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10 Day Private Kerala Tour with Backwaters Tea Hills and Beach

Kochi, India
  • 10 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend a full 9 days and nights exploring Kerala with a guide. This comprehensive, multi-day tour allows you to fully immerse yourself in the culture and history of the area, dotted with white sand beaches, backwater channels, and spice and tea plantations. Highlights include Kochi, Alleppey, Periyar, Munnar, and other must-see locations.
  • 9 nights of accommodation included
  • Meals and activities per itinerary
  • Transportation via comfortable private vehicle
  • Multi-day tour allows you to fully explore the area

What's Included

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur
  • Sunset cruise and Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
  • English-speaking local guides in Kochi and Munnar
  • Village walk in Alleppey
  • Guided spice plantation tour in Thekkady
  • Periyar Lake boat ride
  • Kalaripayattu martial arts performance
  • Cooking demonstration and dinner in Munnar
  • Tea Museum visit in Munnar
  • Entrance fee - Entrance fee
  • All applicable taxes and parking charges
  • Breakfast (9)
    Breakfast
  • Dinner (2)
    Dinner
  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, beverages, and tips
  • Camera fees
  • Optional activities and excursions

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is available from Kochi International Airport, Ernakulam Railway Station, Kochi Port, and centrally located hotels in Kochi. Travelers are requested to provide their arrival details (flight/train/cruise information) and hotel details at least 48 hours before the tour start date. Our representative or chauffeur will meet you at the designated pickup point with a name board. Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

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  • 06/20/2026 - 09/30/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

  • 10/01/2026 - 12/10/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

  • 12/11/2026 - 01/31/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

  • 02/01/2027 - 04/30/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Day 1

Kochi

1 Stop

Kochi (Cochin) (Pass By)

Accommodation: Abad Fort Hotel or Similar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Kochi

2 Stops

1

Jew Town

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Kerala Kathakali Center

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Abad Fort Hotel or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Kochi – Alleppey

1 Stop

1

Alleppey Backwaters

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Greenpalm Homes

Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Day 4

Alleppey – Thekkady

1 Stop

1

Thekkady

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Peppervine or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Thekkady

1 Stop

1

Periyar National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Peppervine or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Thekkady – Munnar

1 Stop

1

Munnar

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at Deshadan mountain or Similar

Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Day 7

Munnar

1 Stop

1

Kannan Devan Tea Museum

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Deshadan mountain or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Munnar – Marari

1 Stop

Mararikulam (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at Abad Turtle Beach or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Marari

1 Stop

Mararikulam (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at Abad Turtle Beach or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10

Marari – Kochi

1 Stop

Cochin International Airport (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 15 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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