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Backwaters of Kerala

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

Overview

Enjoy seven days of natural beauty and relaxation on a private tour of tropical Kerala. Starting in the culture-filled town of Kochi you’ll then travel to Munnar and Periyar to tour rolling tea plantations and the wildlife-filled national park. Return to the coast and cruise the palm-fringed backwaters on a houseboat, a converted traditional rice barge, which is an unmissable Kerala experience.
  • This private tour can be customized to suit your needs
  • Choose from 3, 4, or 5-star hotel and houseboat accommodation
  • Includes a Jeep safari in Periyar and entrance fees to attractions
  • Learn all about Kerala’s culture, nature, and history from your guide

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary on a bed & breakfast basis
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Monument entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Services of a professional tour guide for sightseeing
  • Overnight stay in a houseboat with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Mountain Jeep Safari in Periyar
  • Two bottles of water per person per day
  • International flights and insurance
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and others

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel, airport, or any other preferred location in Cochin.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cochin & Sightseeing

5 Stops

1

Chinese Fishing Nets

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Mattancherry Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

3

Church of Saint Francis

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4

Paradesi Synagogue

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

5

Great K V Kathakali Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3* - Hotel Abad / Similar 4* - Casino Hotel / Similar 5* - Trident / Similar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Cochin - Munnar ( 145 KM – 4 Hrs Approx)

1 Stop

1

Munnar

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3* - Abad Copper Castle / Similar 4* - Silver Tips / Similar 5* - Panoramic Gateway / Similar

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Munnar - Periyar ( 100 KM – 2 Hrs Approx)

2 Stops

1

Periyar Spice & Ayurvedic Garden

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2

Thekkady Jeep Safari | Spice Plantation Visiting & Elephant Ride & Taxi Service Tent Camping Munnar & Thekkadi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3* - Elephant Route/Similar 4* - Elephant Court / Similar 5* - Spice Village/Similar

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Periyar - Alleppey ( 120 KM – 3 Hrs Approx)

1 Stop

1

Alleppey Backwaters

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3* - Deluxe Houseboat 4* - Premium Houseboat 5* - Luxury Houseboat

Meals: Not included

Day 5

Alleppey - Kumarakom (45 KM – 1.5 Hrs Approx)

1 Stop

1

Kumarakom

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3* - Deshadan / Similar 4* - Abad Whispering / Similar 5* - Coconut Lagoon / Similar

Meals: Not included

Day 6

Kumarakom

1 Stop

1

Kumarakom

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3* - Deshadan / Similar 4* - Abad Whispering / Similar 5* - Coconut Lagoon / Similar

Meals: Not included

Day 7

Kumarakom - Cochin ( 260 KM – 5 Hrs Approx)

1 Stop

1

Kochi (Cochin)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7
based on 7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Member Pricing
From

$1,188.45

per person
Was $1,251.00(-5%)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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