About this trip
Munnar’s tea hills, Thekkady’s spice country and a night on a deluxe Alleppey houseboat, with a private vehicle and breakfast and dinner daily. Travel any day until November 2026.
- Eravikulam National Park & Munnar tea gardens
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady
- Overnight on a deluxe Alleppey houseboat
- Private vehicle with driver throughout
Dates, prices and good to know
- Valid until November 2026, except peak dates · subject to availability
- Price per person with budget 3★ hotels: ₹17,940 for 2 (sedan) · ₹16,450 for 4 (Innova) · ₹14,720 for 6 (Innova) · ₹14,840 for 8 · ₹14,030 for 10 · ₹14,610 for 12 (12-seater Tempo Traveller)
- For 2 travellers with better hotels: Deluxe 3★/4★ ₹19,500 · 4★ ₹21,740 · 5★ ₹23,920 per person
- Stays: Munnar 2N · Thekkady 1N · deluxe houseboat in Alleppey 1N
- Budget hotels (or similar): Las Palmas Resort or Emerald Inn, Munnar · Hotel Highrange Plaza or Coffee Inn, Thekkady
Day by day
Day 1Cochin arrival – Munnar
Meet and greet at Cochin Airport or Railway Station and drive about 130 km to Munnar, stopping at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls, a spice plantation and tea gardens. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 2Munnar sightseeing
Full day in Munnar: Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum, Rose Garden, Photo Point, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake and Blossom Park (Elephant Park optional). Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3Munnar – Thekkady
Drive about 95 km to Thekkady. Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake and a spice plantation. Optional: boating on Periyar Lake, Kathakali or Kalaripayattu shows, elephant ride. Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 4Thekkady – Alleppey houseboat
Drive about 140 km to Alleppey and board your deluxe houseboat at noon. Cruise through lakes, canals, paddy fields and villages, with a welcome drink, lunch, evening tea, dinner and breakfast on board. Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 5Alleppey – Cochin departure
After breakfast, check out and drive about 85 km to Cochin Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
What’s included
- Meet & greet on arrival
- Pick-up and drop at Kochi Airport or Railway Station
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner at hotels
- 1 night on an Alleppey houseboat with lunch, evening tea & snacks, dinner and breakfast
- Private vehicle for the whole tour (AC not operated in hilly areas)
- Driver allowance, fuel, parking and toll taxes
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- All applicable hotel taxes
Not included
- Airfare or train fare
- Entry tickets to monuments, parks and attractions
- Jeep safari and adventure activities
- Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, elephant ride and other optional activities
- Ayurvedic massage and wellness treatments (on request)
- Camera and video fees
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, shopping and beverages
- Meals not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel prices
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