Ahmed Al Mansoori
United Arab EmiratesKerala
We wanted somewhere green and quiet after a hard year. The houseboat night was exactly what was promised and the coordinator rearranged our Munnar day when it rained. No fuss at all.
Kerala · Family Holidays
Kerala Backwaters & Hills — 5 Nights
The unhurried version: Kochi's old town, a full night on the water, spice country and two nights in the tea hills.
6 Days / 5 Nights
India
What's included
- Airport or railway station meet-and-greet and transfers
- Hotel accommodation as selected
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver throughout
- All sightseeing and entry tickets listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- 24/7 on-trip assistance
- All applicable taxes
What's not included
- Airfare and train tickets
- Lunches and dinners unless specified
- Optional activities and entry tickets not listed
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kochi
Airport pickup and an afternoon in Fort Kochi — the Chinese fishing nets, the spice quarter and a Kathakali performance in the evening.
Day 2
Kochi → Alleppey houseboat
Board a private kettuvallam at midday and cruise the narrow canals until the boat moors for the night. Dinner is cooked on board.
Day 3
Alleppey → Thekkady
Disembark after breakfast and drive up to Periyar. A working spice plantation in the afternoon.
Day 4
Thekkady → Munnar
Through Vagamon's hills into the tea country, with the viewpoints on the way in.
Day 5
Munnar at leisure
A tea estate and museum in the morning, then Eravikulam or Mattupetty, or simply a day off in the mist.
Day 6
Munnar → Departure
A last look at the gardens and a transfer to Kochi airport or railway station.
Where to stay
| Hotel category | About | Rooms | per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | City Lodge Kerala | Standard Room | £ 21 |
| 4 Star | Bay View Hotel Kerala | Deluxe Room | £ 33 |
| 5 Star | Grand Regency Kerala | Premium Room | £ 55 |
| Luxury | Private Villa Estate Kerala | Suite / Villa | £ 93 |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Capacity | Transmission | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 4 | Automatic | £ 37 |
| Honda Accord | 4 | Automatic | £ 39 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 6 | Automatic | Request a quote |
| Nissan Patrol | 6 | Automatic | £ 92 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | Automatic | £ 96 |
| Toyota Hiace | 12 | Manual | Request a quote |
| Toyota Coaster | 22 | Manual | £ 132 |
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Traveller reviews
Meera Nair
IndiaKerala
Quiet, private and genuinely restful. The Ayurvedic spa day was booked exactly when we asked for it, not when it suited the resort.
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