We were met at the airport on time. Driven to hotel to relax Next day met with Affordable Luxury Travel (AFL )representative and was also given a guide for the day. Went on tour around Jew Town and Dutch palace as per itinerary. He was very good at explaining the history and answering our questions. Next day off early to Munnar where we had the rest oh the day at leisure. Hotel Spice Tree was really lovely again wonderful people and great food. This hotel it located on a mountain and had a lot of steep steps. We went to tea museum which was rather disappointing and difficult to understand the speaker. The views are absolutely stunning. There were a few gaps in the itinerary that could be filled in and also warnings as to whether the hotel has an alcohol licence as it is difficult to go shopping for this. Overnight boat stay. Felt lacking no explanation could have done with a guide. Kumarakom lake resort was excellent friendly fabulous food took great care. We had two drivers. One was very good at English however the other driver tried really hard but was still sometimes difficult to understand communication was sometimes difficult but his English is much better than our Asian language. Brilliant tour.

This was a great holiday and we were well looked after by the staff in India. We had never used Affordable Luxury Travel before and had never heard of them either. However on this experience I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. The hotels that we stayed in were all very different, but of a high standard, and the variety enabled us to get a true experience of Kerala. The itinerary was varied and was generally good.Our guide/driver was excellent and made our holiday special; thank you so much Anil for going above and beyond, we will miss you! Everything ran very smoothly and started with the excellent service that we received from Jazz back in the UK.

Easy to deal with friendly and efficient

I would highly recommend alt as a travel company. The booking process was easy and flexible. The hotels were of a high standard and our driver Dileep was amazing. We particularly appreciated the flexibility while in India to arrange extra bird watching trips and sourcing excellent guides. Pratheesh at the local office kept in touch and was able to arrange upgrades along the way. Excellent value for money and would definitely book with them again. Also plan to return to India and would look to have Dileep as our driver and guide again

All the stressful bureaucracy involved in getting our visas to travel & the missed connection with our flight was not the easiest start to this adventure. However, the moment we arrived in Kochi & greeted by our lovely smiley driver we knew that it was going to be worth it. We checked in at our first hotel at 5am & He rescheduled our tour for later that afternoon so we could sleep. The attention to detail was amazing as he got to know what we were interested in and he took time & consideration to make everyday special. All the 5 hotels we stayed at were excellent both in quality and location. All the way through the holiday we were contacted by ALT via WhatsApp to check we were happy. Exceeded our expectations and we would 100% recommend. We will certainly be looking at other locations for future holidays. We both agreed that it was the most relaxing & enjoyable adventure we had ever had.

We had an excellent week , well organized staying in four different locations. We had a driver for the week who was fantastic, charming helpful and always on time waiting for us. The hotels were good the highlight being the stay and trip on the houseboat.

Wow - what a fantastic holiday to Kerala and first visit to India. Firstly we were impressed with the seamless booking process (which was done last minute as we only booked about 3/4 weeks before we actually went). We stayed in 6 hotels for the 11 nights we were visiting. All the quality of the hotels were top rate with wonderfully comfortable surroundings, amazing staff and beautiful food. Our favourite was possibly Indian Summer House which was indescribable. It was beautiful, and the welcome and stay including a river crossing and traditional tea house visit was excellent. Our houseboat stay was also wonderful. The driver and waiter were amazing and the experience was one we won’t forget cruising down the backwaters looking at the scenery and wildlife. The food served on the house was also some of the best we ate on our entire trip! It was really reassuring that the AFL representative took his time out to come and meet us at our first hotel to introduce himself and continued to stay in contact the whole trip via WhatsApp to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, keeping us updated and ensuring everything was to our expectation. That care and attention was really gratefully received. Lastly I have to mention our driver who was with us for 8 days. He was absolutely wonderful and made our holiday. Not only was he interesting and took his time to give a very personal tour, showing us all the delights of Kerala but he was able to arrange some individual experiences to show off the best of Kerala. He tools such pride in his job, always impeccably on time, the car was so clean and comfortable with fresh water and snacks. Our driver really went over and above and we enjoyed his company the whole time. So without question it was a fabulous holiday which we’ll never forget!!

After a 5* booking process, we had great expectations for our holiday in Kerala and these were exceeded. It was a holiday of a lifetime and we have wonderful memories to keep. All the hotels had very different characters, were well appointed and served delicious food. We were astounded to find that we had a houseboat all to ourselves complete with boatman, waiter and chef. Our driver, could not have been more helpful and gave us an insight into the culture, flora and fauna of Kerala and made the travelling effortless. All the time, the guy, the face of ALT in India, was in the background ensuring that everything ran smoothly. We felt in very safe hands. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend Affordable Luxury Travel and this tour of Kerala in particular.

After a 5* booking process, we had great expectations for our holiday in Kerala and these were exceeded. It was a holiday of a lifetime and we have wonderful memories to keep. All the hotels had very different characters, were well appointed and served delicious food. We were astounded to find that we had a houseboat all to ourselves complete with boatman, waiter and chef. Our driver, could not have been more helpful and gave us an insight into the culture, flora and fauna of Kerala and made the travelling effortless. All the time, an agent, the face of ALT in India, was in the background ensuring that everything ran smoothly. We felt in very safe hands. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend Affordable Luxury Travel and this tour of Kerala in particular.

We booked our honeymoon to Kerala to travel just after christmas last year and it was very responsive in organising a wonderful trip. There were a few changes to our hotels after payment which we were not expecting but overall worked in the end. When in Kerela we were looked after very well with the agent our company contact in Kerala who was regularly in touch with us. However, our driver made our trip the most memorable! He was very accomodating and gave us a very local and personalised tour and went out of his way to make sure we were having a great time. His local knowledge and contacts were impressive. Will book with AFL in the future :)

Glorious Kerala Just back from 10 days in Kerala booked through Affordable Travel. My 1st Review written after a holiday! Following an inauspicious start struggling with changing Indian visa requirements; Affordable Travel (Sav) pulled out all the stops and got us on the right track. On arrival, we met our driver who was super friendly, knowledgable and looked after us (& a great companion). Local agent took the time to meet us and kept open communication via WhatsApp (which was unexpected & welcome We stayed in 4 hotels in Kerala (2 nights each) and incredible houseboat. All were were varied and memorable. From; amazing food, breathtaking views, friendly service, great locations, experiencing a taste of local culture - we were thoroughly spoilt. Have travelled widely and rate this as one of our best holidays. Highly recommended - no hesitation in recommending - thank you.

Just back from 9 nights in Kerala booked through Affordable Travel. My 1st Review written after a holiday! Following an inauspicious start struggling with changing Indian visa requirements; Affordable Travel (Sav) pulled out all the stops and got us on the right track. On arrival, we met a  driver who was super friendly, knowledgable and looked after us (& a great companion). Local agent took the time to meet us and kept open communication via WhatsApp (which was unexpected & welcome We stayed in 4 hotels in Kerala (2 nights each) and incredible houseboat. All were were varied and memorable. From; amazing food, breathtaking views, friendly service, great locations, experiencing a taste of local culture - we were thoroughly spoilt. Have travelled widely and rate this as one of our best holidays. Highly recommended - no hesitation in recommending - thank you.

just returned from a 14 day south India tour. The whole trip was fantastic, all the sights, hotels etc were well selected. Our tour was made better by our driver, who had great knowledge of the area and also pointed out things of interest along the way. its a shame we cant name as as we would highly recommend him. He was friendly and courteous and made the long journeys bearable. South India was great, lots to see and Affordable Luxury Travel made the whole trip planning an easy process for us.

My wife and I arranged a two week trip in early December to explore some of the highlights of the south (covering Tamil Nadu & Kerala) including Pondicherry, Madurai, Munnar, Thekkady and then onto the Kerala backwaters. The tour was excellent, thanks in large part to our most excellent driver, who ensured we were well looked after and also furnished with really interesting insights and his own local knowledge. Even though my wife caught a cold and fever while were travelling, we had a truly memorable experience and would highly recommend the firm for anyone wanting to enjoy a similar experience. Our heartfelt thanks to those who worked so hard to ensure we had such a wonderful time.

Have just returned from an 11 night holiday in Kerala. Everything was brilliant from start to finish, great care from everyone involved, great accommodation. & excellent value for money. The itinerary was varied and well organised giving the right amount of time at each destination & so much was included. Our driver was brilliant & nothing was too much trouble and most importantly for us he drove safely. Fantastic holiday & absolutely loved Kerala.

These guys were fantastic. Will always use in future. Thanks

The service was outstanding from start to finish. Very professional and organised. I would recommend this travel agents to family and friends.

I'm not one to usually use travel agencies, but this time I wanted something special. These guys arranged everything for me and they really knew their holidays. Really friendly and amazing advice! Our trip was really well planned, everything went smoothly and they were easy to get a hold of when I had questions. Honestly had an amazing time and would recommend them to anyone looking to travel! thanks Mr Luxury Travel!