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Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront of Fort Kochi.
Tea-covered hills layered through the mist near Munnar.
A traditional houseboat moving through Kerala's palm-fringed backwaters.
Palm trees and a quiet shoreline at Marari Beach in Kerala.

Kerala in Slow Motion: Spice Hills, Backwaters & the Arabian Sea

A ten-day private Kerala journey from Fort Kochi through Munnar's tea hills and Thekkady's spices to Kumarakom, an overnight houseboat, and the open shore at Marari.

Journey details

Hosted by Reiseria

Private journey with expert guides · 24/7 support

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Destinations

6 destinations across India

Stay style

Fort Kochi harbour and layered history

Best season

October-March; Kerala remains green year-round with monsoon trade-offs

Where you’ll be

Journey overview

What’s included

  • Accommodation

    Stays in Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, the backwaters and Marari, including the listed overnight houseboat.

  • Kerala route transport

    Planned airport, intercity and local sightseeing transfers shown in the itinerary.

  • Local guides & coordination

    Guide services for the sightseeing days and local coordination for the experiences marked in the plan.

  • Backwaters, nature & heritage

    The listed houseboat, heritage, spice-country and responsible wildlife experiences, with fees where noted.

  • Meals listed in the itinerary

    Breakfasts and any meals explicitly shown, including meals attached to a listed stay or experience.

  • Planning & on-trip support

    Pre-trip planning, local coordination and practical visa and entry guidance before and during the journey.

What’s not included

  • Flights & unlisted transport

    International or domestic flights, trains, boats and transfers not specifically shown in the confirmed plan.

  • Activity & government fees not listed

    Park, boat, camera, permit or special-access charges unless they are expressly marked as included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance, medical care, evacuation and costs outside the confirmed journey.

  • Unlisted meals & drinks

    Meals, drinks, minibar, room service and dining not specifically listed in the itinerary.

  • Personal expenses & gratuities

    Shopping, laundry, phone charges, tips and other personal purchases.

  • Optional additions

    Extra wellness, beach, wildlife or boat activities, hotel upgrades, extra nights and special requests.

Please note: The displayed “from” price is indicative and may vary with your travel dates, group size, room choice, availability and confirmed services. Your personalized quote and booking confirmation confirm the final inclusions, exclusions and total price.

5.0 · 47 ratings

Sophie

Hamburg, Germany

★★★★★

The route felt beautifully balanced. The Taj Mahal at sunrise and Ranthambore were unforgettable, and every transfer was handled thoughtfully.

Daniel

London, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Our guides made India feel easy to discover. The palaces, food and small local moments were the highlights of our trip.

Marie

Paris, France

★★★★★

A wonderfully considered itinerary with excellent hotels and just enough time to slow down between the big sights.

Jonas

Munich, Germany

★★★★★

The safari and Udaipur stay were magical. Reiseria listened to what we wanted and adjusted the pace perfectly.

Claire

Toronto, Canada

★★★★★

From Delhi to Rajasthan, everything ran smoothly. We always knew what was happening without feeling over-scheduled.

Ava

Melbourne, Australia

★★★★★

The right mix of comfort, culture and adventure. We would happily plan another India journey with the Reiseria team.

From €1,850 / person

Free cancellation

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