OVERVIEW
About the Journey
Experience the diverse beauty of God's Own Country with our carefully planned 6 Days 5 Nights Kerala Tour Package covering Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Kochi.
This holiday package brings together Kerala's most iconic highlights in one comfortable journey: misty tea-carpeted slopes, cool mountain air, fragrant spice plantations, tranquil backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat, and the rich coastal heritage of Fort Kochi.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Tour Schedule & Route
6 Days
Day1
Day 1 ScheduleKochi ArrivalTransfer to Munnar
Kochi Arrival – Transfer to Munnar
Duration4 hrs drive
Distance130 km
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast Included
🚙Mountain Transit
Your Kerala holiday begins with your arrival at Cochin International Airport or Kochi Railway Station. Meet our representative and begin your scenic drive towards Munnar. The journey takes you through beautiful stretches of Kerala countryside, with waterfalls (Cheeyappara and Valara), forests, spice plantations, and winding mountain roads along the way. Check in to your Munnar resort and enjoy a cool mountain evening. • Morning/Afternoon: Pickup from Kochi; scenic hill drive past Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls.
Evening: Arrive in Munnar, hotel check-in, and relaxed evening admiring misty hills.
• Meals:** As per selected package.
Estimated Drive Time: 3.5 to 4 hours (130 km).
Night Halt:3-Star Resort in Munnar
Catering:Breakfast Included
Day2
Day 2 ScheduleMunnar Local SightseeingTea Gardens & Viewpoints
Munnar Local Sightseeing – Tea Gardens & Viewpoints
DurationFull Day Sightseeing
Distance40 km
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast Included
💎Glacial Lake
Start your day with breakfast and set out for a full-day Munnar sightseeing tour. Munnar is renowned for rolling green tea plantations and cool mountain climate. Visit Mattupetty Dam, scenic Echo Point, and serene Kundala Lake. Tour a heritage Tea Museum to witness traditional orthodox tea manufacturing, followed by a stop at Photo Point for iconic portraits among the tea bushes. • Morning: Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake.
Afternoon: Tea Museum tour, Photo Point, and Eravikulam National Park (subject to season).
Evening: Return to hotel; stroll through Munnar town market for fresh spices and homemade chocolates.
• Meals:** Breakfast.
Night Halt:3-Star Resort in Munnar
Catering:Breakfast Included
Day3
Day 3 Schedule
Munnar to Thekkady – Wildlife & Spice Plantations
Duration3 hrs drive
Distance90 km
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast Included
💎Glacial Lake🚙Mountain Transit
After breakfast, check out from your Munnar hotel and drive towards Thekkady (Periyar). The journey takes you deeper into Kerala's Western Ghats, where tea plantations gradually give way to lush spice plantations and cardamom-growing hills. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Later, explore a guided Spice Plantation Tour to see fresh cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg growing on the vines. In the evening, watch a traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts or Kathakali dance performance. • Morning: Scenic drive to Thekkady past spice-covered hills.
Afternoon: Guided spice garden walk; optional Periyar Lake boat safari.
Evening: Attend cultural show (Kathakali/Kalaripayattu); browse spice markets.
• Meals:** Breakfast.
Estimated Drive Time: 3 hours (90 km).
Night Halt:3-Star Hotel in Thekkady
Catering:Breakfast Included
Day4
Day 4 Schedule
Thekkady to Alleppey – Traditional Houseboat Cruise
Duration3.5 hrs drive
Distance140 km
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
💎Glacial Lake🚙Mountain Transit⛺Wilderness Camp
Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel before proceeding towards Alleppey (Alappuzha), the Venice of the East. On arrival around midday, board your traditional Kerala Houseboat (Kettuvallam). Settle into your private room and cruise along serene canals, palm-fringed lagoons, and green paddy fields below sea level. Watch traditional village life unfold along the waterways while being served authentic freshly cooked Kerala lunch, evening snacks, and dinner by your onboard chef. • Morning: Drive down from Thekkady hills to Alleppey backwaters.
Afternoon: 12:00 PM check-in to private houseboat; backwater cruise & traditional lunch.
Evening: Sunset over the lake, docking for the night, and dinner on board.
• Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included on Houseboat.
Estimated Drive Time: 3.5 hours (140 km).
Night Halt:Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey
Catering:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day5
Day 5 Schedule
Alleppey to Kochi – Coastal Heritage & Markets
Duration1.5 hrs drive
Distance60 km
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast Included
🚙Mountain Transit
Wake up to tranquil sunrise views across the calm backwaters. Enjoy freshly prepared breakfast on the houseboat before checking out around 9:00 AM. Drive to coastal Kochi. Explore the colonial heritage of Fort Kochi, including the iconic 14th-century Chinese Fishing Nets, historic St. Francis Church (burial site of Vasco da Gama), and the colorful lanes of Jew Town and the Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry. • Morning: Breakfast on houseboat, check-out, and drive to Kochi.
Afternoon: Fort Kochi walking tour, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Dutch Palace.
Evening: Marine Drive stroll or shopping at Lulu Mall.
• Meals:** Breakfast.
Estimated Drive Time: 1.5 hours (60 km).
Night Halt:3-Star Hotel in Kochi
Catering:Breakfast Included
Day6
Day 6 Schedule
Kochi Departure
Duration1 hr transfer
Distance35 km
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast Included
🌊Glacial Streams🚙Mountain Transit⛺Wilderness Camp
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and complete check-out. Your driver will transport you to Cochin International Airport (COK) or Kochi Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying home unforgettable memories of God's Own Country. • Morning: Breakfast at hotel, packing, and check-out.
Afternoon: Transfer to airport or railway station for departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Trip Conclusion: Your 6 Days 5 Nights Kerala Tour Package concludes with wonderful memories.
Night Halt:Departure
Catering:Breakfast Included
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Why You Will Love This Trip
Kochi to Munnar Scenic Drive: Waterfalls, rubber estates, and winding mountain roads
Munnar Tea Estates: Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Museum, Photo Point & Kundala Lake
Thekkady Spice Country: Spice plantation tours, Periyar wildlife sanctuary, and martial arts shows
Alleppey Backwater Houseboat: Overnight cruise with authentic Kerala meals through palm-fringed canals
Kochi Heritage Tour: Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry & Jew Town
Private AC Vehicle: Dedicated cab for all intercity transfers and sightseeing
Complete Hospitality: Daily breakfast at hotels plus all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) on the houseboat
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Package Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included
- ✓Accommodation: 5 Nights stay (2 Nights Munnar, 1 Night Thekkady, 1 Night Alleppey Houseboat, 1 Night Kochi)
- ✓Houseboat Stay: Exclusive private houseboat with all meals (Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast)
- ✓Hotel Meals: Daily breakfast included at all hotel properties
- ✓Private Vehicle: Dedicated AC cab for all intercity transfers and complete sightseeing as per itinerary
- ✓Chauffeur Charges: Experienced driver, fuel, toll taxes, parking fees, and driver allowances included
- ✓Assistance: 24/7 on-tour customer support from KRAD Global team
What Is Not Included
- ✗Airfare / Train Tickets: Transportation to/from Kochi
- ✗Lunches & Dinners: Meals other than daily breakfast and those included on the houseboat
- ✗Entry Fees: Entrance charges for Periyar Lake boating, Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Kathakali show
- ✗Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, Ayurvedic spa treatments, and tips
- ✗Travel Insurance: Personal insurance coverage
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TIPS & ADVISORY
Practical Advice for Kerala tour package 5 nights 6 days
1
Warm Layers for Munnar
Munnar can become noticeably chilly in the evening and early morning. Pack a light sweater or cardigan.
2
Fresh Spices in Thekkady
Purchase whole green cardamom, black pepper, and cinnamon bark directly from registered plantation cooperatives.
3
Houseboat Check-in Timing
Houseboats check in around 12:00 PM and begin cruising shortly after. Try to arrive on time to maximize your daylight cruise.
📋Booking & Cancellation Guidelines
- •Advance Payment: 30% advance deposit to secure hotel and houseboat reservations
- •Balance Payment: 70% payable upon arrival at check-in
- •Cancellation 30+ Days: 100% refund minus processing fee
- •Cancellation 15–29 Days: 50% refund
- •Cancellation Under 14 Days: Non-refundable
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything You Need to Know
The houseboat stay is fully private and includes an exclusive cruise through the backwaters, private bedroom with attached bathroom, and all meals (Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks, Dinner, and Breakfast) prepared fresh by your onboard chef.