From Cochin: 8 Day Kerala Tour Package with Houseboat Stay Tour with Private Car + Driver + Tour Guide
ID: GYG761329-1306247
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
8 days
Description
Experience the beauty of Kerala on an 8-day tour from Cochin, featuring scenic houseboat stays, tranquil backwaters, lush landscapes, and cultural landmarks. Discover the essence of God's Own Country
Day 1: Arrival in Cochin
Arrival: Arrive at Cochin International Airport.
Transfer to Hotel: Check-in and freshen up.
Cochin Sightseeing:
Visit Fort Kochi and explore the historical sites like the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica.
Visit the Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace in Mattancherry.
Evening: Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin to Munnar (Approx. 130 km / 4 hours)
Breakfast at Hotel: Check out after breakfast.
Drive to Munnar: Enjoy the scenic drive through tea plantations and beautiful landscapes.
On the Way:
Visit Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls.
Arrival in Munnar: Check-in at the hotel.
Leisure: Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing
Breakfast at Hotel.
Munnar Sightseeing:
Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
Visit the Tea Museum and learn about the history of tea plantations.
Explore Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake.
Evening: Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady (Approx. 90 km / 3 hours)
Breakfast at Hotel: Check out after breakfast.
Drive to Thekkady: Enjoy the scenic drive through spice plantations.
Arrival in Thekkady: Check-in at the hotel.
Thekkady Activities:
Visit a spice plantation to learn about various spices.
Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake and spot wildlife in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Thekkady.
Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey (Approx. 140 km / 4 hours)
Breakfast at Hotel: Check out after breakfast.
Drive to Alleppey: Enjoy the scenic drive to Alleppey.
Arrival in Alleppey: Check-in to your houseboat.
Houseboat Cruise:
Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch on board.
Cruise through the backwaters, canals, and lagoons.
Witness the local village life and lush paddy fields.
Evening: Enjoy dinner on the houseboat.
Overnight: Stay on the houseboat.
Day 6: Alleppey to Kovalam (Approx. 160 km / 4.5 hours)
Breakfast on Houseboat: Disembark after breakfast.
Drive to Kovalam: Head to the famous beach destination.
Arrival in Kovalam: Check-in at the hotel.
Kovalam Beach: Spend the evening relaxing on the beach.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Kovalam.
Day 7: Kovalam & Kanyakumari Excursion (Approx. 90 km / 2.5 hours one way)
Breakfast at Hotel.
Day Trip to Kanyakumari:
Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Explore the Kanyakumari Temple.
Witness the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.
Return to Kovalam: In the evening.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Kovalam.
Day 8: Kovalam to Trivandrum Departure (Approx. 20 km / 30 minutes)
Breakfast at Hotel: Check out after breakfast.
Trivandrum Sightseeing:
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Explore the Napier Museum and Chitra Art Gallery.
Transfer to Airport/Railway Station: Head to Trivandrum International Airport or Railway Station for your departure.
Highlights
- Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
- Explore the Napier Museum and Chitra Art Gallery
- Witness the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.
- Witness the local village life and lush paddy fields
- Cruise through the backwaters, canals, and lagoons
Guiding languages
When should I book?
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Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.