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Riviera TravelKerala

Southern India & the Backwaters of Kerala

  • 15 days
  • Chennai
  • Mahabalipuram
  • Pondicherry
  • Tanjore
  • Chettinad
  • Madurai
  • Thekkady
  • Kumarakom
  • Kochi
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Southern India & the Backwaters of Kerala day by day

  1. Day 1

    Departure

  2. Day 2

    Arrival in Chennai

    Taj Connemara

  3. Day 3

    Chennai

    • Marina Beach
    • DakshinaChitra
    • St Mary's Church
  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry

    • Mahabalipuram
    • Pondicherry
  5. Day 5

    Tanjore

    • Pondicherry

    Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur by GRT

  6. Day 6

    Tanjore

    • Brihadeeswara Temple
  7. Day 7

    Chettinad

    • Chettinad
  8. Day 8

    Madurai

    • Meenakshi Temple

    GRT Grand Madurai

  9. Day 9

    Kumily

    • Nayak Palace
    • Periyar
  10. Day 10

    Periyar wildlife reserve

    • Periyar
  11. Day 11

    Kerala houseboat overnight

    • Periyar
    • Tea plantations
    • Houseboat
  12. Day 12

    Drive to Kumarakom

    • Houseboat
    • Lake Vembanad

    Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa

  13. Day 13

    Kumarakom

  14. Day 14

    Cochin

    • Fort Cochin
    • Dutch Palace
    • Chinese fishing nets

    Port Muziris

  15. Day 15

    Return home

What's included on this Kerala tour

  • 13 nights in three to five-star accommodation
  • Return flights from London
  • 12 included experiences
  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 13 dinners
  • Expert Tour Manager
  • Checked luggage

Where you stay on this Kerala tour

  • Atithi HotelPondicherry, Tamil Nadu · 4 star
  • Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur by GRTTanjore, Tamil Nadu · 3 star
  • Chidambara VilasPudukkottai · 3 star
  • Spice VillageKumily · 4 star
  • Taj ConnemaraChennai, Southern India · 5 star
  • Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & SpaVembanad Lake, Kerala · 5 star
  • GRT Grand MaduraiTamil Nadu · 5 star

Southern India & the Backwaters of Kerala dates and prices

DepartsFrom per personStyleFlights fromAvailability
Wed 20 Jan 2027 £3,209 Signature Heathrow £3,209 Good Availability
Wed 24 Feb 2027 £3,249 Signature Heathrow £3,249 Last Few!
Wed 31 Mar 2027 £2,999 Signature Heathrow £2,999 Good Availability
Wed 22 Sep 2027 £3,099 Signature Heathrow £3,099 Great Availability
Wed 20 Oct 2027 £3,099 Signature £3,099 Good Availability
Wed 17 Nov 2027 £3,099 Signature Heathrow £3,099 Great Availability
Wed 26 Jan 2028 £3,209 Signature Heathrow £3,209 Great Availability
Wed 23 Feb 2028 £3,089 Signature Heathrow £3,089 Great Availability
Wed 22 Mar 2028 £2,879 Signature Heathrow £2,879 Great Availability
Wed 12 Apr 2028 £2,899 Signature Heathrow £2,899 Great Availability
Wed 20 Sep 2028 £2,869 Signature Heathrow £2,869 Great Availability
Wed 11 Oct 2028 £3,079 Signature Heathrow £3,079 Great Availability
Wed 15 Nov 2028 £3,079 Signature Heathrow £3,079 Great Availability
Wed 6 Dec 2028 £3,239 Signature Heathrow £3,239 Great Availability

From Riviera Travel's own site, checked November 2026. Prices and places change, so the operator confirms them when you book.

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