Serene Kerala Experience: 11 Nights of Beauty and Charm - India Package
Inclusions and Exclusions
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Return flights from Johannesburg to Cochin including airline levies
Enjoy 11 nights with daily breakfast, plus lunch and dinner during your stay in Alleppey on the Spice Coast Cruise, all with smooth air-conditioned transfers and friendly local guides who bring every destination to life.
Where You will Sleep:
- 2 Nights in Kochi - 5* Brunton Boatyard (or similar)
- 2 Nights in Munnar - 3* CGH Earth's Lockhart Bungalow (or similar)
- 2 Nights in Thekkady - 4* Spice Village (or similar)
- 1 Night in Kumarakom - 4* CGH Earth Coconut Lagoon (or similar)
- 1 Night in Alleppey - Spice Coast Cruise (5* Houseboat)
- 3 Nights in Mararikulam - 5* Marari Beach (or similar)
ADDED VALUE:
- Traditional Indian welcome upon arrival at the airport with a ceremonial Garlanding.
EXPERIENCES:
- Explore Cochin's heritage with visits to the Dutch Palace's vibrant murals and royal displays, the historic Jewish Synagogue with its ancient scrolls, the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets along Fort Kochi's waterfront, and St. Francis Church, India's oldest European church and the original resting place of Vasco da Gama.
- Discover the beauty of Munnar on a scenic city tour, visiting lush tea plantations, the tranquil Mattupetty Dam, panoramic Pothamedu Viewpoint, and the magical Echo Point.
- Enjoy a boat safari at Periyar National Park, where you can spot elephants, gaur, sambar, rare lion-tailed macaques before indulging in the aromatic Spice Plantation, discovering the secrets of Kerala's famous spices.
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Medical and Travel insurance
- Entrance fees to monuments
- All Items of a personal nature
Terms & Conditions
An airfare supplement from R2,080.00 per person, applies for travel between 1 December -15 December 2025
Airline surcharges may apply during selected periods including school holidays, public holidays and long weekends.
Due to the ever-changing airline options available, the airline quoted may change and bear additional costs at time of enquiry.
Prices are from a starting price per person sharing, subject to change, airfare increase, currency fluctuations and availability. Airport taxes, fuel levies and surcharges are approximate and based on the current exchange rate and are subject to change. The exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking. Price valid for dates as specified. For standard Terms and Conditions please refer to www.thompsons.co.za. E&OE.
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