Kerala Backwater & Retreat Package
Kerala, India
Overview
Trip Length: Around 14 days
Experience Type: Seasonal
Group Size: Up to 12 participants
Available Languages: English
🌴 10-Day Premium Kerala–Goa Retreat
Route: Trivandrum → Kovalam → Kumarakom → Athirapally → Vagamon → Wayanad → Goa
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Type: Private Chauffeur + Domestic Flight (Calicut → Goa)
Theme: Nature • Wellness • Backwaters • Beach Luxury
🗓️ Revised Itinerary
Day 1–2: Kovalam / Varkala (Arrival & Wellness)
Pickup from Trivandrum Airport (assisted arrival).
Stay in 5★ Ayurveda Beach Resort (e.g., Niraamaya or The Raviz).
Daily Yoga & Ayurveda Therapy sessions.
Visit Lighthouse Beach & Poovar Backwaters.
Dinner by the sea.
🛏️ 2 nights stay – Wellness + Beach relaxation.
Day 3–4: Kumarakom Backwaters
Private transfer to Kumarakom (4 hrs).
Check into a Luxury Houseboat / Lake Resort.
Full-day backwater cruise with onboard dining.
Visit bird sanctuary & local village coir workshops.
🛏️ 2 nights stay – 1 night houseboat + 1 night lakeside resort.
Day 5: Athirapally Rainforest
Drive to Athirapally (3 hrs).
Visit Kerala’s “Niagara Falls,” trek through rainforest trails.
Stay in a premium eco-resort facing waterfalls.
🛏️ 1 night stay.
Day 6: Vagamon Hills
Drive to Vagamon (4 hrs).
Tea gardens, pine valley walk, optional paragliding.
Evening bonfire at hill resort.
🛏️ 1 night stay.
Day 7–8: Wayanad
Scenic drive (6 hrs).
Spice garden walk, Edakkal Caves, and forest lodge stay.
Optional wildlife safari at Muthanga Sanctuary.
🛏️ 2 nights stay.
Day 9–10: Fly to Goa (via Calicut Airport)
✈️ Included domestic flight Calicut → Goa (1.5 hr)
Stay in Luxury Beach Resort (e.g., Taj Exotica, W Goa).
Water sports, sunset cruise, local market visit.
Farewell dinner by the beach.
🛏️ 2 nights stay.
✈️ Departure: Fly out from Goa to your international destination.
💎 INCLUSIONS
✅ 9 nights in premium 5★ and heritage resorts
✅ All breakfasts, 6 dinners, 2 lunches (Ayurveda-friendly)
✅ Private chauffeur-driven SUV throughout Kerala
✅ Domestic flight (Calicut → Goa)
✅ Luxury houseboat cruise with all meals
✅ Ayurveda therapy & spa consultation
✅ All entrance fees, guides, and activities
✅ Airport transfers in Trivandrum & Goa
✅ 24×7 on-trip assistance (English-speaking driver + concierge)
❌ EXCLUSIONS
❌ International flights (USA → India)
❌ Personal expenses, tips, shopping
❌ Additional spa treatments (beyond included package)
❌ Travel insurance (recommended extra)
💰 ESTIMATED COST (Per Person)
Occupancy
Premium Hotels
Business Hotels
Twin Sharing
$3,799 – $4,199
$2,999 – $3,299
Solo Traveler
$4,999 – $5,299
$3,799 – $4,099
💡 Price includes domestic flight, all transfers, guides, accommodation, meals, and major experiences.
Only shopping, visa, and international flights are extra.
Included/Excluded
- All ticketed public transport included.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
- Hotel accommodation is covered.
- Professional tour guide services.
- All destination-to-destination transport.
- Entrance fees to museums are separate.
- No option for a custom itinerary.
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FAQ
Yes, refunds are available based on your cancellation timeline and supplier policies.
Our general refund schedule is:
0–14 days before departure or no-show: Non-refundable
More than 45 days before departure: 90% refund (minus 10% admin fee)
30–44 days before departure: 70% refund
15–29 days before departure: 50% refund
If you need to cancel/Change dates because of illness, travel restrictions, or personal emergencies, we’ll work with our hotel, airline, and local partners to recover as much of your payment as possible.
If you have travel insurance, you may be eligible for full reimbursement of any non-refundable expenses through your policy provider.
No worries! We’ll notify you via email if your items are shipped or if there updates on your booking. Can’t find the email? Click here to view the current status.
Yes. U.S. citizens require an e-Tourist Visa, which is easy to apply for online at
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. Our team provides step-by-step guidance and pre-arrival checklists.
Yes — we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance before departure.
A good policy can cover:
- Trip cancellations or delays
- Lost baggage or missed flights
- Medical emergencies abroad
- COVID-related disruptions
You can buy travel insurance through your preferred U.S. provider or we can recommend trusted global insurers.
Absolutely. The itinerary combines gentle sightseeing, relaxation, and wellness, not strenuous trekking. Private vehicles ensure comfort, and resorts offer amenities suitable for all age groups.
We can also adjust the pace or provide wheelchair assistance if needed.
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