For travelers who want a thrill and nature and culture all in one trip: The Kerala Adventure Getaway Over six days, you will discover Munnar’s undulating tea hills and Wayanad’s caves and forests, take part in wildlife safaris at Periyar and bamboo rafting in Thekkady, finishing with a relaxing houseboat stay in Alleppey. This adventure offers a mix of outdoor action and real Kerala charm.
For travelers who want a thrill and nature and culture all in one trip: The Kerala Adventure Getaway Over six days, you will discover Munnar’s undulating tea hills and Wayanad’s caves and forests, take part in wildlife safaris at Periyar and bamboo rafting in Thekkady, finishing with a relaxing houseboat stay in Alleppey. This adventure offers a mix of outdoor action and real Kerala charm.
Enjoy a lovely drive from Cochin to Munnar and start your Kerala Adventure Getaway! It is en route to visit Valara and Cheeyappara Waterfalls for mind-blowing snaps. Check in and Relax at the Resort 2.Longrightarrow Munnar(check-in) Check into a hotel / resort Reach Munnar (Hotel KickStart) Package Description: Enjoy a comfortable stay with the best sightseeing, including breakfast. Spend the evening at leisure or venture out to local markets selling handmade chocolates, tea and spices. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, embark on a guided hike through tea plantations and rolling hills, with panoramic vistas of the valleys. Embark on a game drive of Eravikulam National Park and see the Nilgiri Tahr among other nature. Later, visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala Lake. Wind up the day with a visit to the Tea Museum for history of planting. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady through picturesque spice plantations. Get checked in to your hotel and take a boat safari on Periyar Lake, which is home to elephants, deer and birdlife. In the evening, you can go bamboo rafting or see a Kathakali dance and Kalaripayattu martial arts performance. The day combines cultural and wildlife experiences. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Post breakfast, start your beautiful drive to Wayanad: land of woods and wildlife, the emerald paradise near the god’s own country. Upon arrival, you will be checked into the resort and you may freshen up. Later, go for a hike to the ancient Edakkal Caves with their prehistoric carvings and views of the valley. In the afternoon, go to Soochipara Waterfalls where tourists can bask under the cool mist and natural pools. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay in Wayanad.
Start with an early morning jeep safari through Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary for elephant, bison and peculiar birds. Come back and have breakfast Ludha and proceed to Alleppey. Embark upon your luxury houseboat on which you will spend a peaceful day cruising down these beautiful backwaters with canals, lagoons and palm-fringed villages. Take meals just like regular Kerala food and watch the sunset. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Post breakfast at the houseboat check-out and proceed to drive to Cochin. If time permits, visit other tourist attractions in Fort Kochi such as Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and spice markets! Later drive to Cochin Airport / Railway Station for a return journey with wonderful memories of your tour.
This package is for those looking to experience adventure and nature. Activities will also feature trekking in Munnar and Wayanad, wildlife safari at Periyar Lake Thekkady, bamboo rafting, a spice plantation tour and houseboat cruise whilst at Alleppey. In the course of journey, trekkers can also experience waterfalls, cultural performances and bird sightings, hence making it a heady cocktail of adventure and culture.
Is this a good holiday for families and couples? Yes, the treks and activities in this itinerary are suitable for beginners of all ages. The treks in Munnar and Wayanad are of moderate difficulty with guides accompanying at all times. Bamboo rafting and wildlife safaris won’t take much out of you, but they will add a lot to the experience, and so this escape is doable by adventurers who’ve never had a similar trip before.
Visitors are accommodated in personally-selected resorts in Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad where convenience meets beauty. In Alleppey you will be staying in a deluxe private houseboat, which comes with bedroom and dining areas offering freshly cooked Kerala meals. Unguja even offers boutique hotels, eco-lodges or luxury houseboats upgrades for those who want a bit of luxury.
Food and Beverage All of the resorts offer breakfast daily – an essential to kick start every day! During your stay at Alleppey houseboat, take lunch, snacks, dinner and breakfast. Other lunches and dinners are not included to provide flexibility for you to sample genuine Kerala food at local restaurants or other resorts. Dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
Yes, the Kerala Adventure Getaway is customizable. Families can choose more relaxed versions of treks, and kid-friendly activities. Newlyweds can also ask for treehouse accommodations, candlelight dinners and spa treatments. Adventure groups can also add on a longer trek, paragliding or camping. This flexibility makes the getaway one size fits many in terms of travel types and expectations.
Five nights’ lodging in Munnar, Thekkady, Wayanad and Alleppey with daily breakfast.
Private AC vehicle for transfers, intercity travel, and sightseeing as per itinerary.
Trekking accompanied by guides at Munnar and Wayanad with safety equipment.
Periyar Lake boat safari tickets for wildlife watching in Thekkady.
Bamboo rafting or a plantation tour at Thekkady is covered.
Stay in a deluxe houseboat in Alleppey with all meals.
Toll tax, parking rooms are included in the package.
The package does not include the cost of departure from or returning back to Kerala by flights, train, long distance bus etc.
Any meals apart from daily breakfast at hotels and full board on houseboat is NOT included.
The entrance fee of Eravikulam National Park, Edakkal Caves are not included in the cost of the Zoo and Museum.
You want to book an additional adventure like paragliding, zip-lining or more trekking days? These optional extras are not included in the package.
Personal expenses ( for shopping, laundry, the use of a mini bar in the hotel, tips to driver and guide either at the airport or during city tours or phone calls etc) are not included.
Travel insurance, medical expenditure and emergency health services need to be availed by the traveller independently.
Surcharges/ Festival supplements will be applicable during holiday periods such as Christmas, New Year & Onam festivals.