7 Day Kerala Holiday: Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & Kovalam
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Highlights
- Kochi to Munnar hill drive via Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls and endless tea estates.
- Guided spice plantation tour in Thekkady (included) plus Periyar boat safari seat support.
- Private Deluxe AC houseboat on Alleppey backwaters with all onboard meals.
- Two easy beach days in Kovalam (Varkala swap on request).
- Customer-first pacing: daylight transfers, smart buffers, zero rush.
- Perfect for families, honeymooners, and first-timers to Kerala.
Itinerary
Meet at Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Jn. Private pickup and hill drive via Cheeyappara and Valara cascades and tea slopes. Check in and unwind with a bazaar stroll or viewpoint.
Private pickup: Kochi -> Munnar
10:00 – 14:00
Kochi -> Munnar
Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls photo stops
11:30 – 12:00
En route
Hotel check-in (2-star / entry 3-star)
14:15 – 14:45
Munnar
Evening at leisure (bazaar/viewpoint)
17:00 – 19:00
Munnar
Overnight at Munnar (2-star / entry 3-star)
21:00 – 07:00
Munnar
Inclusions
- 6 nights stay: Munnar 2N + Thekkady 1N + Houseboat 1N (Deluxe AC) + Kovalam 2N - 2-star or entry 3-star category.
- MAP meals at hotels (Breakfast and Dinner); all meals on the houseboat (welcome drink, lunch, evening tea/snacks, dinner, breakfast).
- Private AC cab for the entire journey with professional driver.
- Guided spice plantation tour in Thekkady (included).
- One cultural show ticket in Thekkady (Kathakali or Kalaripayattu).
- Periyar boat safari seat reservation support (tickets extra; reporting guidance provided).
- Driver bata, tolls, parking, fuel, interstate taxes.
- 24x7 WhatsApp assistance.
- All applicable taxes including 5 percent GST.
Exclusions
- Flights or trains.
- Entry tickets and paid activities (Eravikulam, Periyar boat, Tea Museum, dam boating), camera fees, local guides beyond inclusions.
- Lunches on non-houseboat days; beverages; personal expenses; tips.
- Early check-in or late checkout beyond hotel policy; festival or peak surcharges.
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions.
Your Trip in a Nutshell
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Start / End Point
- Start: Kochi • End: Kochi (option to end at Trivandrum)
- Stay
- Munnar 2N (2-star/entry 3-star) • Thekkady 1N (2-star/entry 3-star) • Alleppey 1N (Deluxe Private Houseboat) • Kovalam 2N (2-star/entry 3-star)
- Meals
- MAP at hotels (Breakfast and Dinner) + all meals on Deluxe houseboat
- Main Highlight
- Tea slopes, spice tour and culture show, Periyar support, Deluxe houseboat night, Kovalam beach time
- Best Season
- Sep-Mar best; Apr-May warmer but green; Jun-Aug monsoon lush with rougher seas
- Ideal For
- Couples, families, honeymooners seeking a complete Kerala in one week
Know Before You Go
- Eravikulam often closes Feb-Mar for Nilgiri Tahr calving; slots are limited and ID based. If closed or sold out, Top Station plus a Tea Estate walk is included.
- Periyar boat safari is government run; report 45-60 minutes early; wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- Houseboat norms: check-in 12:00, cruise till about 17:30, night halt; checkout 09:00. Deluxe AC is night-only; Premium upgrade gives daytime lounge AC.
- Temple etiquette: Padmanabhaswamy Temple has a strict dress code; rentals available near the gate.
- Beach safety: follow lifeguard flags; seas can be rough in monsoon.
- 2-star or entry 3-star expectations: compact rooms, basic amenities; Wi-Fi can be intermittent; room heaters (if any) may be chargeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is one night on the houseboat enough?
Yes—noon boarding covers canals, sunset, overnight mooring, and a morning glide before checkout.
Can we end in Trivandrum instead of Kochi?
Absolutely—ending at TRV shortens your final drive and often pairs better with southbound flights.
What if Eravikulam is closed?
We switch to Top Station viewpoint plus a Tea Estate walk so your Munnar day still delivers views and tea-estate time.
Is the Periyar boat included?
Tickets are extra; we pre-book seats and guide you to the best slot to avoid queues.
Can we upgrade hotels or the houseboat?
Yes—ask for solid 3-star/4-star hotels and Premium or Luxury houseboats with daytime lounge AC and larger decks.