4 Nights / 5 Days · Kochi → Munnar → Alappuzha
Kerala Essentials
The classic first trip to Kerala: a heritage city, the tea hills and a night on the backwaters.
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If this is your first Kerala trip, start here. Five unhurried days that take you from the colonial lanes of Fort Kochi up into the tea country of Munnar, and finish afloat on the Alappuzha backwaters.
- Fort Kochi heritage walk
- Munnar tea plantations
- Scenic mountain viewpoints
- Overnight houseboat stay
- Kerala home-style cuisine
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kochi
Airport pickup, check in, evening at Fort Kochi beach and the Chinese fishing nets.
Day 2
Kochi → Munnar
Drive through spice country with waterfall stops, evening free in Munnar.
Day 3
Munnar sightseeing
Tea estates, tea museum, viewpoints and a walk among the plantations.
Day 4
Munnar → Alappuzha
Descend to the coast and board your houseboat at noon for an overnight cruise.
Day 5
Departure
Breakfast on board, disembark at 9am and transfer to Kochi airport.
Inclusions
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Houseboat stay with all meals
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- All transfers and sightseeing
Exclusions
- Flights
- Entry tickets and activity fees
- Lunch and dinner on non-houseboat days
- Personal expenses
Sample itinerary with indicative per-person pricing. Actual stays, sequence and cost are confirmed after we discuss your dates and group.