11 Nights: Enchanting Private Tour of South India from £2775 per person

Explore the gentle, green side of South India on a privately guided journey through coastal heritage towns, cool tea hills, spice-scented forests and the famous Kerala backwaters. This journey combines charming retreats with immersive experiences, from tuk-tuk rides and houseboats to martial arts shows and forest walks, giving you a calm but richly varied way to discover Kerala.

HERE'S WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU:

Cochin (2 nights)

2 Nights at Eighth Bastion – Bastion Room | Half Board

Eighth Bastion is a boutique hotel in the heart of Fort Cochin, blending Dutch heritage with contemporary design just a short walk from the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church and the seafront. With a small pool, garden, and inviting restaurant, it is perfectly placed for exploring the old quarter on foot and by tuk-tuk.

• Visit Hill Palace Museum and St Francis Church
• Explore the Jewish synagogue and see the Chinese fishing nets
• Walk through the Fort Cochin area and local Broadway market
• Enjoy a tuk-tuk ride through Cochin’s historic streets
• Visit a local theatre for a show on Kerala’s performing arts

Munnar (2 nights)

2 Nights at Windermere Estate – Garden Room | Half Board

Windermere Estate is a plantation retreat set among cardamom, coffee and tea covered hills near Munnar, offering a peaceful, nature-focused stay with wide views and walking trails straight from the property.

• Visit nearby tea plantations
• Explore the tea museum
• Trek along local nature trails

Periyar (2 nights)

2 Nights at Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club – Garden View Cottage | Half Board

Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club sits amid spice plantations near Periyar, with cottage style rooms surrounded by trees and views towards the hills. This tranquil setting gives easy access to Periyar Lake and forest activities, as well as cultural evenings in local theatres.

• Spice plantation visit in Periyar
• Evening Kalaripayattu martial arts performance at a local theatre
• Boat ride on Lake Periyar or guided forest trek (one activity included)

Alleppey (1 night)

1 Night at Lakes and Lagoon Houseboat – Full Board

Step aboard a traditional houseboat in Alleppey to drift through the Kerala backwaters, a network of canals, rivers and lakes lined with coconut palms and village life. The houseboat stay offers a slow, scenic way to see this unique landscape, with all meals served on board as you cruise.

• Cruise through the Kerala backwaters
• Watch village and riverside life from the boat

Poovar (4 nights)

4 Nights at Poovar Island Resort – Superior Land Cottage | Half Board

Poovar Island Resort sits between backwaters, river and the Arabian Sea, reached by boat and surrounded by water and greenery. Superior Land Cottages offer a comfortable base amid gardens, with easy access to the beach, pool and spa, making Poovar a relaxing place to end the journey.

• Time to relax by the pool and beach
• Optional spa treatments

Includes:

✅ Return international flights with British Airways departing from Heathrow
✅ Baggage allowance of 23kg per person
✅ All internal & regional flights
✅ Airport taxes and surcharges included. Regional supplements may apply
✅ Private tour with a local English-speaking guide throughout
✅ Half board meal plan in Cochin, Munnar, Periyar and Poovar
✅ Full board meal plan in Alleppey
✅ 11 Nights of accommodation

Quote Reference: 81987
Travel period: 11 January – 15 March 2027
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Book by: 30 November 2026

T&C's Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Price based on 2 adults sharing, based on a departure date of 2 February 2027. India has no unified "tourist tax," but levies GST (Goods and Services Tax) on accommodations (0-18%), TCS (Tax Collected at Source) on foreign tour packages (5-20%), and higher monument entry fees for foreigners than for Indian nationals.

Prices are correct at time of posting 29/09/2026.