The best of Kerala in 9 days with idyllic houseboat and relax

8 Nights / 9 Days Cochin - Munnar - Periyar-Alleppey-Kovalam-Kochi Indian Family Homestay Private AC Car
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Tour overview

A journey into the real India.

 

The tour focuses on showing the greenest and the most idyllic Kerala state. During this tour you will have an opportunity to explore Kerala state with a relaxing stay on Kovalem beach. The tour includes an idyllic paradise boat ride in the Kerala backwaters, sightseeing amazing tea plantations in Munnar and far more attractions which will broaden your mind and knowledge about the south of India. 

Tour highlights:

- One of its kind de lux backwater cruise in Alleppey

- Visit tea plantations in Munnar

- Stay close by the nature and admire its beauty

- See Kathakali performance in Kochi

- See martial art show in Kerala

- Visit spice plantations 

- See the end point of India – Kanyakumari 

- Relax on the Kovalam beach

-  Personal driver and comfortable AC vehicle

-  Safari boatride in Periyar

What is included:

  • 3-star accommodation with breakfast
  • Transport by AC Suzuki desire car with an English speaking driver (the model and the size of the car depends on the number of travellers)
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Martial art show
  • Kathakali show
  • Spice plantation visit
  • Periyar boar ride safari
  • Luxury houseboat in Alleppey with all the meals
  • Taxes


What isn’t included:

  • Personal expenditures
  • Tips
  • Meals (except for breakfast and meals on the houseboat)
At a glance
  • Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
  • Route: Cochin - Munnar - Periyar-Alleppey-Kovalam-Kochi
  • Hotels: 3-star with AC private rooms
  • Special stay: Stay with an Indian family
  • Driver: Private AC car, English-speaking
Detailed itinerary

Your 8 Nights / 9 Days journey, day by day.

Each day below has space for a destination photo. Days without an image simply show the description full-width — clean and consistent either way.

Day 1 Kochi

The driver will pick you up from the central location in Kochi or the airport. After refreshing, the driver will take you for a sightseeing tour to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Enjoy the beauty of the place and discover Kerala in an entire new way. In the evening witness a Classical Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Munnar

After breakfast, depart for Munnar which is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. In the evening you will be invited to see martial art show famous for Kerala state - Kalaripayattu. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 3 Periyar

After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. On the way you will stop to see one of the famous spice gardens where you will have an opportunity to buy spices and ayurvedic cosmetics.

Transfer to hotel and relax. Afternoon, proceed for sightseeing – The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is thick evergreen forest, declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. You can also do a things in Thekkady like – Boat cruises on the Periyar lake, visit cardamom, pepper, tea and coffee plantation. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 Alleppey houseboat experience

Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey where you will be booked to stay overnight on the Houseboat. Staying in Houseboat is breathtakingly stimulating experience. Lunch, evening tea and snacks, dinner next day breakfast and will be provided in the boat. Overnight at houseboat.

Day 5 Kovalam

After breakfast check out from the houseboat and proceed to Kovalam, the countryside that God connected with the Seas in his own Country. Check-in to Hotel, relax and later you can proceed for sightseeing around Trivandrum Town visiting Museum complex, Sri. Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology Museum, Veli tourist village. Overnight at Kovalam.

Day 6 Kovalam with Kanyakumari

After breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari, enroute visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suchidram Temple. Later visit Gandhi Memorial, Devi Kanya Kumari Temple, Vivekanand Rock Memorial, built on a rock on which Swami Vivekanand meditated in year 1892. Evening, you will get to see the mesmerizing Sunset at the confluence of 3 Oceans, Arabian Sea, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. Evening return to Kovalam. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Kovalam rest and relax

After breakfast rest and relax at Kovalam. You can try one of ayurvedic treatment packages or just spend this time on the beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Kochi drop off

After breakfast check out and proceed to Kochin where you will be dropped off to the airport, hotel or another central location.

Tour map

The route at a glance.

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