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Best of Kerala Tour, India - 9 Days with Houseboat (3, 4 & 5 Star Hotels Options)

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From Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport

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Operator: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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: Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese
All Ages Welcome

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cochin
Cochin
Start point
National Highway Near Cochin International Airport Opp. Pvt ، 683573 Aluva، India (arrival at Cochin International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Mattancherry Palace
- Visit Synagogue
- Visit Fort Cochin
Landmarks
Mattancherry Palace
Synagogue
Fort Cochin
Day 2
Cochin to Munnar
Cochin to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Western Ghats
Day 3
Munnar
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tea Plantations
- Visit Tea Museum
- Visit Eravikulam National Park (subject to seasonal opening)
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
Landmarks
Tea Plantations
Tea Museum
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam
Day 4
Munnar to Thekkady
Munnar to Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Spice Plantation Tour
- Scenic boat ride on Periyar Lake
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Lake
Day 5
Thekkady to Kumarakom
Thekkady to Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Vembanad Lake
Day 6
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Meals
Lunch (Authentic Kerala cuisine served onboard), Dinner (Authentic Kerala cuisine served onboard), Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private houseboat cruise through backwaters
Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Day 7
Alleppey to Kovalam
Alleppey to Kovalam
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kovalam Beach
Day 8
Kovalam
Kovalam
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Traditional Ayurvedic massage
Landmarks
Kovalam Beach
Day 9
Kovalam to Trivandrum
Kovalam to Trivandrum
End point
Opp. International Airport Road ، 695024 Thiruvananthapuram، India (Drop Trivandrum International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Trivandrum International Airport

Landmarks
Mattancherry Palace
Synagogue
Fort Cochin

Landmarks
Western Ghats

Landmarks
Tea Plantations
Tea Museum
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters

Landmarks
Kovalam Beach

Landmarks
Kovalam Beach

Landmarks
Trivandrum International Airport

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4.9

Belinda4.7•September 2026
We had a wonderful 5 days touring Kerala with our amazing driver Mr. Zakkir. The tour was a nice pace, hitting the...
We had a wonderful 5 days touring Kerala with our amazing driver Mr. Zakkir. The tour was a nice pace, hitting the highlights of the area. Munnar was exquisite. It is up in the mountains with misty clouds all around, windy roads, and tea plantations all around. Thekkady also beautiful town known for its wildlife boar tour on Periyar lake. To add to the wildlife scenery- lots of giant bats and monkeys that come out in the evening! The Alleppey boat tour was a pleasant surprise- boating gently through the backwaters- with great meals provided. For kochi is a beautiful boardwalk along the coast- not to be missed. Overall- the trip was great. Kerala food has been our favourite Indian cuisine so far. Would recommend for anyone looking for a short tour of Kerala.Show more
Rogier5.0•May 2026
As an experienced traveler, I was still somewhat anxious about traveling solo to India for the first time. Thanks to...
As an experienced traveler, I was still somewhat anxious about traveling solo to India for the first time. Thanks to Aamir and the team at Varanasi Excursion, the entire journey went smoothly and professionally from start to finish. Every day, the driver Mr. Bablu was my first point of contact and he took excellent care of me while navigating the sometimes hectic atmosphere of India with great calm and reliability. The guides at the different tourist locations were knowledgeable and professional, and all arranged hotels exceeded my expectations in comfort and quality. I can highly recommend Varanasi Excursion to anyone considering a trip through India, they truly take care of everything and make you feel safe, comfortable and well supported throughout your journey.Show more
Sharon4.0•May 2026
It was a good tour, we went to a lot of different places over the 6 days. The hotels were a good standard and...
It was a good tour, we went to a lot of different places over the 6 days. The hotels were a good standard and comfortable. Our driver was very reliable and made sure everything was ok for us, he also drove carefully and well. There were a few minor glitches one with the gondola booking and one with a change of hotel but the company were eager to compensate for this by providing complimentary dinners for us which we appreciated.Show more

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Best of Kerala Tour, India - 9 Days with Houseboat (3, 4 & 5 Star Hotels Options)

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Optional Activities

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