5 days10 Day Private Kerala Tour with Backwaters Tea Hills and Beach
New10 daysKochiPrivate tour
Length
10 days
Itinerary
10 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
This tour combines Kerala's most iconic experiences with authentic local encounters. Beyond the classic highlights of Kochi, Thekkady, Munnar, and Marari Beach, travelers enjoy a traditional canoe ride through Alleppey's backwaters, a village walk, a guided spice plantation visit, a cooking demonstration with dinner in Munnar, a Kathakali dance performance, and a Kalaripayattu martial arts show. With private transportation, comfortable accommodations, and a carefully paced itinerary, this journey offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, wildlife, local cuisine, and relaxation.
Day by day itinerary
1Kochi⌄
You will be welcomed by our representative at Cochin International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a historic port city that reflects a unique blend of Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise along the picturesque backwaters.
Overnight: Abad Fort Hotel or Similar
2Kochi⌄
Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kochi, visiting some of its most iconic landmarks and heritage sites.
In the evening, witness a captivating Kathakali dance performance, one of Kerala's most celebrated classical art forms.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Abad Fort Hotel or Similar
3Kochi – Alleppey⌄
Drive to Alleppey (65 km), known as the "Venice of the East" for its extensive network of canals and backwaters. Check in to your accommodation and later enjoy a village walk followed by a traditional canoe ride through the serene backwater canals, offering a glimpse into local life.
Meals: Dinner · Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Greenpalm Homes
4Alleppey – Thekkady⌄
Drive to Thekkady (145 km), a region famous for its spice plantations and rich wildlife. Upon arrival, visit a spice plantation with a naturalist who will introduce you to the cultivation and uses of Kerala's renowned spices.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel Peppervine or Similar
5Thekkady⌄
Enjoy a morning boat ride on Periyar Lake, surrounded by lush forests. In the evening, experience an exciting Kalaripayattu martial arts performance.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel Peppervine or Similar
6Thekkady – Munnar⌄
Drive to Munnar (110 km), Kerala's most famous hill station, renowned for its rolling tea plantations and cool mountain climate. Upon arrival, enjoy a cooking demonstration and dinner featuring traditional Kerala cuisine.
Meals: Dinner: Cooking demonstration and dinner with local family · Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Deshadan mountain or Similar
7Munnar⌄
Today, visit the Tea Museum and learn about the history of tea cultivation in the region. Continue to Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and enjoy the park's scenic landscapes and rolling grasslands. Later, explore the surrounding tea estates and take in the breathtaking views that make Munnar one of South India's most popular hill stations. Please note that Eravikulam National Park is typically closed during February and March for the breeding season of the Nilgiri Tahr.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Deshadan mountain or Similar
8Munnar – Marari⌄
Drive to the picturesque fishing village of Mararikulam. Surrounded by coconut groves and bordered by a pristine sandy beach, Marari offers a peaceful retreat away from the crowds. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Abad Turtle Beach or Similar
9Marari⌄
Enjoy a leisurely day by the beach. Relax, take a stroll along the shoreline, or simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere of this charming coastal village.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Abad Turtle Beach or Similar
10Marari – Kochi⌄
There is no planned itinerary for the day. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓9 nights accommodation
- ✓Entrance fee
- ✓Kalaripayattu martial arts performance
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Guided spice plantation tour in Thekkady
- ✓English-speaking local guides in Kochi and Munnar
- ✓Cooking demonstration and dinner in Munnar
- ✓Sunset cruise and Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur
- ✓All applicable taxes and parking charges
- ✓Tea Museum visit in Munnar
- ✓Periyar Lake boat ride
- ✓Village walk in Alleppey
Not included
- ✕International and domestic flights
- ✕Visa fees and travel insurance
- ✕Lunches and dinners unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, beverages, and tips
- ✕Camera fees
- ✕Optional activities and excursions
Good to know
Starts: Travelers can meet our representative outside the main entrance of Ernakulam Junction Railway Station, where they will be greeted with a signboard displaying the lead traveler's name. Travelers who do not require hotel pickup can meet our representative at the arrivals area of Cochin International Airport. The representative will be holding a signboard with the lead traveler's name.
Ends: Travelers can meet our representative outside the main entrance of Ernakulam Junction Railway Station, where they will be greeted with a signboard displaying the lead traveler's name. Travelers who do not require hotel pickup can meet our representative at the arrivals area of Cochin International Airport. The representative will be holding a signboard with the lead traveler's name.
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 15 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
From
$900
