Duration
07 Nights / 08 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.8 (56 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty of Kerala on this comprehensive 8-day private tour. Journey from the historic port city of Cochin to the rolling tea plantations of Munnar, explore the wildlife of Periyar in Thekkady, relax on a traditional backwater houseboat cruise in Alleppey, bask in the sun at Kovalam Beach, and stand at the "Land's End" in Kanyakumari before departing via Trivandrum.
Highlights
Explore the lush rolling tea estates & national parks in Munnar.
Enjoy wildlife boat cruises on Periyar Lake in Thekkady.
Cruise the palm-fringed backwaters of Alleppey on a private houseboat.
Relax on Kovalam's golden beaches and visit Padmanabhapuram Palace.
Visit Kanyakumari, the confluence of three oceans, and Vivekananda Rock.
Itinerary
Arrival Cochin – Munnar (140 km / 4 Hours)
Upon your arrival at Cochin International Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to Munnar. Enjoy a scenic ride through winding hill roads flanked by waterfalls. Settle into your hotel. Spend the evening wandering nearby local markets or admiring the valleys. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Enquire NowMunnar Sightseeing
Enjoy breakfast and embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit Echo Point, Cinema Shooting Point, Gundala Lake, Elephant Arrival Point, and Jungle Honey Bee Nest. Later, visit the Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park to witness the Nilgiri Tahr, Zest Estate, and Anamudi Peak. Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Munnar - Thekkady (110 km / 3 Hours)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar). Check in to your hotel and relax. In the afternoon, enjoy a plantation walk and visit a local spice farm. In the evening, enjoy a watercraft boat ride on Periyar Lake inside the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend the evening shopping for spices in local markets. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Enquire NowThekkady - Alleppey (160 km / 4 Hours)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey. Upon arrival, check in to your traditional backwater houseboat. Spend the afternoon cruising along Vembanad Lake's canals, viewing evergreen paddy fields, coconut lagoons, and local coir-making villages. Enjoy local meals on board. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Alleppey - Kovalam (160 km / 4 Hours)
Enjoy breakfast on the houseboat, then disembark and drive to Kovalam. Check in to your beach resort. Kovalam beach is a popular sandy retreat ideal for swimming, sunbathing, optional Ayurvedic massages, and water sports. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Enquire NowKovalam - Kanyakumari (100 km / 3 Hours)
Freshen up and drive to Kanyakumari at the "Land's End Point". En route, stop to visit the dazzling teakwood Padmanabhapuram Palace. Upon arrival in Kanyakumari, check in to your hotel. Visit the Sucheendram Temple. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then drive to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure for city walks or shopping. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Enquire NowTrivandrum Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. You will be transferred to Trivandrum International Airport for your departure flight back home. ***Tour Ends***
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 and palaces
- 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