One-Week India Family Tour: Nature, Culture, and Cities

Relaxing beach flanked by palm trees and boulders at sunset in Varkala, Kerala, India.

What to expect on this itinerary

Make lasting memories among the tropical landscape of Kerala during your 7-day family highlights tour of India. This tour focuses on uncovering unique beauty, dramatic history, and preserved culture. Discover tranquil canals, colorful temples, wonderful wildlife, and crashing waves at India’s southernmost point. Specialist guides and excellent accommodations help make this family India tour an experience that brims with hidden treasures and memories.

Countries Visited

India

Places Visited

Kochi (India), Kovalam, Alleppey, Periyar, Varkala

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Kochi – Introductory City Tour

Kochi embodies the unique point at which India connects to the surrounding world. Your flight will land at Cochin International Airport, where your private transfer will greet you upon your arrival. You will make your way to your accommodation at the heart of the city. After settling into the comforts of your accommodation, you can explore the marvelous city. The Paradesi Synagogue is located in the Mattancherry district and dates back to the 16th century.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Alleppey – Enjoy the Famous Canals

Day 3

Periyar – Wildlife of the National Park

Day 4

Varkala – Exploring Charming Varkala

Day 5

Kovalam – Discover a Historic Temple

Day 6

Kovalam – Kovalam and Kanyakumari

Day 7

Kovalam – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Discover the remarkable history of Kochi during a private tour that reveals the mixture of Indian, Chinese, British, Dutch, and Portuguese cultures
  • Visit the tip of India at Cape Comorin to view the unique point at which three seas converge
  • Search for wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger, during safaris at Periyar National Park
  • Explore the stunning canals of Alleppey and view the unique town and collection of villages that line the waterways
  • Traverse ancient temple grounds across the Kerala region, including Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Witness traditional Kerala architecture when on a private tour of one of Asia’s largest wooden palatial complexes
  • Visit colorful lighthouses for a 360-degree view that encompasses the landscape and shoreline

Starting Price

$1,900 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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India Travel Review: Kerala, Kochi, Kumarakom, Munnar, Madurai, Culture, 18 Nights

The trip was very good. We learned a lot about the culture, food, people, and land. We didn’t feel it was 100% as our trip to Botswana and South Africa. The guide was OK, but not great. If I were to share my itinerary, I would omit Wayanad, where we felt the drive was very long and the hotel was not up to par. Kochi, Kumarakom, Munnar, and Madurai were wonderful.

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India Travel Review: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai, Taj Mahal, 12-Day Trip

I just wanted to share my amazing experience with Zicasso’s tour company! They coordinated my 60th birthday trip to India, taking me to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Mumbai. Zicasso’s travel specialist was incredibly attentive and responsive to all my inquiries, and the birthday celebration in Mumbai was epic—think 10-course meal! The tour guides were super-knowledgeable and added so much depth to the trip, making it fun and educational.

One suggestion for the travel company: consider incorporating visits to some of the more affluent and clean areas within the Golden Triangle. It would give tourists a contrast to the poverty and crowds in the main cities, and create a more well-rounded memory of India.

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India Tour Review: Taj Mahal, Varanasi, Culture, Local Cuisine, 12-Day Trip

This was truly an incredible trip and exceptionally well planned from start to finish. Zicasso’s travel company made our experience in India completely seamless and absolutely unforgettable. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, from the tours and knowledgeable local guides to the beautiful hotels, memorable sights, and even restaurant selections.

It was clear that our personal interests and preferences were carefully taken into account at every step. We were able to fully immerse ourselves in the experience and enjoy India without worrying about logistics, which made the journey even more special.

I would highly recommend this travel company to anyone looking for a well-curated, stress-free, and unforgettable travel experience.

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India Trip Review: Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Safari, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Culture, Wildlife, 60 Nights

Zicasso's travel specialist did an amazing job of selecting locations and properties in rural areas that perfectly suited me. I loved the tented camps and safari lodges, visiting rural villages and schools, kayaking, horseback riding, walking, and enjoying cultural activities. 

I selected two resorts and they were everything I hoped they would be, with fabulous service and wonderful experiences. The travel agent selected four other hotels and they were everything I hoped for as well. I loved them all, but especially the one in Jawai Bandh, which may have been my favorite spot on the trip. The service was spectacular, with great leopard spotting, guides, and butlers. 

I really wasn’t keen on the cities. I was sick in Delhi and stayed in my hotel, and quickly went through Jaipur. Two hours there was enough. Udaipur was the best of the three. I especially liked my hike there. The hotel in Udaipur was OK, but there were a lot of pigeons making a noise around the rooms.

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India Tour Review: Jaipur, Amber Fort, Royal Palace, 5 Nights

We appreciated the smooth logistics of our trip with Zicasso’s travel company. We had representatives meet us upon arrival at the airport, at each hotel, and upon departure from the airport to help ensure our check-in at each point was smooth. Our driver stayed with us for the duration of our trip and was friendly and prompt. We really enjoyed sightseeing in Jaipur and our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming.

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India Vacation Review: Munnar, Kumily, Tea Factory, Cooking Class, Hiking, Farm, 10 Nights

We loved our trip to India that Zicasso's travel agency put together. In particular, the local guides and driver were invaluable, knowledgeable, and professional. We enjoyed most of the activities, although there were some "misses." More information in advance, or options for alternative activities, may have helped us identify planned activities that we would rather skip.

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

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