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LUXURY INDIA HOLIDAYS & TOURS

SIMPLY KERALA

12 days from £3,150 per person
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL

A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS

At 91ºÚÁÏÍø, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Simply Kerala itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury India holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.

LUXURY INDIA HOLIDAYS

ABOUT THE ITINERARY

Experience rural India at its most enchanting and unspoiled with a stunning tour through the backwaters, landscapes and rural communities of the glorious Kerala region.

Kerala is quite unlike any other place in India. It offers you the chance to enjoy a shorter tour that is packed full of highlights. You’ll be treated, for example, to great sightseeing in Cochin, a town stretching across a range of islands and peninsulas.

On your luxury India holiday, you will have the chance to discover the spice plantations of Thekkady, as well as stay with a family on a working farm beside the time-untouched village of Puthenkayal. Your trip will end after a cruise aboard a traditional houseboat along the winding canals through the luxuriant jungle and picturesque backwaters of Kerala.

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DAY 1-3

COCHIN

You’ll arrive in Cochin early the following morning, and you’ll be met and taken to your hotel. Cochin itself is built on a series of islands and promontories linked by bridges and ferries. You’ll be staying in a 300 year old Dutch-style residence in the middle of historic Fort Cochin. As well as being a great place to relax and enjoy facilities like a swimming pool and spa, you’ll be able to explore the quaint old streets and sights that line the northern shore of the fort. It’s a charming spot for sightseeing; your city tour will reveal destinations like the synagogue at Jew Town, the Dutch Palace and huge Chinese fishing nets controlled by weights and levers. You should also take time to visit St. Francis – India’s first European church – which was the original resting place of Vasco da Gama.

Stay: Two nights in a Garden Cottage at the Old Harbour Hotel.

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DAY 4-5

THEKKADY

Say goodbye to Cochin and drive over to Thekkady; an interesting four hour road trip. You’ll be staying in a tribal village resort in the cool highlands of Periyar surrounded by spice plantations – and you’ll have plenty of time to trek around the plantations to see the cultivation of pepper. Enjoy naturalist led walks and treks at the neighbouring Periyar Tiger Reserve. Tennis, cookery classes, spa treatments, and relaxing by the swimming pool are also on your agenda.

Stay: Two nights in a Spice Garden Cottage at

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DAY 6

BACKWATERS CRUISE

You’ll journey by car to Alleppey, a market town famous for its canals. Here you’ll embark on your cruise through the enchanting backwaters of Kerala aboard a traditional houseboat. This network of winding rivers, canals and lagoons takes you through some truly beautiful countryside twisting and turning through tropical jungle, palms and fruit trees, vibrant green paddy fields and timeless waterside villages. You’ll even be sailing close to the coast in places. So keep your camera at the ready – you’ll be passing churches, temples, villages and Chinese cantilevered fishing nets. And you’ll be travelling in style, enjoying Keralan feasts freshly cooked on board by leading chefs.

Stay: One night in an air conditioned, one bedroom houseboat.

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DAY 7-8

PHILIPKUTTY’S FARM

Back on dry land you’ll be driven to the pretty village of Puthenkayal, in the heart of Kerala’s backwaters where you’ll be able to experience life on a farm standing on a private, 750 acre island. This is a working plantation, owned by a family who have grown coconuts, nutmeg and coffee here for generations. But it’s also a fantastic place to stay, relax and enjoy exploring the countryside on foot or by bicycle. You can stroll round the island’s outer dyke, and in the evening take a sunset cruise through beautiful backwaters. Keen birdwatchers, meanwhile, will see kingfishers, woodpeckers, egrets, cormorants, herons, crow pheasants, snakebirds and teals amongst many other species. A choice of tours will take you to St Mary’s Parish Church at Vechoor, the Vaikom Shiva Temple and a local residence built of wood that dates back 400 years.

Stay: Two nights in a waterfront villa at Philipkutty’s Farm.

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DAY 9-11

MARARI BEACH

Now it’s time for some sea, sun and splendid relaxation. An hours drive from Philipkutty’s Farm brings you to the coast and a beach resort that combines traditional style – including palm thatched cottages that resemble traditional fisherman’s dwellings – with modern facilities. Plus a warm and inviting sea and an irresistible beach. Expect lazy days followed by nights highlighted by candlelit dinners and local musicians.

Stay: Three nights in a garden villa at The Marari Beach Resort.

DAY 12

FLY HOME

You depart Marari Beach in the morning to catch your flight from Cochin International Airport. You’ll meet your connecting flight at Dubai, and arrive back in London in the evening.

THE PRICE BREAKDOWN
12 days from £3,150 per person

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Private transfers
  • Accommodation as stated
  • Based on two people travelling

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • International flights

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“FLAWLESS, AGAIN”
This is the third time I’ve used TUTC. The service, as before, was flawless. Aside from putting in place all the major details of a complex trip to Japan, Dan at TUTC nailed every detail: train tickets were for seats with large luggage space (very important in Japan, as we discovered); a mobile internet wifi was included; together with a pre-charged use-pretty-much-anywhere travel card (again, important – Japan has multiple transport companies). For any kind of complex trip I won’t go anywhere else.
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“EXPERTLY TAILORED, EFFORTLESSLY ENJOYABLE”
We travelled to Indochina in January/February with an itinerary designed by 91ºÚÁÏÍø – and it was spot on. Rob, our consultant, really understood what we were looking for and created a journey that suited us perfectly. The choice of hotels was excellent, and the pace was just right, with enough time built in to relax and recharge between the different experiences. The service throughout was professional, personal and thoughtful – exactly what you want from a travel specialist.
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Once again, Ultimate Travel organised a fabulous holiday for us. Their service is excellent from start to finish and their staff at the destination are the best. We have been so well looked after. They really understand what you are looking for and deliver the perfect holiday to match. I highly recommend Ultimate Travel for your next holiday!

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