Grand Kerala Tour
Hills, backwaters and the sea.
The journey
Kerala end to end across a week — old Kochi, tea hills, spice forest, a houseboat night and finally the southern coast. The fullest telling of the state, quietly elevated.
What makes it special
Hills to coast
Tea, forest, backwater and beach in one arc.
Houseboat & sea
A private boat and southern shore both.
Elevated stays
A notch quieter and finer throughout.
A whole week
Time to travel deep, not fast.
Day by day
A guide to the rhythm — every day flexes to your pace.
Day 1
Arrive Fort Kochi
Old-town walk and an evening Kathakali performance.
Day 2
Kochi to Munnar
Up through spice hills to the tea country.
Day 3
Munnar at leisure
Estate walks, viewpoints and cool air.
Day 4
Munnar to Thekkady
Spice garden and a lakeside evening.
Day 5
Thekkady to houseboat
Down to Alleppey and your private houseboat at sunset.
Day 6
Backwater to Kovalam
A morning cruise, then south to the coast.
Day 7
Coast morning & out
A last slow beach morning before onward travel.
What’s included
- Handpicked stays throughout, on twin-sharing
- Daily breakfast (and dinner where noted)
- Private air-conditioned car with chauffeur
- All transfers, sightseeing and toll/parking
- A dedicated Lumiere trip planner on call
- Welcome assistance on arrival in Kochi
Not included
- Flights and any airfare
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Entry fees at monuments/parks unless noted
- Anything not listed under inclusions
A glimpse
Good to know
Is this a fixed package or can we change it?
Every itinerary here is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace and interests and we reshape it entirely around you — nights, stays and stops all flex.
What does the price include?
Stays on twin-sharing, daily breakfast, a private car with driver, all transfers and sightseeing, and a planner on call. Flights and lunches are separate. A precise quote follows your enquiry.
When is the best time to travel?
October to March is clearest and coolest. June to September brings the lush, quiet green season — lovely for couples and wellness stays.
This package is a ready-made starting point for our Luxury Kerala signature journey — read how we shape the full experience.
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