

In the morning, proceed for a Village Life Experience at Kumarakom a half-day program to give you an authentic experience of the village and community in this area. It is also a fine example of an itinerary linking the community-based tourism products and services, as envisaged by the Responsible Tourism programme. Afternoon at leisure to relax by the backwaters or to experience some authentic ayurvedic therapies at the Ayurveda spa.

Day 07

Backawaters

Morning at leisure. Afternoon, board your private houseboat (Kettuvallom) for an overnight cruise through the famous Vembanad Lake. Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the tranquil backwaters and narrow canals enjoying the village life. Your lunch, evening tea and dinner will be served on board the houseboat. Overnight on houseboat.

Day 08

Alleppey - Mararikulam

After a leisurely breakfast, you disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey, where you’ll be met by the driver and transferred to Mararikulam Beach. Stay at Marari Beach Resort, a first class beach resort set in fisherman dwellings style for 02 nights. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 09

Mararikulam

Day at leisure to relax by the beach or to experience some authentic ayurvedic therapies at the Ayurveda Spa.

Day 10

Cochin Airport Drop

In good time, you will be transferred to Cochin International Airport to connect your flight home.