5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours
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Is 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours worth booking?
5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours is a 120-hour experience in Kochi, India, from $335 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 51 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (51)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $335 per person
Kerala is an ultimate tourist destination for those who have a fascination for the emerald backwaters, golden beaches, mesmerizing art forms and high mountain ranges. To help you, explore every nook and corner of the Ker
What you get
About this experience
Kerala is an ultimate tourist destination for those who have a fascination for the emerald backwaters, golden beaches, mesmerizing art forms and high mountain ranges. To help you, explore every nook and corner of the Kerala with your family and to give you an unforgettable Trip to Kerala, Saffron India Tours has come up with many enticing yet affordable tour packages to Kerala. The packages are highly customized to suit the needs of each and every type of traveler. Be it a Solo Traveler, a family or a Honeymoon couple, Saffron India Tours has something to offer for everyone.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Driver Allowance, Fuel, Toll & Parking
Not included
- Christmas Eve Gala Dinners & New Year Eve Gala Dinners are not included in the Package Cost.
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Premium Package
04 Star Category Resorts Duration: 5 days: This tour is for 04 Nights & 05 Days, starts & ends at Cochin Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided by the resorts all days, except arrival day. Private Car with chauffeur : A/C Medium car (Sedan) for 2 to 3 Peoples, SUV (Innova or Similar) car for 4 to 6 People & Tempo Traveler for above 7 People Accommodation Options: On request or based on the availability we can flexible with the Hotel/Resort Pickup included
Luxury Package
05 Star Category Resorts: Amber Dale Luxury Hotel in Munnar, Green Woods Resort in Thekkady & Lake Palace Resort in Alleppey Duration: 5 days: This is for 04 Nights & 05 Days, Starts & Ends at Cochin Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided by Resorts all days, except arrival day. Private Car with chauffeur : A/C Medium car (Sedan) for 2 to 3 Peoples, SUV (Innova or Similar) car for 4 to 6 People & Tempo Traveler for above 7 People Pickup included
Deluxe Package
03 Star Category Resorts Duration: 5 days: This tour is for 4 Nights & 5 Days, starts & ends at Cochin Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided by the resorts all days, except arrival day. Private Car with chauffeur: A/C Medium car (Sedan) for 2 to 3 Peoples, SUV (Innova or Similar) car for 4 to 6 People & Tempo Traveler for above 7 People Accommodation Options: On request or based on the availability we can flexible with the Hotel/Resort Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- hi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Saffron Leisure Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 51 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
6 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
51 verified traveler reviews for 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A big mess!
What a disappointment this tour was after we were so much looking forward to it! Terrible communication from the company was at the source of most of our problems to come. First Saffron didn't reach to us before our trip, we had to send messages twice two days before the start to get an answer. Then our flight for Kochi was delayed one day, this was obviously not their fault. It meant though we had to shorten our tour for one day as we had bought our plane tickets for the last day, but we were ok with it. The company was aware we had to leave on January 1st because the plan was to drive us to the Kochi airport on that day. We were ready to sleep only one night in Munnar instead of two, it was only fair. But Saffron acted as if we were leaving on January 2, so they changed our hotel in Thekkady with no warning and we had to sleep in a smelly and dirty room with no hot water. Then for our last night, I had to ask Saffron many times if we were keeping the same hotel in Alleppey or if they had changed it for a lesser category hotel, but they wouldn't answer. Finally the next morning, the guy in charge answered we were keeping the same hotel, but said we had to pay an extra 100 canadian dollars each because the hotel had a mandatory gala for new year's eve. This was the last straw, we were really fed up, so we booked instead a hotel near Kochi airport and asked our driver to forget Alleppey and to bring us to that hotel. A terrible end to a wonderful three week trip to India, I never had such a terrible experience with a tour I booked with Viator in all my years of travel. It's too bad, our first day in Munnar was very good and we stayed at a beautiful hotel, the Leaf Resort. Also our driver Vivek was very friendly and did a great job. His car was a clean medium sized sedan with enough room for my long legs, it was a little smelly though so we kept the windows opened at all times. Overall there is no way I could recommend this tour, as the communication with Saffron was simply horrible and showed a terrible disrespect.
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A fine taste of Kerala
Our tour was well organized, our driver EldhoA ta could not have been better. His driving was excellent, we always felt safe, and well cared for. This is a fast paced tour, which suited our schedule and we only wished we had more time. The hotels we stayed in were lovely and the food always good. The fish fry on the river memorable.. We came away impressed with the beauty and industry of the countryside and the kindness and friendliness of the people. We were able to get a glimpse of life in Kerala as well as the tourist highlights promised.
via Viator
Highlights of Kerala
Just returned back from 11 days in beautiful Kerala, completing the fabled triangle, Kochi, Munnar, Thekaddy and back to Kochi. This was a very last minute trip, so it was imperative that the tour operator was able to quickly pull together options for me (3 days). Anoop at Saffron was amazing - right from the initial contact, he understood my requirements based on what type of trip we were looking for and what was good and what to avoid. Anoop created a bespoke package for us within a few days, and that gave me the confidence to commit and book my tickets from London to Kochi. We had one driver for the tour, who went at our pace, and stopped where we wanted and when we wanted to break. There was no pressure or rushing around - which is really important when the key element is to relay and enjoy the views as you travel through the amazing countryside. The hotels that Anoop suggested were great, and cannot complain on the rooms, food or service. Just truly brilliant. Lastly, Anoop also recommended a lovely Ayurveda resort, Nihara, where we spent the last week of our trip. This was again a real gem, as otherwise it’s quite challenging to choose an Ayurveda centre from the dozens that are advertised when visiting from abroad. If you want to visit Kerala, and be assured that you will be dealing with a professional, family based tour operator, who will tailor the tour to your preferences, I can definitely recommend Saffron Tours.
via Tripadvisor
Don’t expect to get all the itinerary says you will
Reading the reviews we expected a wonderful tour, alas that wasn’t what we received. We didn’t get 4 of the items on the schedule. The national park is closed every year for February and March so if planning to go you won’t be able to in those months and Saffron Tours know this but don’t advise, they still leave it on the schedule. In the early part of the year the waterfalls are nonexistent but again they know but don’t advise, 2 other elements we weren’t taken to and only realised when checking at the end of the day. We did enjoy the tea museum and of course the wonderful scenery but 5 hours in a car with the ‘interesting’ driving style was not the best. The 3 nights hotel accommodation were fab with great pools, clean rooms and very caring staff but these hotels exist without Saffron Tours. The actual hotels though were great. The backwaters are so peaceful and it’s great to watch the world glide by but you literally sail away from the start point for max 1 1/2 hours then stop for lunch and sail back to the start point which has a new bridge being built and pile driving going on late into the night. You are moored up cheek by Jowel with all the other boats and there are hundreds of them so it’s not the restful image you are given, even 2 of the staff members go home rather than staying on the boat overnight. You pay for top class service with Saffron Tours but receive a third rate one so personally I’d not recommend them as they lied to us. In fairness I brought issues to their attention and the apologised and after 3 weeks I got a small percentage back as an apology but I could have organised a driver and booked hotels and boat myself for half the cost. Either try another tour operator or book it yourself or wait until you are in India where there are loads and loads of tour operators offering such 3 or 4 or even 5 night schedules depending on what you want. Please if you use Saffron Tours manage your expectations downwards. Last point most of the attractions are very popular so there are tacky stalls selling cheap plastic toys and random tat which again was a bit of a surprise no locally produced hand made items to be seen 🤷♂️
via Tripadvisor
Kerala 4nights-5days excellent trip
My husband and I booked this trip for first week of January 2024. It was a very well arranged, good few spots for sightseeing that we could do at our own pace. Our driver (Sainu) was excellent, always on time and drove very safely. The car (Toyota Innova) was also very comfy. We both had a 30kg suitcase and a 10kg hand luggage each and it all fit in hassle free in the car. Also the trip coordinator and the driver were always available when called, we always had a clear line of communication with them despite it being peak tourist season. The package included really good, clean hotels with all modern amenities and comfort, we really enjoyed each stay. There wasn't a set itinerary but we had rough list of sightseeing spots based on the package provided. I would however, recommend dropping the Spice Plantation plus Ayurvedic shop part of the trip in Munnar, the Spice "garden" was just a trail walk while the guide showed us plants growing on the side of the trail, it's not a garden, just an upper level introduction to Ayurvedic plants. But other than that we thoroughly enjoyed the trip! Would highly recommend to couples, families etc.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $335 to $762
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kochi.
How much does 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours cost?
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Prices start at $335 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kochi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours take?
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Plan for about 120 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kochi is not rushed.
Is 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 51 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kochi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 120-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours?
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Around 18 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kochi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kochi and add a light layer if any part of the 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kochi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kochi?
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On Outty we rank every Kochi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kochi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kochi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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