8 Days Kerala Tour Package with Houseboat Stay

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cochin & Historic Fort Kochi Heritage Discovery
1 stop
1
Kochi (Cochin)
Your private chauffeur greets you with a warm traditional welcome upon your arrival at Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, escorting you directly to your hotel. After settling in and taking time to refresh, your afternoon begins with a private guided heritage walk through the timeless avenues of Fort Kochi alongside an English-speaking historian. Stand before the dramatic 14th-century cantilevered Chinese Fishing Nets along the harbour shore, and visit St. Francis Church, India's oldest European church where Vasco da Gama was first buried. Continue into Mattancherry to explore the Dutch Palace with its mythological murals, followed by a stroll through the spice-scented alleyways of Jew Town to the 1568 Paradesi Synagogue. As evening arrives, take your reserved seats at a cultural center to witness an authentic Kathakali dance-drama, admiring the intricate facial makeup ritual and storytelling mudras.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Scenic Ascent into the Western Ghats & Aromatic Spice Gardens
1 stop
2
Munnar
After a leisurely breakfast, your private chauffeur assists with luggage as you embark on a picturesque drive into the misty highlands of the Western Ghats toward Munnar, South India's premier tea haven. The scenic highland route winds past lush rubber plantations, tumbling streams, and deep valleys, featuring refreshing stops at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls where mountain spray drifts across the tropical canopy. As coastal warmth yields to crisp mountain breezes, rolling emerald carpets of sculpted tea estates unfold across the horizon. Upon reaching Munnar by early afternoon, check into your hillside resort and unwind with panoramic valley vistas. Later in the afternoon, visit an aromatic local spice plantation accompanied by a naturalist guide to see cardamom pods, black pepper vines, vanilla orchids, and cinnamon trees in their natural habitat before an evening at leisure.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Munnar Soft Mountain Trek, Heritage Tea Museum & Scenic Lakes
1 stop
3
Munnar
Wake to mountain birdsong and a cup of freshly brewed Nilgiri tea before setting out on an invigorating morning soft trek accompanied by a specialist local mountain guide. This scenic trail winds through high-altitude tea trails, native shola groves, and quiet ridges overlooking mist-draped valleys. Midday brings you to the heritage Tea Museum and factory, where you trace the century-old history of tea cultivation in the High Ranges, inspect antique machinery, and observe modern tea manufacturing before an informative tasting. In the afternoon, your drive winds along the scenic corridor to Mattupetty Dam, where peaceful reservoir waters sit cupped by wooded hills. Pause at the natural amphitheater of Echo Point to hear your voice rebound across the hillsides, followed by a leisurely stroll along the tranquil shores of Kundala Lake with its reflection of surrounding eucalyptus groves, returning to your resort by dusk.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Scenic Highland Drive from Munnar to Thekkady & Kumily Spice Trail
1 stop
4
Thekkady
Savor a relaxed highland breakfast before embarking on a scenic morning drive south along the winding ridges of the Western Ghats toward Thekkady, the gateway to Periyar Tiger Reserve. The journey passes terraced tea hills, coffee plantations, and roadside viewpoints overlooking deep mountain valleys. Arriving in Thekkady by early afternoon, check into your forested nature resort and take time to refresh amidst the tranquil greenery. In the late afternoon, set out for an immersive guided walk through an aromatic local spice plantation. Accompanied by an expert naturalist, discover how cardamom, black pepper, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg thrive in these fertile hills. Conclude your day exploring the vibrant artisan lanes of Kumily village, famous for freshly harvested spices, essential oils, and handmade chocolates, before an evening at leisure.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Periyar Lake Wildlife Boat Safari & Drive to Kumarakom Waterscapes
1 stop
5
Periyar National Park
Rise early to the crisp mountain air of Thekkady for an exhilarating morning boat safari across Periyar Lake, nestled in the heart of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. As morning mist floats off the water, glide past submerged tree trunks and keep watch along the shoreline, where herds of wild Asian elephants often come to bathe, alongside sambar deer, gaur (Indian bison), wild boars, and rare aquatic birds perched in the shallows. Following the cruise and breakfast, begin a picturesque descent down the slopes of the Western Ghats. Watch the landscape dramatically shift from rubber and spice plantations into the tranquil, sun-dappled waterways of Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom. Check into your serene lakeside resort by the afternoon. Spend the rest of the day unwinding to the rhythm of village life—stroll through the bird sanctuary, relax by the water's edge with a fresh coconut, or watch wooden country canoes drift across the glistening lagoon as the sun dips below the horizon.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
The Quintessential Backwater Odyssey aboard a Private Deluxe Houseboat
1 stop
6
Alleppey Backwaters
After breakfast at your resort, head to the jetty at midday to step aboard your traditional, thatched-roof private deluxe houseboat (Kettuvallam)—an iconic floating sanctuary crafted from indigenous coir, bamboo, and wood. Settle onto the open deck as your crew sets sail through tranquil backwater canals framed by coconut groves, emerald paddy fields, and rustic hamlet life. Throughout the afternoon, your private onboard chef prepares authentic regional delicacies, beginning with a hot, freshly cooked lunch served on banana leaves. Later, enjoy evening tea with crispy banana fritters (pazham pori) as the sky warms into shades of gold and crimson. At dusk, the houseboat drops anchor in a quiet stretch of the lake. Enjoy a tranquil dinner under the stars before retiring to your comfortable air-conditioned bedroom, gently rocked by the water.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Morning Waterscapes & Return to Historic Cochin
1 stop
7
Kochi (Cochin)
Wake to gentle water ripples and morning light drifting across the waterways. Savor a traditional Kerala breakfast—freshly steamed appams with stew, seasonal fruit, and hot South Indian filter coffee—while taking in your final panoramic canal views. Disembark at the jetty around 9:00 AM, where your private chauffeur awaits to escort you on a smooth, air-conditioned drive back to Cochin. Upon arriving in Cochin and checking in, spend the afternoon immersing yourself in the city's celebrated shopping hubs. Explore Ernakulam’s vibrant markets to browse premium export-quality spices (black pepper, green cardamom, vanilla beans), handloom cottons, and fragrant sandalwood crafts. Conclude your day soaking in the coastal sea breeze along Marine Drive or relaxing at leisure for your final evening in God’s Own Country.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Smooth Departure from Cochin
1 stop
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Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel, reflecting on an unforgettable journey across misty tea highlands, aromatic spice hills, and tranquil backwaters. At the appointed hour—tailored precisely around your flight or train departure—your dedicated private chauffeur assists with your luggage and provides a comfortable transfer directly to Cochin International Airport (COK) or Cochin Railway Station for your onward journey home.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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