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A Luxurious 5-Day Itinerary for Kerala

  1. Day 1: Visit the Palaruvi Waterfalls
    4 hours 20 minutes (120 miles) from Cochin International Airport
    Estimated Time of Arrival: 12:00 pm

    In the morning, you will be picked up from the airport and taken to the enchanting Palaruvi Waterfalls. In the afternoon, enjoy a luxurious picnic lunch accompanied by the sounds of the cascading water. Spend the evening relaxing at the spa in The Raviz Resort and Spa in Ashtamudi.

  2. Day 2: Explore the Backwaters of Ashtamudi
    10 minutes (6.4 miles) from The Raviz Resort and Spa in Ashtamudi
    Estimated Time of Arrival: 9:00 am

    In the morning, take a luxurious houseboat ride through Ashtamudi's serene backwaters and indulge in a traditional Kerala-style breakfast onboard. In the afternoon, visit the Kollam Beach and indulge in some water sports. Spend the evening relaxing at the spa in The Raviz Resort and Spa in Ashtamudi.

  3. Day 3: Visit the Tea Gardens of Munnar
    3 hours 50 minutes (94.5 miles) from The Raviz Resort and Spa in Ashtamudi
    Estimated Time of Arrival: 11:00 am

    In the morning, depart for Munnar and visit the tea gardens to witness the tea-making process. In the afternoon, enjoy a luxurious tea-tasting session and a sumptuous lunch at the Tea Museum. Spend the evening relaxing at the spa in The Fog Munnar Resort and Spa.

  4. Day 4: Visit the Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady
    3 hours 20 minutes (86.5 miles) from The Fog Munnar Resort and Spa
    Estimated Time of Arrival: 10:00 am

    In the morning, depart for Thekkady and visit the Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, enjoy a luxurious elephant ride and indulge in a traditional Kerala-style lunch. Spend the evening relaxing at the spa in The Elephant Court.

  5. Day 5: Visit the Fort Kochi and Bolgatty Palace
    3 hours 20 minutes (87.2 miles) from The Elephant Court
    Estimated Time of Arrival: 11:00 am

    In the morning, depart for Fort Kochi and visit the historic Jewish Synagogue and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride to Bolgatty Palace and indulge in a luxurious lunch. Spend the evening relaxing at the spa in Hotel Forte Kochi.

Recommendations

Other local attractions, events, or experiences to consider include the Kathakali performance in Thekkady and the Ayurvedic massage in Munnar. For a side trip, consider going on a guided trek in Periyar National Park. To maximize your fun, we recommend booking a hot air balloon ride over the tea gardens. Lastly, don't forget to try the traditional Kerala-style seafood!

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