Mesmerizing Kerala
Holiday Highlights
  • 9 Nights / 10 Days luxury Kerala holiday with heritage & boutique hotels
  • Scenic Munnar hill station with tea plantations & soft trekking
  • Wildlife, spice plantation & cultural experiences in Thekkady
  • Iconic Alleppey backwater cruise with luxury houseboat stay
  • Relaxing backwater resort stay with sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake
Overview

Experience the very best of Kerala – God’s Own Country on this carefully curated 9 Nights & 10 Days luxury holiday covering Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey. This journey blends scenic hill stations, rich wildlife, cultural heritage, and the iconic backwaters, offering a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation.

Begin your holiday in Kochi, a historic port city known for its colonial architecture and vibrant culture, before heading to the misty tea gardens of Munnar, where rolling hills, soft trekking trails, and breathtaking viewpoints await. Continue to Thekkady, home to the renowned Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, spice plantations, and traditional cultural performances that showcase Kerala’s artistic heritage.

The experience is beautifully completed in Alleppey, where you enjoy a luxury houseboat cruise through Kerala’s serene backwaters followed by a relaxing stay at a premium backwater resort on the banks of Vembanad Lake. With handpicked heritage and boutique hotels, private transportation, guided sightseeing, and thoughtfully planned experiences, this tour is ideal for couples, families, and luxury travellers seeking an authentic and memorable Kerala escape.

What's Included
  • Secure your 2026 & 2027 holiday with deposits from just £199 per person
  • Return economy flights from London
  • Regional airport departures are available at an additional supplement
  • 1 Night accommodation in Cochin with breakfast and dinner
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation in Munnar with breakfast and dinner
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation in Thekkady with breakfast and dinner
  • 1 Night accommodation in a houseboat with all meals included
  • 3 Nights’ accommodation in Alleppey at the respective hotels with breakfast and dinner
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary at all destinations
  • Round-trip transfers by Toyota Innova Crysta with an English-speaking driver
  • Entry fees to all monuments and sightseeing places as per the itinerary
  • Services of an English-speaking guide for Kochi sightseeing
  • Boating at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Soft trekking in Munnar
  • Visit to Rajamalai National Park
  • Spice plantation tour in Thekkady
  • 1-hour sunset cruise through Vembanad Lake
  • All currently applicable taxes
Itinerary
This well-planned 9 Nights & 10 Days Kerala itinerary takes you through the cultural charm of Kochi, the scenic tea-covered hills of Munnar, the wildlife-rich forests of Thekkady, and the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey. The journey combines guided sightseeing, nature experiences, cultural performances, and relaxing leisure time. Highlights include hill station views, spice plantations, wildlife sanctuary visits, a luxury houseboat cruise, and a backwater resort stay on Vembanad Lake, ensuring a perfectly balanced and memorable Kerala holiday.
DAY 1
Arrival – Cochin International Airport
Welcome to Kochi, one of Kerala’s most fascinating cities and proudly featured in National Geographic Traveller’s “50 Greatest Places of a Lifetime”. Upon arrival at Cochin International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our Perfect Holidays representative, who will assist and escort you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and unwind at your own pace.
DAY 2
Cochin to Munnar (Approx. 4 Hours Drive)
This morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour deep into the heart of magnificent Kochi, a city influenced by Dutch, British, French, and Portuguese architecture. Visit Fort Cochin, the centuries-old historic seaport, Vasco Da Gama Square, and the Santa Cruz Basilica, followed by St. Francis Church, one of India’s oldest European churches and the original burial site of Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama.

Continue to the VOC Gate, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace, famous for its intricate murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Puranic legends. You will also witness the unique local fishing method using massive Chinese fishing nets, locally known as Cheenavalas.

Post lunch, depart for Munnar. The word “Munnar” means three rivers, as the mountain streams Madurapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala converge here. During British rule, Munnar served as a summer retreat for government officials. Its natural beauty, tranquility, and pleasant climate throughout the year make it a popular tourist destination. Surrounded by around 30 tea plantations, the hills, lakes, forests, and endless tea estates resemble a vast green carpet.
Overnight stay at the hill resort in Munnar.

DAY 3
Munnar Sightseeing
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Munnar, beginning with a visit to the Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can spot mountain goats. Proceed to the scenic Kannan Devan Hills, offering panoramic views of the Munnar tea estates and the lake.

After lunch, continue to Mattupetty, with a rare chance of spotting herds of wild elephants en route to Mattupetty Dam. Later, visit the Tea Museum to explore photographs and machinery from the evolution of the tea industry, including the original tea roller, the Rotovane, and the Pelton Wheel.
Overnight stay in Munnar.

DAY 4
Munnar to Thekkady (Approx. 3 Hours Drive)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady, known as the spice capital of Kerala. Check in to your hotel on arrival. En route, explore the scenic surroundings of Thekkady. The afternoon is free for leisure, and you may stroll through the spice markets of Kumily Village. Do leave some space in your luggage for aromatic cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and mace.

In the evening, experience a traditional Kathakali performance, a classical art form combining dance, music, drama, elaborate costumes, and mythological stories. You will also witness Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martial art forms, known for its agile movements and rhythmic sounds of slashing swords. After enjoying the Kathakali and martial arts show, return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Thekkady.

DAY 5
Explore Thekkady
After breakfast at the hotel, step out for a blissful day amidst nature and wildlife. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, set amid dense forests and known for thrilling nature walks. Enjoy boating on Periyar Lake, where you may spot various species of animals while admiring the natural beauty of Thekkady.

Later, visit the Tribal Heritage Museum, which showcases artifacts representing the culture, attire, rituals, and lifestyle of the Mannan tribal settlement. You may also explore the spice markets of Kumily Village and purchase fresh aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and mace.
Overnight stay in Thekkady.

DAY 6
Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat (Approx. 4 Hours Drive)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey to experience a memorable cruise through Kerala’s iconic backwaters. Alleppey is the most popular backwater cruising destination in Kerala and is often referred to as the “Venice of the East.” Kerala proudly earns its title as ‘God’s Own Country’ due to its captivating charm and natural beauty.

Board your comfortable and luxurious houseboat, which will cruise past paddy fields and rows of swaying coconut trees. Relish traditional Kerala cuisine prepared onboard using rich local spices and flavors. Along the way, admire Chinese fishing nets, ancient temples, rustic buildings, paddy fields, and scenic landscapes. An overnight stay on the houseboat offers a truly memorable Kerala vacation experience.
Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Day 7
Alleppey Houseboat to Backwater Resort in Alleppey
After a mesmerizing stay on the houseboat, check out and proceed to a backwater resort in Alleppey, famously known as the “Venice of the East.” Alleppey features a vast network of beaches, lakes, lagoons, and freshwater rivers. It is an important backwater destination attracting thousands of international tourists every year and is also known for boat races, beaches, marine products, and the coir industry. Alleppey connects Kumarakom and Kochi through an extensive lake system.
Overnight stay at the backwater resort in Alleppey or Kumarakom.
Day 8
Alleppey – Kumarakom – Alleppey
The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, depart for an excursion to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. After the visit, return to the backwater resort.
Overnight stay at the backwater resort in Alleppey on the banks of Vembanad Lake.
Day 9
Alleppey
Enjoy a full day at leisure at the backwater resort on the banks of Vembanad Lake. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise.
Overnight stay in Alleppey.
Day 10
Alleppey to Cochin International Airport (Approx. 2 Hours Drive)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin International Airport for your onward flight back home.
Tour Ends.

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  • Secure your 2026 & 2027 holiday with deposits from just £199 per person
  • Return economy flights from London
  • Regional airport departures are available at an additional supplement
  • 1 Night accommodation in Cochin with breakfast and dinner
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation in Munnar with breakfast and dinner
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation in Thekkady with breakfast and dinner
  • 1 Night accommodation in a houseboat with all meals included
  • 3 Nights’ accommodation in Alleppey at the respective hotels with breakfast and dinner
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary at all destinations
  • Round-trip transfers by Toyota Innova Crysta with an English-speaking driver
  • Entry fees to all monuments and sightseeing places as per the itinerary
  • Services of an English-speaking guide for Kochi sightseeing
  • Boating at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Soft trekking in Munnar
  • Visit to Rajamalai National Park
  • Spice plantation tour in Thekkady
  • 1-hour sunset cruise through Vembanad Lake
  • All currently applicable taxes
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