Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey Houseboat & Beach Luxury Holiday
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Highlights
- Chauffeured premium SUV from Kochi into tea hills via Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls.
- Eravikulam National Park (tickets included where available) plus Tea Museum tasting for the authentic tea story.
- Private guided spice plantation tour in Thekkady plus Periyar Lake boat safari with seats and tickets included.
- Private Luxury AC houseboat on Alleppey backwaters with full-time AC in bedroom and lounge, curated menus, and candlelight dinner.
- Two unhurried beach days in Kovalam at a 4-star or 5-star resort; spa time built in.
- Signature touches: sunset plantation high-tea in Munnar, 45-min spa credit in Thekkady, daylight-first pacing, and 24x7 concierge.
Itinerary
Premium SUV pickup at Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Jn. Ascend the Western Ghats via Cheeyappara and Valara cascades and tea slopes. Check in at your Munnar resort. Sunset plantation high-tea (included).
Private pickup: Kochi -> Munnar
10:00 – 14:00
Kochi -> Munnar
Photo stops at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls
11:30 – 12:00
En route
Resort check-in (4-star/5-star)
14:15 – 14:45
Munnar
Sunset plantation high-tea (included)
17:00 – 17:45
Munnar
Overnight at Munnar (4-star/5-star)
21:00 – 07:00
Munnar
Inclusions
- 6 nights stay: Munnar 2N (4-star or 5-star) + Thekkady 1N (4-star or 5-star) + Luxury AC Private Houseboat 1N + Kovalam 2N (4-star or 5-star).
- MAP meals at hotels (Breakfast and Dinner); all meals on the houseboat (welcome drink, a la carte lunch, evening tea or snacks, candlelight dinner, breakfast).
- Private premium AC SUV throughout with professional chauffeur; daily bottled water and cold towels; in-car Wi-Fi on request.
- Tea Museum entry; Eravikulam entry where available (else Top Station plus private Tea Estate walk).
- Private spice plantation tour in Thekkady.
- Periyar Lake boat safari - seats and tickets included (shared government boat; about 1.5 hours).
- One premium cultural show ticket in Thekkady (Kathakali or Kalaripayattu) with priority seating.
- Munnar sunset high-tea (once).
- Spa credit: 45-min therapy per adult in Thekkady (pre-book).
- Driver bata, tolls, parking, fuel, interstate taxes.
- White-glove concierge and 24x7 WhatsApp support.
- All applicable taxes including 5 percent GST.
Exclusions
- Flights or trains.
- Extra paid activities beyond inclusions (dam boating, lake speedboats, private canoe, Ayurveda upgrades), camera fees, personal expenses, tips.
- Lunches on non-houseboat days; beverages and mini-bar.
- 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 (4-star/5-star) | Thekkady 1N (4-star/5-star) | Alleppey 1N (Luxury Private Houseboat) | Kovalam 2N (4-star/5-star)
- Meals
- MAP at hotels (Breakfast and Dinner) + all meals on Luxury houseboat
- Main Highlight
- Tea slopes, Eravikulam and Tea Museum, Periyar boat with seats included, Luxury private houseboat, and Kovalam beach time
- Best Season
- Sep-Mar best; Apr-May warm but green; Jun-Aug monsoon lush with rougher seas
- Ideal For
- Honeymooners, couples, families who want Kerala classics without compromises
Know Before You Go
- Eravikulam often closes Feb-Mar for Nilgiri Tahr calving; online slots are limited and ID based. If closed or sold out, Top Station plus a private 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. Luxury boats typically offer full-time AC in lounge and bedrooms per boat policy.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Luxury houseboat different from Premium?
Higher build and decor, full-time AC in lounge and bedrooms, larger decks, curated menus, and a higher crew-to-guest ratio.
Can we privatise the Periyar experience?
Government boats are shared; private charters are limited and chargeable. Alternatives like Nature Walk or Bamboo Rafting can be added.
Can we end in Trivandrum instead of Kochi?
Yes—ending at TRV shortens the final drive and often matches southbound flights better.
Any honeymoon add-ons?
We can arrange flower bed, cake, a photographer, a private country-canoe at dusk, or an Ayurveda couple ritual.