Kerala · Nature
Kerala Slow: Backwaters & Spice Hills
A gentle south India loop: houseboat nights, cardamom plantations, Kathakali behind the scenes and a coastal finish.
- Length
- 8 days
- Best time
- September to March
- Group size
- 2 to 10 travellers
- Pace
- Easy
Highlights
- Overnight private houseboat on the Alleppey canals
- Spice estate walk with a third-generation planter
- Toddy-shop lunch and canoe ride through village creeks
- Kathakali make-up room visit before the performance
Day by day
Day 1-2
Kochi
Fort Kochi walking tour, Jew Town antiques and an evening Kathakali show.
Day 3-4
Munnar
Tea estates, Eravikulam trails and a plantation bungalow stay.
Day 5-6
Thekkady
Periyar bamboo rafting, spice garden walk and a village cooking session.
Day 7-8
Alleppey
Private houseboat night, canoe backwaters and departure from Kochi.
What's included
- Houseboat and plantation stays
- All transfers
- Naturalist guide in Periyar
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- Flights to and from the journey
- Travel insurance and visa costs
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Meals not listed in your final proposal
Good to know
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, stays, pace and experiences can be reshaped before you confirm.
Is this available as a private trip?
Yes. Private departures can be planned around your group and preferred dates.
When is the price confirmed?
After your dates and room choices are known, we send a firm quote before any commitment.
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