A trip worth making time for
The experience
A 5-day Kerala journey combining Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha with thoughtfully paced sightseeing and leisure.
Munnar hill experiences
Munnar to Thekkady
Thekkady to Alappuzha
Choose travel dates with our team according to your interests, current weather, local operating conditions and the confirmed rate validity.
Seasonal guidance only. Conditions and availability are checked for your dates.Collect moments, one day at a time
Your day-by-day journey
Start with the catalogue route. Share what you would like to change and we’ll check a plan that fits.
DAY 01Kochi to Munnar
Meet the arranged vehicle at Kochi and travel towards Munnar. Stop safely en route where time and road conditions permit.
Overnight: Munnar
Hotel: To be confirmed
Meals: As confirmed in final quote
DAY 02Munnar hill experiences
Explore the tea-growing landscape, Mattupetty and Echo Point. Museum, garden or park entry is optional unless specifically included in your quote.
Overnight: Munnar
Hotel: To be confirmed
Meals: As confirmed in final quote
DAY 03Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady and consider a spice-plantation visit. Any Periyar boat safari requires a separately confirmed slot; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Overnight: Thekkady
Hotel: To be confirmed
Meals: As confirmed in final quote
DAY 04Thekkady to Alappuzha
Continue to the backwaters for the proposed houseboat stay. Confirm your boat, meal plan, cruise timing and cabin facilities before payment.
Overnight: Alappuzha
Hotel: To be confirmed
Meals: As confirmed in final quote
DAY 05Return to Kochi
After checkout, transfer to Kochi. A short city stop is possible only if the flight or train schedule leaves sufficient time.
Hotel: No overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast
A little context changes everything
Kochi and the maritime world
Fort Kochi’s streets reflect centuries of maritime contact. Kerala Tourism describes the influence of Arab and Chinese traders alongside Portuguese, Dutch and British presence. Religious buildings, homes and waterfront spaces help explain how trade shaped the city. For a Kerala journey, this offers a cultural counterpoint to the backwaters and hill landscapes.
Source: Kerala Tourism ↗Original editorial summary. Cultural stops are included only where your agreed itinerary lists them.Clarity before you commit
What’s part of your trip?
Included
- Proposed two Munnar nights, one Thekkady night and one Alappuzha houseboat night
- Kochi pickup and drop with route transfers
- Meals and paid visits only as confirmed in the final quotation
Not included / to check
- Flights, trains and transport not specifically listed
- Personal expenses, tips, optional activities and upgrades
- Travel insurance and services not expressly confirmed in the inclusions
- Peak-date supplements, special events and early check-in/late checkout unless quoted
- Sightseeing entry tickets, activity fees, local permits and special/local transport unless separately confirmed
- Any meals not expressly included in the confirmed hotel or houseboat plan
Package terms
Payment policy
50% booking amount in advance. 50% final payment at pickup.
Cancellation policy
Before 07 days: 10% Before 15 days: 25% Before 30 days: 50% Before 60 days: 75% Before 90 days: 100%
Your journey starts closer to home
Where are you travelling from?
Choose your city for a reviewed departure guide, or start a custom connection request. The base itinerary starts in Kochi; transfers from other cities are not automatically included.
Good questions. Clear answers.
Before you go
Where does Classic Kerala - Hills, Wildlife & Backwaters start and finish?
The catalogue route starts in Kochi and finishes in Kochi. If you are travelling from another city, ask for a checked connection and a separate quote where needed. A city enquiry does not mean a scheduled departure is available there.
Can I change the itinerary, hotels or travel dates?
Yes. Share your preferred dates, group size, pace and hotel preferences through the itinerary planner or enquiry form. A travel specialist will check what is practical and available before offering a revised itinerary and price.
When is the suggested travel season?
The catalogue suggests: Choose travel dates with our team according to your interests, current weather, local operating conditions and the confirmed rate validity.. This is seasonal guidance, not a promise of access or departures on a specific date. Ask the team to check current conditions before making arrangements.
What is included in the displayed price?
Treat a displayed starting price as indicative. The written quotation must confirm the hotel category, meal plan, transport, taxes, sightseeing, permits and exclusions for your dates. Optional activities and travel to the starting point are included only if explicitly listed.
Can I book or pay on this website?
No. This website is for discovering trips, building a plan and requesting a quotation. Submit an enquiry, use WhatsApp or call the team. No booking or payment is collected on the website.