10 Days Kerala Spice Plantation Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Cochin
After arrival at Cochin airport, meet our representative, who'll escort you to one of our listed hotels. Check in at the hotel, and rest in your hotel room for some time. In the evening, you have the option to witness the sunset or enjoy the Kathakali dance show by the local performers. Then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Cochin
After having breakfast in the hotel, head towards the local fish and spice market of Cochin, where you shall learn how to check the fish for freshness. In the afternoon, enjoy the Indian and Kerala cuisine after lunch, and set out to visit the major tourist attractions like Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Cochin - Thekkady (155 km/ 4 hr 30 min-Approx.)
The next day in the morning, after breakfast, leave for Thekkady. Upon arrival at Thekkady, check in at one of our listed hotels. Rest and relax for a while in your hotel room. Today, you will visit cardamom, rubber, pepper, vanilla, tea, and coffee plantation areas. Moving forward, you will be shown around the tribal settlements, tea factories, and the surrounding hilly region. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Thekkady
Post breakfast, head towards Periyar. On reaching, enjoy the boat safari on the Periyar lake. While enjoying the boat safari, get a glimpse of monkeys, elephants, monkeys, and many unique birds. After the refreshing cruise, takes a walk in some of the spice garden presents around the city. The trip covers spice plantations such as cardamom, pepper, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, Ayurvedic herbs, etc. later, you will return to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Thekkady – Kumarakom (124km/ 3 hr 20 min-Approx.)
The next day in the morning, after breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom. Check in at one of our listed hotels. Rest and relax for a while before driving to the coast on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Enjoy a boat ride to reach Coconut lagoon, located at the banks of the Kavanar River. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Kumarakom
In the morning, leave early to reach the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to enjoy an ultimate bird-watching experience. Then return to the hotel for breakfast. Spent the rest of the day at your discretion. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Kumarakom Houseboat
Take your breakfast and check in to the waiting houseboat. While cruising along the backwater, feast your eyes with lush green paddy fields and palm-fringed coastal lines and enjoy the majestic scenery. Then, enjoy an overnight stay on the houseboat.
Day 8: Alleppey - Kovalam (160 km/4hr 30 min-Approx.)
In the morning, drive towards Kovalam. Check-in at one of our listed hotels on arrival. After relaxing for a while, move out for an excursion to Kovalam Beach. You can indulge in water sports like kayaking, surfing, skiing, and swimming. In addition, you may pamper yourself with a body toning massage at any of the centers of your choice. Overnight stay at the hotel near the beach.
Day 9: Kovalam -Trivandrum (18km/30 min-Approx.)
In the morning, wake up early and drive straight to Trivandrum after breakfast. On arrival, check in at one of our listed hotels. Then head to visit the major tourist attractions like the Padmanabhaswami temple, Puthenmali Palace, Napier Art Museum & Gallery, and the Museum Complex. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Departure Trivandrum
After breakfast, transfer to the Trivandrum airport to board a flight for your onward destination.
