Viva la Vida Marari: A Tropical Wellness Tale
India 9 home.days 8 packagedetails.nights Oct-2021/Mar-2022
EUR1500
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Highlights
- A premium wellness holiday in the tropical paradise of Kerala popular by the moniker, 'God's Own Country' on the Marari beach, rated as one of the World's Top Five Hammock Beaches by the National Geographic's survey, and the ancient seaport city of Kochi, nicknamed as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.
- A three-day rejuvenating and deeply nurturing Ayurveda regime of spa and multiple whole-body massage sessions and outdoor beach yoga classes.
- Day cruise and luxury dining experience in a Kettuvallam (Houseboat), an opulent way to explore the quaint backwaters of Aleppey laced by the crisscrossing canals, vivid hues of the paddy fields, and rustic charms of the village life.
- An all-sense engaging guided food and culture walk in the port city Fort Kochi, which will take you on a wild journey through the city's opulent colonial history and its melting pot food culture.
- Sumptuous local culinary experiences such as food walks, interactive cooking sessions, fine-dining experiences, etc. curated for vegans, vegetarians, and other dietary preferences.
- A wonderful chance to shop affordably for spices, branded goods, high-quality silk, and gold in one of the biggest shopping meccas in Asia.
- Luxury stays in four and five-star boutique resorts with top-notch pampering service throughout the trip.
Who is this for?
This is a mild-activity slow travel trail ideal for travelers looking for a leisurely laid-back beach holiday away from the madding city crowds. You will be indulging in rejuvenating and pampering Ayurvedic spa treatments, massage sessions, beach yoga classes and scrumptious local food. The trail could also be tailored for multi-generational families with small kids (babysitter/child care services can be arranged on request) and couples.
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Six nights in a four-star rated beachfront resort in a luxury cottage-style accommodation in the coastal village of Mararikulam.
Two nights in Fort Kochi in 5-star resort with a picturesque central courtyard and landscaped gardens.
8 breakfasts.
8 lunches.
1 multicourse fine-dining dinner in Kochi.
An 'abhyanga' or whole body traditional massage session involving head, face and body using herbal medicinal oil followed by a soothing steam bath (1 hr).
A 'sirodhara' session where lukewarm medicated herbal oil is poured continuosly as an even stream over the forehead (50 mts).
An 'udvarthanam' or powder massage session when the whole body is massaged using special herbal powders by ayurvedic masseurs (1 hr).
Morning outdoor yoga sessions in the beach (2 sessions of 45 minutes each).
Day-cruise on a luxury houseboat in the backwaters of Aleppey, with lunch prepared onboard.
Food and culture walk in Fort Kochi experiencing the colonial charm of the quaint seafront city, with an experienced guide (6 hrs).
Guided trips to trusted shopping centres and boutique shops selling silk, gold, spices and branded clothing.
English-speaking travel companion throughtout the length of the trip.
Private transfers (mentioned in the itinerary) in a chauffeur-driven minibus during the entire length of the program.
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International flight tickets (~ 550 €/pp).
India e-visa costs (25 €).
Travel insurance.
Anything not mentioned explicitly in the Inclusions.
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Accommodation: 4-star beach bungalow
Tropical bliss!
- Arrival at the Kochi International airport, pickup, and transfer to Mararikulam sea village.
- Check-in at the luxury beachfront resort that overlooks the white sandy Marari Beach with a rivulet flowing on one side. The resort, located very close to the coastal village of Mararikulam, is spread across an area of 13 acres of land with an exclusive private beach to enjoy the peace of privacy and the glorious white sands without any disturbance.
- After a glorious welcome lunch, you have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the resort and its entertaining premises.
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Accommodation: 4-star beach bungalow
Houseboat cruise through the Backwaters
- After a hearty breakfast at the resort, set off on a luxury houseboat cruise to enjoy the first look at Kerala's world-renowned backwaters. The houseboats, locally known as the Kettuvallom, are the perfect relaxed way to navigate the region’s winding palm-fringed waterways catching panoramic glimpses of the rustic local village life. Onboard, chefs prepare a scrumptious Kerala traditional lunch, 'sadya' served on the banana leaf.
- Return to the accommodation.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-star beachfront bungalow
Abhyanga Ayurveda
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast.
- In the afternoon, you will start your Ayurveda regime. Ayurveda, literally translated to 'Science of Life', is an alternate system of medicine, the oldest in the world, originated in India some '5,000 years ago and often called the “Mother of All Healing".
- Your wellness plan starts with an Abhyanga session where you will have a whole body traditional treatment massage involving the head, face, and body using herbal medicinal oil followed by a soothing steam bath. The strokes are soft and gentle applied with palms of the hand. Abhyanga is recommended for relief from fatigue and removal of toxins and enhances sleep, strength, and complexion.
- You have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy by the beach.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-star beachfront bungalow
Udvarthanam Powder Massage & Beach Yoga
- You will have an early outdoor beach yoga session with a yoga master in the morning.
- In the evening, you will have an Ayurvedic session of Udvarthanam in which the whole body is synchronously massaged using special herbal powders aimed at treating obesity, removing wrinkles, and adding fitness to the body. It is also advocated for treating paralysis, arthritic pains, and certain skin diseases.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-star beachfront bungalow
Sirodhara & Beach Yoga
- Enjoy an early beach yoga session on the beach before breakfast.
- In the afternoon, you will experience a relaxing session of Sirodhara, in which lukewarm medicated oil will be poured continuously as an even stream over the forehead. This is a holistic and Vedic approach to de-stress and relax the mind, body, and soul.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-star beachfront bungalow
Local Sightseeing & Elephant Bathing
- After the leisurely breakfast, set off on a sightseeing trip to visit local attractions such as the largest shrine of St. Sebastian in the world, the church known as Arthunkal St. Andrew's Basilica, constructed by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. You will also visit local eateries sampling seafood delicacies.
- Return to the accommodation.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 5-star resort
The Queen of the Arabian Sea
- After the breakfast, check-out and tansfer to the charming seaside city of Fort Kochi, the first European township in India known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and the East meets West blended culture. The St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi was the original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama.
- In the afternoon, enjoy the iconic tuk-tuk ride in Fort Kochi and explore the shopping scene in the Princess street.
- Return to the accommodation.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 5 star resort
Food & Culture Walk
- In the morning set off on an experiential food and culture walk through the township, tracing the colonial history of the place and exploring its melting pot food culture.
- You will visit museums, open street art installations, upscale eateries getting a feel of this bustling lively town.
- You will also have more shopping possibilities.
- In the evening, indulge in a fine dining session in one of the high end restaurants serving a fusion menu which tells the colorful history of the region.
- Return to the accommodation.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Departure
- Check-out and transfer to the Kochi international airport.
- Departure
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- The prices quoted are on B2C basis, for direct sale to the customers.
- We reserve the rights to make alterations to the program and/or to the itinerary.
- Smoking is prohibited in public places in India.
- Both vegan and vegetarian dietary options can be arranged on request.
- The itinerary can also be tailored for medium-budget with three and four-star rated accommodations.
- Itinerary is flexible and can be custom-made based on interest and requirements of the travelers.
- We will help with the flight ticket booking and e-visa application.
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*All the accommodations listed are 4 and 5-star-rated.
**The listed images should be used for standard reference purposes only and will be fixed only after confirming the date of the booking, group size, and availability.
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