Luxury Coastal & Malabar Heritage Tour

20-Day Luxury Coastal & Malabar Heritage Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Goa – Welcome Drink and Beach Day

We will pick you up at the Goa Airport and drive you in a personal car to your luxury beachfront hotel in North Goa. Upon arrival, you are welcomed with a fresh drink as you check-in. Next, you can lie on the beach and relax the rest of the day. The evening is the time to take a leisurely walk along Baga or Calangute Beach. Watch the sun going down with a cocktail in your hand and bring the evening to a fine finish with a live music and sea food dinner.

Overnight in Goa.

Day 2: Discover the North Goa – Forts, Beaches and Markets

After having breakfast, start exploring North Goa on a personal tour. Visit the historic ancient-old Fort Aguada and look at the sea images, then proceed to visit the Vagator and the Anjuna Beaches. Baga Beach offers the visitor to participate in water activities, and those who want a more relaxing journey to relax in a spa session just by the beach. Make sure to stop by the famous Anjuna Flea market and get a shot of colourful shopping. End your day at a good coloured restaurant.

Overnight in Goa.

Day 3: South Goa Heritage and sunset river cruise

This afternoon explore the cultural aspect of South Goa. Visit the famous cathedrals including Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, rush through the old Portuguese houses and the swaying palms and coconut farmlands. Spend an afternoon lying on Colva or Miramar Beach. Once the sun goes down and gently sets behind the horizon, have a nice peaceful cruise up the Mandovi River accompanied by traditional local music and a mouthwatering dinner.

Overnight in Goa.

Day 4: Gokarna – Day Trip

Travel southwards along the fabulous Konkan Coast to Gokarna; about a four hour drive. Relax in a fashionable resort near Om Beach. Take a walk over Kudle Beach and relax with an ayurvedic massage or enjoy a quiet dinner, just next to the waves.

Overnight in Gokarna.

Day 5: Gokarna – Wellness, Yoga and Local Sights

Begin the day with a slow yoga or meditation at the shore. You can spend the remaining hours as you wish, wander to the visiting temples nearby, undertake a coastal hike or learn how to surf. You can also choose to go to the Mahabaleshwar Temple or enjoy a different Ayurvedic treatment in the resort.

Overnight  at Gokarna.

Day 6: Gokarna to Udupi – Places of worship and Scenic Beauties

After breakfast, embark on the drive to Udupi, the distance of about three and a half hours. Along the way, twist and turn through peaceful fishing villages and enjoy the scenic views of the coastline. Once you reach Udupi visit the popular Sri Krishna Temple that has calm atmosphere and is famous enough as it has a lot of history. Eventually, savour a classic vegetarian spread where food is served on banana leaves, and this is a true locals favourite.

Overnight at Udupi.

Day 7: St. Marys Island and Heritage moments

Take a short boat ride along the coast to St. Mary Island whose rock formations and clear turquoise water are spectacular, not to mention being perfect swimming and tranquility spot. During the evening visit Hasta Shilpa Heritage Museum where you will get to see the beautiful architecture and culture of the region.

Overnight in Udupi.

Day 8: Udupi to Mangalore- Temple Trail and Colonial Charms

After breakfast depart to Mangalore (approximately 1.5 hours). Explore ancient temples like Kadri Manjunath and Mangaladevi and enjoy Eveningv.

overnight at Mangalore.

Day 9: Mangalore to Bekal: Go to the Atmospheric Forts and sea Breeze

Drive scenically (approximately 1.5-hour) to Bekal. Visit the iconic Bekal Fort that stands high at the seashore, an ideal location to capture some beautiful photographs and enjoy some leisurely walks. Relax in your beach resort. Enjoy a sundown high tea if you feel like it or have a romantic candle lit dinner in the complete privacy.

Overnight in Bekal.

Day 10: Backwaters and Village life

In the morning, go in a slow, easy boat trip through the backwaters Chandragiri or Valiyaparamba. When passing by a nearby temple or a village of artisans, stop to see the ways in which locals live their daily life. When you can spare the time, enjoy a classical music or dance performance at night.

Overnight in Bekal.

Day 11: Bekal to Nileshwar – Nature & Relaxation

Take a short car journey to Nileshwar (approximately an hour). Come to a peaceful eco-resort on riverside. Visit the palace of Nileshwaram and just after it, indulge yourself in an Ayurvedic therapy or even have a relaxing daytime cruise into the river in the evening at sunset.

Overnight in Nileshwar.

Day 12: Nileshwar to Calicut A Seaside History

Go to Calicut (approximately 4.5 hours). See where Vasco da Gama landed in the Kappad Beach, traverse SM Street market and visit the Beypore Port, which has traditional handmade wooden boats.

Overnight in Calicut.

Day 13: Walk through Heritage and a Taste of Calicut

Begin your day with the visits on Pazhassiraja Museum, Mishkal Mosque and Thali Temple. Subsequently, you may go on an escorted culinary tour and enjoy delicious gourmet food. Then end your day at Kozhikode Beach and enjoy the waves.

Overnight in Calicut.

Day 14: Wayanad Calicut

Go on a road trip to Wayanad (Calicut to Wayanad is 3.5 hrs). On the way, stop at Pookode lake to get a relaxing walk and enjoy the panoramic views at Lakkidi View Point. Reach a secluded forest resort which is in the lap of nature.

Overnight in Wayanad.

Day 15: Caves, Ancient Waterfalls

Hike to the Edakkal Caves early in the morning Get ready early in the morning and start a hike to the Edakkal caves that are famous due to their ancient rock carvings. Then visit the Soochipara Waterfalls and enjoy a walk through one spice harvesting zone. If you can be interested, be involved in an evening cook.

Overnight in Wayanad.

Day 16: Dams & Tribal Villages

Explore the beautiful Banasura Sagar Dam and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. Make a small stop at a local tribal village to get to know local crafts and cultural tradition. Wind down the day by a very mild Ayurvedic massage.

Overnight at Wayanad.

Day 17: Wayanad-Kannur by road

Drive to Kannur, which is approximately four hours. Once you get there, you can relax in Payyambalam Beach, or visit a typical weaving village where you will see hand loom weaving firsthand.

Overnight in Kannur.

Day 18: forts, palaces, and rituals

Visit the ancient St. Angelo Fort and the Arakkal Museum and come to know more about the royal Kannur. Evening: witness a live performance of Theyyam (seasonal) ceremony (a colourful form of distinct ritual dance indigenous to North Kerala).

Overnight in Kannur.

Day 19: Leisure in Kannur

It is all yours today to spend as you see fit–swing or explore to your own time. Choose your own adventure with things that bring you close to the local lifestyle.

Overnight  at Kannur.

Day 20: Check Out of Kannur

You will be transferred to Kannur International Airport in the morning after breakfast. And so you leave, with beautiful memories of the coast of South India, history, and the hospitality of the people.