Sanguine Holidays gave us an exemplary experience as our tour operator in Kerala. Across nine nights, we enjoyed a combination of great hotels, restaurants, and explorations of the sights and sounds of Kerala.
Our holiday started with our collection from Ernakulam train station, and a two-night stay in a new hotel in Kochi. We were treated to a brilliant start to the tour and our driver Vishnu was exceptional throughout the entire tour. From there, we travelled to Alleppey to enjoy the delights of an overnight stay on a houseboat in Kerala's famed backwaters, a highlight of our tour.
From there, we arrived in Thekkady where we stayed at the Greenwood Resorts hotel. This was very well located as it was central in the town, from which we could easily walk around local amenities and businesses, but also a serene retreat once inside the gates of the hotel complex.
After Thekkady, we stayed for three nights in Munnar at the exquisite Tall Trees resort. This hotel was perfect for us, tucked away next to a picturesque tea plantation and a beautiful location. The staff made the stay special, and we enjoyed the visit to Ernakulam National Park from here, as well as a great massage at the resort. The food options in the restaurant were brilliant, and the views from our rooms were breathtakingly beautiful.
Lastly, we transferred to Cherai Beach, a little north from Kochi. What a location. Whilst the hotel was somewhat basic in its facilities, the location gave us views of unspoilt beaches on one side, and a strip of the backwaters in the other.
Sanguine Holidays were attentive throughout the booking process, providing exceptional service and value throughout. The itinerary they created for us, as well as their hotel recommendations were fantastic, and I admire their attention to detail and highly communicative approach to support us with the booking process throughout. This included booking train tickets and tickets for a boat cruise which we were unable to do as the payment system only allowed Indian nationals to book online. I would highly recommend booking with Sanguine Holidays, and I have already recommended them to several friends and family members. Thank you to Nimisha, Vishnu, and the rest of their team for creating such a memorable holiday experience for my family.