Culture Tours · Kochi · Munnar · Alleppey · Kovalam
Kerala Luxury Backwaters
Tea hills, a private houseboat and Ayurveda by the sea
- Duration
- 8 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Sep – Mar
- Pace
- Leisurely
- Begins in
- Kochi
- Stay
- Luxury & heritage
- Activity level
- 1/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
God's Own Country at its finest: colonial Fort Kochi, misty tea estates in Munnar, an overnight private premium houseboat on the backwaters, and an Ayurvedic beach resort to finish.
- Private premium houseboat overnight
- Tea estate bungalow in Munnar
- Kathakali & Kalaripayattu shows
- Ayurveda spa at a Kovalam resort
Day by day
- D1
Arrive Kochi
Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, Kathakali performance.
- D2
Kochi → Munnar
Waterfalls en route to a tea-estate bungalow.
- D3
Munnar
Eravikulam National Park, tea museum, plantation walk.
- D4
Munnar → Thekkady
Spice gardens and a bamboo-raft ride in Periyar.
- D5
Thekkady → Alleppey
Board your private premium houseboat; cruise the backwaters overnight.
- D6
Alleppey → Kovalam
Disembark and drive to a cliff-top beach resort.
- D7
Kovalam
Ayurvedic massage, lighthouse beach at sunset.
- D8
Depart
Transfer to Trivandrum airport.
Where you'll stay
Luxury & heritage. Palaces, heritage hotels, private houseboats and chauffeured travel, unhurried throughout.
What's included
- Five-star, palace & boutique stays
- Daily breakfast & select dinners
- Private chauffeured car
- Private expert guides
- Airport meet & greet
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
