Arrive at Cochin International Airport and meet your private driver. Transfer to your boutique/5-star hotel in Fort Kochi. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic quarter: Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace) and the atmospheric Jew Town with its spice shops and antiques. Evening at leisure with a curated welcome dinner showcasing Keralan cuisine.

Tip: Carry a light jacket for coastal breezes and a reusable water bottle.

After breakfast, drive approximately 4–5 hours to Munnar, passing rubber plantations and scenic viewpoints. Check in to a luxury tea-bungalow or resort. Afternoon at leisure or a short walk through tea gardens. Evening spice tasting and a private chef demonstration (optional).

Note: The drive includes winding mountain roads; travel times vary with traffic.

Full-day exploration of Munnar: visit Eravikulam National Park (home to the Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints and a guided tea estate tour with tastings. Return to your resort for dinner prepared by your private chef or the hotel kitchen.

Important: Entry to Eravikulam is seasonal and requires advance tickets — we can arrange prior bookings.

Drive to Thekkady (Periyar) after breakfast. Check in to a luxury eco-lodge or heritage resort. Participate in a guided spice plantation walk, learn about pepper, cardamom and vanilla, and enjoy a traditional Kerala cooking demo if scheduled. In the evening, optional cultural performances like Kathakali or Kalaripayattu.

Tip: Spice plantation visits are excellent for photography and purchasing fresh spices directly from growers.

Morning boat cruise on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, deer and rich birdlife along the forest edge. After lunch, drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha) — the gateway to Kerala backwaters. Board your private luxury houseboat with chef in late afternoon, and begin a tranquil cruise through palm-lined canals and paddy fields. Evening dinner on board featuring freshly cooked Keralan specialties.

Note: Wildlife sightings are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed.

Spend a full day cruising on your private houseboat. Glide past villages, coir-making workshops and lush paddy fields. Arrive at quiet canals for a guided canoe ride (vallam or shikara) into narrower waterways to meet locals and observe daily life. Chef prepares fresh seafood and local vegetarian dishes onboard.

Important: Houseboat routes are flexible — we tailor pace and stops to your preference.

Disembark from the houseboat after breakfast and drive to Kovalam Beach (approx. 3–4 hours). Check in to a beachfront resort. Spend the afternoon on Lighthouse Beach, swimming or enjoying an Ayurvedic massage (optional). Sunset at the promontory and a seafood dinner at a seaside restaurant or resort.

Tip: Kovalam is one of the best spots in Kerala for sunset views — bring swimwear and sun protection.

Morning at leisure on Kovalam Beach — optional yoga, Ayurvedic spa treatments or a short trip to Trivandrum for the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and local markets. After lunch, transfer to Trivandrum International Airport (Thiruvananthapuram) for your onward flight.

Important: Check flight timings before booking outbound plans; we can arrange late checkout or extra nights on request.