Complete Kerala Odyssey
Every chapter of the state.
The journey
Eight days that leave nothing out — history, tea, spice, backwater and coast, each given the time it deserves. Our most complete telling of Kerala, still unhurried.
What makes it special
Every landscape
City, hill, forest, water and sea.
Two-night depth
Longer stays where it counts.
Houseboat & coast
A private boat and the southern shore.
Culture threaded through
Kathakali, spice trade, temple towns.
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
Fort Kochi deeper
Spice markets, galleries and the harbour, unhurried.
Day 3
Kochi to Munnar
Up through spice hills to the tea country.
Day 4
Munnar at leisure
Estate walks, viewpoints and cool air.
Day 5
Munnar to Thekkady
Spice garden and a lakeside evening.
Day 6
Thekkady to houseboat
Down to Alleppey and your private houseboat at sunset.
Day 7
Backwater to Kovalam
A morning cruise, then south to the coast.
Day 8
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 Cultural Kerala signature journey — read how we shape the full experience.
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