Itinerary
- Day 1
Cochin to Munnar
You'll arrive at Cochin Airport and get picked up by a private car for the drive to Munnar. The ride takes you through the Western Ghats, and you'll see tea and coffee plantations covering the hillsides as you climb higher. Once you check in at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the hill station and get oriented to the area.
- Start point
- Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala 683111, India (Arrival Lounge, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (abad Cooper Castle Hill Resort/similar)
Included Activities
- Airport assistance and transfer to Munnar
Optional Activities
- Explore tea and coffee gardens
- Day 2
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, you're heading to Thekkady, which sits at about 1000 meters elevation. It's a scenic drive, and once you arrive and check in, the afternoon takes you to the Spice Garden. There you'll walk through plantations of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, clove, vanilla, and ginger, mixed in with tea and coffee estates. Thekkady produces most of India's pepper supply, so you're seeing something pretty significant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tree Top/similar)
Included Activities
- Special visit to Spice gardens in Thekkady
Landmarks Spice Garden, Thekkady 
- Day 3
Thekkady
This one starts early, before sunrise. You'll be on a boat moving through Periyar Tiger Reserve, watching for tigers, panthers, leopards, bison, spotted deer, and wild elephants. There are plenty of birds around too. After you head back and have breakfast, the afternoon is free time to explore the hill station at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tree Top/similar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride at Periyar Tiger Reserve
Optional Activities
- Explore Thekkady at your own pace
Landmarks Periyar Tiger Reserve - Day 4
Thekkady to Kumarakom
You'll drive from Thekkady to Kumarakom village after breakfast, heading toward the Vembanad Lake backwaters. First, you're visiting the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to spot cuckoos and Siberian storks. Then you check out the Bay Island Driftwood Museum, which has a collection of wooden sculptures. Later, you'll go to Pathiramanal Island to see rare migratory birds that pass through the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (abad Whispring Palms/similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Explore Bay Island Driftwood Museum
- Visit Pathiramanal Island
- Houseboat cruises on the backwaters
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Bay Island Driftwood Museum Pathiramanal Island Vembanad Lake - Day 5
Kumarakom to Alleppey (Houseboat Cruise)
After breakfast, you're driving to Alleppey and boarding a houseboat for an overnight journey through Kerala's backwaters. You'll drift past villages and see how people live along the water, and meals are prepared on board throughout your cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Full-course meal on houseboat), Dinner (Full-course meal on houseboat)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Deluxe Houseboat Cruise)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through backwaters
- All meals during houseboat cruise
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 6
Alleppey to Marari Beach
You'll have breakfast on the houseboat, then disembark and drive to Marari Beach. Once you get there, the day is about relaxing on the sand and walking along the shore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marari Village Beach/similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and exploration at Marari
Landmarks Marari Beach - Day 7
Marari Beach
This is a free day at Marari Beach. You can relax, swim, read, or do whatever you want. The beach is yours to enjoy without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marari Village Beach/similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and personal exploration
- Day 8
Marari to Cochin
You'll drive to Cochin after breakfast. The morning takes you through the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church, which has been standing since 1503. You'll also see the famous Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront. In the afternoon, there's a Kathakali performance, which is Kerala's traditional dance form featuring intricate footwork and expressive hand movements.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abad Plaza/similar)
Included Activities
- Kathakali dance show at Cochin
- Visit to Dutch Palace
- Visit to Jewish Synagogue
- Visit to Chinese fishing nets
- Visit to St. Francis Church
Landmarks Dutch Palace Jewish Synagogue Chinese Fishing Nets St. Francis Church 
- Day 9
Cochin Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to Cochin Airport for your flight home, carrying memories from Kerala with you.
- End point
- Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala 683111, India (departure gate, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel
