Itinerary
- Day 1
Kochi
The driver picks you up at Kochi airport and takes you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, you'll do a half-day guided tour hitting Fort Kochi, the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, the Indo Portuguese Museum, and Marine Drive. After that, the afternoon and evening are open for you to relax at the hotel or wander around on your own.
- Start point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Kochi
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Net
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Visit Marine Drive
Landmarks Fort Kochi Dutch Palace Chinese Fishing Net Indo Portuguese Museum Marine Drive 
- Day 2
Kochi to Munnar
After breakfast you'll check out and head toward Munnar, which sits in Kerala's hill country. The drive takes you through winding mountain roads with nice views of waterfalls and low clouds rolling through. Once you reach your hotel in Munnar, you can check in and spend the rest of the day however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Munnar
You've got breakfast and then the day is yours to explore Munnar at your own pace. Head to Eravikulam National Park, check out Mattupetty Dam, walk through Old Munnar Town, and see what's happening at the local market. When evening comes around, you could take a walk through the tea plantations or just relax back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Old Munnar Town
- Visit town market
Optional Activities
- Walk at Tea Estate
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam 
- Day 4
Munnar to Periyar
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Periyar, where the Wildlife Sanctuary sits. This is one of India's largest wildlife reserves at 777 square kilometers and holds tiger reserve status. By afternoon you'll check into your hotel in the Periyar area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 5
Periyar
Following breakfast, you'll have the full day to explore Periyar. The options here are pretty varied—you can do bamboo rafting, go border hiking, take an elephant safari through the wildlife sanctuary, and visit spots like Kumily, Mangala, and Devi Temple. You get to choose what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience wildlife at Periyar National Park
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
- Bamboo rafting at Periyar
- Border hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit Kumily
- Visit Mangala
- Visit Devi Temple
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Devi Temple - Day 6
Periyar to Kumarakom
After breakfast you check out and drive to Kumarakom, known for its backwaters. Once you get there and check in, you can refresh and then explore this quiet village on Vembanad Lake. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is there if you want to do some birdwatching, or you might just walk along the backwaters or get a traditional Ayurvedic massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to Kumarakom
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll around backwaters
- Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
Landmarks Vembanad Lake Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary 
- Day 7
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Breakfast comes first, then you check out and head to the backwaters for your houseboat journey toward Alleppey. You'll board your houseboat and check in. Lunch and dinner are served onboard as you travel through the backwaters and lagoons. Later in the evening, take a walk around the local streets in Alappuzha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey through backwaters
- Explore backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
- Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
Landmarks Alappuzha Backwaters 
- Day 8
Alleppey to Kovalam
After breakfast, you check out and drive toward Kovalam. On the way you'll make stops to see Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, and Padmatheertha Kulam in Trivandrum, all on your own schedule. From there, continue to your hotel in Kovalam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Visit Horse Palace
- Visit Sree Chitra Art Gallery
- Visit Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)
Landmarks Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple Sree Chitra Art Gallery - Day 9
Kovalam
Following breakfast, head to Lighthouse Beach to take in the coastal views. Then visit the ancient cave temples at Vizhinjam and the marine aquarium. Around lunch, grab some seafood by the water. After that, you could get an Ayurvedic massage, and finish your day watching the sunset at Samudra Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lighthouse Beach
- Explore Vizhinjam cave temples
- Visit marine aquarium
Optional Activities
- Seafood lunch by the sea
- Ayurvedic massage
- Sunset viewing at Samudra Beach
Landmarks Lighthouse Beach Vizhinjam Cave Temples Samudra Beach - Day 10
Kovalam to Kanyakumari
After breakfast, you'll take a day trip to Kanyakumari. On the way there, stop at Padmanabhapuram Palace. Once in Kanyakumari, see the Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir (a major religious site), Tri Samudra Milan where three waters meet, Gandhi Mandapam, and Thanumalayan Temple. Head back to Kovalam before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Kanyakumari
- Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
- Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Visit Kanyakumari Mandir
- Visit Tri Samudra Milan
- Visit Gandhi Mandapam
- Visit Thanumalayan Temple
Landmarks Padmanabhapuram Palace Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial Kanyakumari Mandir Gandhi Mandapam Thanumalayan Temple - Day 11
Kovalam to Trivandrum
Eat breakfast, then check out and drive to Trivandrum airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Trivandrum, Kerala, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
