Day 1 – To Kochi: Fly to Kochi, via Dubai, with
Emirates. (N)
Day 2 – Kochi: Arrive in Kochi and transfer
to the Malabar House Residency for 2 nights.
Afternoon tour of Kochi, including Jew Town
and St Francis Church, built in 1503 by the
Portuguese Admiral Albuquerque. (N)
Day 3 – Kochi: Morning cruise around
Kochi harbour and see the famous Chinese
fishing nets. Afternoon at leisure, or take an
optional excursion to Mattancherry Palace.
This evening, there will be a Kathakali dance
performance. (B)
Day 4 – To Munnar: Drive to Munnar, set
among rolling tea-clad hills and rainforest at an
altitude of 1,600 metres. Stay 2 nights at the
Windermere Estate. (B)
Day 5 – Munnar: In the morning, take a
guided walk through the soaring virgin forests of the 24-hectare estate to see cardamom
cultivation. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 6 – To Kanam Estate: Morning drive
through rice paddies to Kanam Estate, located
in the Cardamom Hills. Afternoon at leisure
to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Optional
elephant rides can be arranged to visit some
of the surrounding plantations. Guests can
spend the afternoon with the elephant and
his mahout, helping out with feeding and bath
time. Stay at Kanam Estate for 2 nights. (B, L, D)
Day 7 – Kanam estate: Guided walk through
the estate’s plantations in the morning.
Afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)
Day 8 – To Kumarakom: After breakfast, drive
to Kumarakom and stay 2 nights at Philipkutty’s
Farm. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional
cruise on the lake, canals and waterways.
(B, L, D)
Day 9 – Kumarakom: At leisure. Optional
village walks in the surrounding countryside
can be arranged. (B, L, D)
Day 10 – To Mararikulam: Morning backwater
cruise by traditional rice boat. Continue to
Mararikulam for a 3-night stay at A Beach
Symphony (or similar). (B)
Day 11 – Mararikulam: At leisure. (B)
Day 12 – Mararikulam: At leisure. (B)
Day 13 – To London: Early morning transfer
to Kochi and fly to London, via Dubai, with
Emirates. (N)
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
