8 Days Kerala Private Tour (3 Star) with Munnar, Houseboat & Cab- Iris Holidays

An 8 Days Private tour that will take you through the best tourist destinations in Kerala .

Cover the hill station of Munnar, wild life sanctuary in Thekkady, Backwaters+ Houseboat in Kumarakom and Alleppey and Beaches of Kovalam in this  8 Days Kerala Private Tour .

We are offering a private car with Chauffeur who will pick you up from the  Kochi airport and who will be with you through out the  tour till dropping you back to the Trivandrum Airport.

Accommodation in this tour is being offered in top rated 3 Star Hotels/ Deluxe Houseboat in TripAdvisor.

Please note that a minimum of 2 people is required for this tour. If there is only a single person travelling, we advise you book our Solo Kerala Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Kochi Airport to Munnar

Stop At: Cochin International Airport, Airport Rd, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India
When you arrive at Kochi airport you will be received at the arrival terminal by our representative. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar  . Take pit stops at the  Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort for overnight stay.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Neriamangalam Bridge, National Highway 85, Kochi - Madurai - Dhanushkodi Rd, Neriamangalam, Kerala 685561, India
Neriamangalam Bridge

Pass By: Tea Gardens, Munnar 685612 India
Tea Gardens, Munnar, India

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: A 3-Star Hotel

Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing

Stop At: Kundala Dam Lake, Top Station, Munnar India
After breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Munnar. Munnar drives its name from the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale. Mattupetty is a popular picnic spot where you can opt for activities like boating and horse riding. Close by is the Echo Point, which offers you a panoramic view and the thrill of hearing your voice echo. Popular sightseeing spots in Munnar that can be visited also include Poopara, Pothanmedu, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Project, Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Mattupetty Dam, Munnar, India
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm, Ldukki hills, Munnar India
Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm, Munnar, India

Stop At: Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, Munnar India
Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, Munnar, India
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Echo Point, Munnar-Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Echo Point, Munnar, India

Stop At: Rose Gardens, NH 49 Road Karadipara, Munnar 685612 India
Rose Gardens, Munnar, India
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-Star Hotel

Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady

Stop At: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Idukki and Pathanamthitta Districts, Thekkady 685536 India
After breakfast, checkout from the resort in Munnar and drive to Thekkady, on arrival check-in at the resort. Thekkady is well known for one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves -Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and opt for a cruise on Lake Periyar. During the boat ride spot the wild life (elephants, Indian Gaur, Monkeys, Spotted deer and birds of myriad varieties). Overnight stay at the resort.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Idukki and Pathanamthitta Districts, Thekkady 685536 India
Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, India
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumily, Thekkady India
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady, India

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-Star Hotel

Day 4: Thekkady to Kumarakom

Stop At: Vembanad Backwaters, back waters, Kumarakom, Kerala 686144, India
After breakfast checkout from the resort in Thekkady and proceed to Kumarakom. Set out for an awesome overnight backwater cruise in a traditional Kerala houseboat. While cruising in the houseboat look out for  rustic homes and swaying coconut trees in Kerala country side.All meals will be served on board. Overnight Stay in the houseboat.
Duration: 22 hours

Pass By: Kerala Backwaters, India
Kerala Backwaters, Kerala, India

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Houseboat

Day 5: Kumarakom Backwater Resort Stay

Stop At: Vembanad Lake, India
Checkout from Kumarakom and proceed to Alleppey. Enjoy the backwater sights from your resort after check in and relax for rest of the day. Overnight at the resort.
Duration: 6 hours

Pass By: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom India
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom, India

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Backwater Resort

Day 6: Kumarakom to Kovalam

Stop At: Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) India
After breakfast checkout from Alleppey and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is one of the best beaches in India and is well known all over the world because of its natural location, a rocky promontory jutting into the sea and a beach which is rendered safe for sea bathing. Check in at the resort and enjoy the pristine beaches . Overnight Stay in the resort.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Kovalam Beach, Kovalam India
Kovalam Beach, Kovalam, India
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) India
Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 7: Kovalam Sightseeing

Stop At: Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Nanthancodu Road, Kanaka Nagar, Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Trivandrum. Enjoy Trivandrum. Return to the resort at Kovalam for the overnight stay.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star hotel

Day 8: Departure from Airport in Trivandrum

Stop At: Trivandrum International Airport, Airport Rd, Chacka, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695008, India
Drop Trivandrum International Airport / Trivandrum city tour / shopping if time permit
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.