Welcome to Kerala. Your holiday begins at Cochin International Airport, where your assigned private driver will meet you according to your confirmed arrival details.

After meeting the driver, travel directly to your selected hotel in Kochi.

Comfortable Hotel Check-In

Settle into a room selected according to your stated preferences for ease of access, bedding and bathroom facilities.

If an early check-in is required, it should be requested and confirmed before arrival.

Afternoon at Leisure

No sightseeing is scheduled on the first day.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch, unpack at your own pace and recover from the journey.

Guests arriving after a long-haul flight may prefer a quiet afternoon and an early evening meal.

Optional Short Evening Outing

If you feel comfortable and have arrived early, a brief scenic drive or nearby café visit can be arranged.

Otherwise, remain at the hotel.

Enjoy breakfast without an early departure.

Begin a relaxed sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi, one of Kerala’s most historically interesting areas.

Chinese Fishing Nets

Visit a suitable waterfront viewpoint to see Kochi’s famous Chinese fishing nets.

These large wooden fishing structures are closely associated with the city’s maritime history.

Walking can be kept short, and the vehicle can remain nearby where parking permits.

St. Francis Church

Continue to St. Francis Church, a historic church connected with the early European period in Kochi.

Visit the interior if opening hours and accessibility are suitable.

Optional Santa Cruz Basilica

If guests wish, include a short visit to the beautiful Santa Cruz Basilica.

The sightseeing programme need not include every heritage site.

Relaxed Lunch & Hotel Return

After two or three comfortable sightseeing stops, return to the hotel for lunch and rest.

The entire afternoon is free.

Optional Seated Kathakali Show

In the evening, a traditional Kathakali performance may be arranged at a venue with suitable chair seating and comfortable access.

This activity is optional and should only be included if guests feel rested and interested.

After breakfast, check out from your Kochi hotel and begin the private transfer towards Kumarakom.

The journey passes through central Kerala’s green countryside, small towns and backwater landscapes.

A Relaxed Road Journey

There is no need for an early departure.

Your driver can schedule a comfortable refreshment or restroom break as required.

Arrival at Vembanad Lake

Kumarakom is situated beside Vembanad Lake, one of Kerala’s best-known backwater areas.

The landscape is characterised by waterways, coconut palms, birds and traditional village surroundings.

Check In to a Lakeside Resort

Arrive at your selected Kumarakom resort and complete check-in according to hotel policy.

Enjoy lunch and relax in your room or a suitable seated lakeside area.

Evening at Leisure

If comfortable, enjoy the view of the lake from the resort.

No outside sightseeing is scheduled after the transfer.

Wake up to the peaceful atmosphere of Kumarakom and enjoy breakfast at the resort.

Today is deliberately left almost entirely free from sightseeing.

Morning at the Resort

Relax beside Vembanad Lake, enjoy a shaded seating area or spend time in the resort gardens, according to the property’s layout and accessibility.

Optional Private Day Cruise

Guests interested in the backwaters may request a short private daytime boat cruise.

A comfortable seated cruise can provide views of coconut groves, waterbirds and traditional waterside life.

For a slower holiday, a cruise of approximately 60–90 minutes may be preferable to a full-day excursion.

The boat type, boarding facilities, shade, seating, life jackets and any mobility assistance must be checked before booking.

Afternoon Rest

Return to the resort after the optional cruise.

Enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon resting.

Quiet Evening

Relax by the lake or enjoy a comfortable dinner at the resort.

Enjoy another relaxed breakfast without rushing to leave the resort.

Today’s programme introduces the traditional village landscapes of Kumarakom, but only if guests wish to go out.

Optional Kumarakom Village Visit

A short local outing can include views of paddy fields, coconut groves and traditional backwater life.

Depending on availability, an appropriate community-based experience may introduce local crafts, fishing traditions or village activities.

Choose a visit with minimal walking and convenient vehicle access.

Birdwatching at a Comfortable Pace

Kumarakom is well known for its birdlife.

Guests interested in birds can enjoy sightings around suitable lakeside resort areas or request a properly arranged boat-based viewing experience.

The well-known Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary has walking routes, uneven sections and a longer path to its observation area.

An interior sanctuary walk should therefore only be included when the guest’s walking ability and the current path conditions make it suitable.

Return for Lunch & Leisure

Return to the resort before the hottest part of the day.

Spend the afternoon resting, reading or enjoying lake views.

Optional Wellness Experience

A suitable wellness or spa session may be considered separately through a qualified provider.

Any medical conditions, medications or mobility concerns should be discussed with the relevant health professional before treatment.

After breakfast, check out from your Kumarakom resort and travel towards Marari Beach in Alappuzha district.

This is one of the shortest inter-destination transfers of the holiday.

Gentle Countryside Drive

The journey takes you from the backwater region towards the Arabian Sea coast.

Depending on the chosen route, you may pass through the Thanneermukkom and Cherthala region.

Arrive at Marari

Marari is known for its quiet beach surroundings, coconut palms and traditional fishing-village atmosphere.

Unlike busy urban beach destinations, Marari is especially suitable for travellers who want a relaxing coastal resort stay.

Check In to Your Beach Resort

Arrive at your selected hotel or beach resort and settle into the room.

Enjoy lunch and take time to rest after the short transfer.

Optional Evening Sea View

If comfortable, spend a little time enjoying the coastal scenery from a suitable resort viewing area.

Walking onto loose beach sand is entirely optional.

Enjoy a peaceful morning at your Marari resort.

Today has no scheduled outside sightseeing.

This is an intentional part of the itinerary, rather than an empty day to be filled.

Relaxed Breakfast

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the resort without watching the clock.

Resort Gardens & Coastal Views

Spend time among the resort’s landscaped grounds or in a comfortable seating area overlooking the coast, where available.

Guests who enjoy walking may take a short, comfortable stroll on suitable paths within the property.

Afternoon at Leisure

Enjoy a relaxed lunch, afternoon rest or quiet time reading.

A resort-based activity may be arranged only if guests wish to participate.

Sunset by the Sea

Depending on weather conditions and access, enjoy the evening coastal atmosphere.

Swimming is not part of the scheduled programme. The sea can have strong currents, and any water activity must follow local safety guidance.

After breakfast, enjoy another unhurried day at Marari.

Guests who wish to explore beyond the resort can take a short local outing.

Optional Mararikulam Village Experience

Discover a little of the everyday life of Mararikulam, a traditional coastal fishing community.

Depending on local activity and accessibility, observe village streets, coconut groves or fishing-related traditions from suitable public areas.

The visit can be kept short, with the vehicle remaining available.

Optional Local Craft or Cultural Stop

If a suitable venue is operating, an optional local craft or cultural experience may be arranged.

The specific site must be chosen for ease of access and appropriate visitor facilities.

Return to Resort

Return for lunch and spend the afternoon resting.

Final Marari Evening

Enjoy a peaceful final evening beside the coast before returning to Kochi the following day.

Enjoy breakfast at your Marari resort before checking out.

Return to Kochi in your private air-conditioned vehicle.

A Comfortable Return Transfer

The journey is kept simple, without major sightseeing commitments.

A rest stop can be arranged if required.

Final Overnight Hotel

Check in to your selected Kochi hotel.

For guests with early flights on Day 10, a suitable hotel closer to Cochin International Airport may be preferable.

For later departures, a convenient Ernakulam or Fort Kochi hotel may be considered.

Optional Easy Afternoon

If guests feel comfortable, enjoy a short shopping stop, a quiet café visit or another suitable local outing.

Otherwise, spend the afternoon resting at the hotel.

Prepare for Departure

Enjoy an early dinner and prepare luggage for the following day’s flight.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel if your departure time allows.

Complete check-out and meet your private driver for the airport transfer.

Convenient Airport Drop

Your pickup time will be planned according to the departure flight, hotel location and required airport reporting time.

Guests needing airport wheelchair or other assistance should confirm those services with their airline before departure.

End of Your Ten-Day Holiday

Your journey concludes after ten leisurely days experiencing Kochi’s heritage, Kumarakom’s backwaters and Marari’s peaceful coastal atmosphere.

Thank you for choosing Troper Tours for your private Kerala holiday.