8-Day Private Tour of Kerala: Enjoy 4-star Hotels, a Boutique Homestay, and a Private AC Houseboat
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Experience the best of Kerala on this 8-day private tour. Stay in 4-star hotels, a boutique homestay, and a private AC houseboat. Enjoy guided jungle walks, bamboo rafting, kayaking, and cultural shows.

Duration: 8 days
Highlights

Kochi (arrival)

Fort Kochi - Arrive by flight at Kochi by noon. The serene Kochi (a.k.a. Cochin) has been drawing traders and explorers to its shores for over 600 years. Nowhere else in India could you find such an intriguing mix of giant fishing nets from China, a 400-year-old synagogue, ancient mosques, Portuguese houses and the crumbling remains of the British Raj. The result is an unusual blend of medieval Netherlands, Portugal and an English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast.
The private car will pick up from the Kochi airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kochi. In the afternoon head out for local sightseeing tour of Kochi. Visit the Cochin Spice Market & Chinese fishing nets, the biggest attractions of Kochi.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kochi.

Kochi – Munnar [5 hours by road]

Munnar - After breakfast check-out from the hotel and head straight to Munnar. The rolling hills around Munnar, South India’s largest tea-growing region, are carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped and sculpted like ornamental hedges. One of the biggest tea-plantation regions of South India, Munnar is also one of the most beautiful and popular hill-stations of Kerala. Situated on the banks of three rivers- Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru, Munnar is also blessed with natural view-points apart from the tea-plantations.
After around 5 hours journey reach Munnar by afternoon. Check-in at hotel on arrival. In the evening head out to see Kalaripayattu Show. Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.

Munnar (sightseeing)

Kannan Devan Tea Museum - After breakfast head out for sightseeing. Visit Pothamedu View Point, which provides a panoramic view of the mountains and tea plantations. Then visit the Munnar Tea Museum. The tea museum preserves the aspects of the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala’s mountain region of the Western Ghats. Later enjoy a tea plantation walk. In the noon go for a Jeep ride tour, enjoy the ride to Mankulam and Anakulam villages surrounded by plantations and dense forest. On this ride, you will get a chance to see high-altitude tea gardens, waterfalls, tribal areas, organic villages and possibly wild elephants.
Reach back at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.

Munnar - Periyar (Thekkady) [4 hours by road]

Thekkady - After breakfast check-out from the hotel & head towards Periyar. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.
On the way visit spice plantation. The spice plantations are one of the major attractions of the region. The spice plantations in Kerala are captivating farms to wander in, since different spices are cultivated in different sections of each plantation.
Reach Periyar by late afternoon and check-in at the hotel on arrival. Evening is at your leisure. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).

Periyar (sightseeing)

Periyar National Park - Early in the morning (around 7:00 am), set out for half day guided jungle walk tour and Bamboo rafting at Periyar National Park. This activity takes close to 6 hrs. The wildlife sanctuary is also famous for its tiger reserve and elephant reserve. Visiting the sanctuary will be like exploring the nature around, enjoying the pristine and peaceful atmosphere around and getting relaxed from your busy schedules. There are bright chances to spot the elephant herd in the jungle while you are walking through the trails.
Reach back to hotel by noon. Afternoon is at your leisure. In the evening head out to see Kathakali show (a very popular Indian classical dance form). Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).

Periyar (Thekkady) – Kumarakom [4 hours by road]

Kumarakom - After breakfast check-out from the hotel & head towards Kumarakom, a sleepy little village on the shores Vembanad Lake in Kerala, situated 14 Kms away from Kottayam. It offers wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experience. Kumarakom is a true travel pleasure that will mesmerize your senses. It is a paradise on earth. It is one of the foremost travel destinations of India and a jewel in the crown of Kerala tourism.
Reach Kumarakom by the afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. Evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kumarakom.

Kumarakom – Alleppey [1.5 hours by road]

Alleppey Backwaters - After early breakfast head out for village tour. Visiting a local village will give an experience beyond imagination for the tourists who look for something different during their trip in Kerala. See how locals do the Coconut tree climbing, Screw pine weaving, Net fishing, Toddy tapping and other farm activities. Also enjoy a Shikara boat ride during this tour. Shikara boat is comparatively small in size than houseboats and motorboats but it is really beautiful handicraft work in elegant Kerala style.
In the noon check-out from hotel & head towards Alleppey (a.k.a. Alappuzha). Welcome to the “Venice of the East” – Alleppey, world famous for its vast mesmerizing backwaters.
Reach Alleppey by noon. Check-in at a private AC houseboat. Have lunch on the houseboat. Enjoy a boat cruise through the magnificent Vembanad lake for an unforgettable experience of backwater cruising. Dinner & overnight stay at the houseboat in Alleppey.

Alleppey – Kochi (departure) [3 hours by road]

Kochi (Cochin) - After breakfast check out from houseboat, Private car will drop you at Kochi Airport by afternoon. Bid farewell with the memories of this amazing fun-filled 08 days trip through the God’s Own Country – Kerala, worth remembering for the lifetime!

What's Included
  • Half day guided city tour of Kochi
  • Guided village walk tour at Kumarakom
  • Guided jungle walk tour at Periyar National Park (6 hours starting at 6:00 AM)
  • Transfers & Sightseeing as per itinerary on a private AC car with driver
  • Lunch
  • 07 nights’ stay on double/twin/triple sharing at 5 star hotels & luxury private AC houseboat
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance passes for Munnar tea museum, Kathakali Show & Kalaripayattu martial art show
  • Spice Plantation walk in Munnar
  • Private jeep ride in Munnar
What's Not Included
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Flights
  • Tourist Visa
  • Travel Insurance
Additional Information

Kerala is righteously termed as “The God’s Own Country”. It is bestowed by God with sprawling backwaters, lush green misty mountains, evergreen forests, long stretches of pristine beaches, and that all in just a narrow stretch of land. The choices are many and so are the wonderful treats that await you in Kerala.
When in Kerala all you do is “GO WITH THE FLOW”. Let the mesmerizing backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom set pace to your day and laid-back village life soothe your heart. A leisurely bamboo rafting and jungle hike through the Periyar National Park will awaken the wilderness in you. A jeep ride through the endless tea plantations of Munnar will be treat for your eyes. Treat your taste buds with flavors never known before. A walking trip through the villages of Kumarakom will get you up-close with the rural life in India. This trip will be an opportunity for you to be the guest of the God. Afterall, when do you get a chance to have an excursion through the God’s own country!

  • Wear long pants & comfortable shoes for Peryar Jungle walk tour.
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Explorer58930406259
Jun 5, 2024
Excellent Travel company - Very good company doing package tours in india. The staff is very supportive and are always available. They have good knowledge about the destinations across India.
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Darshgrandpa
Mar 16, 2024
Natures Gift you can't ignore. - जिंदी याडों का कार्वाँ है. कुँ ना आज आन खुबसुरत वादीयों में हुम आम्स जिन्द कर लेन लें... कुच आसी ही सोच है मेरी अपनी! मेर प्रीय शायर गुल्जार साहब भी तो फरमते मिले की 'रात पहार्ट पर कुच अर ही है है ! Who doesn't go to the mountains? कब्धी माइडानों की भिहिस्म से निजात से निजात पेने, तो कबी बर्टे के गिर्ते फ़ोन के बैक्ष फोन दिल को है है. या फिर निकल जाटे है लोग युँ ही से थाले प्रक्ति के निर्चिक रूप का का एक डो दिन ही सही. सार दिन गुमते हैन कबही जानी तो कबही अनुजानी रहोन पर. शाम आती है तो है है बाजर की तफारीह अवर है पेट के पूजा बादर अच्च तक के चुर हो रात बेद पे गिरते हैन की पाता ही नहीं कुब कब सुबा हो गायी? That's why an अम गुमककड कहान जान पाता है की रात पहार्टन की काईसी होती है? अवर गाहे बागाहे अगर आस्य उपसर मिला भी तो क्या वो हम देख पैटे हैन जो इस नाजम में गुल्जार साहब हमेन दिचार रहे हैन... शाई है.. शाय नहीं... Let me tell you that Munnar, Manali, Gulmarg, or the queen of the mountains...I have spent all those nights in the valleys. ! पर अपने गुलज़ार तो जब जब चाहें जहाँ चाहें चाहें का ऐसा तिलिस्म खड़ा खड़ा में में में में माहिर माहिर हैं से से के के के के के के के के के के वो सारे किए किए किए किए किए गए एकदम आँखों आँखों आँखों आँखों के के के सामने आ हैं हैं। हैं हैं हैं अंधाकरमाय को पुष्टार करें को अंधारेमाय रात का कलरेव का भागटी का कलरेव को बाटी का देड़ी Gulzar не пироя ин сабко читни перезиции се се прояя hai .....ек Лади мен ис назм к се се се... "The night on the mountains is something more I don't understand אור דריא ראושן ראהת האי So much Zari KA कम नाजर आता है फलक पे तारोन का Like रात में प्लेन से रूषन the city is visible पास ही दरिया अंच पे काली पत्ति बाम्ह के In the thicket of trees कोडा जामाल शाही, "आ जुमेरात आ..पीधे देखे शामत आई Race Race के केलता है Comb in the teeth अवाज किया करती है air कुच फती फती...जीनी जीनी Balig hote boys ki tarah ! So much अंचा अंचा बोलते हैन डो जरने आपस में Like a countryman's friends suddenly meet in the valley गावन भार का पूष्टे होन.. नजम भी अधि अग्या खोल के सोती है There is something more on the mountain. The night on the mountains is something more! " Truly, we will grow old, but we will not grow old. Ab aaj ki baat Munnar अपने होटल त कुटी में ब्रेक्ष्ट लेकर हमलोग अब मुन्नार खर्ज पर निकल रही हैन| सुबह के उस बज बज रहे है | লাক্ল গিদ্য আ চোকে है जो बोल लेटे है Tamil, Malayalam अवर्जी दारा फ़रिट हैन | मेदुपात्ती रिजर्वोयर, मेदुपात्ती दम, water sports motor boat and water scooter available under Hydel Tourism... Yes, I saw the dam, I got interesting information about it, the photo was shot and ... again. In the bus Seven o'clock have passed and now we have passed in the rose garden of the floriculture division of the Munnar Division. אור מובילע קאירום מען קאיד קארכן | יהאנ עשאן עבור עבור עבור פאנטי קי עלה בי הורהי האי| The weather is favorable but seeing the possibility of rain, it is decided that now the museum will be taken because the time of lunch is still there. The guide tells us that there is a tea garden on the mountains in English In Azad भारत में टाता प्रष्टिष्ट ने एनकी मुश्वार की है|। अनुमाना देने वेले साजजन को संजीवनी कहे है है अर अक्षा के है की चाय को फाटकने है There are many types of tea such as green tea, white tea, etc. Yes, some historical objects are also displayed in this museum, such as old clocks, a typewriter, a standing paper extracting machine, old machines for processing tea leaves... आज दूशन का लंच है है है है है है है के अक्याब हैटेल में है| This theater was built in 1922 and in those days it played silent movies It was renovated in 1960 and again in 1982, but a decade later it spread rapidly. В. Culture forced it to be reconciled The Silver Tips намка ис панч стира хотел к эндер ау бах Тамил ау हिंदी की मेना के के लिए की बादी बादी की hui फ़ोटर सजी है| आस्य लाग रहा है मानो अभी किसी कोने से अवाज अगी - "Light, camera, action".... आहा हा....मन मुग्ध हो गाया है| প্ল্তে অন্য়িল কাট্টির তিন তিন্য়ান তিন্য়ান তিন | आश्य वाष्य मालिक मथाई बंधु हूय | now e. V.M. Hotels Pvt. Ltd. के एस अग्यूत के C.E.O. هین حریداس ب. Nair | Prithviraj Kapoor, Madhubala, Dilip Kumar ke too mano ve diwane hon aur their speaking pictures made me diwana diva hai | I want to share those pictures with this post.. Aap also see... After the Pet Pooja is done, we are now back to our hotel... What a lovely season.... Trevelag
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Sdfghhjfr
Mar 11, 2024
TRIP OF A LIFETIME - Wow! This was a trip of a lifetime. We were travelling to India for a wedding, and having not visited India before we were a bit apprehensive. We so shouldnt have been. From the moment I made an enquiry to Bout India Tours, to the day we said goodbye, we were absolutely delighted with their professionalism and kindness. They organised all our drivers, accommodation, tours and tour guides in Delhi, Agra and Kerala who were amazing. Bout India Tours staff were always available to chat to us 24/7 if we wanted to change our plans at any time. One one day we had 3 tours organised and we decided just to do one of them as were a bit tired and the beautiful Chahat from Bout India was straight onto the driver to advise him of our change. We loved how they checked in on us and their nothing was too hard approach. All the accomm was lovely especially The Leaf Resort in Kerala - incredible. The people of India are so kind and helpful and Kerala and the Taj Mahal were breathtaking... and we saw elephants in the wild in Kerala! We absolutely loved Kerala it was so beautiful. Big thanks to all the Bout India staff who made this trip - Chahat, Pinki, Geet and Tejinder, and to Vijay, Athul our amazing drivers, and to our tour guides Harry and Anul. India you were amazing !NAMASTE X
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Mythilip2017
Mar 6, 2024
A week in Kerala with BOUT Tours - Excellent Tour organized by Bout India to Kerala. Other than some minor hiccups, the quality of the hotels, the vehicle and the airport pick ups were very good Our Driver Dileep was particularly good . He was always on time driving us through Kerala for 7 days His van was clean and well maintained and he was very considerate and flexible making our trip very pleasant. I would definitely use this travel company in the future
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Thekcb
Mar 4, 2024
India as I had not imagined it - I had imagined that India would feel strange and even a little threatening. I was totally wrong. From beginning to end, I was in the capable hands of professional the Bout India planners, a skilled and knowledgeable driver, and staff at numerous luxury hotels. I just relaxed and totally enjoyed Kerala - a circle tour that gave me a taste of the city, mountains and tea estates, backwaters and beaches, cultural expressions and timeless history. A highlight was my night on a houseboat, watching the full moon rise on my birthday. It didn't take long to feel at home and totally at ease in Kerala, and I was very sad to leave. It was my first adventure in India and it will not be the last.
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Justread60
Feb 22, 2024
Kerala is enchanting - Amazing experience filled with great accomodations, wonderful variety of venues, tours, and performances. The Alleppey houseboat was a highlight with spectacular local dishes served with flair.
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Daytrip02240401310
Feb 16, 2024
Amazing solo trip experience - An amazing trip that I’ll never forget! Everything was so well organised, and I never once felt uncomfortable despite traveling solo as a woman. Felt right at home in Kerala and will be recommending Bout India to all my friends in the States!
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58judithh
Feb 8, 2024
From the beaches to the mountains to towns and villages, all beautifully organised. - Really enjoyed this which was a mix of town, village, beach, countryside and backwaters. The drivers and guides superb and all the hotels were pretty good too. The organisation was spot on with drivers and guides showing up exactly when you wanted/needed them to. The trip gave us a terrific snapshot of life in Kerala. We also visited Madurai in Tamil Nadu which was extremely interesting in itself - temples, churches, markets and a rickshaw ride through the teeming streets.
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334jamieo
Jan 16, 2024
Great trip through Kerala. - We had a great time on our trip and would highly recommend this company. We loved Kerala; the scenery, the people and the food were all fantastic and we will definitely return. As was expected, everything didn't always go exactly to plan, but we were always supported and any issues we raised were resolved immediately. A really high quality service made our experience special.
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840madhavip
Jan 16, 2024
Kerala trip - Our trip to Kerala was beautiful and adventurous. Absolutely loved Munnar tea plantations and drive along the western ghats crossing scented spice forests, small townships, villages was really magical. Chauffeur driven end to end was really nice.
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