Enjoy the different vistas and moods of Kerala whilst exploring the boutique style hotels that are the best that Kerala offers.
Out boutique Kerala tour template can be as long or short as you want it to be and is designed to be as relaxed as we can make it. You can choose to do more or you can simply kick back and let Kerala come to you! Tell us what you want and we will make it happen.
Tour Route Map
Day 1 Arrival in Kerala
Arrive in Kerala in Cochin and start with the most renowned and perhaps the original Cochin boutique hotel - Malabar House. Choose whether to make a wander through the streets of this historical Portuguese colony or relax in the indian-italian restaurant in the courtyard garden. Why not stroll around the corner and pick up some cotton shirts and apparel from Fab India which is the ideal clothing for our climate.
Stay in Cochin for as many nights as you want.
(Cochin Alternative is Eighth Bastion)
Next Stop - Hill stations
A long, winding and fascinating drive takes you to the cool hillstations of the Southern Ghats - the long spine of hills and mountains that stretch from Mumbai to the tip of India. This is home to the perfectly sculpted tea gardens as well as jungle clad mountain slopes that are home to India's most southern troop of Tigers.
If you come to Thekkady with us - then stop in Paradisa Plantation which is wonderfully located in the hill peaks. - greatmorning Yoga as the mists rise or alternatively Aanavilasam which is owned and designed by a professional photographer. Both are refined and relaxed. (We link to all the hotels below for you to explore them).
BeachSide - Marari
The beaches of India are a little different from Sri Lanka or the Maldives as they are working beaches where fishermen set off morning and night. They are not tourism spots. Importantly, the government restricts development to stop the growth of concreate carbuncles.
Xandari is run by a collective who emphasise local community engagement and involvement: this 17 acre resort is at the north end of the beach and is new to 2015. Expect smiles, designer touches and lots of space to yourself.
Backwater houseboat
There is no way you are coming to Kerala without spending some time floating through the backwaters behind Alappuzha and since this is so close to Marari - we can do it before or after your stay beside the beach. Air Conditioning: tick. Traditional Style: tick. Local food cooked aboard: tick. Long sleepy afternoon in the sun: tick.
What else
You are probably getting the idea - we can extend this with beautiful ayurveda near Kollam perhaps, or something more spa like at Aveda or we can draw you down to Kovalam where some there is still a lingering haze of its once hippy heyday.
We build our holidays, one by one according to your needs, budget and dreams.
Itinerary Notes:
Please Note that Accommodation may change depending on room availability. We will be telling you in the event.
The rates above are indicative based on per night as most of our customers ask for bespoke lengths of stay. These rates are simply designed to help you get a feel for the likely costs. Always remember that we can tailor your holiday to duration, budget and anything else under the sun and sky.
Further Information
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Dinners, LunchsHotels in this Tour
Malabar House Hotel
Central Fort Cochin boutique with stellar reputation!
Fort Cochin's first boutique heritage hotel! Malabar House is a renovated 18th century Dutch mansion, a fusion of colonial & Kerala architecture. It houses a selective collection of art from the Malabar coast and offers the guests all the amenities of a small luxury hotel.
Paradisa Plantation Retreat
Stunning location with traditional touches in Thekkady
The Paradisa Plantation Retreat in Thekkady, was the summer palace of the erstwhile rulers of Travancore. Converted to a heritage resort, one can enjoy a very luxurious stay in very close proximity to nature amidst aromatic spice plantations.
Xandari Pearl
Spacious Boutique Villas on popular beach
2015 new resort from a local collective who emphasise local community and political consciousness, and they love good design and super friendly hospitality! Also known as Marari Pearl.
Aanavilasam Plantation Resort
Sumptuous, stylish and we want stay again and again
After a long drive up through the spectacular Western Ghats you will feel yourself relaxing in seconds. Boutique rooms, well furnished, very luxurious and Pirkko is the perfect host. Lie back... relax... enjoy!
Aveda Kumarakom
Modern Lakeside Resort with contemporary feel
Largish Vembanad Lakeside resort with range of luxury cottages for honeymoon or family and satisfyingly plush Ayurveda Spa
Eighth Bastion Hotel
Luxury boutique styled hotel close to Fort Cochin beach!
The new boutique hotel from CGH group in the centre of Fort Cochin. 2 minutes walk from the beach.