Itinerary Summary
DAY
PLACE
Day 01
Day 02
Day 03
Day 04
Day 05
Day 06
ARRIVE KOCHI
KOCHI
KOCHI – PERIYAR
PERIYAR
PERIYAR – KUMARAKOM
KUMARAKOM
HIGHLIGHTS
Day 07
Day 08
Day 09, 10, 11, 12, 13
Day 14
KUMARAKOM – KOCHI – GOA
GOA – GOKARNA
SWASWARA – SWA WELLNESS PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
DRIVE TO GOA – DEPARTURE
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ARRIVE IN KOCHI - THE COMMERCIAL CAPITAL OF KERALA
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EXPLORE THE CITY OF KOCHI INCLUDING THE DUTCH PALACE, JEWISH SYNAGOGUE AND ST FRANCIS CHURCH
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BE MESMERISED BY THE CENTURIES-OLD KATHAKALI DANCE TRADITION
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DRIVE TO PERIYAR – THE SPICE COAST
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TAKE AN ELEPHANT SAFARI AND INTERACT WITH LOCAL ELEPHANTS
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LEARN AUTHENTIC INDIAN COOKING IN A SPICE-INFUSED COOKING CLASS
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ENJOY BAMBOO RAFTING FOLLOWED BY A SCENIC TREK
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SMELL THE HEADY AROMAS OF INDIAN SPICES AT OUR VISIT TO A SPICE PLANTATION
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REJEVUNATE YOUR SENSES WITH PRIVATE YOGA LESSONS
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RELAX WITH AYURVEDIC MASSAGES AND THERAPIES
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UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY IN A GUIDED ART CLASS
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TAKE A GUIDED WALK THROUGH NATURAL LANDSCAPES
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EXPLORE THE QUAINT SMALL TOWN OF GOKARNA INCLUDING ITS TEMPLES AND LOCAL MARKETS
Accommodations
Kochi CGH Earth Brunton Boartyard
Periyar CGH Earth Spice Village
Kumarakom CGH Earth Coconut Lagoon
Goa Alila Diwa
Gokarna CGH Earth SwaSwara
South India Wellness Retreat
Cleansing body and soul
13 Nights
Kochi – 2 N, Periyar – 2 N, Kumarakom – 2 N, Goa – 1 N, Gokarna – 6 N
Escape to South India and take pleasure in the breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Experience tradition, culture, history and meditation in "God's own country", gifted with the abundance of natural beauty. This itinerary is perfect for travellers who want to go off the beaten path and experience an emerging destination within India.
Cruise through the quintessential backwaters of Kerala and see endangered species at wildlife sanctuaries. Let your senses run wild tasting the delicious local delicacies. Discover Ayurveda (the science of life) and Yoga (the harmony of body, mind and soul) in this ancient land where it all began. This blissful escape is the perfect trip to enjoy wellness and gastronomy.