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Paddy field in Alappuzha
Lunch at Houseboat
5 Nights 6 Days in Kerala Hills and Backwaters
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5 Nights 6 Days in Kerala Hills and Backwaters

5 Nights 6 Days in Kerala Hills and Backwaters

By Day in Cochin Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $700 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Experience Kerala's rich blend of culture and nature on a 6-day journey. Start in historic Cochin, where Fort Kochi's streets echo tales of the past. Visit St. Francis Church and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. Explore the Jewish quarter's gems like Paradesi Jewish Synagogue.

Then, venture to misty Munnar, draped in tea plantations. Wander amid lush greenery, refreshing your soul. Move on to Thekkady, housing the majestic Periyar National Park. Glide on Periyar Lake, spotting wildlife amidst dense foliage.

Next, sail the Alleppey backwaters on a traditional houseboat. Drift through serene canals, surrounded by verdant fields and villages. Indulge in Kerala cuisine onboard. Bid farewell to this enchanting land, carrying cherished memories home.

Activity location

  • Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi-682001 Kerala India
    • 682001, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ernakulam
    • Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kerala Hills & Backwaters
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English

03 star hotel with Breakfast
Duration: 6 days
Lunch at Houseboat: Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch on board, followed by tea and banana fritters. All meals are freshly cooked by the onboard c
car
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$700.00 x 1 Adult$700.00
Total
Price is $700.00
Until Thu, Jun 5

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel/airport/train station pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Applicable Taxes like fuel, parking & Toll Taxes etc.
  • What's includedWhat's included03 star hotel with Breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air conditioned private vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Houseboat with all meals.
  • What's includedWhat's included01 Mineral water bottle per person per day.
  • What's includedWhat's includedMunnar Tata tea museum ticket.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation Dbl/Twin sharing
  • What's includedWhat's includedPeriyar boat ride ticket and entrance.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour guide and entry tickets in Kochi.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny Personal Expenses.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cochin
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star hotel
Chinese Fishing Nets
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
One of the unique experience of fishing method still in use.
Church of Saint Francis
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The first European catholic church in India.
Mattancherry Palace
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Build by Portuguese renovated by Dutch
Paradesi Synagogue
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The oldest Jewish synagogue in the British commonwealth.
Day 2: Drive to Munnar
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star hotel
Munnar
  • 1d
Drive to munnar for a breathtaking views of lush green landscapes. check in the hotel, then enjoy an evening stroll through the tea plantation.
Day 3: MUNNAR TO THEKKADY
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star hotel
Thekkady
  • 1d
After breakfast, visit Tata Tea Museum and Lockhart Tea Plantation. Drive to Thekkady via Gap Road for stunning mountain views. Visit Spice Garden & check in.
Day 4: EXPLORE PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star hotel
Periyar National Park
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Periyar Sanctuary with a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Spot wildlife like elephants and birds. Optional: Jeep drive, cultural shows, or spa.
Day 5: Thekkady to Kumarakom or Alleppey Overnight Cruise on a Houseboat
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at houseboat
Alappuzha
  • 5h
Check out early, head to Alleppey/Kumarakom Backwaters. Glide on a houseboat through serene backwaters, enjoy Kerala lunch, tea & snacks onboard. Note: Air-condition will be providing only during sleeping time (8 pm – 6 am)
Day 6: TRANSFER TO COCHIN
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Kochi (Cochin)
  • 6h
Checkout at 9 am after your breakfast and get ready for your next destination.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChinese Fishing Nets
    • Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi-682001 Kerala India
    • 682001, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEErnakulam
    • Ernakulam, Kerala, India
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKochi
    • Kochi, Kerala, India
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECochin International Airport
    • Airport Road
    • 683111, Nedumbassery, Kerala, India

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