9 Days Kerala Private Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Cochin – Warm Welcome to Incredible India

1. Kochi (Cochin)
   1h
   3:00 PM – Arrive at Cochin International Airport
   3:15–4:00 PM – Private transfer to hotel; check-in assistance
   4:00–5:30 PM – Rest and refresh at hotel
2. Fort Kochi
   45m
   5:30–6:15 PM – Orientation drive through Fort Kochi colonial streets (45 mins)
3. Chinese Fishing Nets
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   6:15–6:45 PM – Sunset walk by the Chinese Fishing Nets (30 mins)
4. Cochin Spice Market
   45m
   7:00–7:45 PM – Spice market and Jew Town stroll (45 mins)
5. Kochi (Cochin)
   2h
   8:00–8:30 PM – Optional Kathakali dance performance (30 mins, ticketed)
   8:30–9:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) or Kerala cuisine restaurant
   10:00 PM – Overnight stay in Cochin

Day 2: Cochin to Munnar – Into the Heart of Kerala’s Hill Country

1. Kochi (Cochin)
   30m
   7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel in Cochin and check-out
   8:00 AM – Start scenic drive to Munnar (~130 km, 4–5 hours)
2. Cheeyappara Waterfalls
   30m
   10:00–10:30 AM – Photo stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls (30 mins)
3. Valara waterfalls
   30m
   11:00–11:30 AM – Short stop at Valara Waterfalls (30 mins)
4. Munnar
   1h
   12:30 PM – Arrive at Munnar and check into hotel
   12:30–2:00 PM – Lunch and rest (on own)
5. Kannan Devan Tea Museum
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   2:00–3:30 PM – Visit the Tea Museum (1.5 hrs, closed Mondays – replacement: Pothamedu View Point)
6. Munnar
   3h
   3:30–5:00 PM – Tea estate photo stops and leisure drive through plantations
   5:00–5:30 PM – Local market visit in Munnar town
   5:30–6:30 PM – Leisure at hotel or optional nature walk
   7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included)
   Overnight stay in Munnar

Day 3: Munnar – Tea Trails and Mountain Views

1. Munnar
   30m
   7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel
2. Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   8:30–11:00 AM – Visit Eravikulam National Park (2.5 hrs, closed Feb–Mar for breeding season – replacement: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary or Lockhart Gap Viewpoint)
3. Mattupetty Dam
   1m
   11:15–11:45 AM – Stop at Mattupetty Dam (30 mins)
   11:45 AM–12:30 PM – Optional boat ride at Mattupetty Lake (45 mins)
4. Munnar
   1h
   12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant (on own)
5. Echo Point
   30m
   1:30–2:00 PM – Stop at Echo Point (30 mins)
6. Kundala Dam Lake
   45m
   2:15–3:00 PM – Visit Kundala Lake (45 mins)
7. Tea Gardens
   1h
   3:30–5:00 PM – Leisure drive through tea gardens with photo stops
8. Munnar
   3h
   5:30–6:30 PM – Relax at hotel or optional Ayurvedic massage therapy
   7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included)
   Overnight stay in Munnar

Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady – Wildlife and Spice Trails

1. Munnar
   4h
   7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel and check-out
   8:30 AM–12:30 PM – Scenic drive from Munnar to Thekkady via spice-growing villages (approx. 4 hrs with photo stops at waterfalls and tea estates)
2. Thekkady
   1h
   12:30–1:30 PM – Arrival in Thekkady, hotel check-in, and lunch (on own)
3. Kauveri Spices Farm & Ayurvedic Plantation
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   2:00–3:30 PM – Guided spice plantation walk (1.5 hrs)
4. Periyar Lake
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   4:00–5:00 PM – Boat safari at Periyar Lake inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (1 hr, subject to availability; replacement: Green Walk nature trail if boats are canceled)
5. Munnar
   3h
   5:30–6:30 PM – Attend a Kalaripayattu martial arts show or Kathakali cultural performance (1 hr)
   7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included)
   Overnight stay in Thekkady

Day 5: Thekkady to Kumarakom – Backwaters and Birdlife

1. Thekkady
   4h
   7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel and check-out
   8:30 AM–12:00 PM – Scenic drive from Thekkady to Kumarakom (~4 hrs), passing through lush countryside and rubber plantations
2. Kumarakom
   2h
   12:00–12:30 PM – Hotel check-in at Kumarakom, short rest
   12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch on own at hotel or local restaurant
3. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   2:00–4:00 PM – Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (2 hrs; replacement: village canal walk or Vembanad Lake cruise if sanctuary access is limited)
4. Vembanad Lake
   2h
   4:00–5:00 PM – Leisure time at hotel by the backwaters
   5:30–6:30 PM – Sunset viewing on the banks of Vembanad Lake
5. Kumarakom
   2h
   7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included)
   Overnight stay in Kumarakom

Day 6: Kumarakom to Alleppey – The Backwater Houseboat Experience

1. Kumarakom
   2h
   7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel and check-out
   8:30–10:00 AM – Drive from Kumarakom to Alleppey (~1.5 hrs)
2. Alleppey Backwaters
   8h · Admission ticket included
   10:30–11:00 AM – Board a premium houseboat at Alleppey Jetty
   11:00 AM–5:00 PM – Houseboat day cruise through Kerala backwaters
   Scenic ride past paddy fields, coconut groves, and village life
   Traditional Kerala lunch served onboard (included)
   Tea/coffee with local snacks in the late afternoon
   Optional short stop at a riverside village or toddy shop (weather dependent)
   overnight in houseboat

Day 7: Alleppey to Kovalam – From Backwaters to the Arabian Sea

1. Alleppey Backwaters
   5h
   7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast at houseboat and check-out
   8:30 AM–12:30 PM – Scenic drive from Alleppey to Kovalam (~5 hrs), passing coastal towns and palm-lined roads
2. Kovalam
   2h
   12:30–1:00 PM – Hotel check-in at Kovalam
   1:00–2:00 PM – Lunch on own at hotel or beachfront café
3. Lighthouse Beach
   3h
   2:00–4:00 PM – Relaxation at Lighthouse Beach (optional swim or sunbathing)
   4:30–6:00 PM – Visit Vizhinjam Lighthouse or stroll through fishing harbor (1.5 hrs)
   6:00–6:45 PM – Watch the sunset over the Arabian Sea from Lighthouse Beach
4. Kovalam
   1h
   7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included)
   Overnight stay in Kovalam

Day 8: Kovalam – A Day of Rest and Rejuvenation

1. Kovalam
   1h
   7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel
2. Kanyakumari
   3h
   8:00 AM – Depart Kovalam for Kanyakumari (~2.5 hrs drive)
3. Vivekananda Rock Memorial
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   10:30 AM–12:00 PM – Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial by ferry and Thiruvalluvar Statue
4. Gandhi Memorial
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch on own at a local seaside restaurant
   1:00–2:30 PM – Explore Kanyakumari Gandhi Memorial and local markets (1.5 hrs)
5. Kovalam
   4h
   2:30–5:00 PM – Return drive to Kovalam
   5:30–6:30 PM – Relax at Kovalam’s Lighthouse Beach or Hawah Beach
   6:30–7:00 PM – Watch the sunset at the beach
   7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included)
   Overnight stay in Kovalam

Day 9: Kovalam to Trivandrum – Departure Day

1. Kovalam
   1h
   7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel
2. Trivandrum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   8:00–8:45 AM – Check-out and private transfer to Trivandrum (~30–45 mins drive)
   9:00–11:00 AM – City orientation (time permitting):
   Drive past Padmanabhaswamy Temple (non-Hindus not permitted inside; exterior viewing only)
   Visit Napier Museum
   11:00–12:30 PM – Free time for local shopping or light sightseeing based on flight schedule
   12:30–2:00 PM – Lunch on own and proceed to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station

Pickup details

Pickup is available from the airport, railway station, or any hotel within city limits. Please provide your arrival details or hotel name at the time of booking. Our representative will meet you at the arrivals area or hotel lobby with a signboard displaying your name. For hotels located outside city limits, an additional surcharge may apply. In case of delays, kindly inform us so we can adjust pickup timing accordingly

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels