Kerala, has a slow pace of life with laid-back charm, this is evident as you make your way along inland waterways, visiting the spice plantations, walking in the hills or chilling on the beach. There’s a rich cultural heritage and architecture dating back to the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonisers who fought to take charge of the region, each leaving their mark. Kerala is inspired by the coconuts and spices that grow in the tropical conditions and the bountiful catches of seafood from the Malabar Coast, which bounds Kerala’s coastline.

Number of Days: 7 Days/8 nights Days of operation: Private Tour Daily

Day 1: Fly from Dublin to Cochin

On arrival, you will be met by our local representation company and transferred to your hotel. Cochin is one of the finest natural harbours in the world. The harbour is the nucleus around which Cochin has grown to become the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. Overnight Hotels: 4* Holiday Inn or 5* Crowne Plaza

Day 2: Cochin

After breakfast at Hotel start your City tour of Cochin - Visit Mattancherry Palace (closed on Friday and National holiday) Built in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Stroll through the old Jewish Quarter and visit the old Synagogue (Closed on Friday, Saturday & Jewish Holidays). Drive to Fort Kochi and visit St. Francis Church, the oldest in India and the famous Chinese fishing nets. This evening enjoy the classical dance-drama “Kathakali”, based on the Hindu epics, highlighted by the amazing costumes and make-up. Overnight Hotels: 4* Holiday Inn or 5* Crowne Plaza

Day 3: Cochin to Munnar

After breakfast at Hotel Drive to Munnar (130Km /3 Hrs approx). This beautiful hill station is popular for its cool climate, tea plantations with colonial bungalows, tea factories, Wildlife sanctuaries and many lakes. In the afternoon arrive and proceed to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight Hotels: 4* Tall Tree or 5* Tea Harvester

Day 4: Munnar

After Breakfast at Hotel visit the Tea Museum (closed on Mondays). This is the country’s first ever tea museum; located at KDHP’s Nullatanni estate in Munnar. Visit the Mattupetty Dam: The beautiful hill station of Mattupetty is a 13 km drive away from Munnar. The Lake and Dam is en-route to Top Station at an altitude of 1700 m. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight Hotels: 4* Tall Tree or 5* Tea Harvester

Day 5: Munnar

After breakfast at Hotel Drive to Alleppey (176km /5 hrs approx). On arrival, board your private House Boat and cruise on the Backwaters - full of canals, rivers and lakes. Relax on deck or in private lounge to observe the locals going about their daily chores - sailing, fishing, swimming, washing, cooking and more. Between the waterways are extensive paddy field and coconut palms. Lunch and Dinner will be served on board Overnight Houseboat. 4* Lakes and Lagoons or 5* Raxa House Boat

Day 6: Alleppey to Kovalam

After breakfast at Hotel Disembark your Houseboat and drive to Kovalam (145Km/3hrs approx). The word