Duration
11 Nights / 12 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.9 (82 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the ultimate 'Culture to Nature' voyage of Kerala. Spanning 12 days, this guided private tour takes you to Cochin's historic coastal hubs, Athirapally's rainforest waterfalls, Munnar's rolling tea estates, Periyar's wild spice hills in Thekkady, the backwater channels of Kumarakom & Alleppey, Kovalam's beach resorts, and concludes at Kanyakumari's Triveni ocean confluence.
Highlights
Marvel at the majestic Athirapally & Vazhachal rainforest waterfalls.
Explore Eravikulam National Park and Munnar's vast tea plantations.
Boating on Periyar Lake inside the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight cruise on a luxury private houseboat in Alleppey backwaters.
Stand at Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent.
Itinerary
Cochin Arrival & Sightseeing
Welcome to Cochin! Our representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Later, embark on a guided tour exploring Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, and the Marine Drive seafront. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Enquire NowCochin to Athirapally Waterfall Excursion
Journey into the lush rainforest to marvel at the grand Athirapally and Vazhachal waterfalls. Explore the Thumboormuzhy Dam, River Garden, and Butterfly Garden, crossing the suspension bridge. Return to your resort. Overnight stay in Athirapally.
Cochin/Athirapally to Munnar
Depart for Munnar. En route, enjoy the beautiful views of Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls alongside the Karadippara viewpoint. Check into your resort. In the evening, you can optionally attend a Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu martial arts show. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Enquire NowMunnar Exploration
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park to witness the Nilgiri Tahr, and explore Photo Point, Rose Garden, Mattupetty Lake, and Echo Point. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Munnar to Thekkady
Travel to Thekkady, the spice center. After checking in to your hotel, explore the aromatic local spice markets at your own pace. Optional jungle treks can be arranged. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Enquire NowPeriyar Wildlife Sanctuary Boating
Experience a guided morning boat ride on Periyar Lake within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Spot wildlife like elephants and bison along the lake shores. Optional bamboo rafting or jungle safaris are available. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Thekkady to Kumarakom
Depart for Kumarakom. Check into your lake resort. In the afternoon, enjoy beautiful backwater cruises on Vembanad Lake and visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Enquire NowAlleppey Houseboat Experience
Drive to Alleppey and check into your private luxury houseboat. Spend the day cruising the backwater canals, witnessing lake lifestyle, lagoons, and local villages. Meals will be freshly prepared on board. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Alleppey to Kovalam Beach
Disembark after breakfast and drive to Kovalam. Check in to your beach resort. Settle in and explore Kovalam’s famous crescent-shaped beaches and enjoy the sunset. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Enquire NowKovalam to Kanyakumari
Explore the beaches in the morning, then drive to Kanyakumari, stopping at the backwaters of Poovar en route. Settle in and watch the spectacular sunset over the confluence of three oceans. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
Witness a beautiful sunrise over the ocean. Visit local temples, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial by boat, and Triveni Sangamam. In the afternoon, drive to Trivandrum. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Enquire NowTrivandrum Sightseeing & Departure
Visit the sacred Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Trivandrum Zoo, and Kuthiramalika Palace. In the evening, transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station for your departure back home. ***Tour Concludes***
Enquire NowInclusions
- Accommodation in hotels of your chosen category & private houseboat
- Daily breakfast at the hotels and all meals on the houseboat
- Entrance fees for monuments, palaces, bird sanctuaries, and national parks
- Boat rides at Periyar Lake & Kanyakumari Vivekananda Rock
- Private transportation throughout the trip in dedicated vehicle
- Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
- Assistance upon arrival and departure
- Current Government Taxes
Exclusions
- International/Domestic flight airfares
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, travel insurance, laundry, and phone calls
- Any services which are not mentioned in package inclusions