The full length of Kerala in a week: Kochi's heritage, Munnar's hills, Periyar's forest, Alleppey's backwaters and Kovalam's beaches.
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 board and check out by 9 AM. Drive south along the coast to Kovalam, and spend the evening at Lighthouse Beach.
Breakfast and a last swim, then drop at Trivandrum airport or railway station.
| Category | What to expect | From, per person |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Clean 3-star hotels and resorts, standard AC houseboat | ₹32,500 |
| Deluxe | 4-star resorts with views, deluxe houseboat | ₹43,900 |
| Premium | 5-star and boutique resorts, premium houseboat with full-time AC | ₹61,900 |
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 backwaters
KovalamBeaches near TrivandrumAlso in: Hill stations Wildlife Backwaters Beaches Family
Yes. Most guests add a second night in Kovalam or a Kanyakumari night. See our nine-night Complete Kerala tour.
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.
9N / 10D
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Varkala – Kovalam – Kanyakumari
6N / 7D
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Kovalam
5N / 6D
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey
Send your travel dates and number of guests. A planner from our Kochi office replies with a day-by-day itinerary and a fixed price, usually the same day.
