13 Days | India & Maldives
Combine the cultural richness of Kerala with the barefoot luxury of the Maldives. From colonial port towns and tea plantations to tranquil backwaters and turquoise lagoons, this journey offers the perfect balance of exploration and relaxation.
Munnar
Kerala Backwaters (Alleppey)
Maldives Island Retreat
Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
Board your international flight to Kerala, India.
Arrive in Kochi and transfer to your hotel.
Spend your first afternoon at leisure, exploring nearby cafés, shops, and waterfront promenades.
On Day 3, enjoy a guided tour of historic Fort Kochi, home to some of the oldest European architecture in India. Highlights may include:
Overnight in Kochi.
Journey approximately three hours inland to Muvattupuzha, crossing Kerala’s lush countryside and waterways.
Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay surrounded by tropical gardens.
Optional activities (arranged locally) may include:
Unwind by the pool or explore the peaceful rural setting at your own pace.
Travel into the misty hills of Munnar in the Western Ghats, passing rubber, pineapple, and coconut plantations along the way.
Discover the region’s colonial tea heritage with a guided tour exploring historic bungalows, dams, and working tea machinery dating back to the British era. Walk through lush plantations before enjoying a traditional high tea experience.
Relax and soak in panoramic hill views.
Return toward the coast to Alappuzha (Alleppey), gateway to the famed Kerala Backwaters.
Board your private traditional houseboat (rice barge) and cruise through palm-lined canals and village waterways. A private chef prepares freshly cooked local cuisine for dinner.
Overnight onboard.
After breakfast, transfer to Cochin International Airport for your flight to Malé.
On arrival at Malé, transfer by speedboat to your resort.
Enjoy four nights in paradise at leisure:
Transfer by speedboat back to Malé International Airport for your international return flight, arriving home the same day.