Kerala Ayurveda Spa With Wildlife
Tour Overview
This 11-night, 12-day private itinerary runs Cochin · Houseboat (Backwaters) · Kumarakom · Periyar · Kovalam · Trivandrum, built around real highlights rather than a rushed checklist of stops. Along the way there's real room for an overnight stay aboard the houseboat. Every itinerary here is a starting point — tell us your travel dates, group size and pace, and we'll tailor the plan, hotel category and route to suit you.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrival in Kochi (Cochin)
Kochi (Cochin) welcomes you on arrival. Our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel to check in and settle before you head out to explore. Centuries of Portuguese, Dutch and British trade left their mark on Kochi's old town -- Chinese fishing nets on the shore, a synagogue in Jew Town, and church spires beside spice warehouses. Don't miss the spice markets of Jew Town.
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Day 2 — Kochi (Cochin)
Today brings more time in Kochi (Cochin) -- a Kathakali dance performance.
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Day 3 — Kochi (Cochin) to a Kettuvallam houseboat
This morning you'll transfer on to a Kettuvallam houseboat. Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. A Kettuvallam -- a traditional rice barge converted into a houseboat -- is the classic way to spend a night on Kerala's backwaters, complete with an onboard cook and a slow-moving view of canal-side village life. Don't miss sunset over the backwaters.
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Day 4 — a Kettuvallam houseboat
Today brings more time in a Kettuvallam houseboat -- an overnight stay aboard the houseboat.
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Day 5 — a Kettuvallam houseboat to Kumarakom
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Kumarakom, with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. A quieter backwater base than Alleppey, Kumarakom sits on Vembanad Lake with a bird sanctuary, mangrove-lined canals and houseboat moorings of its own. Don't miss village walks through the backwaters.
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Day 6 — Kumarakom
There's more of Kumarakom to see today: a Vembanad Lake cruise.
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Day 7 — Kumarakom to Thekkady (Periyar)
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Thekkady (Periyar), with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. Thekkady is built around Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, where a boat cruise on Periyar Lake is the classic way to spot elephants, deer and birdlife against a forested backdrop, alongside spice plantations on the sanctuary's edge. Don't miss a boat safari on Periyar Lake.
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Day 8 — Thekkady (Periyar)
Another day around Thekkady (Periyar), with time for a spice-plantation walk.
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Day 9 — Thekkady (Periyar) to Kovalam
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Kovalam, with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. Kovalam's string of crescent beaches, anchored by the Lighthouse Beach, has been drawing travellers for decades for its calm coves, seafood shacks and Ayurvedic spas overlooking the Arabian Sea. Don't miss sunset over the Arabian Sea.
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Day 10 — Kovalam
Another day around Kovalam, with time for an Ayurvedic massage by the coast.
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Day 11 — Kovalam to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. Kerala's capital blends a working port city with the gold-crowned Padmanabhaswamy Temple and quiet museum quarters, usually a gateway rather than a long stop on a Kerala itinerary. Don't miss Shankumugham Beach.
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Day 12 — Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Today brings more time in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) -- Padmanabhaswamy Temple (exterior/architecture). This is the final day of your trip. After a relaxed breakfast, transfer out for your departure.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double occupancy
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Airport/station pick-up and drop by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, by private AC vehicle
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide where applicable
- Fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance
- Unlimited bottled water in the vehicle
- All currently applicable taxes
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions as per the retreat schedule
- An initial Ayurveda consultation with a resident physician
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare to and from the starting point of the tour
- Any expenses arising from flight delay, cancellation, strike or natural calamity
- Personal expenses — telephone, laundry, drinks, tipping and similar
- Monument entry fees and camera fees unless specifically listed under Inclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
- Additional spa or Ayurveda therapies beyond the ones included in the retreat plan
Why Choose This Tour?
- Covers real, on-the-ground India travel experience
- A well-paced, comfortable itinerary — not a race between stops
- Fully customizable to your dates, budget and interests
- A genuine, slowed-down pace built around your wellbeing, not a packed sightseeing list
- Personalised to your health goals wherever the retreat allows it
FAQs
How many days is the Kerala Ayurveda Spa With Wildlife?
This itinerary runs 11 Nights / 12 Days, and can be shortened or extended to fit your schedule.
Can this tour be customized?
Yes — every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, budget and interests and we'll tailor the plan, hotels and pace to suit you.
Are the hotels included?
Accommodation is included as listed under Inclusions above; we can adjust the hotel category (standard, deluxe or luxury) to your preference.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private itinerary for your group — not a shared coach tour.
How do I get a quote?
Use the form on this page, WhatsApp us, or call our travel desk — we typically respond with a personalized quote within one business day.