7-Day Kerala Tour from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram with Backwaters
About This Tour
Pack your bags and set sail through the backwaters of Kerala on this 7-day journey from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram. Visit the beautiful hill stations of South...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Trivandrum, Kochi, Alappuzha, Munnar, Thekkady, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Periyar National Park · Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
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What's Included
- A/C vehicle for exclusive use
- 3-star accommodation in all the cities
- 1 double room in all the hotels
- Daily breakfast from hotels and all meals in the houseboat
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- English-speaking Indian tour guide
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Kochi Heritage Tour and Drive to Munnar
Meet and greet your English-speaking Indian tour guide in the morning upon arrival in Kochi. Head towards Marine Drive to the water-bound Fort Kochi. Visit the Indo-Portuguese Museum, Dutch Cemetery, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Town & Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace, and see the Chinese fishing nets. If time allows, also visit the Thrippunithara Palace. Drive to Munnar, a paradise hill station, and see Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls and other viewpoints on the way. Visit the Tea Museum upon reaching Munnar. Drive to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
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2Day 02
Munnar Lakes, Viewpoints and National Park
Enjoy a hearty breakfast early in the morning. See Kundala Lake, Echo Point, Flower Gardens, Photo Point, Pothamed Point, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, and more.
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3Day 03
Scenic Drive to Thekkady and Periyar Boat Safari
Check out from the hotel after enjoying a hearty breakfast. Embark on a scenic drive towards Periyar Wildlife Park in Thekkady. Have a chance to experience a boat safari along the Periyar River. Overnight stay at a hotel.
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4Day 04
Alappuzha Backwaters and Beach Experience
Check in to the hotel and freshen up. Proceed for sightseeing in Alappuzha, covering the backwaters and the beach. Consider booking a houseboat for a breathtaking experience and witness different scenes of inland water village life, paddy fields, coconut palms, fishermen, and local life. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay, or stay in the houseboat.
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5Day 05
Drive to Kovalam via Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Drive towards Kovalam Beach after breakfast. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the world's richest Vishnu Temple, on the way.
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6Day 06
Kanyakumari Excursion and Sunset Return
Have a hearty breakfast and drive to Kanyakumari to see the Triveni Sangam, where 3 oceans meet: the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. Go to the sacred Suchindram Temple and Vivekananda Rock Island. Visit the 600-year-old wooden palace of Padmanabhapuram, used by the erstwhile Travancore Royal Family. Drive back while enjoying the sunset in the evening.
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7Day 07
Departure to Thiruvananthapuram
Have a delicious breakfast. Drive to the airport or railway station for your return journey. End of tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kochi, Kerala, India · Tour start: Kochi, Kerala, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.