The classic Kerala circuit at a family pace, with a full day in Kochi and no drive longer than about four hours.
Pick-up from Kochi airport or railway station and check in. Late afternoon, walk the Fort Kochi waterfront to see the Chinese fishing nets being lowered at sunset, then watch a Kathakali performance at a cultural centre nearby.
After breakfast, drive into the hills with stops at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check in and take an evening walk through the tea gardens near your hotel.
Morning at Eravikulam National Park to see the Nilgiri tahr on the grassy slopes of Anamudi, South India's highest peak. After lunch visit the Tea Museum, then drive along Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake and Echo Point. Evening free for the town's spice and tea shops.
Drive south through cardamom hills to Thekkady. In the afternoon, walk through a spice plantation to see pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and vanilla growing. In the evening, watch a Kalaripayattu martial arts show in Kumily.
Take the early boat ride on Periyar Lake, the best time to see elephants and gaur at the water's edge. Drive down to Alleppey and board your private houseboat around noon. Cruise through the backwaters past paddy fields and village life while the crew prepares lunch, evening tea and dinner on board.
Breakfast on the houseboat and check out by 9 AM. Drive to Kochi and, if time allows, see Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church before your drop at the airport or railway station.
| Category | What to expect | From, per person |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Clean 3-star hotels and resorts, standard AC houseboat | ₹26,900 |
| Deluxe | 4-star resorts with views, deluxe houseboat | ₹35,900 |
| Premium | 5-star and boutique resorts, premium houseboat with full-time AC | ₹50,900 |
Twin sharing. Prices rise over Christmas–New Year, Onam and long weekends. Your quote names the exact hotels.
KochiHeritage, food and Kathakali
MunnarTea gardens and cool hills
ThekkadyWildlife and spice gardens
AlleppeyHouseboats and backwatersAlso in: Family Hill stations Wildlife Backwaters
Yes. We can choose hotels with lifts and ground-floor rooms, and skip the steeper walks at Eravikulam. Tell us about any mobility needs when you enquire.
A Toyota Innova Crysta or similar for up to six guests, or a Tempo Traveller for larger groups.
Yes. You can add or remove nights, change the order, upgrade hotels or add places. Send us your dates and we'll rework the plan and price.
Send us your dates on WhatsApp (+91 96569 62225) or the enquiry form. We reply with hotel options and a fixed price, and book once you confirm with an advance payment.
6N / 7D
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Kovalam
9N / 10D
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Varkala – Kovalam – Kanyakumari
5N / 6D
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom
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