India: Kerala Family Adventure

Private Tour | Family adventures
16 Days & 14 NightsLead-in price: £3,795

Kerala has it all for a family looking for a holiday amid magical backwaters, beaches and with a rich local culture. From marvelling at impressive waterfalls and hidden caves to exploring pristine jungles by foot and interacting with friendly local communities, Kerala offers a veritable treasure trove of experiences.

The Cox & Kings signature experiences

Explore exotic Kochi (Cochin) by tuk tuk
Enjoy an interactive experience at an eco-tourism village
Visit indigenous local tribes and spectacular waterfalls
Stay at Wayanad Wild with its wealth of fun-filled activities
Search for elephants, leopards and tigers in Nagarhole National Park
Spot dolphins from the infinity pool at your beachside retreat

Average weather for Kochi (Cochin)
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Avg temp °c 27 28 29 29 28 27 26 26 26 27 27 27
Rainfall (mm) 2 3 5 13 33 74 61 35 25 32 16 5
Average weather for Athirapally
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 31 32 33 33 32 30 29 29 30 30 30 30
Min temp °c 21 21 23 24 24 23 22 23 23 22 22 21
Rainfall (mm) 10 22 39 111 217 595 796 469 265 280 149 43
Average weather for Wayanad
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 27 29 30 30 29 26 25 25 26 26 26 26
Min temp °c 16 17 19 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 18 16
Rainfall (mm) 3 7 13 85 164 420 845 484 223 222 78 21
Average weather for Kasargod
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 31 32 32 33 32 30 28 28 29 30 32 32
Min temp °c 22 23 24 26 26 24 23 23 23 24 23 22
Rainfall (mm) 1 2 5 55 213 974 1246 809 357 241 88 31
Average weather for Mumbai (Bombay)
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 30 30 32 33 34 32 30 30 30 33 33 31
Min temp °c 19 19 22 25 27 26 25 25 25 24 22 20
Rainfall (mm) - 1 - 1 13 576 967 621 347 83 11 3

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Avg temp °c	27	28	29	29	28	27	26	26	26	27	27	27
Rainfall (mm)	2	3	5	13	33	74	61	35	25	32	16	5

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	31	32	33	33	32	30	29	29	30	30	30	30
Min temp °c	21	21	23	24	24	23	22	23	23	22	22	21
Rainfall (mm)	10	22	39	111	217	595	796	469	265	280	149	43

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	27	29	30	30	29	26	25	25	26	26	26	26
Min temp °c	16	17	19	20	20	19	19	19	19	19	18	16
Rainfall (mm)	3	7	13	85	164	420	845	484	223	222	78	21

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	31	32	32	33	32	30	28	28	29	30	32	32
Min temp °c	22	23	24	26	26	24	23	23	23	24	23	22
Rainfall (mm)	1	2	5	55	213	974	1246	809	357	241	88	31

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	30	30	32	33	34	32	30	30	30	33	33	31
Min temp °c	19	19	22	25	27	26	25	25	25	24	22	20
Rainfall (mm)	-	1	-	1	13	576	967	621	347	83	11	3

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Superior private tour in brief

Days 1-2:

Fly to Kochi and transfer to Forte Kochi for 3 nights (N)

Day 3: Kochi

Explore Fort Kochi’s past by taking a tuk tuk ride through its streets. (B)

Day 4: Kumbalanghi • Kochi

Take part in a variety of activities at the Kumbalanghi eco-tourism village before enjoying a traditional lunch. This evening visit a Kathakali dance studio for a live performance. (B, L)

Day 5: Athirapally

Drive to Athirapally, known for scenic waterfalls. Stay in the Rainforest Lodge (cottage) for 2 nights. (B, D)

Day 6: Athirapally waterfalls

Take a picnic and walk to the base of the mighty Athirapally falls. Optional afternoon guided trek in the surrounding rainforest. (B, D)

Day 7: Wayanad

Drive to Wayanad for 2 nights at the family-friendly Wayanad Wild (cottage). Activities include hiking, bamboo rafting, cycling and tours of the local tea factory. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Edakkal caves

Morning visit to the Edakkal caves to see the prehistoric relief carvings. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Nagarhole National Park

Morning at leisure. Drive to Nagarhole National Park for a 2-night stay at the Evolve Back Kabini next to the Kabini river. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Nagarhole National Park

Morning and afternoon wildlife drives. This jungle is home to leopards, gaurs, antelopes, crocodiles, tigers and herds of elephants. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Kasargod

Drive to Kasargod, characterised by coconut palms, rolling hills, forts, beaches and backwaters. Stay 3 nights at Neeleshwar Hermitage (Garden View Cottage) on the shores of the Arabian Sea. (B)

Days 12-13: Kasargod

Days at leisure. (B)

Day 14: Overnight on a houseboat

Explore northern Kerala’s palm-fringed tropical backwaters in ultimate comfort aboard a spacious traditional rice boat. (B, L, D)

Day 15: Mumbai

Fly to Mumbai and stay overnight at the LaLit. (B)

Day 16: Fly home

(B)

Meal basis

As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Important information

Superior tour

This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.

Tailor-made travel

For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.

Dates & prices

KFA2020: 14 Nights

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Destinations on this tour

Mumbai (Bombay)
Rudyard Kipling described Mumbai as 'the Mother of Cities' and the city’s history is...
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Kochi (Cochin)
Kochi (Cochin), overlooking the Arabian Sea and once a strategic port on the spice route, is an enchanting blend of east meets west...
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Kasargod
In ancient times, Kasargod was an important trade centre and was known to Arabs by the...
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India: Kerala Family Adventure

The Cox & Kings signature experiences

Average weather for Kochi (Cochin)

Average weather for Athirapally

Average weather for Wayanad

Average weather for Kasargod

Average weather for Mumbai (Bombay)

Tour variations