Kerala Backwaters — Kerala, India

Domestic Package

Kerala Backwaters

Drift through palm-fringed canals on a private houseboat and unwind in Munnar's tea gardens.

₹19,999starting price / person
5 Days / 4 NightsDuration
Sep – MarBest Time to Visit
Couples, Families & Wellness TravellersIdeal For
Kerala, IndiaRegion

Overview

Why travel to Kerala Backwaters

Drift through palm-fringed canals aboard a private houseboat, wake up to Munnar's mist-wrapped tea gardens, and end the week with a traditional Ayurvedic massage — Kerala's backwaters trip is built for slowing down.

Trip Highlights

Overnight private houseboat cruise through Alleppey's backwaters
Guided walk through Munnar's tea estates
Traditional Ayurvedic spa session
Spice plantation tour in Thekkady

Suggested Itinerary

Day by day

Every itinerary flexes to your dates, pace and budget at no extra planning fee.

Day 1

Arrival in Kochi

Land in Kochi and explore Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets and colonial streets before transferring to your hotel.

Day 2

Kochi to Munnar

Scenic drive up to the hill station of Munnar, checking into a resort surrounded by tea gardens.

Day 3

Munnar Sightseeing

Visit a working tea estate and museum, followed by a walk around Mattupetty Dam and the Echo Point viewpoint.

Day 4

Alleppey Houseboat

Drive to Alleppey and board your private houseboat for an overnight cruise through the backwaters, with meals cooked onboard.

Package Details

What's included

Inclusions

  • 4 nights accommodation incl. 1 night on a private houseboat
  • Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner on the houseboat
  • Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
  • Tea estate & spice plantation entry
  • One Ayurvedic massage session
  • All applicable hotel taxes

Exclusions

  • Airfare to/from Kochi
  • Meals outside the houseboat stay (unless specified)
  • Additional spa treatments
  • Travel insurance

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