Kerala Signature — Backwaters, Tea & Ayurveda
Signature Journey · 7 Nights

Kerala Signature — Backwaters, Tea & Ayurveda

Wake up beside tranquil backwaters, stay in award-winning resorts, and experience Kerala at its finest.

7
Nights of privacy
08
Curated days
03
Signature stays
Why this journey

The only itinerary combining a private 2-bedroom houseboat, three nights at a lake resort, a heritage plantation bungalow in Munnar and a full Ayurveda day at CGH Earth — arranged so travel between them stays under 3 hours with private chauffeur.

At a glance

Who it's for

They return for

The 7-night rhythm suits our guests' New Year and February half-term dates. Winter temperatures (26°C) match Sochi's summer, and every property serves a international-friendly breakfast on request.

Perfect for

Couples on honeymoon, wellness-focused travellers, families who want backwaters + hill station in one trip.

Standard

Backwater houseboat & spa. Best in October – March.

Signature inclusions

What we take care of

Private chauffeur throughout
Award-winning luxury resort stays
Private guide and concierge
Fine dining reservations arranged
Airport meet and assist
Personal photography session
Private airport transfers
24/7 personal concierge
The route

Day by day

  1. 1
    Day 1Arrive Kochi

    COK Fast Track meet, transfer to Taj Malabar. Sunset harbour cruise, Kathakali pre-show makeup demo and private performance.

  2. 2
    Day 2Fort Kochi

    Heritage walk: Chinese nets, Mattancherry Palace, Paradesi synagogue (1568), Jew Town spice bazaar. Long lunch at Fort House.

  3. 3
    Day 3Alleppey Houseboat

    Board private 2-BR Kettuvallam at 12:00, cruise through Vembanad Lake villages, chef-cooked karimeen dinner on deck, moor for the night in a silent canal.

  4. 4
    Day 4Kumarakom Lake Resort

    Disembark, transfer to Kumarakom Lake Resort meandering pool villa. Afternoon canoe among migratory birds, sunset yoga.

  5. 5
    Day 5Munnar Tea Country

    Drive to Munnar (1,600m) via Kadamane. Private plantation walk with a 3rd-generation tea planter, high tea at 4:00 PM.

  6. 6
    Day 6Kolukkumalai Sunrise

    5:00 AM jeep to Kolukkumalai (world's highest tea estate, 2,400m) for sunrise above the clouds. Afternoon Ayurveda consultation and abhyanga.

  7. 7
    Day 7CGH Ayurveda Day

    Return via CGH Coconut Lagoon for full-day panchakarma sampler, sadhya lunch on a banana leaf, sunset in the coconut grove.

  8. 8
    Day 8Departure

    Transfer to COK, Fast Track departure.

Where you'll stay

The address book

Taj Malabar, Kochi1
Taj Malabar, Kochi
1935 heritage wing, harbour view
Private 2-BR Kettuvallam2
Private 2-BR Kettuvallam
Alleppey backwater houseboat with chef
Kumarakom Lake Resort3
Kumarakom Lake Resort
Meandering pool villa
Signature moments

Experiences woven in

Private Kathakali performance2-BR private houseboat with chefKolukkumalai sunrise jeepAyurveda consultation and abhyangaPrivate plantation walk with tea planterSadhya banana-leaf lunch
Fine print

What's in, what's out

Included in the fare
7 nights in 5★ heritage / lake / plantation propertiesPrivate Mercedes E-Class and English-speaking chauffeurAll meals on the houseboat, daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 4 dinners elsewhereAll experiences, guides, entrance fees and Ayurveda consultationCOK Fast Track meet-and-assist, 24/7 concierge
Priced separately
International airfareAlcohol outside listed experiencesPersonal shopping, tips (5–8% suggested)Medical / travel insurance
The India Tour promise
01
Fully private

No coaches, no groups. Your chauffeur, your guide, your suite.

02
One dedicated manager

Reachable 24/7 from arrival to departure.

03
Fixed before you notice

If something is off, we resolve it invisibly.

Reserve your dates

Speak to a journey designer.

We reply within one working day. Share your travel window and party size — we'll return with a preliminary itinerary, hotel options and an all-inclusive quote.