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Kerala banana-leaf feast overlooking the backwaters
Food Tours

Kerala Spice, Backwaters & Coastal Flavours

A delicious Kerala journey through Kochi kitchens, spice country, backwater cooking and the Malabar coast.

8D / 7N Kerala, India From ₹94,000 per person

Indicative twin-sharing price. Flights, visas and taxes apply only when listed in inclusions.

About this journey

Overview

Follow Kerala’s food story from Fort Kochi and fragrant spice gardens to a private backwater cruise and coastal kitchens. Hosted meals, market visits and hands-on cooking reveal Syrian Christian, Malabari, coastal and plantation traditions. Best from October to March.

Trip highlights

  • Arrive Kochi
  • Kochi markets and kitchens
  • Kochi cooking experience
  • Kochi to spice country
  • Plantation flavours
  • Backwater houseboat

8 days planned

Day-by-day itinerary

Private airport transfer and sunset introduction to Fort Kochi. After check-in, the remaining time is deliberately unhurried so you can rest, meet the local team and review the next day’s confirmed meeting arrangements.

Transparent pricing

What's included

Inclusions

  • Seven nights with breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned transfers
  • Fort Kochi market and tasting walk
  • Spice plantation visit and lunch
  • Two hosted cooking experiences
  • Private overnight houseboat with meals
  • Coastal seafood or vegetarian tasting menu

Exclusions

  • Flights
  • Meals not listed
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Ayurveda treatments
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Where you sleep

Accommodation details

Total nights
7 nights
Properties
4 hotels
Average rating
5.0 star
Board basis
Breakfast
Fort Kochi heritage hotel

Fort Kochi heritage hotel

Kochi

3 nights Heritage room Subject to hotel Breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool

Final hotel selection is confirmed before booking.

Spice plantation retreat

Spice plantation retreat

Western Ghats

2 nights Plantation cottage Subject to retreat Breakfast and dinner
  • Garden
  • Guided walk

Final hotel selection is confirmed before booking.

Private backwater houseboat

Private backwater houseboat

Alappuzha

1 night Air-conditioned cabin Subject to boat Full board
  • Private crew
  • Sun deck

Final hotel selection is confirmed before booking.

Backwater resort

Backwater resort

Kumarakom

1 night Lake-view room Subject to resort Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Wi-Fi

Final hotel selection is confirmed before booking.

Hotels shown are our preferred properties. On sold-out dates we substitute a stay of the same or higher category and confirm it with you before booking.

Payments & policies

Good to know

Payment schedule

Your proposal will show the booking deposit, balance due date and accepted payment methods before you confirm.

Cancellation

Cancellation charges depend on the confirmed hotels, transport and suppliers. Your proposal will show the applicable schedule before payment.

Visa and documents

Passport valid for at least six months beyond travel. Our visa desk handles filing and documentation.

Availability

Departures available through the season, subject to hotel and flight availability at the time of booking.

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