Tailor-Made Kerala Tours

The best time to visit Kerala runs from December to February: this is the dry season, with sunny days, and the most reliable window across the state as a whole — February being the pick of the months. November and March are fine too, but more unpredictable. From April to October, the monsoon brings frequent rain to most of Kerala; it is, however, the most favourable season for Ayurveda cures, and prices are lower.

Plan for at least ten days or so to enjoy Kerala without rushing: enough to combine Fort Kochi, the tea plantations of Munnar, the Periyar (Thekkady) reserve and a night on a houseboat in the backwaters, then a few days to relax on the coast. In two weeks, you can add an Ayurveda cure or extend into a neighbouring state — Tamil Nadu and its temples, or Karnataka (Mysore, Hampi). As our tours are built to measure, the length adjusts to your pace and your wishes.

Kerala has three international airports: Cochin (Kochi), the main gateway with the widest network, Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) in the south and Calicut (Kozhikode) in the north — the latter mainly connected to the Gulf. There are no direct long-haul flights, so you usually connect via a Gulf hub (Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi) or a major Indian city (Delhi, Mumbai). For a longer trip in India, you can also reach Kerala by train from Goa or Karnataka. We arrange your transfers and itinerary from whichever arrival airport suits you best.

Yes — Kerala is one of the best regions for a first family trip to India: distances stay short, the scenery changes fast, and the activities appeal to all ages. A bike ride in Fort Kochi, a night on a houseboat in the backwaters, a safari in the Periyar reserve in search of wildlife, meeting elephants — always a highlight for children —, Chinese fishing nets at sunset, a Kathakali performance: the programme adapts easily to their pace. We tailor the stages, the accommodation and the tempo for a comfortable family trip.

Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda, with centres all across the state. The most sought-after — and often the most expensive — are by the sea, especially around Kovalam and Varkala, prized for their setting. But many inland centres, in the hills and plantations, offer treatments of equal quality — supervised by Ayurvedic doctors — at more affordable rates. Depending on whether you prefer the beach or nature, and on your budget, we point you to the centre that fits best, whether for a short wellness break or an in-depth panchakarma cure.

The budget for a tailor-made Kerala tour depends mainly on the standard of accommodation, the type of transport, the length of the trip and the activities chosen (Ayurveda cure, safaris, guides on certain stages…). Since every trip is built to order, rather than quoting a standard price we offer a personalised quote at a fair price, direct and with no middleman. Contact our local team: together we'll fine-tune the itinerary and budget around your priorities.

Kerala's roads are tiring to drive yourself, and buses and trains eat into your time — so a private car and driver is by far the most comfortable and flexible way to explore. Through our agency you travel with an experienced, English-speaking private driver, and on cultural stops we can arrange a guide. Above all, you have on-the-ground support 7 days a week: one contact you can reach directly, from arrival to departure.