Description
Embark on a flavorful journey with our Kerala Spice & Cuisine Tour, a 6-day culinary escape through God’s Own Country. Discover the heart of Kerala’s cuisine on this journey. Start in Kochi's spice markets, then join a cooking class to master authentic recipes. Float through Alleppey's backwaters with traditional meals on board. Later, stroll through Thekkady’s spice plantations and savor the renowned teas of Munnar. This tour is an immersive blend of flavors, heritage, and warm hospitality.
Duration
6 Days, 5 Nights
Language
English
Price
US$1225
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Kochi’s spice markets & heritage food streets
- Hands-on Kerala cooking class with expert chefs
- Houseboat stay & traditional backwater cuisine in Alleppey
- Spice plantation tour in Thekkady with farm-to-table lunch
- Tea estate visit & tasting sessions in Munnar
- Cultural evenings with Kathakali or Kalaripayattu shows
Travel Itinerary
Arrive at Kochi, where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the evening soaking in the city’s coastal charm and get your first taste of Kerala cuisine. From spicy fish curries to crispy appams, Kochi is the perfect introduction to the state’s culinary heritage.
If time allows, stroll around Marine Drive or Fort Kochi, enjoying the aroma of street food and freshly brewed coffee. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Start your day at a busy local market with a guide. You’ll see vendors selling fresh vegetables, seafood, and spices. After, head to the historic streets of Fort Kochi, known for its spice warehouses and old restaurants.
Later, join a hands-on cooking class to make authentic Kerala dishes like avial or fish curry. You will enjoy these dishes for dinner, completing your food experience. You'll stay the night in Kochi.
Drive to Alleppey, often called the “Venice of the East,” and board a traditional houseboat. Glide through serene canals surrounded by swaying palms, rice paddies, and village life.
Enjoy a fresh Kerala lunch on the boat. It includes dishes like karimeen fry and coconut curries.
In the evening, step ashore to sample Alleppey’s famous seafood snacks or toddy shop delicacies. Fall asleep on the waters with the sound of lapping waves. Overnight stay on a deluxe houseboat.
After breakfast, head to Thekkady, nestled in the Western Ghats. Explore lush spice plantations where cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon grow in abundance. A local guide explains their cultivation and use in Kerala cooking.
Enjoy a flavorful farm-to-table lunch before visiting local spice shops. In the evening, you may opt for a Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu martial arts show, adding cultural flavor to your trip.
Overnight stay in Thekkady surrounded by aromatic spice-scented air.
Journey to Munnar, a hill station draped in emerald-green tea gardens. Visit a working tea estate to see how tender leaves are picked and processed into the brew Kerala is famous for. Savor a traditional lunch infused with local flavors at a plantation restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy a tea-tasting session and learn to distinguish subtle varieties. Spend the evening at leisure, perhaps walking amidst rolling tea-carpeted hills. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, drive back to Kochi for your onward journey. If time permits, take a short stop to enjoy street food specialties such as banana fritters, masala dosas, or spiced tea at a local stall. This last taste of Kerala ends your food journey. It will leave you with lasting memories of spices, flavors, and rich culture.
Transfer to the airport for departure. Safe Travels!
INCLUDED
- Accommodation in boutique hotels / houseboat with breakfast
- Private transfers with English-speaking driver
- Guided market visits & cooking class in Kochi
- All meals on Alleppey houseboat
- Spice plantation & tea estate entry fees
- Tea tasting and local culinary experiences as per itinerary
- Cultural performance in Thekkady (Kathakali/Kalaripayattu)
EXCLUDED
- Airfare or train tickets to/from Kochi
- Lunches & dinners not mentioned in inclusions
- Any Monument Fees
- Personal expenses (tips, beverages, shopping)
- Optional activities or extensions
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
For the best weather, plan your trip between October and March. This is the best time to enjoy food walks, plantation tours, and houseboat trips.
Absolutely! Kerala cuisine has plenty of vegetarian options like avial, thoran, appam, and sambar. Cooking classes and meals can be customized.
Absolutely. You can add Kovalam beaches, Wayanad hills, or Ayurveda retreats for a longer culinary and cultural experience.
This is hands-on. You’ll shop for ingredients, cook under guidance, and enjoy your own creations.
We go beyond regular restaurants to find authentic food. We focus on regional kitchens, family-run eateries, spice farms, and local chefs.
Pack light, comfortable clothing suitable for a tropical climate. We recommend breathable fabrics like cotton or linen. A light jacket or shawl is useful for the cooler evenings in Munnar. Don't forget comfortable walking shoes for market and plantation tours.
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