Trip Overview
Experience the complete delight of Kerala over 7 nights and 6 days. Ideal for honeymooners and couples, this tour covers Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey's backwaters, and the beaches of Kovalam.
Route: Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam → Trivandrum
On Request
07N/6D
Duration
10 Max
Small group
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Available
Itinerary
Day 1: Kochi Arrival to Munnar – Hillscapes and Waterfalls
Distance/Duration: 130–140 km | 4 hours
- Arrive at Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station; meet representative
- Drive to Munnar with scenic halts at Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls
- Pass through rubber and spice plantations and tea gardens
- Check into Munnar hotel/resort
- Evening: Stroll through Munnar town or local market; ideal for honeymooners to ease into cool climate
- Optional: Early evening at nearby viewpoint if energy permits
Overnight: Munnar
Day 2: Munnar Full-Day Sightseeing
Duration: Full day
- After breakfast, full-day comprehensive tour
- Visit Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai) for Nilgiri Tahr viewing (seasonal, subject to park opening)
- Explore Tea Museum and tea factory with processing overview
- Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake (optional speed boating, direct payment)
- Cover Photo Point, Blossom Park, and rose gardens
- Optional hikes and tea plantation walks
- Evening leisure; honeymoon add-ons available (candlelight dinner, flower bed decoration, cake arrangements on request)
Overnight: Munnar
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady – Wildlife and Spices
Distance/Duration: 100–110 km | 3–4 hours
- Drive through cardamom hills and spice plantations
- Check into Thekkady hotel/resort
- Afternoon boat cruise on Periyar Lake in Periyar Tiger Reserve (wildlife spotting on banks)
- Optional activities: Spice plantation visit, elephant interactions, Kathakali/Kalaripayattu performances, jeep safari, Ayurvedic massage
- Evening: Relax at resort or explore Kumily market
Overnight: Thekkady
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey – Backwaters Houseboat
Distance/Duration: 140–160 km | 4 hours
- Drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha)
- Check into private Kerala houseboat by noon
- Welcome drink on boarding; begin backwater cruise through palm-fringed canals and paddy fields
- All meals served onboard during cruise
- Observe village life on Vembanad backwaters
- Relax on sundeck; watch sunset
- Overnight on houseboat (air-conditioning operational as per boat policy)
Overnight: Houseboat, Alleppey
Day 5: Alleppey to Kovalam – Beach Time
Distance/Duration: 165–190 km | 4.5–5 hours
- Breakfast and checkout from houseboat by 9:00 AM (or from resort if staying at resort option)
- Drive to Kovalam beach resort
- Check in and settle at hotel
- Evening: Relax at Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, or Samudra Beach; watch sunset
- Explore seaside cafés
Overnight: Kovalam
Day 6: Kovalam with Trivandrum Day Trip
Distance: 12–18 km from Kovalam | 30–40 minutes
- Full-day Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) city tour
- Key Highlights:
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple – iconic Vishnu temple (note: strict dress code and fixed darshan timings)
- Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum – traditional Kerala architecture and royal artifacts
- Napier Museum – heritage Indo-Saracenic architecture, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, one of India's oldest zoos set in lush gardens
- Kanakakunnu Palace and city viewpoints as time permits
- Sequence adjustable based on hotel location and temple timings
Overnight: Kovalam
Day 7: Kovalam to Trivandrum Departure
- Breakfast and checkout
- Transfer to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station (25 km | 30–45 minutes)
- Optional: Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (dress code and timings apply) or museum complex if time permits
- Depart for onward journey; tour ends
Inclusions
- Accommodation: Stay in hotels as per your preferences during the trip
- Meals: Daily breakfast from Day 2 onwards at listed hotels; all meals (breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner) during Alleppey houseboat stay
- Transportation: Private transportation as per group size for all transfers and sightseeing activities per itinerary
- Logistics: All tolls, parking fees, driver, and fuel costs covered
- Safety: First Aid Kit available for emergencies
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner (except those specified in inclusions)
- Adventure activities and entry fees (boating, elephant rides, optional tours, etc.)
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, tips, telephone, etc.)
- Extra costs due to medical emergencies or unforeseen circumstances (weather, roadblocks, etc.)
- 5% GST on total package cost
More Information
Hotel Timings: Check-in 2 PM, check-out 11 AM (standard policy)
Houseboat Timings: Check-in 12 Noon; cruising till 5:30 PM with 1-hour lunch halt; anchored overnight; morning cruise till 9 AM; checkout by 9 AM
Hotel Selection: Check reviews and locations in advance; changes upon arrival incur cancellation fees
Menus: Breakfast menu subject to hotel discretion
Closures: Some sightseeing spots may be closed on weekly holidays or due to local regulations (not compensable)
Communication: Inform organizers immediately of any service shortfalls during trip for prompt resolution
Seasonal Activities: Certain activities (park visits, specific viewing seasons) are subject to seasonal availability and weather conditions
Flexibility: Itinerary may be adjusted based on guest preferences and logistical considerations

