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A row of houseboats moored under palm trees on the Alleppey backwaters at golden hour

Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Varkala · Kovalam

Kerala 5N/6D Group Trip

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Houseboats on the backwaters, Alleppey. Photo: Mohanrangaphotography, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Starts
Kochi airport or railway station
Ends
Trivandrum or Kochi
Departures
Dates on request
Price
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Overview

5N / 6D · Kerala

A south-to-coast loop through Kerala. You are picked up in Kochi and spend two nights in Munnar, one in Thekkady, one on a houseboat in the Alleppey backwaters, and one in Varkala or Kovalam. The last day ends with a drop at Trivandrum or Kochi. Along the way you stop at waterfalls, tea plantations, Mattupetty Dam, Periyar lake, the backwaters, Jatayu Earth's Center, Varkala cliff and Kovalam beach.

  1. Kochi
  2. Munnar
  3. Thekkady
  4. Alleppey
  5. Varkala
  6. Kovalam
  7. Trivandrum / Kochi
  • Athirappilly waterfall (depending on time) and Cheeyappara waterfalls on the drive to Munnar
  • Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Echo Point, the Tea Museum and tea plantations
  • Spice plantation in Thekkady, with optional Periyar lake cruise, safari, Kalaripayattu and Kathakali (self-paid)
  • A night on a houseboat in the Alleppey backwaters, with Kerala lunch and dinner
  • Jatayu Earth's Center, Varkala cliff and its beach-side cafés
  • Kovalam beach and lighthouse

Departure: Pick-up from Kochi airport or railway station on Day 1. Trip ends: Drop at Trivandrum or Kochi on Day 6. This itinerary does not list departure dates or pick-up times. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm them.

Day by day

01Day 1Kochi to Munnar
  • Pick-up from Kochi airport or railway station
  • Proceed to Munnar
  • En route, Athirappilly waterfall (depends upon time) and Cheeyappara waterfalls
  • Leisure time to relax or explore the local surroundings
  • Night stay in Munnar

Munnar

02Day 2Munnar local
  • Breakfast and proceed for Munnar local sightseeing
  • Visit Eravikulam National Park (as per government guidelines)
  • Explore scenic Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Echo Point, the Tea Museum and tea plantations
  • Night stay in Munnar

Munnar

03Day 3Thekkady
  • Breakfast and proceed for Thekkady
  • Visit a spice plantation
  • Cruise on Periyar lake and safari of Periyar National Park (self-paid)
  • Enjoy the Kalaripayattu and Kathakali show (self-paid)
  • Night stay in Thekkady

Thekkady

04Day 4Alleppey
  • Breakfast and proceed for Alleppey
  • Visit the Alleppey backwaters
  • Enjoy a backwater ride through the rich and splendid backwaters, a unique experience
  • Lunch and dinner: authentic Kerala meals
  • Night stay at the houseboat

Houseboat, Alleppey

05Day 5Varkala
  • Breakfast and proceed for Varkala
  • Visit Jatayu Earth's Center
  • Later, check in at Varkala
  • Explore the beach-side cafés and Varkala cliff
  • Night stay in Varkala / Kovalam

Varkala / Kovalam

06Day 6Kovalam
  • Breakfast and proceed for Kovalam
  • Visit Kovalam beach and the lighthouse
  • Drop at Trivandrum or Kochi

What’s included

Included

  • Vehicle from Kochi to Trivandrum / Kochi and for sightseeing
  • Total 5 nights of stay: 4 nights in hotel, 1 night at houseboat
  • Total 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • All taxes and permits
  • Tour manager for the group trip

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Any entry or adventure tickets
  • Any medical expenses, emergencies or insurance
  • Lunch or any other meals apart from the plan
  • Any personal expenses
  • Any expenses apart from the plan

Stay, transport & meals

Stay

  • Total 5 nights of stay: 4 nights in hotels and 1 night on a houseboat
  • 2 nights in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady, 1 night on the houseboat in Alleppey, 1 night in Varkala / Kovalam
  • Room sharing depends on the travel option you choose (see Travel options)

Transport

  • Vehicle from Kochi to Trivandrum / Kochi and for sightseeing
  • Pick-up from Kochi airport or railway station; drop at Trivandrum or Kochi

Meals

  • Total 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • The lunch and dinner are authentic Kerala meals on the Alleppey day (Day 4)

Travel options

  • Tempo Traveller, triple share (3 members share 1 room)
  • Tempo Traveller, double share (2 members share 1 room)
  • SUV / Innova / Ertiga, ideal for families and friends groups (minimum 4 members required)
  • Prices vary by option, so enquire for price.

Booking, practical notes & terms

Booking & payment

  • Book your slot by paying an advance per person (non-refundable); the rest of the amount has to be paid on travel Day 1. Ask us on WhatsApp for the current advance amount.
  • Christmas and New Year departures (20 December to 5 January) carry an extra per-person charge because of peak time.
  • The SUV / Innova / Ertiga option requires a minimum of 4 members.

Practical information

  • All guests must carry a valid government-issued ID card.
  • The Athirappilly waterfall stop on Day 1 depends upon time.
  • Eravikulam National Park visits follow government guidelines.
  • Periyar lake cruise, Periyar National Park safari, and the Kalaripayattu and Kathakali show are self-paid.
  • The trip organiser or coordinator may change the itinerary according to on-the-spot conditions.
Terms & conditions for this trip
  1. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage to goods belonging to the travellers.
  2. We accept no responsibility for any injuries or loss/theft of personal property during the tour.
  3. All guests must carry a valid government-issued ID card.
  4. In case of any breakdown or delay due to the breakdown of transport during the journey, you may have to wait until the transport is repaired. We will not provide backup transport.
  5. We are not responsible for any delay in reaching the destination due to traffic. Sightseeing or activities of the day may be cancelled if we do not reach the destination on time.
  6. The trip organiser/coordinator has the right to change the itinerary as per the on-the-spot condition.
  7. We strictly prohibit the use of narcotics and banned substances during our tours. The company will not be responsible for any harm or adversities caused by such usage.
  8. We will not be responsible for any force majeure. Force majeure means any circumstances which are beyond the company's limits, such as landslides, sudden changes in weather, lockdowns, riots, terrorist activities, and train/flight cancellations.
  9. Any loss or damage to camping, hotel or transport materials, such as tents, pillows, mattresses, or any property belonging to the campsite, hotel or transfer vehicle, will be subject to full payment of the product MRP.
  10. The use of weapons, fireworks and toxic substances is strictly prohibited during the tour.
  11. We reserve the right to evict any traveller from the tour if their actions violate our terms and conditions or if they exhibit misbehaviour towards co-travellers. No refunds will be given in such cases.

See also our booking terms and cancellation & refund pages.

Photos from the route

Photographs of places on this itinerary by independent photographers, shared under open licences. They are not photos from our own trips.

Athirappilly Falls
Tea plantations, Munnar
Mattupetty reservoir, Munnar
Hills near Eravikulam National Park, Munnar
Periyar lake, Thekkady
Kathakali performance
Kerala backwaters near Punnamada Lake
Jatayu Earth's Center
Varkala cliff at dusk
Lighthouse at Kovalam beach

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