7 Night 8 Days / Munnar / Thekkady / Alleppey / Varkala / Kovalam Tour Package

Tour Description

This tour brings together the very best of Kerala – from the misty tea hills of Munnar and the wildlife-rich Periyar in Thekkady, to the peaceful Alleppey backwaters, the cliffside beauty of Varkala, and the golden beaches of Kovalam. With waterfalls, spice plantations, cultural shows, houseboat cruising, and seaside sunsets, this journey is a complete Kerala experience for couples, families, and explorers.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Munnar & Local Sightseeing

• Arrival at Kochi / Munnar, transfer to hotel.
• En route stop at Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls.
• Afternoon: Tea Museum & Blossom Park.
• Optional: Trekking or adventure park visit.
• Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 2: Munnar Full-Day Exploration

• Visit Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr spotting).
• Explore Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake.
• Optional activities: Boating, Paragliding, or Camping.
• Evening: Kathakali or Kalaripayattu Show.
• Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 3: Munnar → Thekkady (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)

• After breakfast, drive to Thekkady.
• Visit a Spice Plantation tour.
• Afternoon: Periyar Lake Boating / Canoeing with chance to spot elephants & wildlife.
• Evening: Kalaripayattu Martial Arts Show.
• Optional: Jungle trekking or Ayurvedic massage.
• Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 4: Thekkady → Alleppey (Houseboat Stay)

• Morning optional: Nature Walk / Bamboo Rafting at Periyar.
• After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey (approx. 4–5 hrs).
• Board a Traditional Kerala Houseboat.
• Backwater cruise through canals, lagoons, and paddy fields.
• Enjoy authentic Kerala meals on board.
• Overnight stay in Alleppey Houseboat.

Day 5: Alleppey → Varkala (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)

• Morning checkout from houseboat.
• Drive to Varkala – relax at Varkala Beach & enjoy the cliffside views.
• Visit Janardanaswamy Temple & Sivagiri Mutt.
• Optional: Surfing, Ayurvedic Spa, or Beach Yoga.
• Evening café hopping along the cliff.
• Overnight stay in Varkala.

Day 6: Varkala → Kovalam (Approx. 2–3 hrs drive)

• After breakfast, drive to Kovalam.
• Explore Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach & Samudra Beach.
• Optional: Watersports or Catamaran ride.
• Evening sunset at Lighthouse Beach.
• Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 7: Kovalam Full-Day Leisure / Excursions

• Day at leisure on the beach.
• Excursion options: Poovar Backwaters, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, or Trivandrum city tour.
• Evening relaxation with Ayurvedic massage.
• Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 8: Kovalam → Departure

• After breakfast, check out and transfer to Trivandrum/Kochi Airport or onward journey.

Highlights

• Munnar – Tea Gardens, Waterfalls & Eravikulam National Park.
• Adventure Options – Trekking, Paragliding, Boating & Camping.
• Thekkady – Periyar Lake Boating, Wildlife Safari, Spice Plantations.
• Alleppey Houseboat – Cruise Kerala’s backwaters & taste traditional cuisine.
• Varkala – Cliffside views, golden beach, yoga, surfing & cafés.
• Kovalam – Famous beaches, watersports & Ayurvedic wellness.
• Cultural Shows – Kathakali & Kalaripayattu.
• A balanced mix of hills, backwaters, cliffs & beaches in one journey.