Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $1,270 per person

Kerala Backwaters & Hillstations

9 days
Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
4.5
906 traveler reviews
From
US $1,270 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 6+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Kochi
    • Visit to Synagogue
    • Visit to spice market
    • Visit to Dutch Palace
    • See Chinese Fishing nets at Kochi waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Kathakali Dance performance in the evening
    Landmarks
    Synagogue
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing nets
  3. Day 3

    Kochi to Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit rubber plantation with rubber tapping demonstration
    • Visit pineapple plantation
    • Optional visit to Cheeyappara or Valara Waterfall (winter months when rivers are full)
    Landmarks
    Cheeyappara Waterfall
    Valara Waterfall
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local Munnar market with guide overview and free exploration time
    • Visit to tea plantation
    • Tea processing demonstration (withering, rolling, drying, packing)
    • Tea tasting
    Landmarks
    Munnar Market
  5. Day 5

    Munnar to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Lake Periyar in Periyar National Park
    • Wildlife viewing opportunity (elephants, deer, water birds, rare tiger sightings)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Thekkady town
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
    Lake Periyar
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Thekkady to Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Shikara boat ride on backwaters for approximately one hour
    • Local village exploration
    • Learning about Coir Making (coconut husk fiber extraction)
    • Learning about Mat Weaving
    • Learning about Toddy Tapping (palm sap extraction)
    • Coconut water sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Local Ayurvedic treatment
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Houseboat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overnight stay on Deluxe AC Houseboat (Kettuvallam)
    • Navigation through backwater waterways
    • Wildlife viewing (kingfishers, egrets, water lilies)
    • Sunset viewing on the backwaters

    Optional Activities

    • Local village exploration at houseboat stop
    • Fishing with hired rods onboard
  8. Day 8

    Houseboat to Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast onboard houseboat
    • Return transfer to Kochi

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation time at beach resort
  9. Day 9

    Kochi Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for gifts and souvenirs

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
Gold Operator
Rating
4.5(906 reviews)
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
94%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Encounters Travel

  • Emma
    March 25th, 2025
    It was the best two weeks ever thanks to Atul and his wonderful team. We spent one week north of India, visited all...
    Show more
  • Satish
    July 25th, 2024
    ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
  • Andrea
    April 25th, 2026
    I love how this tour has a lot of free time cuz we get to see other places that wasn’t included on the tour package,...
    Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
  • From Saturday
    20 Jun, 2026
    To Sunday
    28 Jun, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    18 Jul, 2026
    To Sunday
    26 Jul, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    15 Aug, 2026
    To Sunday
    23 Aug, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    12 Sep, 2026
    To Sunday
    20 Sep, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    10 Oct, 2026
    To Sunday
    18 Oct, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    7 Nov, 2026
    To Sunday
    15 Nov, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    5 Dec, 2026
    To Sunday
    13 Dec, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    26 Dec, 2026
    To Sunday
    3 Jan, 2027
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    23 Jan, 2027
    To Sunday
    31 Jan, 2027
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person
  • From Saturday
    20 Feb, 2027
    To Sunday
    28 Feb, 2027
    English
    From:
    US $1,270 per person

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Encounters Travel with your enquiry, they usually respond within 11 hours.
From
US $1,270 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 272511

  • Currency
    Indian Rupee
    India
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec