Kerala Hills & Backwaters
Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey — tea hills, spice gardens and a night on the backwaters.
Day-by-day itinerary
Drive times are approximateArrival and transfer to your stay. Afternoon walk through Fort Kochi — the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church and Jew Town. Optional evening Kathakali performance.
Drive into the Western Ghats, with stops at waterfalls and spice gardens along the way. Evening at leisure in the hills.
Tea estates, a tea museum visit and viewpoints such as Mattupetty and Echo Point. Eravikulam National Park is subject to seasonal closures.
Spice plantation walk and time around Periyar. Optional boat ride or guided nature walk, depending on availability.
Board a houseboat around midday and cruise the backwaters, with meals served on board and an overnight stay on the water.
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Kochi for your onward journey.
What’s included
- 4 nights in hand-picked hotels and 1 night on a private houseboat
- Daily breakfast, plus all meals on board the houseboat
- Private car with driver for transfers and sightseeing
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Kochi
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Flights or trains to and from Kochi
- Entry tickets, boat rides and optional activities
- Lunches and dinners outside the houseboat
- Travel insurance, tips and personal expenses
- Applicable taxes, shown separately in your quote
Where you’ll stay
Stays are matched to your budget, from comfortable 3-star hotels to boutique resorts: a hill-view room in Munnar, a plantation stay near Periyar and a private one- or two-bedroom houseboat in Alleppey. Your quote names each hotel once availability is confirmed for your dates.
Important travel information
- Hill roads between Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey are winding; travellers prone to motion sickness should plan accordingly.
- Some parks and attractions close seasonally or on certain days; the final plan accounts for your travel dates.
- Monsoon travel (roughly June–September) is possible, but some activities may be limited.
- Booking, payment and cancellation terms are shared with your quote and set out in our Cancellation & Refund Policy.