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A traditional houseboat with a tiled roof and wooden walls, floating on water with palm trees in the background. 1
A lush green tea plantation with terraced fields and a small house. 2
Terraced tea plantations with rows of tea plants and scattered trees. 3
A lush green tea plantation with terraced hills, a river in the background, and a misty mountain range. 4
A narrow waterway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, with a boat in the foreground. 5
By Taj Voyages Tour - TVT India

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Free cancellation available
Price is $4 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Discover the lush landscapes and serene backwaters of Kerala on a 5-day tour
    • Explore the tea gardens of Munnar and learn about the tea processing at a museum
    • Enjoy a houseboat cruise through the serene backwaters of Alleppey
    • See the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica

Activity location

    • Kochi
    • Kochi, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Airport Rd, Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India
    • Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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

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Airport-to-Hotel Transfer Only

  • Earn $1.14
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

This option includes only a transfer from Cochin Airport to a hotel in Cochin

Language options: English
Price details
$19.05 x 2 Adults$38.10
Total
Price is $38.10

Private Transportation Only

  • Earn $10.87
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

With this option, you will get a private AC car with an English-speaking driver.
Accommodation & Houseboat stay is not included

Language options: English
Price details
$181.24 x 2 Adults$362.48
Total
Price is $362.48

This option with 3-star hotel

  • Earn $18.98
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

With this option, you will get a 3-star hotel with breakfast and Private AC transportation with English speaking driver + Private Premium Housebost with all meal

Language options: English
Price details
$316.38 x 2 Adults$632.76
Total
Price is $632.76

This option with 4-star hotel

  • Earn $20.27
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

With this option, you will get a 4-star hotel with breakfast and Private AC transportation with an English-speaking driver + Private Premium Houseboat with all meal

Language options: English
Price details
$337.87 x 2 Adults$675.74
Total
Price is $675.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    3 nights' accommodation at a 3/4-star hotel (option selected)
  • Inclusions
    1-night stay on a private premium houseboat with all meals
  • Inclusions
    Daily breakfast at the hotel during the stay
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on the houseboat cruise during the stay
  • Inclusions
    Water bottle during sightseeing
  • Inclusions
    Private Houseboat
  • Inclusions
    Kathakali dance show
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop cochin airport/hotel
  • Inclusions
    All transfers and sightseeing by car
  • Inclusions
    Private car for entire tour
  • Inclusions
    Services of an English-speaking driver
  • Inclusions
    All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and dinner (except on houseboat)
  • Exclusions
    Airfare/train tickets
  • Exclusions
    All monument and entrance fees are not included.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and tips
  • Exclusions
    Camera fee
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Littering, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Arrival in Cochin—Munnar (130 km / 4 hours)
    Arrive at Cochin International Airport or Railway Station and transfer to Munnar, a beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats. Enjoy a scenic drive through misty hills and lush greenery.
    En route, stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls for photo breaks. Enjoy views of sprawling tea plantations along the way. Check in to your hotel or resort and relax. Overnight stay in Munnar.

    Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing (Nature & Leisure)
    After breakfast, visit Mattupetty Dam for panoramic views and optional boating. Continue to the Tea Museum to learn about the history and process of tea production in Kerala.
    Visit Echo Point and Kundala Lake for peaceful surroundings and beautiful scenery. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring local markets or relaxing at the hotel. Overnight stay in Munnar.

    Day 3: Munnar–Thekkady (110 km / 4 hours)
    After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, a peaceful hill town surrounded by plantations. Check in to your hotel or resort. Visit a spice plantation to learn about the cultivation of cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and other spices. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts show, showcasing Kerala’s rich cultural heritage. You may also explore local markets at your own pace. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

    Day 4: Thekkady–Alleppey (160 km / 5 hours)
    After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, famous for its scenic backwaters.
    Check in to a traditional houseboat and enjoy a leisurely cruise through tranquil canals, palm-lined waterways, and village landscapes. All meals—lunch, evening tea or coffee with snacks, and dinner—are served on board. Relax and enjoy the calm surroundings. Overnight stay on the houseboat.

    Day 5: Alleppey–Cochin (Departure) (85 km / 1.5 hours)
    After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive back to Cochin.
    If time permits, explore Fort Kochi, including the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica. Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and the historic Jewish synagogue. Transfer to Cochin International Airport, hotel, or railway station for your onward journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kochi
    • Kochi, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Airport Rd, Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India
    • Ernakulam, Kerala, India
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Airport Rd, Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India
    • Ernakulam, Kerala, India