From Kochi: 7-Day Kerala Tour with Houseboat Cruise
ID: GYG1517969-2316857
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
7 days
Description
Discover the best of Kerala on a 7-day tour from Kochi. Explore tea estates, spice plantations, and wildlife sanctuaries, and enjoy a houseboat cruise through Alleppey’s backwaters.
Day 1: Arrival in Kochi
Meet your representative at Cochin Airport. Explore Fort Kochi and the Chinese Fishing Nets, then attend a Kathakali performance. Overnight in Kochi (accommodation not included).
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar
Visit St. Francis Church and Mattancherry Palace, then drive to Munnar via Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Explore a tea estate and enjoy a tea tasting. Overnight in Munnar (accommodation not included).
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing
Visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Museum, and Pothamedu Viewpoint. Overnight in Munnar (accommodation not included).
Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady and visit a spice plantation. Overnight in Thekkady (accommodation not included).
Day 5: Thekkady to Kumarakom
Take a boat safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, then drive to Kumarakom. Overnight in Kumarakom (accommodation not included).
Day 6: Kumarakom to Alleppey Houseboat Cruise
Cruise Alleppey’s backwaters by houseboat, passing villages, canals, and paddy fields. All meals during the houseboat stay are included. Overnight in Alleppey (accommodation not included).
Day 7: Alleppey to Kochi
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Cochin Airport.
Highlights
- Explore Kochi’s colonial heritage and see the Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit a spice plantation in Thekkady and enjoy a boat safari in Periyar
- Cruise through Alleppey’s backwaters on a houseboat with all meals included
- Discover Munnar’s tea estates and enjoy a tea tasting at a local plantation
- See the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls and visit Eravikulam National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accommodation is not included in the package price
All houseboat meals are included; other meals are excluded
Listed monument entrance fees, Kathakali performance, spice plantation visit, Periyar boat safari and houseboat cruise are included
INCLUDED
- Arrival and departure assistance at the airport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
- English-speaking local guides
- Monument entrance fees listed in the itinerary
- Kathakali performance in Kochi
- Spice plantation visit in Thekkady
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari
- Alleppey houseboat cruise and all meals during the houseboat stay
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Applicable government taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation and related costs, including overnight houseboat accommodation
- Domestic and international flights
- Meals outside the houseboat stay
- Camera and video charges at monuments
- Personal expenses, including laundry, tips and beverages
- Optional activities not listed under Inclusions
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Services not listed under Inclusions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
