Thrilling Houseboats Backwaters Tour

5 Days

Cochin - Munnar 2N - Thekkady 1N - Alleppey (Houseboat) 1N - Cochin

Embark on a scenic journey from Cochin to Munnar, covering 130 km in 4 hours. Visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Blossom Park, and Pothamedu viewpoint en route. Explore Munnar’s tea estates and pleasant climate. The next day, visit popular attractions like Photo Point, Echo Point, Tata Tea Museum, and Mattupetty Dam. Proceed to Thekkady, known for its wildlife and spice plantations. Experience a luxurious houseboat cruise in Alleppey’s backwaters. Conclude the trip with some shopping in Cochin before heading back. Enjoy your memorable journey!

Cochin - Munnar 2N - Thekkady 1N - Alleppey 1N - Cochin

Upon arrival at Cochin Airport, you'll be welcomed by our escort. Drive to Munnar via Neriamangalam Bridge. En route, visit the Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Blossom Park, and Pothamedu viewpoint. Check into the hotel. Munnar, once the British Government's summer capital in India, boasts extensive tea estates and a delightful year-round climate, offering a serene paradise for visitors. Enjoy leisure time in the evening. Overnight stay at Munnar.

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Explore Photo Point, Echo Point, Tata Tea Museum, and Mattupetty Dam. Experience speed boating at Mattupetty Dam and visit Rajamala, known for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 3 :
Thekkady

Check out from the Hotel/Resort and proceed to Thekkady, a 4-hour drive away. Thekkady is renowned for its thick green forests, diverse wildlife including elephants, tigers, and various monkey species. Visit Tea and Spice Plantations en route. Upon arrival, check into the Hotel/Resort. Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across 777 sq km, known for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. Overnight stay at Hotel/Resort.

Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey and check into the houseboat. Houseboats are traditional yet luxurious vessels designed for leisure trips. These boats offer fully furnished bedrooms, an attached bathroom, a kitchen, dining area, and a private deck to experience the beauty of the backwaters. You will enjoy a 20-hour cruise along with observing local life and stunning landscapes. The houseboat offers various fixed menu options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Morning after breakfast, proceed to Cochin for the return journey. If time permits,
indulge in some shopping. Later, head to Cochin International Airport/Railway Station for departure. The tour concludes, leaving you with cherished memories.

Package Cost Includes

  • • Meet and Assist at arrival and departure points by our tour manager
  • • Accommodation in well appointed room on twin sharing ( Base Category Rooms )
  • • Meal CPAI – Breakfast
  • • Meal APAI – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (In Houseboat only)
  • • All sightseeing and transfers as per Itinerary
  • • Pickup and drop from Cochin Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand
  • • 20 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala with all meals. (only if houseboat is part of the itinerary.)
  • • Driver allowances and parking charges
  • • All Taxes Inclusive

Package Cost Excludes

  • • Personal expenses
  • • Airfares / Train tickets
  • • Guide & entry fee during sight seeing
  • • Expenses occurred due to bad weather, flight or cancellation, strike or political unrest to be paid by guest
  • as per actual
  • • Any dispute regarding child age to be settled directly with hotels
  • • Room Services, Camera, Laundry& Telephone charges
  • • Additional usage of vehicle
  • • Any Increase In Taxes Or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport
  • • Cost of services, which is not mentioned in the “Inclusions”