Green tea plantations in the morning, Munnar, Kerala state, India
A houseboat sailing in Alappuzha backwaters in Kerala state in India
Munnar Tea Plantations landscapes. Patterns of tea bushes on hills.
Tea pickers from Munnar

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From £2,715pp

Based on two sharing. Departing 2 Nov 2026

Escorted Group Tours

Classic Kerala

Solo departures available

  • Including flight

  • 12 days

  • 7 excursions and visits

  • 3.5 days - free time

  • Moderately active

Experience the laid-back side of India on this classic escorted tour of Kerala. Uncover the best of this south-western state, from the colonial charm of Kochi to the serene backwaters of Alleppey on this holiday to Kerala. Ascend to Munnar’s hill stations to discover tea plantations and mist-covered valleys. Explore the ancient temple city of Madurai, one of India’s oldest urban centres and experience Thekkady’s spice gardens and a wildlife cruise a on Lake Periyar for an authentic taste of South India.

No surcharges guaranteed

For further peace of mind, once you have booked your holiday and we have confirmed your booking, we guarantee not to increase the price you pay if fuel prices or exchange rates change.

Your holiday includes

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners

Flight

International flights and luggage are included

Accommodation

8 nights in hotels, 1 night cruise on Keralan houseboat and 1 in flight

Excursions

  • Tours of Kochi; Madurai; and Munnar and surroundings
  • Visit to a spice garden
  • Houseboat cruise
  • Cruise on Lake Periyar
  • Kathakali dance performance

Tour manager

Expert guidance throughout your holiday

Plus

Tipping (except tour manager, coach driver & coach assistant)

§ Travel insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. Pre-departure cancellation cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Click here for more information.

Exceptional value every time

Nationwide return chauffeur service

Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.

Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §

Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £89 per person applies if the included travel insurance and cancellation cover is not required §.

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Nov 2026

2 departures

From £2,415pp

Best deal

Jan 2027

3 departures

From £2,395pp

Mar 2027

3 departures

From £2,695pp

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12 days

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London Heathrow Airport

12 days

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Important information

§Travel insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Read more

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