8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Houseboat | Guruvayoor | Munnar | Thekkady

This tour package covers Guruvayoor, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey Houseboat with 21hrs cruise, Kovalam and Cochin. The tour covers approximately 1350km in 8days

  • Day 1

    Cochin to Guruvayoor

    • Drive to Guruvayoor.
    • Visit the famous Guruvayoor Sree Krishna temple.
    • After darshan, you can visit the elephant care center where more than 50 elephants are kept.
    • You may not be able to get closer to the elephants but watch them from a distance.
    • Overnight stay at Guruvayoor.

  • Day 2

    Guruvayoor to Munnar

    • Start from Guruvayoor and reach Munnar by evening (7 - 8 hours drive).
    • On the way, visit Cheyyappara waterfalls and spice garden, if time permits.
    • Overnight stay at Munnar.

  • Day 3

    Munnar

    • Suggest starting at 9 am for visiting Eravikulam National park, followed by Tea Museum.
    • Post lunch, visit Mattuppetty dam, Echo point, Kundala Lake, Viewpoints, Pothamedu view point and Botanical Garden.
    • Note: The Eravikulam National Park tickets can be either booked in advance or purchased from the counter.
    • The park is closed from Feb to April due to the breeding time of Nilgiri Tahr.
    • Tea Museum is closed on Mondays.

  • Day 4

    Munnar to Thekkady

    • Suggest to start by 9am as Munnar to Thekkady drive will take 3-4 hours.
    • On reaching Thekkady, you may go for boating in Periyar Lake to watch the Periyar wild life sanctuary (Tickets can be either booked in advance or purchased from the counter).
    • In the evening, you can enjoy optional activities like Kathakali, Elephant ride, Elephant bath, Musical fountain, and Ayurveda massages on direct payment basis.

  • Day 5

    Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat

    • The drive from Thekkady to Alleppey would take 4 hrs.
    • Hence suggest starting by 8 am to board the houseboat by 12 – 1 pm.
    • Houseboat will be stopped for lunch for 1hrs with the cruise till 5:30 pm.
    • The boat will be anchored till the next day morning,with a 1-hour cruise in the morning for check out at 9 am.
    • There are different categories of houseboats available like Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury, where Deluxe is the basic boat.
    • In the houseboat, you will be greeted with a welcome drink, tea, snacks, mineral water, lunch, dinner, and breakfast.

  • Day 6

    Alleppey to Kovalam

    • The journey from Alleppey to Kovalam by road will take 4 to 7 hours depending upon the heaviness of traffic on the way.
    • Hence it is suggested to start sufficiently early from Alleppey to avoid heavy traffic conditions.
    • On reaching Kovalam, the renowned Kovalam Beach can be visited.
    • Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 7

    Cochin

    • Subject to availability of time, Cochin sightseeing includes Fort Cochin, the Navy Museum, St Francis Church, the Chinese Fishing Net, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Mattanchery Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive, Marine Walkway, boating, and Tripunitura Hill Palace.
    • Shopping at Cochin, if interested.
    • Overnight stay at Cochin.
    • Hill palace opens from 9 AM to 4 PM and is closed on Mondays, and Dutch Palace is closed on Fridays.
    • The Synagogue is open from 10 AM to 1 PM and 3PM to 5 PM and is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.

  • Day 8

    Cochin sightseeing and drop

    • Drive to Cochin.
    • Subject to availability of time, Cochin sightseeing covering Fort Cochin, the Navy Museum, St Francis Church, the Chinese Fishing Net, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Mattanchery Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive, Marine Walkway, boating, Tripunitura Hill Palace.
    • Can go for a shopping at Cochin, if interested.
    • Our representative will drop you at Cochin Airport/Railway station/Bus station and will extend necessary support there.
    • Departure for your hometown with sweet memories of your Kerala trip.
    • Hill palace opens from 9 AM to 5 PM and is closed on Monday.
    • Dutch palace is closed on Friday.
    • The synagogue opens from 10 AM to 1 PM and 3 to 5 PM and is closed on Friday and Saturday.

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We will pick you up from the spot of your arrival. Thereafter, you will be our esteemed guest till you depart for your home town.

If you have opted for a fresh-up, you will be provided with the facility along with complementary South Indian Breakfast. Then you will be briefed about the itinerary and allied matters, in our corporate office. Now, you are all set to start your trip with a rejuvenated and fresh mind.

Houseboat is one of the iconic and most sought after experience in Kerala. Staying or cruising in a houseboat is as safe as travelling by any other vessel or mode of transportation.

These traditional boat houses have been transformed in to luxurious floating accommodation, offering a unique way to explore the scenic backwaters and the village life around the locality. Made primarily of wood, bamboo and coir, maintaining traditional aesthetics, houseboats are quipped with modern amenities like air-conditioned bedrooms, attached bathrooms, dining areas etc. Also, all meals are served on board.

Houseboats are categorized into Deluxe, Luxury and Premium classes. Deluxe houseboats will have very basic amenities. While booking a tour with us, you can ask our executive for a premium or luxury houseboat especially during the summer season, for better experience.

Yes. All of our packages include pick up service from the airport/railway station/ bus station.

Kerala is a destination, where the season never ends! September to February is generally called the tourist season in Kerala. March to May is summer, and June - August is the monsoon season. Kerala Monsoon is very special, and it is truly suitable for Honeymoon and Ayurveda.

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