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  • Varkala cliff above the Arabian Sea3 / 4
  • Tea gardens on the hills of Munnar4 / 4

6 nights / 7 days · Family · Group

Complete Kerala Grand Family Vacation: Kochi to Kovalam

  1. Kochi
  2. Munnar
  3. Thekkady
  4. Alleppey
  5. Kovalam
  6. Trivandrum
Price

From ₹37,100

per person · twin sharing · daily breakfast (all meals on boat) · dedicated family vehicle

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

The complete holiday for multi-generational families. Experience tea plantations in Munnar, elephant country in Thekkady, backwater cruises in Alleppey, and sun-soaked beaches in Kovalam with a dedicated private Innova Crysta.

  • The ultimate week-long family tour across hills, wildlife, backwaters & beach
  • Open-Jaw routing: Arrive Kochi, Depart Trivandrum (no 6-hr return drive)
  • Private overnight houseboat or lakeside resort
  • Kathakali cultural show & Periyar boat safari
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple darshan in Trivandrum

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 Munnar

    Kochi Arrival → Scenic Hill Drive to Munnar

    Meet your private chauffeur at Kochi Airport. Drive through the cardamom hills to Munnar with photo stops at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check in to your family resort.

  2. Day 2 · Overnight Munnar

    Munnar Tea Plantations & Eravikulam Sanctuary

    Explore Munnar's iconic sights: Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum with tasting sessions.

  3. Day 3 · Overnight Thekkady

    Munnar → Spice Gardens & Culture in Thekkady

    Scenic drive to Thekkady (approx. 3.5 hours). Interactive guided tour of a spice plantation. In the evening, watch the colorful Kathakali classical dance and Kalaripayattu martial arts show.

  4. Day 4 · Overnight Alleppey Houseboat

    Thekkady Boating → Alleppey Private Houseboat Cruise

    Morning Periyar Lake boat cruise to view wildlife along the water's edge. Descend to Alleppey and board your private houseboat by 12:30 PM for lunch, an afternoon backwater cruise, and an overnight stay.

  5. Day 5 · Overnight Kovalam Beach

    Alleppey → Coastal Drive to Kovalam Beach

    Cruise breakfast on the lake. Disembark at 9:00 AM and drive south along the coast to Kovalam (approx. 3.5 hours). Check in to your beach resort and spend the evening relaxing by the lighthouse.

  6. Day 6 · Overnight Kovalam Beach

    Trivandrum Sree Padmanabhaswamy Darshan & Beach Time

    Morning visit to the magnificent, gold-clad Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum (dress code applies). Afternoon visit to Napier Museum and Zoo, returning to Kovalam for a relaxed beach evening.

  7. Day 7

    Kovalam Beach → Trivandrum Airport Departure

    Breakfast by the sea. Convenient 30-minute transfer to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) for your flight home — eliminating 6+ hours of tiring road travel back to Kochi.

Want the full plan with hotel names first?

Hotels

  • Munnar (2N)

    Westwood Riverside (3★) · Amber Dale / Parakkat Nature (4★) · Blanket Hotel & Spa / Chandys Windy Woods (5★)

  • Thekkady (1N)

    Periyar Meadow (3★) · The Elephant Court (4★) · Spice Village CGH Earth (5★)

  • Alleppey (1N)

    Private Deluxe Houseboat (3★) · Premium Full-Time AC Houseboat (4★) · Luxury Glass Houseboat (5★)

  • Kovalam Beach (2N)

    UDS Samudra Base (3★) · Turtle on the Beach (4★) · The Leela Kovalam / Taj Green Cove (5★)

Or similar, subject to availability for your dates.

Included

  • 5 nights resort stays across Munnar hills, Thekkady wildlife and Kovalam beach
  • 1 night private Alleppey houseboat with all meals (lunch, high tea, dinner, breakfast)
  • Daily breakfast at all land resorts
  • Dedicated private family vehicle (Maruti Ertiga or Toyota Innova Crysta) for all 7 days
  • Open-Jaw travel logistics: Pick-up at Kochi Airport (COK) and drop-off at Trivandrum Airport (TRV)
  • Periyar Lake boat safari tickets in Thekkady
  • Mudra Kathakali and martial arts show tickets
  • Driver batta, toll taxes, fuel, and parking fees

Not included

  • Dinners at land resorts (optional add-on at booking)
  • Flight or rail tickets
  • Temple special darshan passes
  • Water sports and personal expenses
  • Mandatory festive Gala Dinner supplements

Price and terms

Hotel categoryPrice per person
3★ Comfort (Maruti Ertiga)₹37,100
4★ Premium (Toyota Innova Crysta)₹47,300
5★ Luxury (Toyota Innova Crysta)₹68,400

Basis: per person · twin sharing · daily breakfast (all meals on boat) · dedicated family vehicle. 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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