Kochi (Cochin) Trip Overview
Enjoy this private partially guided, 7-day best of Kerala tour that showcases the important places the area has to offer. Starting with Cochin heritage, see a Munnar tea plantation, the wildlife of Thekkady, Finally, enjoy an overnight backwater houseboat stay at Aleppey/Alappuzha
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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Kochi (Cochin), India
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
Enjoy this private partially guided, 7-day best of Kerala tour that showcases the important places the area has to offer. Starting with Cochin heritage, see a Munnar tea plantation, the wildlife of Thekkady, Finally, enjoy an overnight backwater houseboat stay at Aleppey/Alappuzha
Day 1: Fort Kochi:
Pickup from Cochin your accommodations and transfer to Fort Kochi for 1.5-hours. On arrival, check-in then rest and relax at your hotel. The afternoon’s guided sightseeing visits the Santa Cruz basilica, St Francis church, Chinese nets, Jewish town, etc. In the evening watch a live Kathakali dance show from 5om to 7pm at Greenix center. Overnight in Fort Kochi.
Day 2: Fort Kochi – Munnar:
After breakfast, transfer to Munnar for 4.5-hours. Drive through scenic rubber, and tea plantations, stopping along the way at various viewpoints. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar:
Morning guided sightseeing in Munnar, visiting a tea plantation for a short walk, a tea museum, the Mattupetty Dam, etc. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar – Thekkady:
After breakfast, take a 3-hour transfer to Thekkady. If interested, you may go for a spice plantation visit, enjoy a martial arts show, go boating on the lake, or get an Ayurevedic massage (at own expense). Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 5: Thekkady:
A complete day to take part in activities (subject to availability) in Thekkady, such as a nature walk, bamboo rafting (at own expense), etc. Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 6: Thekkady – Aleppey:
After breakfast, take a 4-hour transfer to Aleppey. On arrival, check-in and get a later motorboat transfer to your houseboat which will cruise through the backwaters and village areas of Aleppey. All meals served onboard. Overnight stay onboard.
Day 7: Aleppey – Cochin:
After Breakfast, check-out from the boat by 9am and be transferred approximately 2.5-hours back to your Cochin accommodations, the airport, or railway station.
Note: Accommodations are based on option selected
Deluxe Tour:
• Fort Kochi – Fort Bungalow Homestay /Hotel Arches /Fort House Hotel or similar
• Munnar – Kaivalayam Retreat, Leaf, or similar (non-ac)
• Thekkady – Periyar Villa homestay, Wildernest B&B, or similar (non-ac)
• Aleppey – One bedroom air-conditioned deluxe
Premium Tour:
• Fort Kochi – Tissa’s Inn, Xandari Harbour, or similar
• Munnar – Swiss County, Tall Tree, or similar (non-ac)
• Thekkady – Green woods, forest canopy, or similar
• Aleppey – One bedroom air-conditioned premium
