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Kerala

Kerala Backwaters, Hills and Coast

Tea country in Munnar, spice trails in Thekkady and a night aboard a private houseboat in Alleppey.

Overview

This is a sample itinerary for demonstration. Final details are always confirmed by our travel team.

The best of Kerala in under a week. Climb into the cool hills of Munnar, walk spice plantations in Thekkady and drift through the backwaters on your own houseboat.

Highlights

  • Munnar tea estates
  • Thekkady spice plantation walk
  • Private houseboat night
  • Kathakali performance in Kochi

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Day-by-day itinerary

A suggested pace that we tailor to your dates, flights and interests.

  1. Day1

    Kochi to Munnar

    Drive from Kochi into the hills, stopping at waterfalls and spice gardens on the way.

    Overnight:Munnar

  2. Day2

    Tea country

    Visit tea estates, a tea museum and viewpoints across the valleys.

    Meals:BreakfastOvernight:Munnar

  3. Day3

    Thekkady

    Drive to Thekkady for a spice plantation walk and an optional Kalaripayattu show.

    Meals:BreakfastOvernight:Thekkady

  4. Day4

    Houseboat in Alleppey

    Board your private houseboat for a day on the backwaters, with freshly cooked Kerala meals on board.

    Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinnerOvernight:Houseboat

  5. Day5

    Fort Kochi

    Disembark and drive to Kochi for a heritage walk and an evening Kathakali performance.

    Meals:BreakfastOvernight:Kochi

  6. Day6

    Departure

    Transfer to Kochi airport or railway station.

    Meals:Breakfast

What is included

Included

  • 2 nights in Munnar, 1 in Thekkady, 1 on a houseboat and 1 in Kochi
  • Daily breakfast, with all meals on the houseboat
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • Fort Kochi heritage walk

Not included

  • Flights or trains to Kochi
  • Entry tickets and activity fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Travel details

Accommodation

Hill resorts in Munnar and Thekkady, a private deluxe houseboat and a heritage hotel in Kochi.

Transfers

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver throughout.

Sightseeing

Tea museum and viewpoints in Munnar, a spice plantation walk, a backwater cruise and a Fort Kochi heritage walk.

Travel dates

Best from September to March

Important information

Houseboats cruise during the day and moor at night, in line with local regulations.

Please read our booking policy and cancellation and refund policy before confirming any holiday.

Questions about this holiday

The monsoon brings lush landscapes and lower hotel rates. Some activities may be affected by rain, so we build in flexible days.

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