Backwaters · Hills · Nature
Drift through palm-fringed canals on a private houseboat, wake up to mist rolling over tea gardens in Munnar, and watch fishing nets swing at sunset in Fort Kochi — this six-day journey is built around Kerala's three defining landscapes: backwater, hill, and coast.
You'll spend a night aboard a traditional kettuvallam houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, two nights in a hillside stay overlooking Munnar's tea estates, and your final night in a heritage-style property in Fort Kochi. Transfers, a private driver-guide for the road sections, and a local guide for city walks are all arranged for you — you just show up and travel.
This package suits couples, families and small groups who want a well-paced, comfortable introduction to Kerala without over-scheduling every hour. Most days have one core activity and open time to explore, eat, and rest.
Land in Kochi and settle into a boutique heritage stay. As the light softens, walk the old quarter's spice lanes to the fishing nets, then end the night with Kathakali.
Leave the coast behind and climb into the Western Ghats, with waterfall stops along the way. Walk the tea estates with a planter-guide, then settle into your hillside stay.
A full day of Munnar's viewpoints and lakes, with the afternoon left open to trek, visit a spice plantation or simply rest.
Descend to Alleppey and board your private houseboat. Drift through narrow canals and paddy fields, dine on board and spend the night moored on the water.
Slip into smaller channels by canoe, past coir-making villages and village homes, before an easy transfer back to Kochi and a free evening.
A slow breakfast, then a private transfer to Cochin International Airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast is included daily at your hotel or stay. Lunch and dinner are included only on houseboat days (Day 4–5), prepared fresh on board by your dedicated cook using local Kerala ingredients — expect steamed rice, fish curry, vegetable thoran, and seasonal fruit. On other days, your guide can recommend well-reviewed local restaurants for lunch and dinner, at your own cost.
Earlier flights can be accommodated with advance notice. Message your travel coordinator after booking.
Everything was paced well — never felt rushed. The houseboat crew cooked an incredible dinner and the sunset over the backwaters was the highlight of our trip. Our driver was punctual and genuinely knowledgeable about the routes.
