Overview
Enjoy this private partially guided, 7-day best of Kerala tour that showcases the important places the area has to offer. Starting with Cochin heritage, see a Munnar tea plantation, the wildlife of Thekkady, Finally, enjoy an overnight backwater houseboat stay at Aleppey/Alappuzha
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Lunch and evening tea, dinner and breakfast on the houseboat
1 or 2 persons in 1 double room, 3 persons in 1 double room with a extra mattress, or bed on the floor, 4 persons in 2 double rooms
Breakfast at all accommodations
City to city transfer and sightseeing as per the itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide in Cochin/Munnar
Accommodation on double sharing on Base Category rooms unless mentioned itinerary
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Early check-in, or late check-out charges
Entry fees to any monuments, national parks, museums or cultural centers
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, strikes etc.
Any cost arising due to the change in itinerary/hotel/room category or any deviation in travel route
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Houseboat Notes:
• Standard cruise of 04 – 05 hours for overnight tour.
• AC switched on in deluxe boat bedrooms only between 10:00pm and 6:00am
• All houseboats are stand-still from 5:30pm thru 8:00am due to government restrictions
• All meals are served onboard
• Soft drinks and beverages need to be purchased before boarding the boat
• Even though the houseboats are private to the guests, there will be 3 staff onboard.
• Houseboats are charged on room basis. If you book a 1 bedroom boat, sometimes we may allocate 3 – 4 bedroom boat, only 1 room will be allowed to use, and other rooms will be closed
• Houseboat check-in is 12pm (From Aleppey Boarding), and check-out is 9amVisit to Thekkady/Kumily (Periyar):
• Guest who are visiting Thekkady /Kumily (Periyar) as part of the tour, activities inside the park can be pre-booked online directly @ http://www.periyarfoundation.online/
• On arrival at Thekkady also you can book the same, but it will be subject to availability
• No pre-booking required for plantation visit, martial art show, or Ayurveda massage
• For any advice on timing selection, please feel free to contact usKaivalayam Retreat - Munnar Guest House Note:
• In order to keep the retreat a true sense of organic living and dining, only pure vegetarian food will be served
• No smoking or alcoholic drinks
What to expect
Day 1: Fort Kochi:
Pickup from Cochin your accommodations and transfer to Fort Kochi for 1.5-hours. On arrival, check-in then rest and relax at your hotel. The afternoon's guided sightseeing visits the Santa Cruz basilica, St Francis church, Chinese nets, Jewish town, etc. In the evening watch a live Kathakali dance show from 5om to 7pm at Greenix center. Overnight in Fort Kochi.
Day 2: Fort Kochi - Munnar:
After breakfast, transfer to Munnar for 4.5-hours. Drive through scenic rubber, and tea plantations, stopping along the way at various viewpoints. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar:
Morning guided sightseeing in Munnar, visiting a tea plantation for a short walk, a tea museum, the Mattupetty Dam, etc. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady:
After breakfast, take a 3-hour transfer to Thekkady. If interested, you may go for a spice plantation visit, enjoy a martial arts show, go boating on the lake, or get an Ayurevedic massage (at own expense). Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 5: Thekkady:
A complete day to take part in activities (subject to availability) in Thekkady, such as a nature walk, bamboo rafting (at own expense), etc. Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 6: Thekkady - Aleppey:
After breakfast, take a 4-hour transfer to Aleppey. On arrival, check-in and get a later motorboat transfer to your houseboat which will cruise through the backwaters and village areas of Aleppey. All meals served onboard. Overnight stay onboard.
Day 7: Aleppey - Cochin:
After Breakfast, check-out from the boat by 9am and be transferred approximately 2.5-hours back to your Cochin accommodations, the airport, or railway station.
Note: Accommodations are based on option selected
Deluxe Tour:
• Fort Kochi - Fort Bungalow Homestay or similar
• Munnar - Kaivalayam Retreat, Leaf, or similar (non-ac)
• Thekkady - Periyar Villa homestay, Wildernest B&B, or similar (non-ac)
• Aleppey - One bedroom air-conditioned deluxe
Premium Tour:
• Fort Kochi - Tissa's Inn, Xandari Harbour, or similar
• Munnar - Swiss County, Tall Tree, or similar (non-ac)
• Thekkady - Green woods, forest canopy, or similar
• Aleppey - One bedroom air-conditioned premium
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Soft drinks and beverages need to be purchased before boarding the boat
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private 7-Day Kerala Tour From Kochi With Aleppey Houseboat Cruise
Can I cancel Private 7-Day Kerala Tour From Kochi With Aleppey Houseboat Cruise for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Lunch and evening tea, dinner and breakfast on the houseboat
- 1 or 2 persons in 1 double room, 3 persons in 1 double room with a extra mattress, or bed on the floor, 4 persons in 2 double rooms
- Breakfast at all accommodations
- City to city transfer and sightseeing as per the itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide in Cochin/Munnar
- Accommodation on double sharing on Base Category rooms unless mentioned itinerary
What's not included?
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in, or late check-out charges
- Entry fees to any monuments, national parks, museums or cultural centers
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, strikes etc.
- Any cost arising due to the change in itinerary/hotel/room category or any deviation in travel route
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Carnival Tours Kochi
