Backwaters of Kerala

7-Day Houseboat and Nature Experience

Tour Overview

Explore the serene backwaters and lush landscapes of Kerala in this 7-day tour featuring houseboat accommodation and tropical beauty. Experience the tranquil waterways, spice plantations, and pristine beaches of God's Own Country.

Backwaters of Kerala

Tour Highlights

  • Houseboat cruise through the backwaters
  • Visit to tea and spice plantations in Munnar
  • Explore Fort Kochi and Chinese fishing nets
  • Kathakali dance performance
  • Ayurvedic spa treatment
  • Beach relaxation in Kovalam
  • Wildlife sanctuary visit
  • Traditional Kerala cuisine

Tour Details

$1,200

Per Person

  • Duration:
    7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Destinations:
    Kochi, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Munnar
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Detailed Itinerary

Welcome to Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. After check-in, explore Fort Kochi with its colonial architecture, Chinese fishing nets, and spice markets. Visit St. Francis Church and the Dutch Palace.

  • Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Kochi
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Activities: Fort Kochi sightseeing

Drive to Munnar (4-5 hours), a beautiful hill station known for tea plantations. En route, visit Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check into your resort and enjoy the cool mountain air.

  • Accommodation: Hill Resort in Munnar
  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Activities: Scenic drive, waterfall visits

Visit tea plantations and tea museum. Explore Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, and Echo Point. Enjoy panoramic views of tea gardens and mountains.

  • Accommodation: Hill Resort in Munnar
  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Activities: Tea plantation tour, national park visit

Drive to Alleppey and board your private houseboat. Cruise through the serene backwaters, passing villages, paddy fields, and coconut groves. Enjoy freshly prepared Kerala cuisine on board.

  • Accommodation: Private Houseboat
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Activities: Backwater cruise

Disembark from houseboat and drive to Kumarakom. Visit the bird sanctuary and enjoy a relaxing day at your lakeside resort. Optional Ayurvedic spa treatment available.

  • Accommodation: Lakeside Resort
  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Activities: Bird sanctuary, resort relaxation

Drive to Kovalam, Kerala's famous beach destination. Check into your beach resort and spend the afternoon relaxing on the golden sands or swimming in the Arabian Sea.

  • Accommodation: Beach Resort
  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Activities: Beach relaxation

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey, carrying beautiful memories of Kerala.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Activities: Airport transfer

What's Included

  • 6 nights accommodation (hotels, houseboat, resort)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (all meals on houseboat)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Houseboat cruise with crew
  • All entrance fees to monuments and parks
  • Kathakali dance performance
  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Lunch and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Ayurvedic treatments (optional)

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