9-Day Kerala Highlights with Idyllic Houseboat and Leisure Time

A Trip to Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Alleppey - Kovalam - Kochi

🌴 Explore the Green Paradise of Kerala

This tour is designed to showcase the lush landscapes and cultural richness of Kerala. Enjoy a relaxing stay on Kovalam Beach, cruise through the serene backwaters of Alleppey, explore tea plantations in Munnar, and discover many other attractions that highlight the beauty and traditions of South India.

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✨ Tour Highlights

  • 🚀 Luxury backwater cruise in Alleppey
  • πŸƒ Tea plantation visit in Munnar
  • 🌿 Immerse in nature and enjoy tranquil surroundings
  • 🎭 Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
  • πŸ₯‹ Traditional martial arts show in Kerala
  • 🌢️ Visit spice plantations
  • πŸŒ… See the southern tip of India – Kanyakumari
  • πŸ–οΈ Relax on Kovalam Beach
  • πŸš— Private AC vehicle with personal driver
  • πŸ›Ά Boat safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

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βœ… What’s Included

  • 🏨 3-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • πŸš— AC Suzuki Dzire car with English-speaking driver (vehicle size depends on group)
  • πŸ“ Pick-up and drop-off services
  • πŸ₯‹ Martial arts show
  • 🎭 Kathakali show
  • 🌢️ Spice plantation visit
  • πŸ›Ά Periyar boat safari
  • πŸ›₯️ Luxury houseboat in Alleppey with all meals included
  • πŸ’° Applicable taxes

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❌ What’s Not Included

  • πŸ’΅ Personal expenses
  • πŸ™ Tips
  • 🍽️ Meals (except breakfast and houseboat meals)

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Kochi

The driver will pick you up from a central location in Kochi or directly from the airport. After some time to refresh and relax, you will begin a sightseeing tour of Kochi, visiting famous landmarks such as the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and Chinese Fishing Nets. Experience the unique beauty and heritage of Kerala while exploring these historical sites.

In the evening, enjoy a Classical Kathakali Dance Show, showcasing Kerala’s rich cultural traditions.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Munnar, a beautiful hill station located at the confluence of three mountain streams: Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala.

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax.

In the evening, enjoy a Kalaripayattu Martial Art Show, a traditional martial art performance famous in Kerala.

Overnight stay at the hotel.


After breakfast, depart for Thekkady. On the way, stop at a famous spice garden, where you can explore and purchase spices and Ayurvedic cosmetics.

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax.

In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a thick evergreen forest declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Activities in Thekkady may include:

  • Boat cruises on Periyar Lake
  • Visit cardamom, pepper, tea, and coffee plantations

Overnight stay at the hotel.


After breakfast, depart for Alleppey. Upon arrival, board a traditional Kerala houseboat for an overnight stay.

Staying on the houseboat is a breathtakingly unique and relaxing experience, as you gently cruise through the serene backwaters of Kerala.

Meals included on the houseboat:

  • Lunch, evening tea and snacks, dinner, and next day breakfast

Overnight stay on the houseboat.


After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and proceed to Kovalam, famously known as the land where God connected the countryside with the seas.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Later, enjoy sightseeing around Trivandrum Town, including:

  • Museum Complex
  • Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
  • Science & Technology Museum
  • Veli Tourist Village

Overnight stay at Kovalam.

  • After breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari, with stops enroute at:

    • Padmanabhapuram Palace – a fine example of traditional Kerala architecture
    • Suchindram Temple – famous for its intricate sculptures and religious significance

    Upon arrival in Kanyakumari, visit:

    • Gandhi Memorial – built in honor of Mahatma Gandhi
    • Devi Kanya Kumari Temple – dedicated to the virgin goddess Kanya Kumari
    • Vivekananda Rock Memorial – situated on a rock where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892

    In the evening, enjoy the mesmerizing sunset at the confluence of three oceans – Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal.

    Return to Kovalam in the evening.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • After breakfast, spend the day resting and relaxing at Kovalam. You can enjoy the beach or choose one of the traditional Ayurvedic treatment packages for a rejuvenating experience.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Kochi, where you will be dropped off at the airport, hotel, or another central location as per your preference.

    End of the tour.

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