Signature India | Between Spices & Backwaters

8 nights from $6265

8 nights

Signature India | Between Spices & Backwaters

Explore Kerala’s harbour city, spice-laden highlands and tranquil backwaters on a nine-day Signature journey with hand-picked stays, guided experiences and a private luxury houseboat.

$6265 pp excluding flights $783 per night
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Explore Kerala’s harbour city, spice-laden highlands and tranquil backwaters on a nine-day Signature journey with hand-picked stays, guided experiences and a private luxury houseboat.
  • Join a descendant of Kochi’s Maharajas on a private tour of Mattancherry Palace, unlocking stories and treasures from Kerala’s regal past
  • Watch a performance by the Thrippunithura All Women’s Kathakali troupe, meeting the pioneering artists reshaping Kerala’s traditional art
  • Join artisans in Vagamon’s hills for the Tea Reverie, dyeing fabrics with tea, exploring a 100-year-old factory, and sharing lunch
  • Discover ancient Ayurveda on a private wellness session with a doctor, learning how balance and nature shape Kerala’s way of life
Stay in hand-picked retreats showcasing Kerala’s hospitality: Taj Malabar Resort & Spa in Kochi (2 nights); CGH Earth – Spice Village in Thekkady (2 nights); a private Spice Route Luxury Houseboat in Alleppey (1 night); and CGH Earth – Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom (3 nights). Upgrades and extra nights available.
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