Kerala's backwaters and tea hills, followed by an overwater villa extension on a private Maldivian atoll.
Tour Highlights
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Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive Kochi and explore Fort Kochi's colonial heritage — Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, Synagogue.
Cooking class with a Kerala family, then explore Mattancherry and the spice market.
Drive into the Western Ghats to Munnar.
Tea plantation walk, tea factory visit, Eravikulam National Park.
Drive to Alleppey and board houseboat for overnight backwater cruise.
Return to Kochi, fly to Male, transfer to Maldives resort.
First full day at the Maldives resort — snorkelling, beach, spa.
Second Maldives day — diving, dolphin cruise, or simply relax.
Last day at the resort before departure transfer.
Transfer to Male for departure flight.
About This Journey
Combine Kerala’s extraordinary backwaters, tea hills and colonial Kochi with an overwater villa extension in the Maldives — connecting two of the Indian Ocean world’s most sought-after destinations in a single trip. Kerala delivers culture, heritage and natural beauty; the Maldives delivers the most spectacular lagoon environment on Earth.
The Combination
Fort Kochi’s remarkable colonial heritage. Tea estate walks in Munnar’s misty highlands. Two nights on a traditional backwater houseboat. Overwater villa in the Maldives with house reef snorkelling, dolphin cruises and sunset cocktails.
Accommodation Used On This Tour
Malabar House
Kochi's first boutique heritage hotel, Malabar House occupies a 1755 colonial residence beside the Parade Ground in Fort Kochi. Its rooms blend period architecture with contemporary South Indian art, its restaurant is one of Kerala's most celebrated, and the location is unmatched for exploring the old town on foot.
Windermere Hotel
A planter's retreat in the hills of Munnar, Windermere Estate sits amid cardamom and coffee plantations at 1,600 metres. Its cottages overlook the valleys of the Western Ghats and its garden paths lead directly into the surrounding plantations.
Accommodation displayed here should be taken as a guide only. Please refer to the detailed itinerary of your individual departure for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
October to March offers the most comfortable weather — warm days, low humidity and minimal rainfall. April and May are hot; June to September is the southwest monsoon, which brings lush green landscapes but heavy rain on the Kerala coast.
Traditional Kerala houseboats (kettuvallams) are converted rice barges with private bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, a dining area and sun deck. A dedicated crew of two or three — including a cook preparing fresh Keralan meals — accompanies each boat as you cruise the palm-fringed backwater canals.
Kerala cuisine is generally milder than North Indian food, with coconut, curry leaves and seafood at its heart. Hotels and houseboats readily adjust spice levels, and vegetarian options are outstanding throughout the region.
Yes — beach extensions, additional wildlife parks, Ayurvedic retreats and different hotels can all be woven in. Contact us to shape the perfect South India journey.
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