Itinerary
- Day 1
Kochi
You'll arrive in Kochi and meet your representative at the airport who helps with hotel check-in. The rest of the day is open for exploring on your own. Jew Town has a 1568 synagogue with Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers worth seeing. The spice market fills the air with wonderful scents, and you can watch the iconic Chinese fishing nets operating along the waterfront. If you're interested in classical dance, catch a Kathakali performance in the evening.
- Start point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Kochi Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport meet and hotel check-in assistance
Optional Activities
- Visit Jew Town and synagogue (built 1568)
- Explore spice market
- View Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala)
- Attend Kathakali classical dance show
Landmarks Jew Town Paradesi Synagogue Chinese Fishing Nets - Day 2
Kochi to Munnar
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Munnar, which is about 140 km away and takes roughly 3.5 hours. The drive includes stops at Cheeyapara and Valara waterfalls, so you get some nice views along the way. Once you arrive in Munnar, you'll settle into your hotel and have time to take in the mountain landscape around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cheeyapara Waterfall
- Visit Valara Waterfall
- Hotel check-in
Landmarks Cheeyapara Waterfall Valara Waterfall - Day 3
Munnar
Start the morning with breakfast, then tour the tea estates that spread across rolling green hills. You can trek and walk around the plantations if you're up for it. Later you'll head to Eravikulam National Park to spot the rare Nilgiri Tahr and other wildlife. The day also includes Maduppatty Dam, Echo Point, Kundalay Dam, Pothenmedu View Point, and Blossom Park, so there's quite a bit to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tea estate tour
- Eravikulam National Park visit
- Maduppatty Dam visit
- Echo Point visit
- Kundalay Dam visit
- Pothenmedu View Point visit
- Blossom Park visit
Optional Activities
- Trekking in tea estate hills
- Mountain walks
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Anamudi Peak Maduppatty Dam Echo Point Pothenmedu View Point Blossom Park - Day 4
Munnar to Alleppey
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Alleppey, which is 145 km away and takes about 4 hours. Once you arrive, you board a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat and cruise on Vembanad Lake. You'll spend the day observing village life along the waterways, relaxing, and taking in the quiet lake scenery. Your houseboat serves as your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
- Backwater sightseeing and village observation
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Boating
Landmarks Vembanad Lake - Day 5
Alleppey to Kovalam
You'll disembark after breakfast and drive to Kovalam, the southernmost coastal town on this itinerary. It's 180 km away and takes about 5 hours to get there. Kovalam is known for its beaches and Ayurvedic wellness resorts. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic treatments and spa services
Landmarks Kovalam Beach - Day 6
Kovalam
This morning after breakfast you'll head to Lighthouse Beach to spend time in the sun and sand. Later you can visit Hawah Beach and Samudra Beach to watch the sunset. If you're interested in watersports, there are optional activities available, but the day is mainly for swimming and walking along the beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lighthouse Beach visit
- Hawah Beach visit
- Samudra Beach visit
Optional Activities
- Watersports activities at the beach
Landmarks Lighthouse Beach Hawah Beach Samudra Beach - Day 7
Kovalam to Trivandrum
After breakfast you'll transfer to the airport, which is 16 km away and about 30 minutes from your hotel. From there you'll board your flight to your next destination.
- End point
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Thiruvanantharam Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
