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Kerala Tour 4 Days — 4 Days, 3 Nights

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4 days / 3 nights Cochin · Munnar · Alleppey Private tour Houseboat night Tea-garden hills English-speaking driver-guide

Overview

A compact taste of Kerala — two nights amid Munnar’s emerald tea gardens and a night aboard a traditional houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters. The perfect short escape into God’s Own Country, all privately arranged. (Prefer wildlife? We can swap Alleppey for Thekkady’s Periyar sanctuary.)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Cochin — Munnar

Met at Cochin airport and driven up into the Western Ghats to Munnar (about 4–5 hours), pausing at the Cheeyappara waterfalls and spice plantations en route. Arrive among the tea gardens and settle in for the evening.

Today’s highlights
  • Private welcome at Cochin
  • Scenic Ghats drive & waterfalls
  • First view of the tea country
Overnight: Munnar Meals: None (arrival day)
Day 2

Munnar sightseeing

A full day in Munnar: rolling tea plantations and the Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park — home of the rare Nilgiri tahr — then Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake and Echo Point in the high hills.

Today’s highlights
  • Tea plantations & Tea Museum
  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake & Echo Point
Overnight: Munnar Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Day 3

Munnar — Alleppey houseboat

Drive to Alleppey (about 5 hours) and board your private houseboat for a slow cruise through the palm-fringed backwaters — past paddy fields, villages and water birds — with freshly cooked Kerala meals served on deck and a night afloat.

Today’s highlights
  • Traditional kettuvallam houseboat
  • Backwater villages & paddy fields
  • Overnight on the water
Overnight: Alleppey (houseboat) Meals: Lunch & dinner on board
Day 4

Alleppey — Cochin & departure

Disembark after breakfast and drive to Cochin (about 2 hours) for your onward flight — with time, if your schedule allows, for a quick look at Fort Kochi’s Chinese fishing nets.

Today’s highlights
  • Backwater sunrise
  • Drive to Cochin
  • Optional Fort Kochi stop
Departure day Meals: Breakfast on board

What’s Included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing, with driver
  • English-speaking driver-guide (local site guides on request)
  • 2 nights’ hotel + 1 night houseboat with meals aboard
  • Airport pickups & transfers; bottled water and all taxes

Not included

  • Entry, boating & safari fees (e.g. Eravikulam, Periyar Lake cruise)
  • Lunches and dinners (except on the houseboat)
  • Flights to / from Kerala (Cochin or Trivandrum) unless added to your quote
  • Tips and personal expenses

Vehicles, Travel & Hotels

  • Private AC sedan / SUV / tempo traveller, sized to your group
  • Hotels & resorts from comfortable 3-star to luxury
  • Traditional Kerala houseboat (premium & deluxe categories available)

What Travellers Say

“My wife and I did the Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Ashish was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide, fluent in English and flexible with our itinerary. We always felt safe. Highly recommend.”

Jason W · TripAdvisor

“Excellent, enjoyable tour! All arrangements were smooth. Our guide was wonderful — knowledgeable, friendly and flexible, giving us time to appreciate the sights.”

Carolyn L · TripAdvisor

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this tour include?
The 4-day, 3-night tour covers Munnar and the Alleppey backwaters with a private AC car and driver-guide, 2 hotel nights with breakfast and 1 houseboat night with meals aboard. Entry/boating fees and other meals are not included.
What is the houseboat like?
You stay aboard a traditional Kerala kettuvallam with private bedroom(s), an open deck and a crew who cook fresh Kerala meals on board. Premium and deluxe boats are available.
Can I swap Alleppey for Thekkady?
Yes — if you’d rather see the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and spice plantations, we’ll swap the houseboat night for Thekkady at no fuss. Or extend to 5 days and do both.
What is the best time to visit Kerala?
September to March is the most pleasant. The monsoon (June–August) brings lush green landscapes and the best Ayurveda season at lower prices.
Which airport do I use?
The tour starts and ends at Cochin (Kochi) International Airport, well connected to Delhi, Mumbai and the Gulf. We’ll meet you on arrival.
How do I book and pay?
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp message and receive a tailor-made quote within 24 hours. On confirmation we accept wire transfer or credit card.