8 Days Kerala Private Tour (3 Star) with Munnar, Houseboat & Cab- Iris Holidays
Description
An 8 Days Private tour that will take you through the best tourist destinations in Kerala . Cover the hill station of Munnar, wild life sanctuary in Thekkady, Backwaters+ Houseboat in Kumarakom and Alleppey and Beaches of Kovalam in this 8 Days Kerala Private Tour . We are offering a private car with Chauffeur who will pick you up from the Kochi airport and who will be with you through out the tour till dropping you back to the Trivandrum Airport. Accommodation in this tour is being offered in top rated 3 Star Hotels/ Deluxe Houseboat in TripAdvisor. Please note that a minimum of 2 people is required for this tour. If there is only a single person travelling, we advise you book our Solo Kerala Tour
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from any place in Kochi City or from Kochi Airport
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accommodation for this tour is being offered in 3 Star Hotels / Deluxe Houseboat
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of X2 people per booking is required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Reviews(174)
Had a wonderful experience with Iris holidays for our Kerala trip! The entire tour was very well planned and organised, with good stays and a great itinerary. We enjoyed every bit of the trip and everything was managed smoothly. A special mention to Antony, our driver and guide, who took excellent care of us throughout the journey and made the trip even more comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Dear Wanderer57463236531, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Iris Holidays! 😊 We are delighted to know that your Kerala trip was well planned, smoothly organized, and filled with enjoyable moments from start to finish. 🌴✨ It is great to hear that you were happy with the itinerary and the stays arranged for your journey. A special thank you for appreciating Antony as well. We will be very happy to share your kind words with him. His care, guidance, and efforts to keep your journey comfortable and enjoyable will certainly mean a lot to him. 🚗😊 Your recommendation is truly appreciated, especially as you took the time to share your first contribution on TripAdvisor. Thank you for trusting Iris Holidays with your Kerala holiday. We would love to welcome you back again and help create another memorable Kerala experience for you! 💚 For future trips or assistance, please feel free to contact us at +91 999 500 4276. Warm regards, Ash from Iris Holidays
We booked our kerala trip with iris holidays and they offered a great service. Thanks our designer ARUN and driver SINTO for there efforts to make it possible 😀 👍 We suggest everybody to explore kerala through iris holidays .
Dear Journey34925779457, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback about your Kerala trip with Iris Holidays! 😊 We’re delighted to know that you were satisfied with our service and enjoyed exploring beautiful Kerala with us. 🌴✨ A special thank you for appreciating Arun and Sinto. Arun will be very happy to know that his efforts in designing your trip made a difference, and we’ll also be delighted to pass your kind words on to Sinto for helping make your journey comfortable and memorable. 🚗😀 Your recommendation of Iris Holidays to other travelers truly means a lot to our entire team, especially as you took the time to share your first contribution on TripAdvisor. Thank you for your trust and support! 👍 We would be very happy to welcome you back to Kerala again for another wonderful holiday and help you discover even more amazing places. For future trips or assistance, please feel free to contact us at +91 999 500 4276. Warm regards, Ash from Iris Holidays
Had an awesome time. Very good cab and driver.
Dear Daydream05830730810, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Iris Holidays! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you had an awesome time on your 8-day Kerala private tour and that you were happy with both the cab and your driver. A comfortable journey and a dependable driver can make such a big difference while exploring Kerala, so it’s wonderful to know everything went smoothly. 🚗🌴 We also truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with the TripAdvisor community. We would love to welcome you back to Kerala for another memorable holiday with Iris Holidays! ✨ For future trips or assistance, feel free to contact us at +91 999 500 4276. Warm regards, Ash from Iris Holidays
We had an amazing 8-day trip with Iris Holidays, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. A special thanks to our driver, Rajesh Bhaiya, who truly made the journey memorable. He was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about every place we visited. Throughout the trip, he kept us engaged with interesting stories and local insights, making even the long drives enjoyable. Since we were traveling from Maharashtra, we were looking for Maharashtrian food at times, and he helped us find good food options, which we really appreciated. His helpful nature, patience, and positive attitude made us feel comfortable throughout the tour. We were also very impressed with the hotels arranged by Iris Holidays. Every property was clean, comfortable, well-located, and offered a pleasant stay. Overall, everything—from the planning and accommodations to the transportation and hospitality—was well organized. We had a wonderful experience and created memories that we'll cherish for a long time. Highly recommended to anyone planning a hassle-free and enjoyable vacation. Thank you, Iris Holidays, and a special thanks once again to Rajesh Bhaiya for making our trip so special!
Dear Culture19519168256, Thank you so much for choosing Iris Holidays and for sharing your wonderful five-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are delighted to know that your eight-day Kerala trip exceeded your expectations and gave you many beautiful memories. 🌴💚 Your kind words about Rajesh Bhaiya truly made us happy. 😊 His friendly nature, professionalism, patience, local knowledge, and interesting stories made your journeys more enjoyable. We are especially glad that he helped you find Maharashtrian food during the trip. 🍲🚗 We will happily share your appreciation with him, and we are sure it will bring a big smile to his face. 🙏 It is also wonderful to hear that you were happy with the hotels arranged by our team. 🏨✨ Knowing that the properties were clean, comfortable, well located, and pleasant means a lot to us. We are grateful that you found the planning, accommodation, transportation, and hospitality well organised. Thank you once again for recommending Iris Holidays to travellers looking for a smooth and enjoyable Kerala holiday. 🌊🌿 We would love to welcome you and your family again for another memorable journey through God’s Own Country. 😊 For future bookings or assistance, please contact us at +91 999 5004276 or team@irisholidays.com Warm regards, Ash Team Iris Holidays 🌺
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our tour agent for arranging everything so smoothly throughout our trip. Every detail was well planned, making our journey comfortable and stress-free. A special thanks to our driver, Uncle Shajar as well. He guided us exceptionally well, always helpful, patient, and caring. He treated us like family and made sure we were comfortable at every step of the journey. His local knowledge, dedication, and warm personality truly made our trip even more memorable. Thank you both for making our vacation such a wonderful and enjoyable experience. We truly appreciate all your efforts and highly recommend your services. 😊
Dear Explorer63286961362, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! 🌟 We’re truly delighted to know that your Kerala trip with Iris Holidays was smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. 😊🌿 Our tour team will be very happy to hear that every detail was well planned and helped make your journey enjoyable. A special thank you for appreciating Uncle Shajar — he will be thrilled to know that his patience, care, local knowledge, and warm guidance made you feel like family throughout the trip. 🚗✨ Your recommendation means a lot to Team Iris Holidays and encourages us to keep creating memorable, well-organized, and joyful Kerala holiday experiences for travellers from around the world. For any assistance or future bookings, feel free to contact us at +91 999 5004276 or team@irisholidays.com. Warm regards, Ash Team Iris Holidays
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Iris Holidays for our 9 Days / 8 Nights customized tour covering Kerala, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, and Madurai for our group of 8 people. The entire trip was perfectly planned and very well executed from start to finish. A special thanks to Mr. George Joseph, our tour planner, for understanding all our requirements and creating such a smooth and comfortable itinerary. Every hotel, sightseeing spot, and travel arrangement was thoughtfully planned, making our journey completely stress-free and enjoyable. We would also like to highly appreciate our driver, Mr. Sadiq, who was extremely cooperative, polite, and helpful throughout the trip. He always guided us to the best places, helped us with local suggestions, and made sure we were comfortable at all times. Sadiq is truly the best driver we have ever had during any tour. Thanks to the entire Iris Holidays team for giving us unforgettable memories. We highly recommend Iris Holidays to anyone looking for a professionally managed and customized South India tour experience.
Dear Tourist59921523272, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! 🌟 We’re truly delighted to know that your 9 Days / 8 Nights customized tour covering Kerala, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, and Madurai was perfectly planned and smoothly executed for your group of 8. 😊✨ George Joseph will be very happy to hear your kind appreciation for understanding your requirements and creating a comfortable, stress-free itinerary. Sadiq will also be thrilled to know that his politeness, helpful nature, local guidance, and care made your journey so enjoyable. 🚗🙏 Your recommendation means a lot to Team Iris Holidays and motivates us to continue creating memorable, professionally managed South India tours. For any assistance or future bookings, feel free to contact us at +91 999 5004276 or team@irisholidays.com. Warm regards, Ash Team Iris Holidays
5 Stars ★★★ The Most Thoughtful Tour Operator We’ve Ever Traveled With We booked a 18 day trip through Kerela India and couldn’t have asked for a better operator and travel agent George From the first email to the final drop-off at the airport, everything felt personal, well-planned, and stress-free. What made them brilliant: They actually listen – We mentioned we prefer quieter spots and local food over tourist traps. The itinerary came back with great amazing hotels , family-run restaurants, and offbeat temples we’d never have found ourselves. No cookie-cutter tour here. Thoughtful pacing – Long drives were broken up with proper stops, and there were rest days built in. They didn’t cram 5 places into one day just to tick boxes. It felt relaxed, not rushed. Local connections – Our guides weren’t just reading from a script. One arranged for us to watch a traditional weaving demo at a weaver’s home, another got us seats for a temple festival we didn’t know was happening. That’s the kind of access you only get with someone who’s genuinely connected. Proactive problem-solving – No problem to big . Transparent pricing – No hidden fees, no forced shopping stops, no commission-driven detours. What was quoted is what we paid. The drivers were punctual, vehicles were clean, and every guide spoke excellent English and had real knowledge of the area. Even small touches mattered – cold water in the car daily, help with luggage, and a WhatsApp group for quick updates. If you want a trip that feels curated rather than mass-produced, book with them. They treat you like a guest, not a booking number. Trip dates: May 2026 Highly recommend for families and couples who want authentic experiences without the hassle.
Dear vonnie00, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! 🌟 We’re truly grateful that you took the time, as a valued reviewer with 10 contributions, to share such a thoughtful and detailed account of your Kerala holiday. We’re delighted to hear that your 18-day journey through Kerala felt personal, well-planned, relaxed, and stress-free. George will be absolutely thrilled to read your kind words! 😊 From listening carefully to your preferences for quieter places and local food, to creating an itinerary with lovely hotels, family-run restaurants, offbeat temples, and authentic experiences, we’re so happy the trip felt curated rather than mass-produced. Your appreciation for the thoughtful pacing, local connections, traditional weaving demo, temple festival access, punctual drivers, clean vehicles, English-speaking guides, daily cold water, luggage assistance, and WhatsApp support means a lot to our team. These little details are exactly what we love adding to make every guest feel cared for. Thank you again for recommending Iris Holidays to families and couples looking for authentic experiences without the hassle. For any future Kerala holiday planning or assistance, please feel free to contact us at +91 999 500 4276 or team@irisholidays.com. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime! 🌴✨ Warm regards, Ash Iris Holidays
We had an amazing trip throughout Kerala and enjoyed discovering this beautiful state. Our driver, Vipin, played a big part in making the experience so memorable. He was happy to share his knowledge and insights about Kerala, which made the journey even more interesting. He is clearly an experienced driver. Kerala itself is absolutely stunning, and we loved every moment of our holiday. We wish we could return to India one day. We booked the tour with Iris Holidays and the whole process was smooth and easy. They answered all our questions promptly, were reliable and trustworthy, and the itinerary was flexible and adjustable to our needs. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We highly recommend Vipin and Iris Holidays to anyone planning a trip to Kerala.
Dear Dreamer53282883385, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review and for choosing Iris Holidays for your 8 Days Kerala Private Tour! 🌴✨ We truly appreciate you sharing your experience, especially as your first contribution. We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing trip across Kerala and enjoyed discovering the beauty of this stunning state. It’s lovely to know that the tour was smooth, easy, reliable, and flexible enough to suit your needs. A special thank you for your kind words about Vipin. He’ll be so happy to know that his safe driving, experience, local knowledge, and helpful insights made your journey even more memorable and interesting. Having a caring and knowledgeable driver can truly add so much value to a Kerala holiday, and we’re glad Vipin made such a positive impression. 🚗😊 We’re also happy that our team could answer your questions promptly and make the booking process comfortable and trustworthy from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot to us and motivates the entire Iris Holidays team to keep creating memorable Kerala experiences. We would love to welcome you back to India one day for another beautiful holiday, whether in Kerala or beyond. Please do recommend Iris Holidays to your friends and family planning a Kerala trip — we’d be delighted to take great care of them too. 🌿 For future bookings or assistance, please feel free to contact us at +91 9995004276 or team@irisholdiays.com. Warm regards, Ash from Iris Holidays
We had a wonderful experience with our driver Mr Anson throughout our 9-day trip. He was extremely punctual every day and always made sure we reached our destinations on time. He was also very patient with us and never rushed us, which made the whole journey very comfortable and stress-free. He was friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist whenever we needed anything. His positive attitude and professionalism truly made our trip more enjoyable. We felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. Overall, we are very satisfied with the service and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and excellent driver.
Dear Maps48165400379, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! 😊 We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your 9-day Kerala journey was such a wonderful and comfortable experience. A big thank you for highlighting Mr. Anson—he will be so happy to read your kind words! 🚗✨ His punctuality, patience, and friendly nature are qualities we truly value, and it’s great to know he made your trip stress-free and enjoyable. Ensuring our guests feel safe, well taken care of, and relaxed throughout their journey is always our top priority. We’re thrilled that his professionalism and positive attitude added to your overall experience, and your recommendation means a lot to us and future travellers planning their Kerala getaway. If you’re planning another trip, we would love to assist you again! Please feel free to reach out anytime at +91 999 500 4276 or team@irisholidays.com . Warm regards, Ash from Iris Holidays 🌴
What—a—trip!!! We had a marvellous experience! Our driver (Akhil) was very friendly, helpful and flexible! He tailored the trip to our needs, which made it the perfect vacation! We would suggest this trip to anybody who’s new to the area and wants a diverse, comfortable, and immersive experience!
Dear Scenic02522196918, Wow!!! 🤩 Thank you so much for your absolutely amazing 5-star review! Reading “What—a—trip!!!” truly made our day—we’re beyond thrilled that your Kerala journey turned out to be such a marvellous experience! A huge shoutout to Akhil as well! 🚗✨ We’re so happy to hear that his friendly nature, flexibility, and dedication helped tailor the trip perfectly to your needs. We’ll definitely pass along your kind words to him—it will mean a lot! It’s wonderful to know that you found the tour diverse, comfortable, and immersive—exactly the kind of experience we love creating for guests discovering Kerala for the first time. Your recommendation truly means the world to us! 💛 If you’re dreaming about your next getaway (and we hope you are! 😉), feel free to reach out anytime at +91 999 500 4276 or team@irisholidays.com —we’d be absolutely delighted to plan another unforgettable trip for you! Warm regards, Ash from Iris Holidays 🌴
