The Complete Kerala Journey

7 Nights / 8 Days | 1 Country / 5 Cities

The Complete Kerala Journey

7 Nights / 8 Days - 1 Country / 5 Cities

Kochi (1N)/Munnar (2N)/Alleppey (1N)/Kovalam (3N)

  • Family
  • Honeymoon
  • Family with Kids

Starting Price Per Adult

SAR 2,000

  • day 1

  • MORNING

    Arrive in Cochin & transfer to hotel.

  • NOON

    Explore Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue & Jew Town.

  • EVENING

    Visit Chinese Fishing Nets and enjoy sunset. Overnight Cochin

  • day 2

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & drive to Munnar through the Western Ghats.

  • NOON

    Visit Valara & Cheeyappara Waterfalls and enjoy scenic valley views.

  • 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 Alleppey.

  • NOON

    Board a private houseboat and cruise through the scenic Vembanad backwaters.

  • EVENING

    Enjoy tea, dinner & overnight cruise.Overnight Houseboat

  • day 5

  • MORNING

    Breakfast on houseboat & short morning cruise.

  • NOON

    Disembark and drive to Kovalam. Check in at your beachside hotel.

  • EVENING

    Relax at Lighthouse Beach.Overnight Kovalam

  • day 6

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & enjoy a free day at the beach.

  • NOON

    Leisure activities, Ayurvedic spa or optional beach experiences.

  • EVENING

    Relax and enjoy the coastal atmosphere. Overnight Kovalam

  • day 7

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & proceed for a full-day excursion to Padmanabhapuram Palace.

  • NOON

    Visit Kanyakumari, Vivekananda Rock Memorial & the meeting point of three seas.

  • EVENING

    Return to Kovalam. Overnight: Kovalam

  • day 8

  • MORNING

    Breakfast & transfer to Trivandrum.

  • NOON

    Optional stop at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple exterior, subject to time.

  • EVENING

    Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for departure.

Day 1

| Kochi

Meet at Cochin International Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, a guided walk through Fort Kochi — St Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue and Jew Town, ending at the Chinese fishing nets for sunset. Distance approx. 35 km · Driving time approx. 1 hr 15 min · Meals: none included · Overnight Kochi

Day 2

| Munnar

Depart after breakfast and climb into the hills, through rubber and spice into tea, with stops at the Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls and the valley viewpoints. Arrive Munnar in the afternoon and check in. Evening at leisure.
Distance approx. 130 km · Driving time approx. 4 hrs · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Munnar

Day 3

| Munnar

Early start for Eravikulam National Park, reached by Forest Department bus, where the Nilgiri Tahr grazes the high grassland. Continue to a working tea estate for a guided walk, then Mattupetty Dam and lake, Echo Point and the Tea Museum. Distance approx. 55 km across the day · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Munnar

Day 4

| Alleppey

Descend from the hills to the backwaters and board your private houseboat at Alleppey around midday. The boat cruises the Vembanad canals through the afternoon; lunch, evening tea and dinner are cooked on board, and the boat moors overnight in a quiet channel. Distance approx. 165 km · Driving time approx. 4 hrs 30 min · Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner included · Overnight aboard the houseboat

Day 5

| Kovalam

Breakfast on board during a short morning cruise, then disembark and drive south along the coast to Kovalam. Check in at your beachside hotel and take the rest of the day at leisure — the crescent of Lighthouse Beach is a five-minute walk from most properties. Distance approx. 160 km · Driving time approx. 4 hrs · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Kovalam

Day 6

| Kovalam

A full free day on the coast. Swim, take an Ayurvedic massage at the hotel spa, walk out to the lighthouse for the view along the shore, or arrange a catamaran ride with the local fishermen. Nothing scheduled. Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Kovalam

Day 7

| Kovalam

A full-day excursion south. Padmanabhapuram is the largest wooden palace complex in Asia — carved rosewood ceilings, polished black granite floors and cool inner courtyards. Continue to Kanyakumari at the southern tip of the subcontinent, where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet, and where the Vivekananda Rock Memorial stands offshore. Return to Kovalam in the evening. Distance approx. 180 km round trip · Driving time approx. 5 hrs total · Meals: breakfast included · Overnight Kovalam

Day 8

| Trivandrum

After breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for your departure flight. A stop at the exterior of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple can be arranged en route if time allows. Distance approx. 20 km · Driving time approx. 45 min · Meals: breakfast included · Departure

Standard

Cochin

Abad Atrium Kochi or similar

Munnar

Munnar Tea Country or similar

Kumarakom

Deluxe 1 bedroom houseboat or similar

Kovalam

Hotel Samudra Kovalam or similar

Deluxe

Cochin

Radisson Blu Kochi or similar

Munnar

The Fog Munnar or similar

Kumarakom

Premium 1 bedroom houseboat or similar

Kovalam

Turtle on the Beach Kovalam or similar

Luxury

Cochin

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty or similar

Munnar

Fragrant Nature Munnar or similar

Kumarakom

Luxury 1 bedroom houseboat A/C cabin or similar

Kovalam

The Leela Kovalam or similar

Inclusions

Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary, on a twin-sharing basis. Daily
  • breakfast at hotels
  • English-speaking guide
  • Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Fort Kochi guided heritage walk
  • Eravikulam National Park visit
  • Tea plantation guided walk
  • Private houseboat with all meals aboard, Beachside
  • Accommodation at Kovalam, Padmanabhapuram, and Kanyakumari excursion
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival
  • Arabic-speaking driver throughout the journey
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the full duration; all 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 SAR 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 SAR component to be collected before issuance,else price will be subject to change.

  • Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.

  • 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 SAR 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.

  • Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.

  • 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 Destination

Discover Kerala’s most complete holiday experience with an unforgettable journey through Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey and Kovalam. Begin with the heritage and colonial charm of Fort Kochi before travelling into the misty hills of Munnar, surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls and spectacular mountain scenery. Explore Eravikulam National Park, encounter the Nilgiri Tahr, and visit picturesque attractions including Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.

Continue to Alleppey for a memorable overnight cruise aboard a traditional private houseboat through Kerala’s tranquil backwaters. The journey then takes you south to the beautiful beaches of Kovalam, where you can relax by the Arabian Sea and enjoy a leisurely coastal stay. Complete the experience with an excursion to the magnificent Padmanabhapuram Palace and Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India where three seas meet. This perfect Kerala escape combines heritage, hill stations, tea gardens, backwaters, beaches and cultural experiences in one memorable journey.

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