Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kochi
You'll arrive at Cochin International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. If there's time before evening, take a half-day tour through the historic neighborhoods. Walk through Jew Street to see the Jewish Synagogue and browse handicrafts and antiques in the local markets. Stop by St. Francis Church and the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry to get a sense of the area's colonial past. Later, head to Fort Kochi where you can see the famous Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.
- Start point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Pickup from Cochin International Airport, Kochi, India, as per your flight timing.)
Included Activities
- Personal assistance during arrival
- English speaking local destination guide during Kochi sightseeing (if half-day tour conducted)
Optional Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Kochi (Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jew Street markets, Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi)
Landmarks Jewish Synagogue St. Francis Church Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace) Jew Street Chinese Fishing Nets 
- Day 2
Kochi to Munnar
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Munnar with a comfort stop along the way. Once you arrive, check in at your hotel and have lunch. That afternoon, you can visit the Tea Museum to learn about the region's tea production, walk through the local markets to pick up some goods, or simply stay at the hotel and take in the mountain views from your room or the property.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Dinner at hotel
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
Optional Activities
- Spice garden visit
- Tea Museum visit
- Local market exploration
- Day 3
Munnar
Following breakfast, head out to Eravikulam National Park for a hike where you might spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr on the grasslands. Then continue on to Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, where you can hear the natural echo and enjoy the views across the valley. Before heading back to the hotel, drive up to Top Station in the late afternoon to catch the sunset over the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
Included Activities
- Eravikulam National Park entrance and guided visit
- Breakfast at hotel
- Dinner at hotel
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
Optional Activities
- Short hike at Eravikulam National Park
- Visit to Mattupetty Dam
- Visit to Echo Point
- Sunset viewing at Top Station
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam Echo Point Top Station - Day 4
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, you'll drive to Thekkady and take a boat ride on Periyar Lake once you arrive. From the water, you can watch for wildlife like elephants, sambar deer, and Indian bison moving through the forests. Later, explore the Periyar Tiger Reserve on foot to walk through the dense evergreen forests. If time allows before evening, visit a local spice plantation in Kumily to see how cardamom, pepper, and other spices are grown and processed.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- 1 boat ride on Periyar Lake
- Dinner at hotel
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
Optional Activities
- Elephant ride
- Spice plantation visit in Kumily
Landmarks Periyar Lake Periyar Tiger Reserve - Day 5
Thekkady to Kumarakom
You'll drive to Kumarakom after breakfast and settle into your hotel on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Take some time to relax, then visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary where you can see various bird species. Later, go on a houseboat cruise through the backwaters to experience the tranquil scenery. Before evening, you might visit Pathiramanal Island or take a trip to nearby Kottayam to see old churches and plantation areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary entrance
- Dinner at hotel
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
Optional Activities
- Houseboat cruise through backwaters
- Visit to Pathiramanal Island
- Visit to Kottayam (plantations and old churches)
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Vembanad Lake 
- Day 6
Kumarakom to Alleppey Houseboat
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board a houseboat for your overnight cruise through the backwaters. You'll glide past coconut palms, green vegetation, and traditional villages with lunch and tea served onboard. As the sun starts to set, the houseboat will anchor for the night, giving you a quiet evening on the water with the sounds of the backwaters around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel), Lunch (Buffet / Fixed Menu at houseboat), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at houseboat)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Houseboat cruise through backwaters
- Lunch at houseboat
- Evening tea at houseboat
- Dinner at houseboat
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters - Day 7
Alleppey to Kovalam
Eat breakfast on the houseboat before driving to Kovalam to check in at your resort. Spend the afternoon relaxing and then head to Kovalam Beach to swim in the Arabian Sea if you'd like. Walk to the lighthouse to get views along the coastline and stay to watch the sunset from the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at houseboat), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at houseboat
- Dinner at hotel
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
Optional Activities
- Lighthouse exploration
- Sunset viewing at Kovalam Beach
Landmarks Kovalam Beach Lighthouse 
- Day 8
Trivandrum - Kovalam
You'll have the morning at Kovalam's golden beaches if you want to swim or walk along the shore. Later, drive to Trivandrum to visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple with its intricate architecture, tour the Napier Museum, and see the Sri Chitra Art Gallery which has Indian paintings and sculptures. By evening, head back to Kovalam to spend the night relaxing by the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- English speaking local destination guide during Trivandrum sightseeing
- Dinner at hotel
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
Optional Activities
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple visit
- Napier Museum visit
- Sri Chitra Art Gallery visit
Landmarks Padmanabhaswamy Temple Napier Museum Sri Chitra Art Gallery - Day 9
Departure from Kovalam
After breakfast, or earlier depending on your flight time, get transferred to Trivandrum International Airport for your flight home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), New Terminal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695008, India (Drop off at Trivandrum International Airport, Kerala, India.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
Included Activities
- Personal assistance during departure
- 1 mineral water bottle per person
