Spice Lands of Kerala (Superior)

7 Days / 6 Nights

from £1145

This extension combines peaceful Madikeri, set amid forests and spice plantations, with the bustling city of Mysore. Madikeri is known as the ‘Scotland of India’, all misty hills, undulating streets and breathtaking views, while Mysore is known as the cultural capital of Karnataka.

Day 9 – To Mysore: Morning flight to Bengaluru (Bangalore) and continue by road to Mysore. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Regaalis, Mysore. (B)

Day 10 – Mysore: Morning exploration of the Maharaja’s Palace and local markets. Afternoon visit to Chamundi hills and the Nandi Bull. (B)

Day 11 – To Madikeri: Morning transfer to Madikeri via Srirangapatnam. Stay 2 nights at the Orange County Resort. (B)

Day 12 – Madikeri: Morning visit to Omkareshwar Temple and Abbey Falls. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 13 – To Ferokh: Transfer to Ferokh via Kappad Beach. Stay overnight at the Kadavu Resort. (B)

Day 14 – To Kochi (Cochin): Drive to Kochi and stay overnight at the Vivanta by Taj – Malabar. (B)

Day 15 – To London: Fly from Kochi to London, via Dubai, with Emirates. (B)

4 Days / 3 Nights

from £345

Set in tropical gardens, the Vivanta by Taj - Kovalam is a delightful seaside resort and is an ideal place to relax. The 59 hillside cottages with thatched rooftops are elegantly appointed and reflect inspirations drawn from traditional Keralan to Balinese.

Day 9 – Kovalam: At leisure. Stay for an extra 3 nights at the Vivanta by Taj – Kovalam. (B)

Days 10-11 – Kovalam: At leisure. (B)

Day 12 – To London: Morning transfer to Trivandrum airport and fly to London, via Dubai, with Emirates. (B)

6 Days / 5 Nights

from £2000

There are many options for extending your holiday in the Maldives. The following is a sample itinerary; please contact Cox & Kings for details of other resorts and prices. The charming Cocoa Island offers 36 rooms and suites, each with a private terrace and direct access to the sea.

Price: From £2,000*

Day 9 – To Malé: Transfer to Trivandrum and fly to Malé. Transfer by speedboat to Cocoa Island for 4 nights. (B, L, D)

Days 10-12 – Maldives: At leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 13 – To London: Morning transfer by speedboat to Malé. Fly to London, via Dubai, with Emirates. (B)

* Pricing: The Maldives extension price is based on travel outside the low-season and is intended as a guideline. There are often special offers available for off-peak travel and longer stays. Please contact Cox & Kings for details.

2 Days / 1 Nights

from £1495

In a variation to the main tour, instead of taking a motorboat, explore the Keralan backwaters in a traditional wooden rice barge. Once used to cargo rice and other goods across Kerala and provide accommodation to the boatmen, the barges were sensitively converted into floating homes for tourists with a few tweaks and essential modern conveniences added.Stay overnight on board and split your 2-night stay in Kumarakom between a traditional rice barge and the main tour’s hotel. This tour variation has the same duration and price as the main tour.

Day 6 – Backwaters cruise: Leave the group and board a traditional rice barge. Full-day cruise through the backwaters and stay overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 7 – To Kovalam: After breakfast, disembark and drive to Kovalam with the rest of the group. Stay 2 nights at the Vivanta by Taj – Kovalam. (B)

Day 8 – Kovalam: At leisure. (B)

Day 9 – To London: Morning transfer to Trivandrum airport and fly to London, via Dubai, with Emirates. (B)

8 Days / 7 Nights

from £1145

Experience a taste of Sri Lanka by exploring the cultural and scenic highlights of the island. Taking in the ancient sites of the cultural triangle, the tropical interior, hill stations and picturesque tea country, this journey offers a fascinating insight.

Day 9 – To Sigiriya: Morning flight to Colombo. Drive to Sigiriya and stay 3 nights at the Cinnamon Lodge. (B)

Day 10 – Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa: Morning visit to the rock fortress citadel of Sigiriya. Afternoon tour of the 11th-century medieval capital, Polonnaruwa. (B)

Day 11 – Anuradhapura: Full-day visit to Anuradhapura. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 12 – To Dambulla & Kandy: Full-day to Dambulla. Continue to Kandy hill station and stay 2 nights at the Earl’s Regency Hotel. (B)

Day 13 – Kandy: Morning visit to Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, the Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Botanical Gardens. (B)

Day 14 – To Nuwara Eliya: Drive to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea plantation en route. Stay overnight at the Tea Factory Hotel. (B)

Day 15 – To Wadduwa: Drive to Wadduwa and stay overnight at the Blue Water, a contemporary hotel with superb views of the Indian Ocean. (B)

Day 16 – To London: Transfer to Colombo and fly to London, with Sri Lankan Airlines. (B)