Designed for tourers to witness the highlights of God’s Own Country in a relaxed and carefree schedule, this Kerala 5 Days Itinerary has it all packed together bestowing an unforgettable vacation experience. Encompassing Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey, this itinerary combines a hill station called Munnar, wildlife sanctuary at Thekkady, spice plantation & house boat (overnight) ride in Kumarakom. It has the perfect balance of relaxation, cultural & wilderness, and is perfect for couples, families or small groups.
Commence your 5 Days Kerala Tour Package with Cochin Airport / Railway station receiving you. Explore the rolling hills, waterfalls such as Valara and Cheeyappara, and spice plantations on your drive by private cab. Arrive in Munnar and check-in to your hotel. The evening is free to enjoy the area in and around Mussorie, and visit the local market. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Post breakfast you may go for a full day (Munnar sightseeing). Head to Eravikulam National Park for a sighting of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and stunning views of tea gardens. Proceed to Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala Lake. The Tea Museum invites you to learn about Kerala’s tea legacy. The evening is free to relax or for shopping. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast checkout and proceed to Thekkady known for spice plantations and Wildlife sanctuary. Visit Periyar Lake for an hour or so to catch a glimpse of elephants, deer and different birds after checking in at your resort. Later, visit spice plantations with a guide. In the evenings, catch a performance of something like Kathakali or Kalaripayattu. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Post breakfast, drive to Alleppey, known as the ‘heart of Kerala’s backwaters’. Enter your private houseboat to relax and cruise the quiet canals with paddy fields, little homes on small islands. Savor hot and tasty kerala cuisine, as here’s another look at the tranquil landscape. The serenity and solitude found here is incomparable. Overnight stay at a houseboat in Alleppey.
On The Last Day of your Kerala 5 Days Trip, enjoy breakfast in the houseboat as a complimentary checkout. Return back to Cochin and reach just in time for a quick city tour that covers Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese Fishing Nets. After, drive to Cochin Airport / Railway Station for your return journey with sweet memories of Kerala trip.
Travel times play a big factor in this journey. Cochin to Munnar is a 4.5-5 hour drive depending on traffic and number of stops. Munnar to Thekkady takes about 3.5 hours Time required and time taken from Thekkady to Alleppey is approximately 4 hours. The drive back from Alapey to Cochin is around 2 Hrs. How long does it take to drive from?Knowing these times can help you pace your day and prepare for those beautiful, but lengthy drives.
The houseboat offered by us in Alleppey is a deluxe or premium private boat and it will be selected by you depending on your package. It has air-conditioned bedrooms, an attached bathroom and a living space. Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast served will be Kerala style and freshly cooked on board. It’s a totally private experience, with the crew taking care of navigating and meals as you simply relax on quiet backwaters.
Yes, there are optional guided activities to further enrich your experience. In Thekkady, take a guided walk through a spice plantation to discover how cardamom, pepper and cinnamon are cultivated. A naturalist also is likely to accompany one of the boats at Periyar Lake to identify wildlife. These narrated inclusions enrich the travelling experience.
The schedule is meant to allow you time to not feel too rushed, but yet see the highlights. Munnar & Thekkady have 1 full day for sight-seeing activities each, while Alleppey is based on a slower pace which includes a stay in a houseboat. Evenings at each is free to get some rest, take a spa visit or do some casual shopping as well making it a well rounded short break.
What to bring with you: Day 1 clothes of light cotton, warm clothing as the evening in Munnar is relatively cold, walking shoes for sightseeing. We do recommend sunscreen, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle. For monsoon, one should keep a light raincoat or an umbrella while visiting Sikkim. Don’t forget swimwear if your hotel has a pool, or if you’re planning a canoe expedition.
Stay at selected resorts and deluxe houseboats in Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey for four nights.
Daily Hotel Breakfast and home cooked meals on board Alleppey houseboat for a real Kerala flavour.
All sightseeing, transfers and intercity travel in a private air-conditioned cab to make your trip comfortable and allow you the freedom to make stops wherever you’d like.
Spice plantation tour in Thekkady to see how Kerala’s most famous spices are cultivated.
Boating on Periyar Lake: The most enjoyable activity is boating in the sanctuary lake through the wildlife to see animals especially elephants, bison and packs of wild boars while swimming or finding some grazing grass on land.
Entrance to cultural shows like Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu martial art in Thekkady.
Includes: all taxes, driver charges, tolls and parking for hassle free travel.
The package does not include airfare, train tickets and other long distance journey to&from Cochin.
Lunch, dinner and late night snack at hotels/ outside not included in the package (except where specifically mentioned as included).
Tickets for gate entry Eravikulam National Park (Raja Malai), Tea Museum or Heritage hall must be obtained directly by the guests.
Any optional activities like Elephant Rides, Jeep Safaris, Canoeing etc are all at an extra cost.
All expenses of personal nature such as laundry, tips, room service extras or shopping orders are excluded.
This package will not cover travel insurance, charges in health-related expenses and emergency medical treatment.
Not valid for festival surcharge, high season or any other additional expenses/tax/fees.
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Our 5-day Kerala trip with Troper Tours was a lovely experience from the moment we arrived until the final day. My friend and I travelled from the UK and everything was organised smoothly, which made the journey comfortable and easy. We enjoyed the changing scenery, local food, tea hills, backwaters and the relaxed pace of the trip. One of our favourite moments was reaching Munnar, where we could enjoy the cool weather, plantations and peaceful mountain views. The vehicle was comfortable, our driver was punctual and helpful, and the team was always easy to contact whenever we needed anything. What we appreciated most was that the trip never felt rushed or overly planned. We had enough time to enjoy Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Trivandrum properly. Troper Tours took good care of us throughout the five days. A memorable Kerala holiday, and we would happily recommend them to other travellers visiting from the UK.
Our 6-day Kerala trip with Troper Tours was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. My brother and I travelled from Australia and everything was arranged very smoothly, which made the journey comfortable and stress free. We enjoyed the changing scenery, local food, backwaters and the relaxed pace of the trip. One of our favourite moments was the houseboat experience, where we could simply sit together, enjoy a nice meal and watch the peaceful water and village life around us. The vehicle was comfortable, our driver was punctual and helpful, and the team was always easy to contact whenever we needed anything. What we appreciated most was that the trip never felt rushed or overly planned. We had enough time to enjoy each place properly. Troper Tours took very good care of us throughout the six days. A memorable Kerala holiday, and we would happily recommend them to other travellers coming from Australia.