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A boat interior with wooden paneling, a marble ceiling, and heart-shaped decorations. 1
A mountainous landscape with terraced tea plantations, a small building, and a power line tower. 2
A group of cattle resting in a grassy field with rocks in the background. 3
Two birds in a nest on a tree branch. 4
A mountainous landscape with terraced fields and a misty atmosphere. 5
By Varanasi Excursion

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Price is €956 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

    • Explore the spice market and ancient churches dating back more than 400 years
    • Walk through the lush tea fields of Munnar and take in Eravikulam National Park
    • Discover a reserve of tigers, leopards, elephants, bison, antelopes, and sambhar
    • Witness scenes from local life, including people fishing, farming rice, and more
    • Stay in a traditional houseboat and explore the backwaters of Alleppey

Activity location

    • Kochi
    • Kochi, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Airport Rd, Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India | Pickup is available from Kochi International Airport (COK), all hotels in Kochi, Kerala, and nearby accommodations. If you arrive one day before the trip, we can also arrange pickup from your hotel on the tour start date.
    • Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tour Including a 3-Star Hotel

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Assistance during arrival and departure
A/c vehicle inclusive of parking and toll as per above itinerary
3-star hotel with breakfast for 5 nights
1 night houseboat including lunch and dinner
English-speaking driver

Language options: English
Price details
€477.78 x 2 Adults€955.56
Total
Price is €955.56

Tour Including a 4-Star Hotel

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Tour including 4-star hotel
Includes
Assistance during arrival and departure
A/c vehicle inclusive of parking and toll as per above itinerary
4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast for 5 nights
1-night stay on a houseboat with all meals included

Language options: English
Price details
€668.90 x 2 Adults€1,337.80
Total
Price is €1,337.80

Tour Including a 5-Star Hotel

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Includes
Assistance during arrival and departure
A/c vehicle inclusive of parking and toll as per above itinerary
5-star hotel accommodation with breakfast for 5 nights
1-night stay on a houseboat with all meals included

Language options: English
Price details
€936.46 x 2 Adults€1,872.92
Total
Price is €1,872.92

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Assistance during arrival and departure
  • Inclusions
    A/c vehicle inclusive of parking and toll as per above itinerary
  • Inclusions
    Selected option: 5 nights in a 3★/4★/5★ hotel with double room and breakfast
  • Inclusions
    1-night stay on a houseboat with all meals included
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking driver
  • Inclusions
    One mineral water bottle per person per day
  • Inclusions
    All currently applicable taxes including GST
  • Exclusions
    All monument and entrance fees are not included
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and tips

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Experience the vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and unique aromas of South India on this immersive 7-day guided tour. Discover the historic charm of Kochi, the scenic beauty of Munnar, and the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey. Enjoy an unforgettable overnight stay on a traditional houseboat. This package includes accommodation, expert local guides, and comfortable transport throughout the journey.

    Day 01: Arrival at Cochin
    Upon arrival at the Cochin International Airport, you will be assisted to your pre-booked hotel. Here you will visit the San Francisco church, Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish synagogue, and a Dutch palace. In the evening you will witness the glorified Indian culture. Night at the hotel Travancore Court.

    Day 02: Cochin - Munnar
    After breakfast, drive to Munnar. Upon arrival, check into the pre-booked hotel. Munnar is 1800 feet above the sea and one of the highest altitudes in India. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, the magnificent sight of Nilgiri Tahr Hemitragus Hylocrius a mountain goat in southern India. Visit the Damptpatty Dam. Night at the hotel Misty Mountain.

    Day 3: Munnar To Periyar
    After breakfast, you will drive to Periyar (120 km / 4 hours). Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the most important wildlife centers in India, with 777 m² in the Cardamom Hills region, west of Ghats.Night at the hotel The Grand.

    Day 4: Periyar -Thekkady
    Relish breakfast at the hotel & explore Periyar by visiting the Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning. Look in the morning watching the boat in the temple, surrounded by hills. Wildlife includes elephants, today, wild dogs, otters, freshwater fish and birds such as heroin, marten fishing, horn, water and fish can be seen here Night at hotel The Grand.

    Day 5: Periyar To Kumarakom
    After breakfast, travel from Periyar to Kumarakom (121 km / 4.5 hours). Transfer to Kumarakom Hotel near Kottayam (about 16 miles). It is well known for its backyard and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This sacred area is rich. With many amazing themes such as Dater or Bird Snake, Little Cormorant, Night Heroin, Woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, White Pheasant Pheasant and Tree Paddle etc. Migration season from November to March. Night at the hotel Paradise Resorts Kumarakom.

    Day 6: Kumarakom To Alleppey Houseboat
    Breakfast in the hotel and then further drive to Kumarakom. Living in this beautiful home is a warm holiday. Travelling with the wardrobe of a member of the board, you will see various scenes from the countryside, rice fields, chicken palms, fishing and local life. Retreat from the sea makes you sleep at first sight of the night after stopping in a charming place. Night at the hotel Tharangini Alleppey Houseboat.

    Day 7: Alleppey Houseboat - Cochin
    After breakfast in the houseboat you will drive to Cochin (70 km / 2 hours), where you will be dropped off at Kochi airport to take a flight for your onward journey. Here our services will be terminated.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kochi
    • Kochi, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Airport Rd, Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India | Pickup is available from Kochi International Airport (COK), all hotels in Kochi, Kerala, and nearby accommodations. If you arrive one day before the trip, we can also arrange pickup from your hotel on the tour start date.
    • Ernakulam, Kerala, India
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Kochi, Kerala, India | Pickup is available from Kochi International Airport (COK), all hotels in Kochi, Kerala, and nearby accommodations. If you arrive one day before the trip, we can also arrange pickup from your hotel on the tour start date.
    • Kochi, Kerala, India