Best of Kerala: 8-Day Private Tour with Hotel & Houseboat Stay
Description
Discover the beauty of Kerala on this 8-day private tour featuring Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey. Explore lush tea plantations, scenic hill stations, spice gardens, and wildlife-rich forests before enjoying an unforgettable overnight stay on a traditional houseboat in the tranquil backwaters. Travel comfortably with a private vehicle and driver while experiencing Kerala's stunning landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kochi Welcome to Kerala – God's Own Country! Upon arrival at Kochi Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Later, explore the historic city of Kochi, including Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and the local spice markets.
Day 2: Kochi – Munnar (130 km / 4 Hours) After breakfast, drive to the picturesque hill station of Munnar. En route, enjoy views of lush tea plantations, waterfalls, and scenic valleys. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing Enjoy a full day exploring Munnar's natural beauty. Visit Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, and scenic tea gardens. Experience breathtaking views of the Western Ghats. Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Munnar – Thekkady (95 km / 3 Hours) After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady, home to Kerala's famous wildlife and spice plantations. Visit a spice garden and enjoy the serene atmosphere of Periyar. Optional activities include a boat ride on Periyar Lake and cultural performances. Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Thekkady – Alleppey Houseboat (140 km / 4 Hours) Drive to Alleppey and board your traditional Kerala houseboat. Cruise through the enchanting backwaters lined with coconut groves, villages, and paddy fields. Enjoy freshly prepared local meals onboard while relaxing amidst nature. Accommodation: Deluxe Houseboat Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Alleppey – Kovalam (160 km / 4.5 Hours) After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and continue to Kovalam, Kerala's famous beach destination. Check in to your resort and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the Arabian Sea. Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Kovalam & Trivandrum Sightseeing Enjoy a leisurely morning at Kovalam Beach. Later, visit Trivandrum attractions including Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, and local markets. Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories of Kerala's backwaters, beaches, wildlife, and hill stations. Meals: Breakfast
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pick up from Hotel or Airport anywhere in Cochin
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity and shall be organized exclusively for you or your group.
Reviews(25)
Amit provided a good service getting us to where we needed to be and helped us include other stops on our trip
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad to hear Amit made your trip smooth and enjoyable, ensuring you reached all your destinations while adding extra stops along the way. Your appreciation means a lot, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with him.
Ricky picked us up directly from our hotel and brought us to the Taj Mahal. We didn’t have to wait anywhere, he arranged the tickets and everything went smoothly. He also helped me finding somebody to put on the Sari I rented at my hotel which was very kind. Ricky is also an amazing photographer! So don’t book any professional photographers, he will do the same!!! Every picture was on point! He was very helpful and explained everything we wanted to know. If you want to visit these sights, Ricky is the best man to do the job!
Thank you so much, Michelle R, for sharing your lovely experience with Travel India One Day. We’re thrilled to hear that Ricky made your visit to the Taj Mahal so smooth and enjoyable. From hotel pickup and arranging tickets to ensuring there was no waiting, we’re glad everything went perfectly. It’s especially kind of you to mention how he helped you with your sari that personal touch truly reflects the care we aim to provide. Ricky will be delighted to hear your compliments about his photography skills and detailed explanations. We’re happy that he could capture such special moments for you and make the experience even more memorable. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable journey in India.
Raj helped us plan our 8 day trip when we arrived to Delhi. Providing local knowledge which was priceless. Seeing New and Old Delhi, Jaipur, and an amazing safari and stay in Ranthambore National Park. Then on to Agra for the Taj Mahal at sunrise and finally spending a couple of days in Varanasi with a morning boat trip down the Ganges before flying back to Delhi. Nawal was our driver and guide for the trip. His knowledge and experience was fantastic and he was always able to provide us with local knowledge and give food recommendations. We cannot thank him enough for safely taking us around during our time in India.
I had an incredible private guided tour of Agra, and I can’t recommend it enough! My guide, Azeem, was exceptionally knowledgeable, sharing a wealth of information about the Mughal Empire, its rich history, art, religion, and culture. We began with the majestic Agra Fort, where Azeem brought the history to life with captivating stories about its architecture and the lives of the emperors who once ruled from there. The attention to detail and the passion with which he shared the historical significance made it a truly immersive experience. The highlight, of course, was the Taj Mahal. No words can truly do justice to this masterpiece, but having an expert guide to explain its historical and cultural importance elevated the visit to a whole new level. I gained a deeper appreciation of its beauty, craftsmanship, and the love story behind it. We also visited a place where they introduced me to marble inlay art work, that's unique to Agra. To round off the day, we explored Agra’s vibrant local markets, where I learned a lot about the locals' life and tried delicious street food. As a solo female traveler, I always felt comfortable. This tour was more than just sightseeing; it was a journey through time, art, and culture. Azeem’s expertise, professionalism, and humor made it truly special. If you're planning a trip to Agra, booking this tour is an absolute must! Thank you for an unforgettable time!
Verry good trip and so sweet driver. Thank you to Raj for making the trip and Narish for driving the long road and telling us a lot of things about India.
Amazing guide, very kind, gentle and happy. The trip was very comfortable and enjoyable. Good driver also. Had an amazing time.
Great experience. Nice guide, very kind and informative. Had an Amazon and beautiful day. Highly recommended. 😊😊😊
Everything was fine. We were picked from our hotel and guide take care about our group. After visiting Taj Mahal we had time to eat breakfast in hotel and get little nap. Futhermore we leave hotel and went to Agra Fort.
Dinesh drove us from New Delhi to Agra and it was a spectacular ride. He was great company and his car was very clean and big. Highly recommend working with Dinesh! He made the experience so much better!!
Kamal was very friendly and very safe driver. The booking in New King@Backpackers Heaven was not as expected. We booked sunrise and were late for that because the guy in the hotel said wrong start time. Kamal tried to fix and we saw the sunrise somewhere else, still nice but not as settled. The price is to high for this trip!
