16 Days from $8,090 USD / person
Adventure & Outdoors
Heritage & Culture
Nature & Landscapes
Adventure & Outdoors
Heritage & Culture
Nature & Landscapes
International Arrival
You will be transferred from Cochin airport to your hotel
2 Nights
Included activities
Discover the art and culture of Kerala. Spend an evening at the Greenix Village in Cochin where you can enjoy a special performance of some of Kerala’s most celebrated dance forms. Learn the complex rhythm and artistic skills of popular classical dance forms such as Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam, performed by trained dancers over a period of two hours. The most famous and popular of these is Kathakali - a harmonious blend of dance, drama, music, literature and painting. Observe the detailed make up, grand costumes and intricate gestures which characterize this art form. (Evening Activity ; Duration: 2.5 hours including make up session , from 1700 hrs to 1930 hrs including observing performer's makeup session, If you are not interested in make up session for artist please do discuss with your trip coordinator)
Cochin is an engaging city to explore, from the absorbing views of Fort Kochi harbor with its huge Chinese fishing nets, to ancient mosques, Portuguese architecture, and the crumbling remnants of the British Raj. Explore Mattancherry, where you can observe murals and antiquities at the Dutch Palace and Cemetery. Indulge your senses browsing traditional spice and antique markets. Encounter the fascinating 400 year old, fully-functioning Paradesi Synagogue in the Jewish quarter. Visit the original grave of Vasco da Gama in St. Francis Church, used before his remains were returned to Portugal. Discover Hill Palace, the state’s largest archaeological museum, which is located in the regal and artistic suburbs of Tripunithura. (Duration: 4 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness level: Easy; Please note that the Dutch Palace is closed on Fridays, the Jewish Synagogue is closed on Friday afternoons and Saturdays and the Hill Palace Musuem is closed on Mondays.Dutch Palace has 14 steep stairs).
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Cochin to Munnar in a private vehicle (Duration: 4.5 hrs)
2 Nights
Included activities
Explore the popular hill station of Munnar and its picturesque surroundings, accompanied by an expert local guide. Enjoy your drive on winding roads flanked by tea and spice plantations and grasslands. Your first stop is Mattupetty Dam and its adjacent lake area, perfect for picnics. Next, visit Echo Point, which is famed for its natural echo phenomenon. Take in panoramic vistas of the lush, mist-laden valleys of the Western Ghats, and the reserve forests below. Ahead, make a pitstop at Kundala Dam. You can unwind with a leisurely boat ride on the adjoining Lake Kundala. Continue to Top Station, Munnar's highest point (1700 m), and a historic upper terminus that was used to transport tea using an aerial ropeway. Before returning to the town, stroll on a paved path amid this beautiful setting. Keep an eye out for the rare Neelakurunji flowers that bloom across this region every twelve years! (Duration: Half Day; Private Activity & Transfers; Fitness Level: Easy)
Explore the Lockhart Tea Museum situated at Devikulam, a scenic hill station and national park on the outskirts of Munnar in southern India. Drive along meandering country roads flanked by lush tea plantations and wooded hills. In a while you will reach the expansive Lockhart Estate established in the late 1800s as one of High Range's earliest tea plantations. Accompanied by an in-house expert, tour the working tea factory, following the staff in action at every stage. Learn about orthodox tea, and its entire production process from tea leaf picking to your teacup. Understand the various health benefits of tea and its many uses. Visit the tea museum to know more about the history of tea in the region. Discover a collection of vintage equipment related to tea manufacture, and browse old photographs that trace the evolution of the town itself. Visit the adjoining nursery and garden where you can observe life behind the scenes. Finally, enjoy a tea tasting session while appreciating the fantastic scenery around! (Half Day; Duration: 1 hr; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness level: Easy, tea tasting possible during Nov -Mar)
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Munnar to Thekkady in a private vehicle (Duration: 4.5 hrs)
2 Nights
Included activities
Explore the myriad activities on offer at Spice Village, which let you experience snippets of life and culture in the region. Choose from a range of experiences — from making paper by hand to evening cookery classes. Depending on the season, you can also make a day trip to a pepper plantation nearby. Admire the verdant landscape and take a stroll down the rows of trellises covered with winding vines. As you walk past the mats on which the peppercorns are spread out to dry, take a moment to enjoy the fresh mountain air that carries with it a distinctive peppery aroma. Let the master chefs of the Spice Village take you through a hands-on and educational cooking session. Take a peek into the enchanting world of Indian spices, discovering different types, how to use them in delicacies, and the unique flavors they bring to even the most ordinary dishes. Head to the paper-making center and take a shot at making paper by hand, using pulp collected from all the paper waste in the resort. (Time of Day: 1000 hrs - 1700 hrs (Handmade Paper-Making), 1845 hrs - 1930 hrs (Evening Cookery Classes), 1000 hrs - 1100 hrs or 1600 hrs - 1700 hrs (Spice Plantation visit timings); Shared activity for in-house guests only; Fitness Level: Easy)
Enjoy a leisurely hike through a lush green tea plantation. You will be picked up from your hotel in a private vehicle and driven to the plantation, a short distance away. Accompanied by a naturalist, walk at an easy pace across the undulating terrain. Learn how the tea plant is cultivated, the correct technique to pluck the leaves and what makes a good tea. Along the way, you will see tea pluckers, primarily women, busy removing the leaves from the tea plant. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy scenic views of the area as you walk. Having explored the region to your heart's content, head back to your hotel. (Duration: 2 hrs; Time: 0700/1600 hrs; Shared activity & transfers; Fitness level: moderate, please note that people with physical limitations can participate as long as they have someone to provide assistance; Min age: 12; Best time to travel: Oct – Mar)
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Thekkady to Backwaters, Alleppey/Kumarakom in a private vehicle (Duration: 4 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Cruise Kerala’s backwaters and stay overnight in a traditional kettuvallom, a boat made from coconut rope and wooden planks. This unique and exotic barge experience provides all the comforts of a hotel, with furnished bedrooms, a modern shower and toilet room, a living area and a shaded balcony for relaxing on as you enjoy uninterrupted views of rural Kerala. There is also a kitchen where the boat’s crew will rustle you up deliciously fresh meals and snacks, served traditionally on banana leaves. The skipper (captain), might moor up and take you to visit a backwater village, where you can meet local people and observe ancestral homes and places of worship. After a relaxing day, drop anchor and rest your head to the gentle sounds of the swishing lake waters.
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You will be transferred from your hotel in Alleppey/Kumarakom (Houseboat) to your hotel in Alleppey/Kumarakom in a private vehicle
2 Nights
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Backwaters, Alleppey/Kumarakom to Cochin in a private vehicle (Duration: 1.5 hrs)
1 Night
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You will be transferred from your hotel to Cochin airport in a private vehicle
Board your flight from Cochin to Male (Flight duration: 1.5 hrs)
Welcome to Male airport where you will be met by a representative with a paging board who will guide you to the resort's airport counter. Once your check-in formalities are complete, the resort staff will escort you to your speed boat. Please note that speed boat departure times are only provided 24 hrs before your arrival. This is a shared transfer and depending on the number of your co-passengers on the boat, you may be required to wait at the airport lounge before you can board. Your resort staff will confirm the timing for your speed boat departure from the resort one day in advance. Please note that speed boat journeys are dependent on weather conditions.
5 Nights
Male finds mention in almost every traveler’s wish list for being the gateway to the incredible Maldives’ islands. One of the smallest capitals in the world, the city’s appeal lies in its quaint avenues, squeaky clean streets and imposing skyscrapers. Compared to the relaxed ambience within the islands surrounding Male, the bustling city is something extraordinary! Herein lies the true Maldivian spirit, with bright lights, quirky bars, a maze of local markets that sell everything under the sun, and mosques that bear testament to the city's Islamic heritage. A word of caution, alcohol is prohibited on the island, although it is allowed within the private resorts.
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You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport
International Arrival
Savor generous doses of culture and relaxation as you make your way from the backwaters and plantations of Kerala to the stunning beaches of the Maldives. Your journey begins in the historic port city of Cochin, where you will set out to uncover its fascinating mix of Dutch, Portuguese and British heritage.
Explore the scenic hill station of Munnar and learn all about tea at an estate that dates back to the 19th century. Delve into the region’s culture at Spice Village with a paper making session or whip up some local delicacies at a cooking class with an expert chef. While here, you will also get to visit a pepper plantation.
Experience the incredible serenity of the region as you drift down Kerala’s famous tree-lined backwaters in a houseboat. After exploring the cultural and natural charms of this South Indian state, it’s time to head for your fabulous luxury resort in the Maldives. Relax on the beach with your favorite cocktail, indulge in some water sports and look back on an incredible vacation.
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
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