9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS

Houseboat | Athirapilly | Kovalam | Munnar | Thekkady

This tour package covers Athirapilly vazhachal, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey Houseboat with 21hrs cruise, resort stay at Alleppey, Kovalam, Trivandrum and Cochin. The tour covers approximately 1350km in 9days.

  • Day 1

    Cochin to Athirapilly Vazhachal to Cochin

    • Drive to the Athirapilly-vazhachal waterfalls.
    • Enjoy the waterfalls till evening.
    • Return to Cochin for overnight stay.

  • Day 2

    Alleppey to Munnar

    • The drive from Alleppey to Munnar requires a minimum of 5 hours.
    • If you have only one night stay at Munnar, start early from Alleppey so as to reach Munnar at the earliest for sightseeing on the same day.
    • If you have two nights at Munnar, start from Alleppey at your own time after visiting Alleppey Beach.
    • Munnar sightseeing can be done the next day.

  • 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

    • Drive to a resort at Alleppey.
    • Visit Alleppey beach and can go shopping.
    • Enjoy the amenities in the resort for a day.
    • Overnight stay at the same resort.

  • Day 6

    Alleppey Houseboat

    • Houseboat Check-in is at 12.
    • 00 Noon and cruises till evening 5.
    • 30 pm with a halt of 1 hour for lunch.
    • The boat will be anchored till next morning.
    • 1-hour cruise in the morning followed by check out at 9 am.
    • There are different categories of houseboats available such as Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury, where Deluxe is the basic category.
    • In the houseboat, you will be greeted with a welcome drink, tea, snacks, mineral water, lunch, dinner, and breakfast.

  • Day 7

    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 8

    Trivandrum/Kovalam

    • On this day, we can either go for Trivandrum city tour or spend time at Kovalam beach till evening.
    • Trivandrum sightseeing includes Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Napier Museum, Sree Chithra Art Gallery, Zoological Park, Kanakakunnu Palace, Azhimala Temple and Planetarium.
    • Overnight stay at Kovalam.
    • Sree Padmanabha Temple opens from 5 am to 11 am and 3 pm to 6:30 pm.
    • Museum, Palace, Art gallery, Zoo, and Planetarium are closed on Mondays.

  • Day 9

    Kovalam to Trivandrum or Cochin drop

    • It is advisable to book a return flight or train from Trivandrum to save traveling time to Cochin.
    • For the Trivandrum drop, sightseeing continues at Trivandrum.
    • For the Cochin drop, drive back to cochin (7hrs).
    • Our representative will leave you at Cochin/Trivandrum Airport/Railway station/Bus stand and will extend necessary support there.
    • Drive back to your hometown with the sweet memories of the Kerala trip.

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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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