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5 nights / 6 days · Family · Group

Kerala Comfort Family Odyssey: Hills, Wildlife & Lake Resort

  1. Kochi
  2. Munnar
  3. Thekkady
  4. Kumarakom
  5. Kochi
Price

From ₹28,200

per person · twin sharing · daily breakfast · dedicated family MUV (Ertiga / Innova Crysta)

Hotels
3★ Standard · 4★ Deluxe · 5★ Luxury
Transport
Your own car and driver — sedan, SUV or tempo traveller by group size
Best months
Oct–Mar

About this journey

A stress-free family holiday designed around comfort and easy pacing. Substitutes cramped overnight houseboats with a luxurious lakefront resort with swimming pools, paired with a private daytime Shikara boat ride and wildlife safaris in Periyar.

  • Thoughtfully paced for children & grandparents
  • Spacious lakefront pool resort stay (no houseboat friction)
  • Private 3-hour daytime Shikara cruise through narrow canals
  • Periyar wildlife boating & elephant encounters
  • Dedicated Maruti Ertiga or Toyota Innova Crysta

Day by day

A sample plan. We fit it to your arrival time and pace; your final plan comes in your PDF quote.

  1. Day 1 · Overnight Kochi

    Kochi Arrival → Relax at City Resort

    Arrive at Kochi Airport and transfer to your family resort. Relax by the pool to recover from your flight. Optional evening visit to Marine Drive or Lulu Mall.

  2. Day 2 · Overnight Munnar

    Kochi → Scenic Journey to Munnar Tea Hills

    Drive up the Western Ghats to Munnar (approx. 3.5 hours) with stops at Cheeyappara waterfalls. Check in to your valley resort with sprawling gardens.

  3. Day 3 · Overnight Munnar

    Munnar Sightseeing: Dams, Lakes & Tea Museum

    Family day exploring Mattupetty Dam (boating available), the Echo Point where kids love shouting, Kundala Lake, and the Kannan Devan Tea Museum with live tea-making demonstrations.

  4. Day 4 · Overnight Thekkady

    Munnar → Wildlife & Spice Trails in Thekkady

    Drive to Thekkady (approx. 3 hours). Visit a spice plantation where children and elders learn about natural spices. In the evening, watch an exciting Kalaripayattu martial arts show.

  5. Day 5 · Overnight Kumarakom

    Thekkady Safari → Kumarakom Lakefront Resort & Shikara

    Morning boat cruise on Lake Periyar inside the sanctuary. Drive down to Kumarakom and check in to your lakefront resort. Embark on a private 3-hour Shikara cruise through scenic village canals — peaceful, safe, and comfortable for all ages.

  6. Day 6

    Kumarakom → Kochi Airport Departure

    Enjoy breakfast overlooking the backwaters. Smooth 1.5-hour highway drive back to Kochi Airport (COK) for your journey home.

Want the full plan with hotel names first?

Hotels

  • Kochi (1N)

    Hotel Abad Plaza (3★) · Crowne Plaza / Holiday Inn (4★) · Grand Hyatt Bolgatty / Taj Malabar (5★)

  • Munnar (2N)

    Westwood Riverside (3★) · Parakkat Nature / Tea County (4★) · Blanket Hotel & Spa / Fragrant Nature (5★)

  • Thekkady (1N)

    Sandra Palace (3★) · The Elephant Court (4★) · Spice Village CGH Earth (5★)

  • Kumarakom (1N)

    Waterbreeze Resort (3★) · Backwater Ripples / Rhythm Kumarakom (4★) · Kumarakom Lake Resort / Coconut Lagoon CGH (5★)

Or similar, subject to availability for your dates.

Included

  • 5 nights in family-friendly resorts with swimming pools and spacious grounds
  • Daily breakfast at all hotels and resorts
  • Private 3-hour daytime Shikara canal cruise on Vembanad Lake
  • Dedicated private family vehicle (Maruti Ertiga or Toyota Innova Crysta) for all 6 days
  • Periyar Lake boat safari tickets in Thekkady
  • Mudra Kathakali and Kalaripayattu martial arts show seats
  • Driver allowance, fuel, toll taxes, and parking fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off at Kochi (COK) Airport

Not included

  • Dinner at resorts (optional add-on at booking)
  • Flights or train tickets
  • Elephant feeding/washing activities
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Mandatory festive Gala Dinner supplements

Price and terms

Hotel categoryPrice per person
3★ Comfort (Maruti Ertiga)₹28,200
4★ Premium (Toyota Innova Crysta)₹35,200
5★ Luxury (Toyota Innova Crysta)₹51,600

Basis: per person · twin sharing · daily breakfast · dedicated family MUV (Ertiga / Innova Crysta). The final price depends on your dates, group size and hotels and is confirmed in your quote · prices checked 2026-11-12.

Vehicle Allocation & Group Size Pricing

Every package price is quoted on twin sharing with your own private vehicle (no shared coaches). Per-person rates decrease as your group size shares vehicle costs:

Couples & Duos (2 Travellers)

Dedicated AC Sedan (Dzire / Etios)

1 private room on twin sharing, dedicated vehicle throughout with airport/railway transfers.

Families & Small Groups (3–5 Travellers)

Dedicated AC SUV (Ertiga / Innova Crysta)

2 rooms or family suite with extra bed, generous luggage space for mountain or desert routes.

Large Families & Groups (6–12 Travellers)

Dedicated AC Tempo Traveller (12–16 Seater)

Reclining seats, high roof, push-back comfort, shared transport cost lowers per-person rate.

  1. 1 · Change anything for free before you confirm

    Hotels, days or places — we re-quote as often as you like.

  2. 2 · 30% advance confirms your booking

    Balance paid in full on Day 1, when you reach your first hotel. Bank transfer or UPI.

  3. 3 · After you confirm

    The 30% advance is non-refundable once your booking is confirmed. Full cancellation policy

Pay only by bank transfer or UPI, after you receive your written quote.

Questions about this trip

How do I book a package?
Send your trip details through the quote form or WhatsApp. We reply on WhatsApp within 30 minutes (9am–8pm). We share a PDF quote with the day-by-day plan, hotel names, cab type and full price. When you are happy, pay 30% to confirm.
How much advance do I pay, and when is the balance due?
30% of the package cost confirms your booking. The balance is paid in full on Day 1, when you reach your first hotel. We accept Bank transfer and UPI.
What is your cancellation policy?
The 30% advance is non-refundable once your booking is confirmed. Bookings cannot be refunded after they are made, because hotels, cabs and tickets are reserved with suppliers as soon as you confirm. These terms are also written in your quote before you pay anything.
Can I change the itinerary, hotels or number of days?
Yes. Every package is customised. Change hotels, add or remove days or places — we re-quote for free until you book.

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