Classical Kerala Trip

6 Nights / 7 Days | 1 Country / 5 Cities

Classical Kerala Trip

6 Nights / 7 Days - 1 Country / 5 Cities

Cochin (1N)/Munnar (2N)/Thekkady (2N)/Kumarakom (1N)

  • Family
  • Honeymoon
  • Romantic

Starting Price Per Adult

QR 2,148

  • day 1

  • MORNING

    Arrive in Cochin & transfer to hotel.

  • NOON

    Relax and settle in at the hotel.

  • EVENING

    Enjoy Kathakali & Kalaripayattu performances. Overnight Cochin

  • day 2

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & explore Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jew Town & Chinese Fishing Nets.

  • NOON

    Drive to Munnar through scenic Western Ghats with waterfall stops.

  • EVENING

    Leisure time. Overnight Munnar

  • day 3

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & visit Eravikulam National Park.

  • NOON

    Explore tea estates, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point & Tea Museum.

  • EVENING

    Leisure time. Overnight Munnar

  • day 4

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & drive to Thekkady through the Western Ghats.

  • NOON

    Check in and explore the spice belt and local market.

  • EVENING

    Leisure time. Overnight Thekkady

  • day 5

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & enjoy a Periyar Lake boat ride and nature walk.

  • NOON

    Visit a spice plantation and enjoy an elephant ride.

  • EVENING

    Leisure time. Overnight Thekkady

  • day 6

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & drive to Kumarakom.

  • NOON

    Board a private houseboat and cruise through the Vembanad backwaters with a traditional snake boat ride.

  • EVENING

    Enjoy dinner and overnight cruise on the houseboat. Overnight Houseboat

  • day 7

  • MORNING

    Breakfast on board & enjoy a short morning cruise.

  • NOON

    Disembark and transfer to Cochin Airport. Departure

Day 1

| Cochin

Met at Cochin International Airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to settle in. In the evening, attend a Kathakali performance — Kerala’s classical dance-drama, with its elaborate green and red facial make-up — followed by a Kalaripayattu demonstration, the martial art from which much of Asian combat tradition is said to descend. Distance approx. 35 km · Driving time approx. 1 hr 15 min · Meals: none included · Overnight Cochin

Day 2

| Munnar

A guided morning walk through Fort Kochi: St Francis Church, where Vasco da Gama was first buried; the Dutch Palace with its Ramayana murals; the Paradesi Synagogue and the antique lanes of Jew Town; the Chinese fishing nets on the shoreline. Later, depart for Munnar, climbing through rubber, spice and finally tea, with waterfall stops on the way. Distance approx. 130 km · Driving time approx. 4 hrs · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Munnar

Day 3

| Munnar

An early start for Eravikulam National Park, reached by Forest Department bus from the Rajamalai gate, where the endangered Nilgiri Tahr grazes the shola grassland with Anamudi behind. Continue to a working tea estate for a guided walk through plucking, withering and processing, then Mattupetty Dam and lake. Echo Point and the Tea Museum as time allows. Distance approx. 55 km across the day · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Munnar

Day 4

| Thekkady

Leave Munnar after breakfast for Thekkady, on the fringe of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The road drops out of tea country into cardamom hills through Kuttikanam and the spice belt. Arrive around midday, check in, and take the afternoon at leisure — Thekkady’s spice market and town centre are walkable from most properties. Distance approx. 110 km · Driving time approx. 3 hrs 30 min · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Thekkady

Day 5

| Thekkady

Morning boat ride on the Periyar reservoir, followed by a guided nature walk on the sanctuary fringe. In the afternoon, a working spice plantation — cardamom, pepper, clove, nutmeg, vanilla and coffee — and a short elephant ride
at the plantation. Evening free. Distance approx. 30 km across the day · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Thekkady

Day 6

| Kumarakom

Descend from the hills to the backwaters. At Kumarakom you board your private houseboat, a converted rice barge with an en-suite cabin, a shaded sit-out deck and a cook aboard. The boat casts off in the early afternoon and cruises the Vembanad canals — paddy fields below water level behind their bunds, coir being twisted on the bank, kingfishers and cormorants. A traditional snake boat ride is arranged on the water. All meals are prepared on board and the boat moors overnight in a quiet channel. Distance approx. 135 km · Driving time approx. 4 hrs · Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner included · Overnight aboard the houseboat

Day 7

| Cochin

Breakfast on board during a short morning cruise, then disembark and transfer to Cochin International Airport for your onward flight. Distance approx. 75 km · Driving time approx. 2 hrs · Meals: breakfast included · Departure

Inclusions

Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary, on a twin-sharing basis. Daily
  • breakfast at hotels
  • English-speaking guide
  • Fort Kochi guided heritage walk, Kathakali show
  • Kalaripayattu show
  • Eravikulam National Park visit
  • Tea plantation guided walk
  • Periyar Lake boat ride and nature walk
  • Spice plantation tour
  • Elephant ride Snake
  • boat ride
  • Private houseboat with all meals aboard
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival
  • Arabic-speaking driver throughout the journey
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the full duration
  • transfers, intercity drives and sightseeing transport
  • Driver allowance, fuel, parking, toll and interstate permits; 24×7 in-destination helpline
  • All applicable Indian taxes

Exclusions

  • International airfare
  • Indian visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specifically listed as included
  • Monument, park and attraction entrance fees unless stated
  • Camera and video charges at monuments
  • Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, minibar, beverages, room service, tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities and excursions
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Anything not listed under Inclusions

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy (Per Person)
Days before departure: Cancellation Charge:
10 days 100%
10 to 15 days 75% + Non Refundable Component
15 to 30 days 30% + Non Refundable Component
Hotel / Air 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room
Cruise / Visa On Actuals

Payment Policy

Payment Policy Online Advance as per Website
Within 45 to 30 days prior to the departure of the tour 75% of total tour cost or Non Refundable component whichever is higher
Within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour 100% of total tour cost

  • All Prices are in Qatar Riyal and subject to change without prior notice.

  • In case FIT flight inclusive package, full amount of flight will be payable at the time of booking.

  • **For Air tickets being issued / blocked on time limit: Full Qatar Riyal component to be collected before issuance,else price will be subject to change.

  • Booking confirmations are subject to availability.

  • All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability

  • We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.

  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable

  • Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

  • Price on website //quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.

Terms & Conditions

  • All Prices are in Qatar Riyal and subject to change without prior notice.

  • Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.

  • Booking confirmations are subject to availability.

  • All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability

  • We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.

  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable

  • Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

About Explore Tour

Experience the rich diversity of Kerala on this unforgettable journey through Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom. Begin in Kochi with an evening of traditional Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances, followed by a heritage walk through the historic lanes of Fort Kochi. Continue to the misty hills of Munnar to explore tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam and scenic viewpoints. Travel onwards to Thekkady for a peaceful Periyar Lake boat ride, nature experiences and a visit to a traditional spice plantation. The journey concludes with a memorable overnight houseboat cruise through the tranquil backwaters of Kumarakom, complete with beautiful village scenery and authentic Kerala hospitality. This complete holiday blends culture, heritage, hill stations, wildlife, tea gardens, spices and iconic backwater experiences into one memorable Kerala escape.

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