Kerala: 4-Day Tour with Tree House Stay & Houseboat Ride

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ID: GYG178703-272072
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Country: India

Duration: 4 days


Description

Experience a truly unique 4-day tour of Kerala with a guided expert. Spend a night in a treehouse, take a joyride in the calm backwaters of Kerala and spend a few days in the chilly Munnar hills.
Day 1: Arrive Cochin – Munnar by Road [135 kms / 4 hours]

On your arrival in Cochin your driver will pick you up from Cochin airport or your other pre-arranged meeting point. Take a scenic drive to Hill Station in Munnar where you will enjoy your tree house stay. Check-in at the treehouse and take in the beautiful forest scenery. In the afternoon you will have the chance to do some sightseeing at major tourist hotspots such as: Eravikulam National park, Tea Museum, Mettupatty and Echo Point. You will have the evening to do your own exploring before you spend the night in your treehouse room which is fitted with modern amenities. 

Day 2: Munnar – Thekkady by Road [95 kms / approx. 3 hours]

After a delicious breakfast, head towards Thekkady in an air-conditioned car with your driver. You will be taken to your accomodation upon reaching the destination. From your accomodation you will be taken to some of the most important sightseeing locations in the area, such as: Thekkady Lake, Periyar Tiger reserve, Vandanmedu, Plantations (tea, coffee, etc), Pullumadu, etc. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you ride a boat in the tranquility of Periyar Lake. After this you will be directed back to the hotel in Thekkady for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Thekkady – Alleppey by Road [135 kms / approx. 4 hours]

After breakfast you will be ready to leave for Alleppey, taken by your chauffeur in an air-conditioned car. You will be taken to your houseboat upon reaching Alleppey. Board your houseboat fitted with all modern facilities and enjoy an overnight ride gliding along the backwater toward your next destination, Kumarkom. All meals will be cooked and served on board. Enjoy an amazing meal and relax onboard for the rest of the evening. 

Day 4: Kumarakom – Cochin [55 kms / approx. 1 ½ hours] – Departure

Wake up to a delicious breakfast on board in Kumarkom. Kumarkom is where you will deboard the houseboat. Your driver will be present to receive and take you to Cochin city. Cochin also called Kochi, is a major port city of Kerala with a surreal mix of English, Dutch and Portuguese architectures. Enjoy the day sightseeing and visiting: Willingdon Island, Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Bolgatty Palace, Mattancherry Palace, Paradesi Synagogue and Chinese Fishing Nets. Your tour will finish after the city tour of Cochin and you will be safely dropped at the Cochin airport or other pre-arranged drop-off point.

Highlights

  • Enjoy an overnight stay in a tree-house in the mountains of Munnar
  • Experience a peaceful boat ride on Periyar Lake in Thekkady
  • Relax on an overnight houseboat ride on the backwaters of Alleppey to Kumarkom
  • Marvel at the city of Cochin during a guided tour

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Kochi Airport, Hotel and Port or Ernakulam
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.