8 Days Best of Kerala Package Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Cochin
Best of Kerala tours starts with your arrival at the Cochin Airport. Meet our representative who will pick you up and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Check in to your hotel and freshen up. Later, get ready for a local sightseeing tour of Cochin.
Today, you will cover the unique Chinese Fishing nets, Fort Cochin, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Cemetery, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Hill Palace, and Bolghatty Palace. However, enjoying boating at the Marine drive is a unique experience. Later, get to the Lulu shopping mall. In the evening, you will be taken for a cultural performance of the Kathakali dance show.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Cochin – Munnar (130 km/ 4 Hrs.)
Start the day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later, pack your bags and check out from the hotel. Today you will be driven to Munnar. En route, stop at the waterfalls and enjoy the natural beauty. The misty roads, the cloudy skies, and the fantastic views accompany you on your ride. On arrival in the hill town, check in to a listed hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Munnar
Wake up to the bliss of Munnar. Feast on a delicious breakfast and get ready. Then, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Munnar. The first stop is the Tea Museum, where you learn about the processing of the favorite brew of India. Later, proceed to the beautiful Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake. In the afternoon, visit the Eravikulam National Park.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Munnar – Thekkady (90 Km/ 2.5 Hrs.)
Wake up to an early breakfast. Later, pack your bags and check out from the hotel. Today you will leave for Thekkady by road. On arrival at the nature-blessed town, check in to the hotel or the jungle lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake. The Periyar National Park is right on the shores of the lake, and on a boat tour, you can see wildlife and birds. After enjoying the whole day with fun, thrill, and nature, you will return to your hotel room.
Overnight stay at chosen accommodation.
Day 5: Thekkady – Alleppey (130 Km / 04 Hrs.)
Start the day with breakfast, after which check out from the hotel. Get assistance for transfer to Alleppey. On arrival in the town, check in to the Hotel. Enjoy the entire day at the scenic backwater. Board one of the luxury houseboat chosen for you. The sight of the picturesque village, paddy fields, charming churches, and temples are soothing. Spot rare birds and cherish the blessings. Even the dark is quite impressive when on the houseboat. Spend the night stargazing on the deck.
Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Day 6: Alleppey - Kovalam (160 Km / 4.5 Hrs.)
Today the houseboat arrives at the land. Have a delicious breakfast, after which check out from the houseboat. Proceed to Kovalam by road. On arrival to the beach town, check in to the hotel. The day is free of schedules and spent at leisure. Watch the marvelous sunset, get a grab of local seafood, or you can indulge in one of the pampering Ayurvedic sessions.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Kovalam
Start the day with a delicious breakfast. Later, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. Then, pay a visit to the revered Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the earthly abode of the Lord Vishnu from which the town gets its name. Also, explore the Napier Museum and Zoo. The afternoon is free for shopping. Have a look at the handicrafts, seashell-created items, etc.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Kovalam - Trivandrum (15 Km/ 30 Minutes.)
Today is the last day of the tour. Have a delicious breakfast of local dishes of Kerala. Pack your bags and check out from the hotel. You will be transferred to Trivandrum airport /Railway Station to connect to your onward destination. Return home with the best memories of Kerala.
