5 Days Kerala Tour with Private Car Houseboat Munnar and Thekkady, Kochi

About this activity

Explore the beauty of Kerala in a 5-day customized holiday package.

Discover the lush landscapes of Munnar, visit the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady, and unwind on a private houseboat cruise in Alleppey.

This itinerary includes breathtaking scenery, local sightseeing, and a taste of Kerala's unique culture. Enjoy comfortable accommodations at premium 3 star hotels, and savor delicious meals throughout your journey.

Perfect for couples and families seeking to experience the tranquility and charm of Kerala's backwaters and hill stations.

4 nights of accommodation in premium 3 and 4-star hotels
Private houseboat cruise in Alleppey with all meals included
Scenic drives through waterfalls and tea gardens of Munnar
Wildlife spotting opportunities in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Iris Holidays

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Breakfast
Included: Driver for the tour from pickup till drop

Not included

Not included: Any meals other than those specified in Meal Plan.
Not included: Expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, beverages, tips & gratuities etc.
Not included: Optional, suggested or unspecified activities like Jeep safari, boating, Guide etc

Itinerary

Day 1 · Kochi Airport to Munnar

Kochi (Cochin)

5 hours

When you arrive at Kochi Airport, our representative will meet you and we will proceed on a drive to Munnar in the private car. Check into the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight at the 3 Star Resort
Neriamangalam

Passing by

When you arrive at Kochi airport you will be received at the arrival terminal by our representative. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pit stops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort . Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.
Cheeyappara Waterfalls

20 min

When you arrive at Kochi airport you will be received at the arrival terminal by our representative. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pit stops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort . Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

3 Star Hotel

Day 2 · Munnar Sightseeing

Munnar

Passing by

Explore Munnar after breakfast.Munnar means three rivers and the town is located at the confluence of 3 mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.Major sightseeing attractions are the Kundale tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamalai, Chithirapuram, Marayoor, Pallivasal/Pothamedu, etc.Overnight stay in Munnar
Kundala Dam Lake

20 min Admission included

Explore Munnar after breakfast.Munnar means three rivers and the town is located at the confluence of 3 mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.Major sightseeing attractions are the Kundale tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamalai, Chithirapuram, Marayoor, Pallivasal/Pothamedu, etc.Overnight stay in Munnar
Mattupetty Dam

20 min

Mattupetty Dam Munnar India
Rose Gardens

one hour

Rose Gardens Munnar
Echo Point

20 min

Echo Point
Kannan Devan Tea Museum

2 hours

Kanan Devan Tea Museum Munnar

3 Star Hotel

Day 3 · Munnar to Thekkady

Thekkady

Passing by

After breakfast, checkout from the resort in Munnar and drive to Thekkady, on arrival check-in at the resort. Thekkady is well known for one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves -Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km and is well known for its wild life and scenic beauty. In You can opt for a cruise on Lake Periyar. During the boat ride spot the wild life (elephants, Indian Gaur, Monkeys, Spotted deer, barking deer and birds of myriad varieties). Overnight stay at the resort.
Periyar Lake

2 hours

After breakfast, checkout from the resort in Munnar and drive to Thekkady, on arrival check-in at the resort. Thekkady is well known for one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves -Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km and is well known for its wild life and scenic beauty. In You can opt for a cruise on Lake Periyar. During the boat ride spot the wild life (elephants, Indian Gaur, Monkeys, Spotted deer, barking deer and birds of myriad varieties). Overnight stay at the resort.

3 Star Hotel

Day 4 · Houseboat Cruise in Kerala Backwaters

Kerala Backwaters

7 hours Admission included

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to houseboat in Alleppey. On arrival check into the houseboat. Set out an awesome overnight backwater cruise in traditional Kerala houseboat. Starting from Alleppey we will take you through sights of paddy fields created from Lake during the ruling of King and here cultivation happens below sea level) and will pass through multiple backwater canals and return back to Alleppey. Enjoy the scenes in a Kerala country side in a backwater cruise -skim past bowed down paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut palms in Kerala country side. Overnight Stay in the houseboat.
Vembanad Lake

Passing by

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to houseboat in Alleppey. On arrival check into the houseboat. Set out an awesome overnight backwater cruise in traditional Kerala houseboat. Starting from Alleppey we will take you through sights of paddy fields created from Lake during the ruling of King and here cultivation happens below sea level) and will pass through multiple backwater canals and return back to Alleppey. Enjoy the scenes in a Kerala country side in a backwater cruise -skim past bowed down paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut palms in Kerala country side. Overnight Stay in the houseboat.

01 Bed room A/C Deluxe Private Houseboat

Day 5 · Fort Kochi Sightseeing and Departure from Kochi

Chinese Fishing Nets

20 min

After breakfast check out from the houseboat and drive to Cochin.Feel at leisure till the evening and in the evening you can enjoy a metro village backwater tour which is a non stop cruise during the time of sunset into the inland waterways of Kochi with enrapture view of Paddy Fields, Crab Farms, Prawn Farms, spectacular area of Marine Drive, Chinese Fishing Nets, Bolghatty Island, Willington Island and Kochi Harbour. We will drop you back to the airport for departure after the sightseeing.
Princess Street

30 min

Princess Street
Fort Kochi Beach

40 min

Fort Kochi Beach
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

40 min

Church in Fort Kochi, Kerala , India
Cochin Spice Market

30 min

Spice Market in Fort Kochi, Kerala , India
Mattancherry

30 min

Mattancherry
Jews in Cochin

20 min

Jew Town

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will pick you from anywhere in Kochi or in 5 Kms vicinity of Kochi city boundaries. Kindly specify the details of the hotel where you are staying, arrival flight or ship details 48 hours before arrival . Our private cab and driver will meet you at the location .

End point

We will pick you from anywhere in Kochi or in 5 Kms vicinity of Kochi city boundaries. Kindly specify the details of the hotel where you are staying, arrival flight or ship details 48 hours before arrival . Our private cab and driver will meet you at the location .

Pickup points

NO 18 Hotel
Ballard Bungallow
Tea Bungalow
Rasa Hotel
Hotel Park Avenue
Le Colonial
Tissa's Inn
Secret Garden Hotel - Kochi Kerala
Oak Field Inn
Amritara The Poovath Beachfront Heritage, Fort Kochi
The Killians Boutique Hotel
Victory Dawn

and 126 more pickup points

We will pick you from anywhere in Kochi or in 5 Kms vicinity of Kochi city boundaries. Kindly specify the details of the hotel where you are staying, arrival flight or ship details 48 hours before arrival . Our private cab and driver will meet you at the location .

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.