11 Nights: Enchanting Private Tour of South India

Enchanting Private Tour of South India takes you on a slow, sensory journey through Kerala’s heritage streets, misty tea hills, spice forests, tranquil backwaters and lush island retreats. This private tour lets you feel it all, from the heritage streets of Fort Cochin and cool tea hills of Munnar to spice forests, quiet backwaters and an island resort at the end. Walk through Cochin’s old quarter on foot or by tuk-tuk, taste life in the tea plantations around Munnar, explore Periyar’s forests and lake, drift through the Alleppey backwaters on your own houseboat, then unwind at Poovar Island Resort surrounded by water and greenery. 

Your Experience Includes: 

• 2 nights in Cochin at Eighth Bastion in a Bastion Room on half board 

• 2 nights in Munnar at Windermere Estate in a Garden Room on half board 

• 2 nights in Periyar at Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club in a Garden View Cottage on half board 

• 1 night in Alleppey on a Lakes and Lagoon Houseboat on full board 

• 4 nights in Poovar at Poovar Island Resort in a Superior Land Cottage on half board 

• Private touring with a local English-speaking guide 

• Visit Hill Palace Museum, St Francis Church, Jewish synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets in Cochin 

• Walk through Fort Cochin and the Broadway local market 

• Tuk tuk ride in Cochin 

• Visit to a local theatre in Cochin for a show on Kerala’s performing arts 

• Visit tea plantations and tea museum in Munnar 

• Spice plantation visit in Periyar 

• Boat ride on Lake Periyar or guided forest trek (one included) 

• Kalaripayattu martial arts show in Periyar 

• Cruise through the Kerala backwaters from Alleppey 

• Return international flights with British Airways from Heathrow 

• 23kg baggage allowance per person 

• Airport taxes and surcharges. Regional supplements may apply 

 Why You’ll Love This Trip!
This journey lets South India unfold gently, one mood at a time. You move from historic Fort Cochin to cool tea hills, spice forests, quiet backwaters and a peaceful island resort, with private guiding so everything feels easy and unrushed. 

Ready to Book?
Your private South India adventure is just a call or email away. You’re in excellent hands with our dedicated travel experts who are always ready to assist with any questions about destinations, accommodation, or experiences, ensuring every detail comes together to make your holiday truly unforgettable. 

Call: 0208 423 3000
Email: holidays@somak.co.uk
Quote Reference: 81987
Travel period: 11 January- 15 March 2027
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T&C’s Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Price based on 2 adults sharing, based on a departure date of 8 February 2027. India has no unified “tourist tax,” but levies GST (Goods and Services Tax) on accommodations (0-18%), TCS (Tax Collected at Source) on foreign tour packages (5-20%), and higher monument entry fees for foreigners than for Indian nationals. 

Prices are correct at time of posting 07/08/2026.