Duration
09 Nights / 10 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.9 (73 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Discover God's Own Country in its entirety on this comprehensive 10-day private guided tour. Explore Cochin's historic Portuguese relics, witness elephant bathing at Kodanad, stroll the misty tea gardens of Munnar, go wild spice hunting in Periyar National Park, cruise the scenic backwaters of Alleppey on a luxury houseboat, and unwind on the golden sands of Mararikulam Beach.
Highlights
Guided tour of Cochin's Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, and Dutch Palace.
Interact with elephants at Kodanad Elephant Care Center.
Explore rolling hills of Munnar's tea estates and Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park.
Overnight backwater cruise in floating private houseboat villas in Alleppey.
Unwind and relax on the serene golden sands of Mararikulam Beach.
Itinerary
Arrive Kochi, India
Upon arrival at Cochin International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Settle into your rooms and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Enquire NowCochin Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Kochi’s historic landmarks. Visit Fort Kochi, the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry), Bolgatty Island, and the Indo-Portuguese Museum. Spend the evening at Marine Drive. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Kochi – Kodanad – Munnar (130 km / 4 hr)
After breakfast, drive to Munnar. En route, stop at the Kodanad Elephant Care Center to watch elephants being bathed. Enjoy scenic waterfall stops on the mountain drive. Upon arrival in Munnar, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Enquire NowMunnar Exploration
Spend the day exploring Munnar, once the summer capital of the British Government in South India. Visit the Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, and Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) to see the rare mountain goat species "Nilgiri Tahr". Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Munnar to Thekkady (100 km / 3.5 hr)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, the site of Periyar National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your resort. In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through the spice-growing village of Kumily. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Enquire NowThekkady & Periyar National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring the Periyar National Tiger Reserve. Witness diverse wildlife on a boat ride over Periyar Lake, and explore spice plantations. Optional elephant rides can be arranged. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat (130 km / 3 hr)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey. At 1:00 PM, board your traditional private houseboat. Cruise through scenic backwaters, Vembanad Lake canals, and palm-fringed lagoons. Enjoy local Keralan meals prepared on board. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Enquire NowAlleppey to Mararikulam (14 km / 30 min)
Disembark from your houseboat after breakfast and drive to the beach village of Mararikulam. Check in to your resort and spend the day relaxing on the golden sands. Overnight stay in Mararikulam.
Mararikulam Beach Leisure
Enjoy a full day of leisure to relax on the beach, explore the local fishing villages, or indulge in traditional Ayurvedic body massages (optional). Overnight stay in Mararikulam.
Enquire NowMararikulam to Kochi Departure
After breakfast, check out and drive to Cochin International Airport for your return flight back home. ***Tour Ends***
Enquire NowInclusions
- Accommodation in hotels, resorts, & traditional houseboat
- Daily buffet breakfast and all meals on the houseboat
- Private AC Innova vehicle with dedicated driver
- Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
- Assistance at the airports upon arrival and departure
- All applicable road taxes, driver allocations, and government taxes
- Mineral water inside the private vehicle
- Scenic boat ride on Periyar Lake
Exclusions
- International/Domestic flight airfares
- Lunch and dinners at hotels (unless specified)
- Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, drinks, and tips