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The southern Indian state of Kerala is famous for natural beauty, backwaters and relaxed way of life. And it has a few other aces up its sleeve including cool hill top tea plantations and time-capsule living colonial era fort. Combine this with Goa’s sensational beaches and you have a bite sized holiday on India’s west coast which will leave you longing for more.
What's Included
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International & domestic flights
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Private, expert-guided tours
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Stunning & unique hotels
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All transfers & collections by private chauffeur
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Dedicated Yonder support 24/7
Sample itinerary in full
Remember: Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.
DAYS 1-3 | Mumbai
Mumbai day tour & Mumbai at dawn tour
Formerly known as Bombay, the bustling city of Mumbai sprawls along India’s West Coast and is the largest city in the country. This thriving metropolis is a go-to destination for travellers curious to experience a modern Indian city. It serves as the heart of India’s world-renowned film industry, the incomparable ‘Bollywood’, and offers a kaleidoscope of culture, colour and flavours to enjoy. Lapped by the Arabian Sea, this urban seaside peninsula is a melting pot of old and new India.
Highlights
Private Mumbai city tour
(Included half-day tour)
Your guide will be on hand to take you out into this thriving city. You’ll visit the Prince of Wales Museum built in grand Indo Saracenic style, drive down Marine Drive, Mumbai’s most popular seaside promenade, and see the Kamla Nehru Park along with the Hanging Gardens on the slopes of the Malabar Hills, offering spectacular views of the marine lines and the Chowpatty Beach. You’ll also swing past the Jain temple, Mani Bhawan where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay and the Dhobi Ghat. And of course no visit is complete without seeing the Flora Fountain, the colourful Crawford Market and Victoria Terminus Train Station.
Your included hotel
Taj Mahal Palace
Your alternative hotel choices
Trident Nariman Point
DAYS 3-5 | Kochi
Guided tour of ancient Muziris, cradle of Keralan civilization; Fort Cochin guided tour
Upon arrival at Cochin airport, you will be met & transferred to your hotel. Also known as Cochin, Kochi is a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state. This attractive city has served as a popular port for over 600 years and is known for its eclectic architecture and its array of religious monuments, museums, galleries, cafes and antique shops. The city stretches across a number of peninsulas and islands, which can be reached by a network of water taxis and bridges. The majority of Kochi’s visitor highlights can be found on the peninsula of Fort Kochi.
Highlights
Kochi city tour
(Included full-day tour)
Embark on a full day adventure setting off to discover the Ancient Landscape of the Muziris, the first communities to settle in this corner of India as far back as 1000BC. Amazingly, Kochi was the cradle of religion in India with the first Jewish, Christian and Muslim settlements springing up here. The afternoon will bring an altogether different experience setting off by tuk-tuk to discover the old fort area which passed through the hands of various European powers until independence. Today, the legacy of European influence is still evident through architectural landmarks which your expert guide will explore with you along the way.
Your included hotel
Brunton Boatyard
Your alternative hotel choices
Eight Bastion
DAYS 5-7 | Munnar
Tea plantation experience
Idyllically set at the confluence of three mountain streams, Munnar is a beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. The village once served as a popular vacation resort for the British Raj elite who flocked to here to enjoy the pleasant cool climate and the scenic natural surroundings characterised by rolling hills dotted with colonial bungalows, streams, waterfalls and 19th-century tea plantations.
Highlights
Tea factory visit
(Included half-day tour)
Visit a tea factory to learn about the processes behind the nation’s favourite drink and, of course, have an opportunity to sample the golden nectar.
Tea plantation hike
(Included half-day tour)
Venture into the plantation: a morning stroll in the crisp mountain air is invigorating, and it is all the more interesting, when you get the opportunity to try your hand at tea plucking (subject to the growth of the leaves) and interact with the workers who do this as their daily work.
Your included hotel
Windermere Estate
DAYS 7-9 | Kerala's Backwaters
Cruise the Kerala backwaters by private houseboat
After breakfast check out and drive for approx. 4 hrs. to Alleppey to board your Houseboat around 12 noon. Float in sheer bliss as Kerala’s traditional kettuvalloms or houseboats, styled as per the norms of tradition yet equipped with every luxury and every modern amenity offer the opportunity to relax on the serene waters of the Lake Vembanad. Stay, dine and truly experience the timeless beauty of life along the banks of Kerala.
Highlights
Private backwaters houseboat cruise
(Included overnight cruise )
Board a private houseboat for an overnight cruise on Lake Vembanad and in the backwaters. Your personal crew will tend to your every need, and produce your meals, as they navigate this unique waterway ecosystem ensuring you can relax and savour this very special overnight experience.
Your included hotel
MS Oberoi Vrinda
DAYS 9-12 | Kumarakom
Guided village tour; Ornithologists' paradise; Backwater R&R
One of Kerala’s most alluring towns is Kumarakom, a hub of biodiversity where mangrove forests are mixed in with rice paddies, coconut palms, and bursts of white lilies. This vivid subtropical peninsula juts into Vembanad Lake and is a popular place to study yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic massage, and from which to take bird-watching, boating, and fishing trips.
Your included hotel
Kumarakom Lake Resort
DAYS 12-17 | Goa
Complete beach R&R
Majorda is located in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. This beachside town is only about 10 kilometres from the hub of Margao, and distinguishes itself from other destinations in the Salcete region with its resort-style accommodation and vibrant nightlife options. The centre of activity is the lovely Majorda Beach, offering water sports such as diving, snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding and sea kayaking, with numerous shack-style bars and restaurants lining the shore.
Your included hotel
The Leela Goa
DAYS 17-18 | Mumbai
Convenient airport stop over
Your chauffeur will whisk you to the airport for your return to Mumbai with an overnight stop at the Trident Nariman Point, a 5 star hotel within Mumbai’s shore district. Enjoy your final moments in India before making your return flight or onward connection.
Your included hotel
Trident Nariman Point
Your alternative hotel choices
Taj Mahal Palace
Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Hotels featured in this itinerary
Taj Mahal Palace
The Taj Mahal Palace hotel is not only a historic luxury hotel that has played host to the most illustrious of guests but it is Mumbai’s greatest landmark in its own right.
View this hotelTrident Nariman Point
Trident Nariman Point has a superb location at the heart of bustling Mumbai overlooking the sea. Soaring 35 storeys high, it offers panoramic views of the Marine Drive or the Queen’s necklace, as the beautiful promenade is lo... View this hotel
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What you get for your money
This itinerary would typically cost from £3,590 PP inclusive of international flights staying in the specified hotels and having the services of a private chauffeur and guide.
The costs vary based on season, flights, room type and board basis. All our holidays are tailor-made and can be created around your budget.
Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.
All Yonder holidays include flights, carefully curated hotels. private drivers, expert guides and local concierges alongside 24/7 support from Yonder should it ever be needed so you know you are in safe hands.We are immensely proud of our unique and in-depth expertise of the destinations we offer. Unlike some travel companies, each hotel we feature is handpicked and personally experienced by us so we can give you the inside story. We also carefully choose our guides based on their their exhaustive knowledge and professionalism to ensure you have a perfect holiday.
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