Kerala · 6 nights / 7 days
Kerala: Backwaters & Tea Country
Trip overview
The classic Kerala circuit, refined. You begin in Fort Kochi, climb into the tea slopes of Munnar, cross the spice hills at Thekkady and end on a private kettuvallam drifting through the Alleppey backwaters.
- Private houseboat night
- Munnar tea estate walk
- Fort Kochi heritage trail
- Ayurvedic spa evening
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Kochi
Fort Kochi walking tour, Chinese fishing nets at dusk and an evening Kathakali performance.
Day 2
Kochi to Munnar
Waterfall stops on the ghat road, afternoon free in the tea town.
Day 3
Munnar estates
Guided estate walk, tea museum and a viewpoint drive to Top Station.
Day 4
Thekkady
Spice plantation tour and an optional bamboo raft in Periyar reserve.
Day 5
Alleppey houseboat
Board at noon. Lunch cooked on board, village stops, sunset on the deck.
Day 6
Marari beach
Disembark and transfer to the coast for a slow beach day and Ayurvedic massage.
Day 7
Departure
Transfer to Kochi airport.
Where you stay
Kochi
Parade House, Fort Kochi
Restored Dutch-era townhouse with a courtyard café.
Munnar
Cloudline Tea Bungalow
Estate views, log fires, four rooms only.
Alleppey
Private Kettuvallam
One-bedroom houseboat with chef and crew.
Properties are indicative. If something is unavailable we substitute a comparable stay and tell you before you confirm.
Activities included
Inclusions
- Accommodation on twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Airport pickup and drop
- All applicable taxes and toll charges
- 24x7 on-trip support from your WanderNest travel desk
- One night full-board private houseboat
- Kathakali performance tickets
Exclusions
- Airfare unless specified in the quote
- Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
- Camera fees, tips and anything not listed under inclusions
- Travel insurance and visa fees where applicable
- Periyar boat safari tickets
Frequently asked
+Is the monsoon a bad time to visit?
Not at all. Rain is usually in short bursts, the landscape is at its best and rates are noticeably lower.
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Kerala: Backwaters & Tea Country