Itinerary
- Day 1
Cochin
You'll land at Cochin airport where a representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. After settling in and freshening up, the evening is reserved for a Kathakali dance performance by local artists, which gives you a solid introduction to Kerala's cultural traditions right from day one.
Included Activities
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Cochin - Day 2
Cochin to Munnar
Following breakfast, you'll check out and travel toward Munnar with stops along the way. The route takes you through tea and spice plantations, and you'll stop at Cheeyappara waterfalls and a few scenic viewpoints before reaching Munnar. Once you check in, the rest of your day is open for you to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to tea and spice plantations
- Cheeyappara waterfalls
- Viewpoints
Landmarks/POIs Cheeyappara Waterfalls Munnar - Day 3
Munnar
You have the full day to explore Munnar's attractions based on what interests you most. Options include Echo Point, Kundala Lake and Dam, Mattupetty Lake and Dam, the Indo Swiss Livestock Project, tea gardens, and a museum. If you're in the mood for more, there's elephant rides, Blossom Park, Rajamalai Eravikulam National Park with Anamudi peak, or Punarjani traditional village with Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing in Munnar including Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Kundala Dam, Indo Swiss Livestock Project, Mattupetty Lake, Mattupetty Dam, Munnar tea gardens, Munnar Tea museum, Munnar Tea factory, Pothamedu View Point, Hydel Park, Rajamalai Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi peak
Optional Activities
- Munnar boating
- Munnar elephant ride
- Photo shooting points
- Tea powder shopping
- Punarjani traditional village with Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performance
- Lock Heart Gap
Landmarks/POIs Echo Point Kundala Lake Kundala Dam Indo Swiss Livestock Project Mattupetty Lake Mattupetty Dam Munnar Tea Museum Blossom Park Pothamedu View Point Hydel Park Rajamalai Eravikulam National Park Anamudi Peak Punarjani Traditional Village Lock Heart Gap - Day 4
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast you'll travel to Thekkady and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you can explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, an evergreen forest and tiger reserve with a large artificial lake created by the Mullaperiyar Dam. Boat cruises on the lake are optional, and you can also visit nearby cardamom, pepper, tea, and coffee plantations if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary sightseeing
Optional Activities
- Boat cruises on Periyar lake
- Cardamom plantation visit
- Pepper plantation visit
- Tea plantation visit
- Coffee plantation visit
Landmarks/POIs Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Mullaperiyar Dam Periyar Lake - Day 5
Thekkady to Alleppey
You'll check out after breakfast and head to Alleppey where you'll check into your hotel upon arrival. The afternoon and evening open up for local exploration covering Arthunkal Church, Alleppey Lighthouse, Mararikulam Beach, and Alappuzha Beach. Backwater cruises and visits to Mullakkal Raja Rajeswari Temple are also options before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Arthunkal Church
- Alleppey Lighthouse
- Mararikulam Beach
- Alappuzha Beach
- Mullakkal Raja Rajeswari Temple
Optional Activities
- Alleppey Backwater Cruises
Landmarks/POIs Arthunkal Church Alleppey Lighthouse Mararikulam Beach Alappuzha Beach Mullakkal Raja Rajeswari Temple - Day 6
Alleppey to Kovalam
After breakfast, you'll travel to Kovalam and get checked in at your hotel. Then you'll do a half-day city tour hitting the Museum complex, Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist village, Akkulam boat club, and Shangumugham Beach before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Museum complex
- Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
- Science & Technology museum
- Veli tourist village
- Akkulam boat club
- Shangumugham Beach
Landmarks/POIs Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple Veli Tourist Village Akkulam Boat Club Shangumugham Beach Kovalam - Day 7
Kovalam
This day is entirely yours to structure however you like. You can spend time getting Ayurveda treatments at your resort, use the resort facilities, or just relax at Kovalam Beach. The beach itself has three crescent-shaped sections, with the lighthouse beach at the southern end being the most popular spot.
Optional Activities
- Ayurveda treatment
- Visit to Kovalam Beach
- Resort facilities
Landmarks/POIs Kovalam Beach - Day 8
Kovalam to Thiruvananthapuram
After breakfast you'll check out and head into Thiruvananthapuram for local sightseeing around the city. Your tour wraps up with a transfer to the airport or railway station, and you'll depart with the memories and experiences from your Kerala trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Thiruvananthapuram local sightseeing
Landmarks/POIs Thiruvananthapuram
