5 Days / 4 Nights
Cochin → Alleppey → Munnar → Cochin
Experience the best of Kerala in one unforgettable journey — a traditional overnight houseboat cruise through the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, followed by the misty hills and scenic landscapes of Munnar, with Cochin sightseeing before departure.
Recommended for: Guests arriving at Cochin before 8:00 AM
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
01 Alleppey Backwater Houseboat
02 21-Hour Houseboat Experience
03 Traditional Kerala Cuisine Onboard
04 Alleppey Beach
05 Munnar Tea Plantations
06 Spice Garden
07 Eravikulam National Park
08 Tea Museum
09 Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point
10 Kundala Lake
11 Munnar Viewpoints
12 Cochin Sightseeing
13 Cochin Shopping
DAY 01
COCHIN → ALLEPPEY HOUSEBOAT
Overnight: Alleppey Houseboat
Begin your Kerala holiday with a relaxing journey from Cochin to the peaceful backwaters of Alleppey.
HOUSEBOAT EXPERIENCE
- Pick-up from Cochin
- Drive to Alleppey
- Check in to the houseboat at around 12:00 PM
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Begin your backwater cruise
- Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch onboard
- The houseboat cruises through the scenic backwaters until approximately 5:30 PM
- The boat is anchored overnight at a designated location
- Enjoy dinner and relax onboard
- Overnight stay on the houseboat
HOUSEBOAT MEALS & AMENITIES
Depending on the selected houseboat category, the package may include:
✓ Welcome drink
✓ Tea & snacks
✓ Mineral water
✓ Lunch
✓ Dinner
✓ Breakfast
Houseboat categories: Deluxe, Premium and Luxury. Deluxe is the standard/basic category.
DAY 02
ALLEPPEY → MUNNAR
Overnight: Munnar
Wake up to the peaceful Alleppey backwaters and enjoy the final part of your houseboat experience.
MORNING
- Enjoy approximately 1 hour of morning cruising
- Breakfast onboard
- Check out from the houseboat at around 9:00 AM
- Drive towards Munnar
The journey from Alleppey to Munnar takes approximately 5–6 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
ON ARRIVAL IN MUNNAR
- Check in to the hotel
- If time permits, enjoy selected local sightseeing
- Relax at the hotel
- Overnight stay in Munnar
Note: Starting early from Alleppey is recommended to maximise your time in Munnar.
DAY 03
EXPLORE MUNNAR
Overnight: Munnar
Spend the day discovering the natural beauty and popular attractions of Munnar.
MORNING
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Explore the Tea Museum
AFTERNOON & EVENING
- Mattupetty Dam
- Echo Point
- Kundala Lake
- Munnar viewpoints
- Pothamedu View Point
- Botanical Garden
Return to the hotel and relax after a full day of sightseeing.
DAY 04
MUNNAR → COCHIN
Overnight: Cochin
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your journey towards Cochin.
COCHIN SIGHTSEEING
Subject to available time, explore some of Cochin’s popular attractions:
- Fort Kochi
- Navy Museum
- St. Francis Church
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Santa Cruz Basilica
- Mattancherry Palace
- Jewish Synagogue
- Marine Drive
- Marine Walkway
- Boating
- Hill Palace, Tripunithura
You can also enjoy some shopping time in Cochin.
- Check in to your hotel in Cochin
- Overnight stay in Cochin
DAY 05
COCHIN → DEPARTURE
Departure: Cochin
Enjoy your final morning in Kerala before your departure.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time in Cochin, subject to your departure schedule
- Shopping can be arranged if time permits
- Our representative will drop you at Cochin Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand
- Receive the necessary assistance for your onward journey
Depart Kerala with wonderful memories of your Southside Holidays experience.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
✓ Accommodation in Alleppey houseboat
✓ Houseboat cruise as per selected category
✓ Houseboat meals as specified
✓ Accommodation in Munnar
✓ Accommodation in Cochin
✓ Cochin pick-up and departure drop
✓ Transportation as per itinerary
✓ Munnar sightseeing as mentioned
✓ Cochin sightseeing as mentioned
✓ Driver assistance
✓ Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand drop
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
✕ Air / train tickets
✕ Meals not specifically mentioned
✕ Entry fees to attractions
✕ Eravikulam National Park tickets
✕ Tea Museum entry fees
✕ Boating and activity charges
✕ Personal expenses
✕ Additional sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary
✕ Any increase in taxes, fees or charges
✕ Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- This package is recommended for guests arriving at Cochin before 8:00 AM on Day 1.
- Houseboat check-in is generally around 12:00 PM and check-out around 9:00 AM the following day.
- Houseboat facilities, meal plans and cruise arrangements may vary depending on the selected category and operator.
- Starting early from Alleppey on Day 2 is recommended to maximise sightseeing time in Munnar.
- The itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic, weather, road conditions and local circumstances.
- Eravikulam National Park has seasonal closure periods; availability should be confirmed before travel.
- Eravikulam National Park tickets can be booked in advance or purchased at the counter, subject to availability.
- Tea Museum is generally closed on Mondays.
- Cochin sightseeing is subject to available time and the departure schedule.
- Attraction opening hours and closure days may change; please confirm before visiting.
