3 Nights 4 Days Munnar Alleppey Tour Package
Overview
Two nights' stay in the tea hills and one backwaters night – this is a short trip to the State of Kerala and a visit to the two most loved landscapes of the State without being rushed. The tour package from Alleppey to Munnar begins in Kochi (Cochin) where the driver gets you on the bus and drives you into the Western Ghats, passing the views of Pothamedu and entering tea estates of Munnar.
On day two you are treated to a full day of city tours in Munnar: Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Tea Gardens and Tea Museum, Mattupetty Lake and Dam and Eravikulam National Park, where you can find a rare Nilgiri tahr, if available. On day three, you head down to Alleppey and embark on a houseboat for the afternoon rides on the canals, sunset from the deck and a peaceful nights sleep moored on the waters.
It's the plan for couples, new visitors to Kerala and for those with a long weekend. The accommodation is a 3-star hotel in Munnar and a houseboat in Alleppey, both with breakfast included, and the private car provided throughout the period and from and to the railway station / airport in Cochin.
Package Features
Pick-up and drop at Cochin airport or railway station.
Cheeyappara and Valara falls on the drive up to Munnar.
Tea gardens, the Tea Museum and the Pothamedu viewpoint.
Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake and the hills around Echo Point.
Home of the Nilgiri tahr, visited subject to availability.
Cruise Alleppey's canals and watch sunset from the deck.
Included
- 3 nights' stay on double occupancy (2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Munnar, 1 night on a houseboat in Alleppey)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel and on the houseboat
- Pick-up and drop at Cochin airport or railway station
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing and activities as listed in the itinerary (items marked optional are extra)
- GST
Excluded
- Flights or train tickets to and from Cochin
- Lunch and dinner, including meals on the houseboat
- Entry tickets and camera fees at Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum and other sights, unless specifically included
- Optional boating at Mattupetty Dam or Kundala Lake
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, phone calls and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Cochin Arrival – Transfer to Munnar
- Arrive at Cochin International Airport or railway station, where our driver meets you.
- Drive to Munnar (about 130 km, 4 to 5 hours), climbing from the coastal plains into the Western Ghats.
- Stop on the way at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls, which spill down the hillsides close to the main road.
- Pass the Pothamedu viewpoint, where tea gardens spread over the hills like a green carpet.
- Check in to your hotel and rest after the drive. Overnight stay in Munnar.
- Highlights of the Day: Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfall, Pothamedu View Point, Munnar tea gardens
Day 2 Munnar City Tour
- After breakfast, set out on a full day of sightseeing around Munnar.
- Visit Echo Point and Kundala Lake, then walk through the tea gardens and see how tea is processed at the Tea Museum (closed on Mondays).
- Visit Eravikulam National Park, home of the endangered Nilgiri tahr, subject to ticket availability.
- Stop at Mattupetty Lake and Dam, set among grassy hills and tea estates.
- Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Munnar.
- Highlights of the Day: Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Tea Gardens, Tea Museum (closed on Mondays), Eravikulam National Park (subject to availability), Mattupetty Lake & Dam
Day 3 Munnar to Alleppey – Houseboat Stay
- After breakfast, check out and drive down to Alleppey (about 170 km, 5 to 6 hours).
- Check in to your houseboat and cruise through the Alleppey canals, past paddy fields, coconut palms and village homes along the banks.
- Watch the sunset from the deck as the boat slows for the evening.
- Enjoy the stillness of the backwaters after dark. Overnight stay on the houseboat in Alleppey.
- Highlights of the Day: Alleppey houseboat check-in, backwater canal cruise, sunset from the deck
Day 4 Alleppey to Cochin – Departure
- Have breakfast on the houseboat with the backwaters around you.
- Disembark and drive to Cochin (about 2 to 3 hours).
- Get dropped at Cochin International Airport or railway station for your onward journey.
- Highlights of the Day: Breakfast on the houseboat, drive to Cochin, departure
Payment Policy
- Advance payment is required for the booking, the balance of the payment will be paid according to the program in the booking confirmation.
- A booking is only confirmed when the booking itinerary is agreed and the advance is received and a written confirmation is sent to you by the Luxe Trail Holidays.
- For peak season dates, special hotel rates and activities some activities require full payment at booking.
- Failure to pay the booking by the deadline will mean that the booking will be subjected to the conditions for cancellation.
- The package price is double occupancy with cost of GST included.
Refund Policy
- Cancellation fees will be based on the date that we receive your request and the hotel and transport suppliers' policies and any peak season restrictions. Costs applicable are communicated with your quote.
- There may be a delay in receiving refunds as they are processed after the suppliers approve.
- Refunds are issued to the payment method used or as mutually agreed with you.
- Non-refundable amounts, supplier fees and bank payment processing fees may be deducted.
- In the event that due to weather, road closures, government orders or other reasons beyond our control, a service is not provided, a refund or an alternative arrangement is offered as provided for by the supplier.
Policy & Important Terms
- All visitors are required to have a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). Foreigners should have a valid Indian visa in their passport.
- The Munnar Tea museum is closed on Monday. Eravikulam National Park is open only according to availability of tickets and is closed during the calving season of the Nilgiri tahr which is generally from February/March to March/April every year.
- The route is determined by water level and canal traffic and houseboats cruise in daylight and pull anchor for the night as local regulations dictate.
- The hill roads around Munnar and some view points may be affected by heavy monsoon showers (principally between June and August), which can cause delays in travel.
- The sequence of visits may be subject to change due to traffic, weather conditions, local events and/or the timing of the monuments.
- The vehicle is offered for the prescribed routes which may be supplemented by additional trips or detours, which will be subject of an additional charge.
- The usual hotel/houseboat check-in and check-out times will apply, early check-in and late check-out are on a first come first served basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time for a Munnar and Alleppey trip?
September to March is the most comfortable time of the year as Munnar has cool days with clear skies and Alleppey has calm waters. The monsoon season from June to August colors the hills a dark green, but with torrential rain and occasional absence of roads on the hills. Eravikulam is typically closed around the time of the Nilgiri tahr calving season in February and March.
Does the houseboat have meals on board?
Breakfast is provided each day – including on the houseboat on the last morning. The package price does not include lunches or dinners. Typically, houseboats offer the Kerala style of cuisine on board for an additional cost, which we can book.
Which place is nearer to Munnar than Cochin?
The distance between Munnar and Cochin is approximately 130 km and it takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach it with stopovers. The journey goes through the Western Ghats and will stop at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls and the Pothamedu viewpoint, which makes the journey a part of sightseeing.
Does Eravikulam National Park always feature in the tour?
As availability is not guaranteed, Eravikulam is visited at the travellers' discretion. Entry into the park is by ticket, with a daily limit; the park also closes annually for the tahr's calving season around February/March of each year. If closed, or sold out, you spend more time in the tea gardens, lakes and viewpoints on the day's list.
Well, is it a good couple's getaway for Kerala?
Yes. Short, easy-paced, two settings (misty tea hills and quiet night on backwaters) are good choices for couples. It is also recommended for small families and friends who wish to experience Kerala for their long weekend.
Am I able to add Thekkady or more nights?
Yes. There is an opportunity to spend a night in Thekkady to visit Periyar and Spice gardens, and spend an extra night at the hotel or an extra night on the houseboat. Please provide dates of travel and we will provide you with an updated quotation.
