Kerala Backwater Package 5N/6D | Wander Without Maps

Quick answerKerala Backwater Bliss is a 5N/6D tour from ₹18,999 per person, covering Munnar, Thekkady, an overnight private Alleppey houseboat and Fort Kochi, with private AC transfers.

Overview

About this trip

This 5N/6D Kerala journey moves from misty hills to still backwaters. Begin in Munnar, where endless tea estates roll across the Western Ghats, then descend to Thekkady for spice plantations and a boat ride on Periyar Lake.

The highlight is a night aboard a private Alleppey houseboat — gliding past coconut groves and paddy fields, with a Kerala lunch, dinner and breakfast cooked on board. The trip ends in Fort Kochi with its Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace and Jew Town lanes.

All transfers are in a private AC vehicle with an English-speaking driver, making it perfect for families, couples and small groups.

Why this trip

Highlights

Overnight private houseboat on Alleppey backwaters

Munnar tea estates & Tea Museum

Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri tahr)

Periyar Lake boat ride, Thekkady

Spice plantation walk & Kathakali show

Fort Kochi Chinese fishing nets & Jew Town

Private AC vehicle throughout

Day by day

Itinerary

6 days

Our driver meets you at Kochi airport or Ernakulam station for the 4-hour, 130-km drive to Munnar. The road climbs through rubber plantations, with stops at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. By afternoon the tea estates appear; check in and enjoy the cool evening air.

Munnar (1N) Airport/station pickup by private AC vehicle

Start early for Eravikulam National Park, home of the endangered Nilgiri tahr (closed Feb–Mar for calving). Visit the Tata Tea Museum, then drive to Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala Lake. End with photo stops among the tea gardens at golden hour.

Munnar (1N) Sightseeing by private AC vehicle Breakfast

Drive about 3 hours (90 km) to Thekkady through cardamom hills. In the afternoon, take a guided walk through a spice plantation to see pepper, cardamom and cinnamon growing. In the evening, watch a traditional Kathakali or Kalaripayattu performance (tickets payable locally).

Thekkady (1N) Transfer by private AC vehicle Breakfast

Take an early Periyar Lake boat ride to spot elephants, bison and birds, then drive about 4 hours to Alleppey. Board your private houseboat by noon and cruise the backwaters past villages, churches and paddy fields with a freshly cooked Kerala lunch. The boat anchors by sunset; dinner is served on board.

Alleppey Houseboat (1N) Transfer by private AC vehicle Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Wake up to the backwaters and breakfast on deck before disembarking around 9 am. Drive about 1.5 hours to Kochi and explore Fort Kochi: the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace and the antique shops of Jew Town. Catch the sunset at the nets.

Kochi (1N) Transfer & sightseeing by private AC vehicle Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy some free time for spices, tea or banana chips shopping. Our driver will drop you at Kochi airport or Ernakulam station for your onward journey.

Airport/station drop by private AC vehicle Breakfast

Inclusions

5 nights stay: Munnar 2N, Thekkady 1N, Alleppey houseboat 1N, Kochi 1N
Daily breakfast at hotels
All meals on the houseboat (lunch, evening tea, dinner, breakfast)
Private AC houseboat with bedroom and attached bath
All transfers and sightseeing by private AC vehicle
Kochi airport / Ernakulam station pickup & drop
Tolls, parking, driver allowance and fuel
24x7 on-trip support

Exclusions

Airfare / train fare
Entry tickets, boating and show tickets
Lunches and dinners except on the houseboat
Personal expenses, laundry and tips
Travel insurance
Anything not in inclusions

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kerala?

September to March is ideal, with cool hills and pleasant backwaters. The monsoon (June–August) is lush and great value, especially for Ayurveda, though some activities may be limited.

Is the houseboat private?

Yes. You get a private AC houseboat with bedroom(s), attached bathroom, crew and chef. AC typically runs from 9 pm to 6 am as per Kerala houseboat norms.

Is this tour suitable for kids and elderly parents?

Yes. The drives are scenic and comfortable, and walking is minimal. We can add extra rest time or a ground-floor room on request.

Can I add Kovalam or Varkala?

Sure — a 2-night beach extension at Kovalam or Varkala is a popular add-on. Ask our team for a revised quote.

Are entry tickets included?

Entry tickets (Eravikulam, Tea Museum, Periyar boat, Kathakali) are not included and cost roughly ₹1,500–₹2,000 per person in total.

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