4 Nights 5 Days Kerala Tour Package
Overview
Tea hills, wildlife, spice gardens and backwaters – the four Kerala experiences most first-time visitors ask for – fit neatly into this five-day loop from Cochin. The 4 nights 5 days Kerala tour package spends two nights in Munnar's tea country, one in Thekkady on the edge of Periyar Tiger Reserve and one on a deluxe houseboat in Alleppey, then brings you back to Cochin for your journey home.
Munnar sightseeing covers Mattupetty Dam, with optional boating, a tea factory, the Tea Museum and Echo Point. In Thekkady you visit Periyar National Park, where you can add a boat safari or bamboo rafting at your own cost, then walk through the spice plantations and browse the local market for cardamom, pepper and tea. On day four you cruise the Alleppey backwaters past paddy fields and village life before a night moored on the water.
The tour suits couples, families and friends who want a rounded first look at Kerala in under a week. You stay in 3-star hotels and a houseboat with breakfast every day, travel in a private vehicle, and start and finish in Cochin, so flights in and out are simple to book.
Package Features
Private pick-up and drop in Cochin, start to finish.
Mattupetty Dam, a tea factory, the Tea Museum and Echo Point.
Optional boat safari or bamboo rafting in Thekkady's forests.
Cardamom and pepper gardens plus Thekkady's local spice market.
Cruise Alleppey's backwaters past paddy fields and villages.
Breakfast at every hotel and on board the houseboat.
Included
- 4 nights' stay on double occupancy (2 nights Munnar and 1 night Thekkady in 3-star hotels; 1 night on a deluxe sharing houseboat in Alleppey)
- Daily breakfast at the hotels and on the houseboat
- Pick-up at Cochin airport or railway station and drop at Cochin airport
- 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 the Tea Museum, Periyar and other sights, unless specifically included
- Optional experiences: boating at Mattupetty Dam, the Periyar boat safari and bamboo rafting
- Houseboat air-conditioning outside 9 PM–6 AM (extra charges apply for extended use)
- 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 in Cochin, where our representative picks you up from the airport or railway station.
- Drive to Munnar (about 130 km, 4 to 5 hours), climbing through the Western Ghats past waterfalls and spice gardens.
- Check in to your hotel and rest after the journey. Overnight stay in Munnar.
- Highlights of the Day: Arrival in Cochin, hill drive to Munnar
Day 2 Munnar Sightseeing
- After breakfast, visit Mattupetty Dam and take an optional boat ride on the reservoir at your own expense.
- Tour a tea factory and the Tea Museum (closed on Mondays) to follow the leaf from bush to cup.
- Continue to the scenic Echo Point, a lakeside spot known for its natural echo.
- Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
- Highlights of the Day: Mattupetty Dam (optional boating), Tea Factory and Tea Museum, Echo Point
Day 3 Munnar to Thekkady
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving to Thekkady (about 3 to 4 hours).
- Visit Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, with an optional boat safari or bamboo rafting at your own cost.
- Check in to your hotel, then explore the nearby spice plantations of cardamom, pepper and other spices.
- Spend the evening at leisure or shopping in the local spice market. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
- Highlights of the Day: Periyar National Park, boat safari or bamboo rafting (optional), spice plantations, spice market
Day 4 Thekkady to Alleppey – Houseboat Stay
- After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (about 4 to 5 hours) and check in to your deluxe sharing houseboat.
- Cruise the backwaters past lush paddy fields, birdlife and glimpses of traditional village life.
- Relax on deck as the houseboat moors for the evening.
- Air-conditioning on the houseboat runs from 9 PM to 6 AM; extra charges apply for extended use. Overnight stay on the houseboat in Alleppey.
- Highlights of the Day: Houseboat stay in Alleppey, backwater cruise
Day 5 Alleppey to Cochin – Departure
- Have breakfast on the houseboat and disembark.
- Drive from Alleppey to Cochin (about 2 to 3 hours).
- Get dropped at Cochin airport for your onward journey.
- Highlights of the Day: Drive to Cochin, departure
Payment Policy
- An advance payment is required to secure your booking; the balance is paid as per the schedule in your booking confirmation.
- Your booking is confirmed only after the itinerary is agreed, the advance is received and Luxe Trail Holidays sends you a written confirmation.
- Full payment may be needed at the time of booking for peak-season dates, special hotel rates and selected activities.
- If a payment is not received by its due date, the booking becomes subject to the applicable cancellation conditions.
- The package price is per person on double sharing and includes GST.
Refund Policy
- Cancellation charges depend on the date we receive your request, the hotel and transport suppliers' policies and any peak-season restrictions. The applicable charges are shared with your quotation.
- Refunds are processed once the relevant suppliers approve them, so timelines can vary.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method or another method agreed with you.
- Non-refundable amounts, supplier fees and bank or payment-processing charges may be deducted.
- If a service cannot be provided because of weather, road closures, government orders or other events beyond our control, a refund or an alternative arrangement is offered as per the supplier's terms.
Policy & Important Terms
- Every traveller must carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). Foreign nationals need a passport with a valid Indian visa.
- Houseboat air-conditioning runs only from 9 PM to 6 AM; extra charges apply for extended use.
- The Periyar boat safari and bamboo rafting are optional, paid at your own cost and subject to availability on the day. The Munnar Tea Museum is closed on Mondays.
- Heavy monsoon rain, mainly from June to August, can slow the hill roads between Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey.
- The order of sightseeing may change because of traffic, weather, local events or monument timings.
- The vehicle is provided for the routes in the itinerary; extra trips or detours are charged separately.
- Standard hotel and houseboat check-in and check-out times apply; early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to take this 5-day Kerala tour?
September to March is the most pleasant period, with cool days in Munnar and Thekkady and calm water in Alleppey. The monsoon from June to August makes the hills very green and quieter, but heavy rain can slow the drives and cut short boat rides at Periyar.
How is this different from a Munnar and Alleppey trip?
It adds a night in Thekkady. That gives you Periyar Tiger Reserve, with the option of a boat safari or bamboo rafting, and a walk through the cardamom and pepper plantations around Kumily. The rest of the route – two nights in Munnar and a houseboat night in Alleppey – stays the same.
Will I see tigers at Periyar?
Tiger sightings at Periyar are rare, as the big cats keep to the dense forest. On the optional boat safari you are more likely to see elephants, gaur, sambar deer, wild boar and plenty of birds along the lake shore, especially early in the day.
Is the houseboat air-conditioned?
Yes, but only at night: the air-conditioning runs from 9 PM to 6 AM, and extra charges apply if you want it for longer. During the day most guests sit out on the open deck while the boat cruises past paddy fields and villages.
Is this package suitable for families with children?
Yes. Each long drive is broken up with sightseeing, the pace is relaxed and the houseboat night is usually a favourite with children. Families who need an extra bed or a second room can ask for a revised quotation before booking.
What is not included in the price?
Lunch and dinner, entry tickets, the optional Mattupetty boating, Periyar boat safari or bamboo rafting, houseboat air-conditioning outside 9 PM–6 AM, flights or trains and personal expenses are not included. The price covers stays, daily breakfast, private transfers and the listed sightseeing, including GST.
