For those travelers wanting to experience staying within a Kerala household receiving personal attention from their hosts and experiencing Kerala in its truest sense. Tour includes; Stay in a port town, estate bungalow homestead, Cookery demonstration, Visit to an elephant orphanage, Homestead in wildlife area, Spice plantation tour, Jungle treks, Houseboat Cruise, Stay in a home stay by the lake.

Morning after breakfast drive to Kothamangalam and spend the afternoon at leisure in a century old estate bungalow homestead set in over 100 acres of multi crop plantation. Apart from exploring the estate visit the local bird sanctuary. Participate in cookery demonstrations involving authentic Kerala cuisine. Overnight at the Mundackal Estate Bungalow.

Breakfast at Bungalow and drive to the Kodanad elephant orphanage. You will get the opportunity to be up and close with the elephants and can participate in their bathing and feeding. Elephant rides will also be possible. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Mundackal Estate Bungalow.

After breakfast drive to Periyar an area known for its undulating hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 tiger reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady is the oldest. Check into the homestead. Overnight at the Mullayar Estate Bungalow.

Breakfast at Bungalow and proceed for a spice plantation tour for you, where you will be enticed by not only the aroma of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg but will also get to know how they are grown, harvested and processed before they reach the supermarkets. Overnight at the Mullayar Estate Bungalow.

Morning after breakfast go for an escorted jungle trek where you can also engage in activities like bamboo rafting which is an optional choice for you today. Overnight at the Mullayar Estate Bungalow

Morning breakfast at Bungalow and drive to Kumarakom, embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Your houseboats or 'Kettuvalloms' are luxurious boats with well appointed bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the palm fringed landscape from your cabins. Apart from the mesmerizing surroundings it's the lifestyle of the people along the backwaters that makes this a fascinating experience. Overnight on board.

Morning disembark at the Philipkutty's farm, a beautiful homestead by the lake. The labyrinthine network of rivers, canals, streams and lagoons which form the famed backwaters offer stunning views and is an ideal place to relax. Day at leisure. Overnight at the Philipkutty Farm House.

Breakfast at farm house and the day at leisure .Overnight at the Philipskutty's Farm House.

After breakfast departure transfer to Cochin airport for onward flight.