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KERALA BACKWATERS & HILLS

Tea Gardens, a Private Houseboat & Kochi's Colonial Waterfront

Duration

06N / 07D

Guests

03 Adults

Stays

4★ & Houseboat

Signature

Private Houseboat

From

Not Available

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Hills & Nature

Tour Overview

A 7-day journey through God's Own Country, tracing a gentle arc from the misty tea gardens of Munnar down through the spice hills of Thekkady to the still canals of Alleppey and the colonial waterfront of Kochi. Comfortable private transport and handpicked stays connect each chapter of the route.

Highlights include rolling tea plantations and mountain viewpoints around Munnar, a spice-garden walk and wildlife boat ride at Periyar, a full day and night aboard a private Kerala houseboat drifting through Alleppey's backwaters, and a final morning among Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets and colonial streets.

Munnar Tea Gardens Periyar Wildlife & Spice Trails Private Alleppey Houseboat Kochi's Colonial Waterfront
Kerala backwaters houseboat at sunset

Your Journey

Tour Route

Kochi Airport → Munnar (2N) → Thekkady (1N) → Alleppey Houseboat (1N) → Kochi (1N) → Kochi Airport

Kochi
Munnar 2N
Thekkady 1N
Alleppey 1N
Kochi 1N
Departure
Munnar tea garden hills

Munnar Tea Gardens

Rolling Hills of Emerald-Green Plantations

Periyar wildlife sanctuary Thekkady

Periyar Wildlife

Spice Gardens & a Lakeside Boat Ride

Alleppey backwaters houseboat

Alleppey Houseboat

A Private Night Adrift on the Canals

Fort Kochi Chinese fishing nets

Fort Kochi

Chinese Fishing Nets & Colonial Streets

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

DAY 01

Arrival Kochi & Drive to Munnar

01
  • Arrive in Kochi & transfer by private A/C vehicle towards the hills
  • Scenic drive through rubber & cardamom plantations en route to Munnar
  • Check-in & evening at leisure among the hills
DAY 02

Munnar Tea Gardens & Mountain Viewpoints

02
  • Walk through emerald tea plantations & visit a working tea museum
  • Eravikulam National Park, home to the rare Nilgiri tahr
  • Photo stop at Mattupetty Dam & the Echo Point viewpoint
  • Return to your hotel for the evening
DAY 03

Munnar to Thekkady — Spice Gardens & Wildlife

03
  • Drive south to Thekkady, gateway to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Walk through a spice plantation — cardamom, pepper, clove & vanilla
  • Boat ride on Periyar Lake, watching for elephants & deer on the shore
  • Overnight stay near the sanctuary
DAY 04

Thekkady to Alleppey — Board Your Houseboat

04
  • Morning drive down from the hills to the backwater town of Alleppey
  • Board a private houseboat & cruise through palm-fringed canals
  • Fresh Kerala meals prepared on board by your houseboat crew
  • Overnight moored quietly on the water
DAY 05

Backwater Sunrise & Onward to Kochi

05
  • Wake to the sound of the backwaters & a sunrise breakfast on deck
  • Late morning cruise back to the jetty & disembark
  • Drive to Kochi, check-in for your final night
  • Evening at leisure
DAY 06

Fort Kochi's Colonial Waterfront

06
  • Visit the iconic Chinese fishing nets along the Fort Kochi shoreline
  • Explore Santa Cruz Basilica & St. Francis Church
  • Wander Jew Town & Mattancherry Palace's antique shops
  • Optional evening Kathakali dance performance
DAY 07

Departure

07
  • Morning at leisure, or a last walk along the waterfront
  • Private transfer to Kochi Airport
  • Marking the end of an unforgettable journey

Package Includes

  • Both-Way Flight
  • Private A/C Vehicle Throughout Kerala
  • Hotel Accommodation & One Night on a Private Houseboat
  • All Meals While on the Houseboat
  • Professional English-Speaking Guide Throughout

Package Excludes

  • Meals (Other than On the Houseboat)
  • Periyar Boat Ride & Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Fees
  • Tips & Personal Expenses
  • Kathakali Show & Other Optional Activities
  • Ayurvedic Spa Treatments
  • Travel Insurance

Good to Know

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Tour Cost

USD 1,450 total group price for 03 Adults, covering both-way flights, private A/C vehicle transport across Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kochi, hotel accommodation, one night aboard a private houseboat with all meals, and a professional guide throughout. Itinerary can be customized based on preferences; Sept–Mar offers the most comfortable travel weather. Bank transfers may incur extra charges.

Travel insurance should be arranged separately.

Cancellation Policy

  • 45–30 days before departure25%
  • 30–15 days before departure50%
  • 15–7 days before departure75%
  • Less than 7 days / no-show100%

The Seagull Difference

Why Choose Seagull Global

Trusted Expertise

Years of experience crafting bespoke Kerala journeys for international travellers.

Private Comfort

Dedicated A/C vehicle and professional driver-guide throughout your entire journey.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance via phone, email and WhatsApp from our Negombo office.

Curated Quality

Handpicked 4★ hotels and a private houseboat for a truly premium backwaters escape.

Questions

Frequently Asked

The price covers both-way flights, a private A/C vehicle across Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kochi, hotel accommodation, one night aboard a private houseboat with all meals, and a professional guide throughout — for the full group of 3 adults.

You'll have a private, traditionally built Kerala houseboat with an on-board crew who cook fresh local meals as you drift through Alleppey's canals and paddy fields, mooring quietly for the night.

Yes. This is a private tour — we can adjust hotel categories, add an Ayurvedic spa day, extend the houseboat stay, or include a beach extension in Kovalam based on your group's preferences.

Cancellations 45–30 days before departure incur 25% of the total cost, 30–15 days 50%, 15–7 days 75%, and less than 7 days or a no-show is charged at 100%. Bank transfers may carry additional charges.

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