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

From £2,715pp

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Escorted Group Tours

Classic Kerala

Solo departures available

  • 11 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.

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)

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 §

A price reduction is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.

Itinerary

INK 2026 map

Availability

Best deal

Nov 2026

2 departures

From £2,715pp

Best deal

Solo departure

02 Nov 2026
12 Nov 2026

Mon - 13:35

Thu - 14:25

London Gatwick Airport

11 days

From £2,715pp

09 Nov 2026
19 Nov 2026

Mon - 13:35

Thu - 14:25

London Gatwick Airport

11 days

From £2,415pp

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Important information

§Underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited and subject to medical screening or a price reduction if not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover is provided by Saga and only available when taking out the included insurance.