Spice Trails of Kerala

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4.8 Based on 26 Reviews
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7856
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Kochi, India
  • Ends Kochi, India
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the beautiful hill station of Munnar
  • Trek through the historic tea plantations of Kerala
  • Visit the colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
  • Spend a night on a traditional houseboat in Kerala
Start and end in Kochi, the "Spice Trails Of Kerala" tour is a guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 15 days. You will travel through Koviloor Village, Malabar Coast, Munnar and 7 other destinations in India. "Spice Trails Of Kerala" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Traversing the Western Ghats, from the colonial hill station of Munnar to the colourful temple town of Madurai, we discover the two southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Kerala is a tropical paradise with idyllic beaches, fertile forests and plantations of spice and tea; here we reach our highest point, the peak of Meesapulimala (8,630ft/2,630m). We then cross into the barren landscape of Tamil Nadu and marvel at the intricately carved Sri Meenakshi Temple at Madurai. A trip to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boasts an array of wildlife and an abundance of colourful birdlife, and a cruise on a traditional houseboat offers the chance to relax on the tranquil backwaters of Kerala. Our journey ends in historic Kochi (also known as Cochin), a port which has been luring traders and explorers for more than 600 years.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Kochi
  • Day 2: Drive to Munnar hill station
  • Day 3: Day trek in the Munnar hills, optional tea museum visit
  • Day 4: Trek in the Silent Valley
  • Day 5: Ascend Meesapulimala
  • Day 6: Trek to Yellapetty village; to campsite
  • Day 7: Trek to Koviloor via Vattavada village
  • Day 8: Trek through plantation ridge, drive to Mundhan
  • Day 9: To Madurai; visit Sri Meenakshi Temple
  • Day 10: To Periyar National Park; evening walk in spice gardens
  • Day 11: Morning nature walk; optional afternoon boat ride on Periyar Lake to see wild elephants
  • Day 12: To Alleppey for overnight stay on a traditional Keralan houseboat
  • Day 13: To the Malabar Coast; explore fishing village
  • Day 14: To Kochi; afternoon sightseeing
  • Day 15: End Kochi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners included
Transport
  • All transport listed within the itinerary
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
Others
  • Entrances fees to monuments (as per itinerary)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Single supplement
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 26 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 04 2019
5 - Excellent
A Great Experience
This was a very varied trip and we took part in all the activities as did the rest of the party. The overall pace over the 14 days was very good and the only early start was at Periyar which is necessary to catch the wildlife and... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 24 2019
5 - Excellent
A Great Trip
All the positives about this mix of walking and touring in beautiful South India that others cite are true. It's a feast for the eye and the mind. To add that the group, the guides, and the tour company responded really well when... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 21 2019
5 - Excellent
Spice Trails of Kerala
Loved the trip with the mixture of walking and sightseeing. Would highly recommend.
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 01 2019
5 - Excellent
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of South India
This is a fantastic trip with a lot of variety. From trekking in the mountains to relaxing on a houseboat; from bird- and animal-spotting to touring a magnificent Hindu temple; from seeing tea and spices growing to tasting the... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Spice Trails of Kerala tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Spice Trails of Kerala tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Spice Trails of Kerala tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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