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GODS OWN COUNTRY & WELLNESS

Kerala Backwaters & Houseboat Sanctuary

Alleppey & Munnar, India 6D / 5N Starting from ₹58,000 / Person ★★★★★ 4.9 (Verified Reviews)
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About the Tour

Unwind in Gods Own Country with Ayurvedic wellness therapies, luxury private houseboats, and Munnar mist-covered hills.

Tour Highlights

Luxury AC Houseboat Cruise

Glide through Alleppey's palm-fringed backwaters on a private luxury air-conditioned houseboat.

Munnar Tea Plantation Stay

Stay at a heritage tea estate bungalow surrounded by rolling emerald tea gardens.

Thekkady Spice Plantation Tour

Walk through aromatic cardamom, pepper, vanilla, and cinnamon spice plantations.

Kathakali Dance Performance

Witness the vibrant classical Kathakali dance-drama with ornate makeup and costumes.

Ayurvedic Spa & Wellness

Authentic Panchakarma Ayurvedic massage and wellness treatments by certified therapists.

Marari Beach Sunset Walk

Pristine uncrowded Marari Beach (near Alleppey) walk at golden hour with fishing boats.

Places You'll Visit

01 Kochi
02 Munnar
03 Thekkady
04 Alleppey Backwaters
05 Marari Beach

Package Snapshot

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour Type
Beach Resort
Group Size
Couples & Families
Accommodation
Tea Estate Bungalow & Private AC Luxury Houseboat
Meals Included
Daily Breakfast & Houseboat Full Board
Transfers
Private Chauffeur Sedan / SUV

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Kochi & Fort Kochi Heritage Walk

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Arrive at Cochin International Airport (COK). Private transfer to Fort Kochi. Afternoon guided walk: Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and Spice Market. Sunset Kathakali dance-drama performance.

Meals: Welcome Dinner, Kathakali Show Stay: Fort Kochi Heritage Boutique Hotel
Day 2

Kochi to Munnar Tea Hills Transfer

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Morning scenic drive to Munnar (130km) through Western Ghats mountains. En route: Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls. Check into your tea estate bungalow. Evening tea factory tour and fresh tea tasting session.

Meals: Breakfast, Tea Tasting, Dinner Stay: Munnar Tea Estate Bungalow
Day 3

Munnar Tea Plantation & Eravikulam National Park

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Morning guided walk through the emerald rolling tea gardens. Visit Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr mountain goat). Afternoon at leisure in the mountains. Sunset views over the tea valleys.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay: Munnar Tea Estate Bungalow
Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady Spice Hills

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Scenic drive to Thekkady (Periyar Tiger Reserve). Afternoon spice plantation guided walk: cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Evening Periyar boat safari for wildlife spotting (elephant, bison, sambhar deer).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay: Thekkady Spice Plantation Resort
Day 5

Alleppey Houseboat Day

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Drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha). Board your private luxury AC houseboat. Cruise through palm-fringed Vembanad Lake and labyrinthine backwater canals. Sunset over the water. Fresh Kerala seafood lunch and dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Houseboat Lunch & Dinner Stay: Luxury AC Houseboat, Alleppey
Day 6

Marari Beach Day & Kochi Departure

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Morning Marari Beach sunrise walk. Afternoon transfer back to Cochin Airport. End of Kerala Backwaters & Houseboat Sanctuary.

Meals: Breakfast Stay: Departure

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ What's Included

  • ✔ 5 Nights: 1N Fort Kochi, 2N Munnar Tea Estate, 1N Thekkady, 1N Alleppey Houseboat.
  • ✔ Full-day private luxury AC houseboat with all meals (Alleppey Backwaters).
  • ✔ All meals during Munnar and Thekkady stays.
  • ✔ Periyar boat safari at Thekkady.
  • ✔ Kathakali dance performance tickets.
  • ✔ Spice plantation guided tour.
  • ✔ Private chauffeur sedan throughout.
  • ✔ Tea factory tour and tasting session.

✘ What's Excluded

  • ✘ Airfares to/from Kochi.
  • ✘ Lunches in Fort Kochi (except where specified).
  • ✘ Ayurvedic spa sessions (available for an additional charge).
  • ✘ Personal expenses and tips.
  • ✘ Travel insurance.
  • ✘ Treehouse or additional attraction entry fees.

Important Information

Best Time to Visit Kerala

September to March is the best time — post-monsoon lush greenery, pleasant weather, and calm backwaters. October and November are particularly beautiful. Avoid June to August monsoon season for houseboat travel as backwaters swell and activities are limited.

Houseboat Experience Details

Our luxury AC houseboats are fully equipped with air-conditioned bedrooms, attached western bathrooms, a sit-out deck, and a fully functional kitchen with a private chef preparing fresh Kerala meals. The boat cruises during the day and moors safely at night.

Ayurvedic Wellness Treatments

Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda and offers world-class authentic treatments. Rejuvenating massages (Abhyanga), Shirodhara (oil on forehead), and Panchakarma detox programs are available at certified Ayurvedic centres. Duration ranges from 60-minute massages to 7-day wellness retreats.

Cancellation Policy

30+ days: 15% fee. 15–29 days: 50% fee. 7–14 days: 75% fee. 0–6 days: 100% non-refundable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Kerala cuisine is naturally rich in vegetarian options. Sadya (traditional banana leaf feast with 20+ vegetarian dishes), Appam with Vegetable Stew, Palada Payasam, Avial, and Thoran are classics. Jain-friendly options are also available on request at most resorts and on the houseboat.

Kerala has the highest population of elephants in India. You can see them at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Guruvayur Elephant Sanctuary, Kodanad Elephant Bathing area, and during temple festival processions (especially Thrissur Pooram in April-May). Our Thekkady Periyar boat safari offers excellent elephant sightings.