Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Location

Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & Varkala

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Multi-Day Tour

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8-Day Kerala Grand Escape – Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & Varkala

Experience Kerala from the colonial streets of Kochi to the tea-covered Western Ghats and the beaches of Varkala on this private 8-day journey. Combining Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Varkala, the itinerary moves naturally from heritage and hill country through plantation landscapes and backwaters before finishing with time beside the Arabian Sea.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Kochi Arrival & Heritage Tour

Arrive in Kochi and meet your private driver. Explore Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, with selected visits to the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town and the historic spice-trading quarter. Overnight: Kochi

Day 2 – Kochi to Munnar

Depart for Munnar through scenic mountain roads. Stop at selected waterfalls and viewpoints along the route before entering Munnar’s tea plantation landscapes. Overnight: Munnar

Day 3 – Full-Day Munnar Sightseeing

Spend the day exploring Munnar and its surrounding hill country. Selected sightseeing can include Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala area, tea plantation viewpoints and other attractions according to operating schedules and local conditions. Overnight: Munnar

Day 4 – Munnar to Thekkady

Travel through the Western Ghats toward Thekkady. Enjoy changing mountain scenery, spice-growing areas and plantation landscapes. A spice plantation or cultural activity can be arranged according to the selected package. Overnight: Thekkady

Day 5 – Thekkady to Alleppey

Enjoy a selected morning experience in the Thekkady / Periyar area before traveling toward Alleppey. Arrive in Kerala’s backwater region and check in to your confirmed houseboat, resort or hotel. Overnight: Alleppey

Day 6 – Alleppey to Varkala

Enjoy the morning backwater atmosphere before departing for Varkala. Arrive at Kerala’s dramatic cliffside beach destination and enjoy the evening around Varkala Cliff and the Arabian Sea. Overnight: Varkala

Day 7 – Varkala Leisure Day

Enjoy a relaxed day in Varkala. Spend time at the beach, explore the cliff area, visit selected nearby attractions or add an Ayurvedic wellness experience according to your interests. Overnight: Varkala

Day 8 – Varkala to Kochi / Trivandrum Departure

After breakfast, check out and travel to the departure point specified in your confirmed itinerary. Depending on onward travel plans, departure arrangements can be customized around Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram.

Includes & Not Includes

Private A/C tourist vehicle throughout the itinerary
Professional chauffeur
7 nights accommodation according to selected hotel category
Daily breakfast according to accommodation plan
Confirmed Alleppey backwater experience
Standard sightseeing included in the final itinerary
Parking, applicable tolls and driver allowance
Bottled drinking water during road transfers

Flights and railway tickets
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
Optional wildlife, boating or cultural activities
Ayurvedic treatments and spa services
Personal shopping and expenses
Personal gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Eight days provides a well-rounded Kerala experience covering heritage, hill stations, plantation country, backwaters and the coast without making the itinerary excessively long.

This itinerary allocates two nights to Munnar, allowing one arrival day and one fuller sightseeing day before continuing toward Thekkady.

Yes. The itinerary includes two nights around Varkala, providing time to experience the beach and cliff area after the more active touring portion of the trip.

Yes. A private houseboat can be incorporated according to group size, preferred boat category, meal plan and availability.

Yes. Because Varkala is in southern Kerala, a Thiruvananthapuram departure can be arranged and may be more convenient depending on your onward flight.