Traditional houseboat on the Kerala backwaters between palm trees

Kerala · India

Kerala Backwaters & Hills – 5 Nights / 6 Days

Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kochi

  • Honeymoon
  • Family
  • Hill station
  • Standard
  • Duration5 Nights / 6 Days
  • Hotel3★ / 4★ / 5★ options
  • Meal planBreakfast and dinner; all meals on the houseboat
  • TransportPrivate AC vehicle from Kochi
  • Travel datesSeptember to March
  • Price per personOn request

Overview

Tea hills, spice gardens and a night drifting on the backwaters, finishing in Fort Kochi.

Package highlights

  • Overnight private houseboat
  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Kathakali show (optional)

Day-wise itinerary

  1. Day01

    Kochi to Munnar

    Munnar
    • Pickup at Kochi
    • Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls
    • Check-in at Munnar
    Meals
    Dinner
    Hotel
    Munnar
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  2. Day02

    Munnar

    Munnar
    • Eravikulam National Park
    • Tea Museum
    • Mattupetty Dam
    • Echo Point
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Munnar
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  3. Day03

    Thekkady

    Thekkady
    • Spice plantation tour
    • Periyar lake boat ride (optional)
    • Kalaripayattu show (optional)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Thekkady
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  4. Day04

    Alleppey Houseboat

    Houseboat
    • Board a private houseboat
    • Cruise through the backwaters
    • Overnight on board
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Hotel
    Houseboat
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  5. Day05

    Fort Kochi

    Kochi
    • Chinese fishing nets
    • St. Francis Church
    • Jew Town
    • Mattancherry Palace
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Kochi
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  6. Day06

    Departure

    • Drop at Kochi airport or railway station
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Hotel
    Check-out day
    Transfer
    Private vehicle

Hotels & room options

OptionHotel categoryRoom categoryMeal plan
Standard3★ hotelsStandard roomBreakfast and dinner; all meals on the houseboat
Deluxe4★ hotelsDeluxe roomBreakfast and dinner; all meals on the houseboat
Luxury5★ hotelsPremium roomBreakfast and dinner; all meals on the houseboat

Hotel names are confirmed with your quotation, based on availability for your dates. Overnight cities: Munnar, Thekkady, Houseboat, Kochi.

Sightseeing & activities

  • Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls
  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Tea Museum
  • Mattupetty Dam
  • Echo Point
  • Spice plantation tour
  • Periyar lake boat ride (optional)
  • Kalaripayattu show (optional)
  • Cruise through the backwaters
  • Chinese fishing nets
  • St. Francis Church
  • Jew Town
  • Mattancherry Palace

Transportation: Private AC vehicle from Kochi.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Accommodation in the chosen hotel category on twin/double sharing
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP)
  • Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • One night private AC houseboat with all meals

Not included

  • Airfare or train tickets to the starting city
  • Entry tickets, guide fees and activity charges
  • Lunches and anything ordered outside the meal plan
  • GST as applicable
  • Personal expenses, tips and any cost from weather, landslides or road closures

Visa information

No visa is needed for Indian citizens. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence) for hotel check-ins and flights.

Important notes & policies

Travel dates

September to March. Best time to visit Kerala: September to March.

Price per person

Prices depend on travel dates, hotel category and number of travellers. Request a quote for the current price.

Child policy

Child rates depend on the child’s age and whether an extra bed is needed. Share each child’s age when you enquire and we will quote accordingly.

Payment terms

50% advance confirms the booking. The balance is due 25–30 days before departure, as stated in your quotation. Payments are accepted by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) or cheque; cash deposits are not accepted. Bank details are shared when you confirm.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be sent by email. Charges depend on how close to departure you cancel and on the hotels, airlines and suppliers in your booking; the exact slab is written in your quotation. Peak dates (15 December – 15 January) are usually non-refundable within 30 days of departure. Changes to a confirmed booking are treated as a cancellation and rebooking. Refunds take at least 15 days to process, and unused services are not refundable.

Booking terms

  • Hotel check-in is generally at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on the hotel.
  • Hotels and room types are subject to availability at the time of booking. If a hotel is not available, we offer a similar property and tell you about any change in cost.
  • Room views, floors, bed type and interconnecting rooms are at the hotel’s discretion.
  • For safety, we do not plan night driving in hill areas. Vehicle A/C is switched off on hill roads.
  • Peak-season surcharges and Christmas / New Year gala dinners are charged extra where applicable.
  • Any complaint should be reported to us during the trip, or in writing within 15 days of the tour ending.
  • Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Pune courts only.

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