Deals of the Week  Amazing Asia  Up to 50% OFF

Deals end:2d5h59m53s
From
$1,436
US $718

Best of Kerala

8 days
Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
4.6
19 traveler reviews
Best of Kerala - GeTS Holidays
From
$1,436
-50%
US $718
Save and compare this adventure

Price based on per person in Twin for departure 11 January 2025

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 1 to 90
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Watch a Kathakali dance show
  • Drive through tea plantations
  • Enjoy at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Stay in a traditional luxury Houseboat
  • Learn how tea is processed

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL AT KOCHI
  2. Day 2 KOCHI SIGHTSEEING
  3. Day 3 KOCHI - MUNNAR [165 Km /Approx. 5 Hrs]
  4. Day 4 MUNNAR - THEKKADY [110 Km/Approx. 3.5 Hrs]
  5. Day 5 THEKKADY SIGHTSEEING
  6. Day 6 THEKKADY - KUMARAKOM [145 Km/Approx. 4 Hrs]
  7. Day 7 KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY [40 Km/Approx. 1 HR.]
  8. Day 8 ALLEPPEY - COCHIN [54 Km /Approx. 1.5 Hr]
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

Operated by

GeTS Holidays

Number of tours

104

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

100%

At GeTS Holidays, we are passionate about making your tour a lifetime experience. From riding a rickshaw through the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk in Delhi to a thrilling Tiger Safari in Ranthambore, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Elephanta Caves to cruising in a houseboat along...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.6
  • Most Recent
  • Most Popular
  • Highest First
  • Lowest First
  • BN
    · November 27th, 2024
    My 4th booking with Tourradar and not disappointed. The trip was good with a mix of nature, history and culture.
    Trip date: November 2024
  • BG
    · June 25th, 2023
    My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on this tour! The scenery throughout was incredible, and it was a great contrast to time spent in India’s North visiting the Golden Triangle. Walking in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a tour of a spice farm, and time on the houseboat in the backwaters were particular highlights. Pacing of the trip was good, with multiple nights in some of the towns, in between longer drives. Our driver, Noufel, had a good grasp of English, and was very helpful. The staff from GeTS Holidays were also very communicative via WhatsApp, and checked in throughout to ensure everything was going well. Our hotels were comfortable and served good food. Most had AC (though it wasn’t really needed in Munnar due to the altitude). Visiting in Summer, there wasn’t so much wildlife, but the scenery everywhere was still amazing!
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Ben, Thank you so much for sharing a detailed feedback of your trip. We so agree with you, India is a vast country and each corner of it is in total contrast with others, incredible in its own way. It is lovely to know that you enjoyed your trip... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • SS
    · January 3rd, 2020
    We very much enjoyed our Best of Kerala tour! Staying on a houseboat in the Kerala backwaters was a wonderful experience and a lifetime memory for our 15th anniversary. The the traditional Kerala meals were delicious on the boat and we felt very pampered by the cook who took us to purchase fresh tiger prawns for one of our meals. Our drivers in Kerala and the houseboat crew were exceptional. Munnar tea plantations were very scenic and although we didn't see any tigers in Periyar, the scenery was lovely. I highly recommend this tour.
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Hello Sarah, Thank you so much for your valuable feedback and kind words. We appreciate you taking the time out to share your thoughts with us. This in turn helps us to stay motivated and do better each time. Hope to see you soon again. Thank you once... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019
  • K
    · November 22nd, 2019
    Just finished a fantastic journey of Kerela ( hope I spelled that correctly ). Everything from thre destination, planning, drivers, boutique hotels and guides were excellent. Thre only thing to be a little careful about is the food, even mild spices can be kegel gir ures Europeans so insist on no spices at all
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Karlos, Thank you so much for your valuable feedback and kind words. We appreciate you taking the time out to share your thoughts with us. This in turn helps us to stay motivated and do better each time. Hope to see you soon again. Thank you once... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • MF
    · December 24th, 2018
    No comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Trip date: December 2018
  • E
    · May 23rd, 2018
    It was absolutely fantastic. We enjoyed our holiday to the fullest. Since the beginning, Gets holidays assisted us in planning our tour effectively and it turned out to be very exciting. The Driver was very sincere and efficient. We really liked the stunning tea estates in Munnar. One thing we should suggest is while boating in Periyar, there should be a guide who can tell us about the birds or animals. However we enjoyed gazing them on our own. We would definitely mention to our friends and relatives to travel on this tour with Gets holidays.
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Elizabeth, Namaste from India ! Thank you for choosing GeTS Holiday for planning your trip and reviewing us. We are delighted to know that you had an excellent overall stay and was impressed with all aspects of our services. I am glad all the... Show more
    Trip date: March 2018
  • S
    · April 17th, 2018
    Kerala-Gods own communist state. This was a lovely holiday and Gets Holidays made it!!! However it didn't start well. We were met by our driver at Kochin airport who was a very nice man but sadly didn't speak English. We were further dismayed that the car we believed we had booked (a Toyota Innova, a large MPV) had somehow transformed into a small Suzuki Swift DeZire. After lots of phone calls GeTS agreed the Innova could be provided and off we went with a new car and new driver, whose English was excellent. Throughout the seven day tour by taxi GeTS phoned us regularly to ensure we were happy with everything. Their support was first class!! We visited Kochin, Munnar (tea plantations) Periyar National Park for stunning views and a chance to see wild Elephants, and finished with a 2 day cruise (recommend 2 not 1) on a house boat in Alleppy. The boat was quite tired and in need of a refreshment. The cook and staff were excellent and we were lucky to have an upstairs viewing gallery (quite rare) so as we could see beyond the riverbanks to the paddy fields beyond. The birdlife was spectacular. We had never seen so many kingfishers up close! Three points of note. Firstly Kerala has an elected communist government. The Hammer and Sickle flag is everywhere. So too are schools and hospitals. The people are quite rightly proud of their high literacy, low mortality and crime rates. Secondly if you want to drink be aware that very few hotels and restaurants have a licence but you can buy your alcohol from the Government outlet centres in most towns. Thirdly we only saw five, yes five, people smoking in public in our three weeks in India. On our last day our driver took us to his house to meet his family and have some food, a lovely touch, before the airport and a sad farewell.
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Stephen, Greetings from India. Thank you for taking time to review your experience. We are grateful for your kind words of appreciation. We are disappointed to note that the certain service levels did not meet your expectations. May we offer to... Show more
    Trip date: March 2018
  • A
    · March 27th, 2018
    We had a fabulous tour of Kerala. Just the two of us and our driver Noufel. He was amazing. Showed us everywhere. Drove us safely and pointed out all places of interest. Noufel is a credit to the company. I would recommend using GetsHolidays, my whole tour was organised professionally and there was a representative and a driver to meet us at all other stages of our tour. Yes I was a little concerned when I first booked as it’s a step into the unknown , but GetsHolidays are so well organised that everything went so smoothly. Would use them again and definitely tell all my friends to.
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Guest, Greetings from India. Thank You for choosing us for planning your tour and taking time to share your experiences. We are sincerely delighted that you found our hospitality fabulous. It is feedback from valued guests like you that motivates... Show more
    Trip date: March 2018
  • DT
    · February 14th, 2018
    Would not recommend this at all. It turned out to be just a driver and some booked hotels. The entrances included cost next to nothing anyway. After speaking to other people on different tours felt really cheated and totally ripped off. Either spend your money with a reputable company or book your own hotels and driver.
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Debbie,   Greetings from India !   With reference to the inconvenience stated by you, please accept our sincere apologies. All points have been addressed amongst the management representatives and concerned team for corrective action, as such... Show more
    Trip date: January 2018
  • CM
    · January 10th, 2018
    Suneer our driver picked us up at the airport and although I booked the wrong night for the start of our trip he sorted it out for us. Excellent English skills to answer all my questions and share interesting conversations during our trip. He took time to explain the history of each place and gave me suggestions for fun tours. Most of the hotels on the trips were reasonable. I would have preferred a different hotel in Thekkady, one off the main through road.If you get a good driver then definitely you will have a good trip, Would use the company again.
    Show more
    GeTS Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Colin, Greetings from India. Thank you for such a fantastic review. Your compliments and appreciation of our personalized service indicate that we have succeeded in delivering a good balance of comfort and efficient services during your stay and... Show more
    Trip date: December 2017

Dates & Availability

8 days
Best of Kerala
From Kochi (Cochin) to Kochi (Cochin)

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Flexible payment options
    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • December 2024
  • January 2025
  • February 2025
  • March 2025
  • April 2025
  • May 2025
  • June 2025
  • July 2025
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
Select The Travel Month
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in2d2h59m53s
  • -50%
    Wednesday
    25 Dec, 2024
    Wednesday
    1 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Thursday
    26 Dec, 2024
    Thursday
    2 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Friday
    27 Dec, 2024
    Friday
    3 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Saturday
    28 Dec, 2024
    Saturday
    4 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Sunday
    29 Dec, 2024
    Sunday
    5 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Monday
    30 Dec, 2024
    Monday
    6 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Tuesday
    31 Dec, 2024
    Tuesday
    7 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Wednesday
    1 Jan, 2025
    Wednesday
    8 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Thursday
    2 Jan, 2025
    Thursday
    9 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952
  • -50%
    Friday
    3 Jan, 2025
    Friday
    10 Jan, 2025
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,905
    $952

What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Can this trip not depart if too few people book?

      We can operate the tour even if one person is interested, however the cost will be different for a solo traveller.

    • What happens if we are not enough people booked on this tour?

      We can operate the tour even if one person is interested, however the cost will be different for a solo traveller.

    • How does the monsoon influence this trip in July?

      In the month of July, monsoons in Kerala are not just rain. There are interludes of sun in between the rains balancing out the damp, cold weather.

    • How likely is it that the trip is cancelled?

      Once the trip is booked it will not be cancelled from our side. If you cancel it from your side, then there will be some cancellation charges.

    • Do solo travelers have to pay a supplement or can they share with someone?

      Solo travelers have to pay a supplement, unless you can find someone to share the tour with. We could also look for any singles query around that time.

    Can’t find the answer to your question?
    Reach out to the experts at GeTS Holidays with your enquiry, they usually respond within 7 hours.

    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 76490

    • Currency
      Indian Rupee
      India
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
      India
      Type E
      India
      Type F
      India
      Type D
      India
      Type M
      India
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before February 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with GeTS Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and GeTS Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "GeTS Holidays" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Accessibility
      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

    Video

    India Travel Experience - Best Tour Operator in India