The Beaches, Backwaters and Tea Gardens of Kerala

Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be met by a driver who will transfer you to Brunton Boatyard, where you will stay for two nights. Overnight at Brunton Boatyard .

Today you will go on a half-day tour of Cochin with an English-speaking guide, which will include visits to the Jewish synagogue in Mattancherry, the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church (where Vasco de Gama was buried) and the Dutch Palace. You will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight again at Brunton Boatyard .

After breakfast, depart for the scenic drive to Munnar. You will reach Windermere Estate in Munnar in time for a late lunch. You will have the remainder of the day at leisure, soaking up the relaxing atmosphere of the hills. Overnight at Windermere Estate . Approximate driving time: 3-4 hours

You will have a full day to explore Munnar. Please speak to hotel management regarding the activities on offer at Windermere and your vehicle and driver will remain at your disposal should you wish to venture to Munnar town. Windermere Estate offers variety of activities like bicycle rides, treks and walks and jeep safaris. A fun optional excursion is a jeep drive to the Kolugumalai Tea Estate – perched on a treacherous ridge rising above the plains of Tamil Nadu. Overnight at Windermere Estate .

After a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Upon arrival in Periyar
you will check in at Spice Village, located outside the park. Overnight at Spice Village . Approximate driving time: 4 hours

You will have one full day at leisure. Wildspace suggests taking a boat trip around Periyar Lake as one can see elephants, wild boar, bison and other mammals on the banks of the lake. A walk around a spice plantation is also a fun thing to do. Please speak to the hotel concierge to arrange these activities. Overnight again at Spice Village .

Today after an early breakfast, you will be transferred to a jetty on the Kerala Backwaters from where you will board a houseboat. Soon after boarding, you will enjoy a traditional Kairali lunch on Lake Vembanad. Cruise across the lake for the remainder of the afternoon and moor alongside a canal for the night aboard your Houseboat . Approximate driving time: 3 hours

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Alleppey where you will disembark and transferred to Philipkutty’s Farm, a lovely property located alongside the canals of the backwaters. You will have the afternoon to explore the area around the property. Overnight at Philipkutty’s Farm .

You will have a day to explore the vicinity of this quaint property. Speak to your hosts about the activities on offer, one of which is a great cooking class run by the owner herself. Overnight again at Philipkutty’s Farm .

Today after a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to Kovalam, south down the coast from Alleppey. Upon arrival at Kovalam, you will check in at the lovely Surya Samudra retreat, a beach resort perched on a dramatic cliff-edge flanked by secluded beaches celebrates its natural surroundings. A Relais & Châteaux property, this Ayurveda resort is dotted with traditional Keralite heritage cottages that nestle in the shade of breezy coconut palms. Your driver will now take your leave and you will not have his or vehicle’s service after that. Overnight at Surya Samudra .

You will have two full days at leisure to explore Kovalam. As you will no doubt want to relax in the
area, no vehicle or activities have been arranged by Wildspace. Please speak to hotel management for suggestions of things to do in the area. Overnight on both nights at Surya Samudra .

Today after an early breakfast you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport in time to board onto your onward flight to home.