8 Days Kerala Private Tour

Explore Kerala’s top destinations with a private car and chauffeur. Enjoy Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey, and Kovalam in 8 days.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1 - Kochi Airport-Munnar

Upon your arrival at Kochi airport, our representative will greet you at the arrival terminal. We will then drive to Munnar, making stops at the waterfalls along the way. Check into the resort for an overnight stay.

Day 2 - Munnar-Munnar

Sightseeing

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Munnar. The name Munnar comes from the meeting point of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale. Mattupetty is a popular picnic spot where you can enjoy activities like boating and horse riding. Nearby is Echo Point, offering a panoramic view and the excitement of hearing your voice echo. Other popular sightseeing spots in Munnar include Poopara, Pothanmedu, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Project, and Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

Day 3- Munnar to Thekkady

After breakfast, check out from the resort in Munnar and drive to Thekkady. Upon arrival, check in at the resort. Thekkady is renowned for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the world’s most fascinating wildlife reserves. Opt for a cruise on Lake Periyar to spot wildlife such as elephants, Indian Gaur, monkeys, spotted deer, and various birds. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 4 - Thekkady-Kumarakom (Houseboat)

After breakfast, check out from the resort in Thekkady and head to Kumarakom. Embark on an overnight backwater cruise in a traditional Kerala houseboat. While cruising, enjoy the view of rustic homes and swaying coconut trees in the Kerala countryside. All meals will be served on board. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 5- Kumarakom-Alleppey

Check out from Kumarakom and proceed to Alleppey. After checking in at the resort, relax and enjoy the backwater sights for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 6- Alleppey-Kovalam

After breakfast, check out from Alleppey and head to Kovalam. Kovalam is one of India’s best beaches, known worldwide for its natural setting, with a rocky promontory jutting into the sea and a beach safe for sea bathing. Check in at the resort and enjoy the pristine beaches. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 7- Kovalam-Kanyakumari

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari. Enjoy the boat trip to the memorial and the beach during the day, and watch the sunset in the evening. Return to the resort at Kovalam for the overnight stay.

Day 8- Departure

Drop off at Trivandrum International Airport. If time permits, enjoy a city tour or shopping in Trivandrum.

Points of Interest

  • Cochin International Airport

  • Neriamangalam Bridge

  • Tea Gardens

  • Kundala Dam Lake

  • Mattupetty Dam

  • Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park

  • Echo Point

  • Rose Gardens

  • Periyar Tiger Reserve

  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Kerala Backwaters

  • Vembanad Lake

  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

  • Kovalam Beach

  • International Airport Road

What's Included
  • Airport/Hotel Transfers + Private Vehicle with Chauffeur + Sightseeing by Road
  • Bottled water
  • All toll and parking and fuel charges and drivers overnight allowance
  • 6 nights accommodation in resorts and breakfast at all resorts
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Assistance from your personal trip designer from your request stage till you return back after holiday
  • Private vehicle for 8 Days with 1050 Kilometers blocked from your arrival till departure
  • Accommodation as per itinerary and breakfast at all resorts
  • All Currently applicable taxes including GST of 5%
  • All Meals Included for Houseboat Overnight Stay and Lunch , Tea & Snacks for Houseboat Day Cruises if part of your package
  • 1 Night Accommodation in Houseboat with all meals
What's Not Included
  • Expenses of any personal nature (phone calls, laundry, camera entry fee etc)
  • Tips/ Porter Charges/ Airfare/ Monument Entry Fee/ Any fee not included in this package.
  • Boating in Periyar (Thekkady) direct booking through www.periyarfoundation.org in Thekkady
  • Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures etc
  • Any other services not specified above
Additional Information

An 8 Days Private tour that will take you through the best tourist destinations in Kerala .

Cover the hill station of Munnar, wild life sanctuary in Thekkady, Backwaters+ Houseboat in Kumarakom and Alleppey and Beaches of Kovalam in this 8 Days Kerala Private Tour .

We are offering a private car with Chauffeur who will pick you up from the Kochi airport and who will be with you through out the tour till dropping you back to the Trivandrum Airport.

Accommodation in this tour is being offered in top rated 3 Star Hotels/ Deluxe Houseboat in TripAdvisor.

Please note that a minimum of 2 people is required for this tour. If there is only a single person travelling, we advise you book our Solo Kerala Tour

  • Accommodation for this tour is being offered in 3 Star Hotels / Deluxe Houseboat
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A minimum of X2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Location
Cochin International Airport
Airport Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Harishm691
Aug 9, 2024
Dream family trip - Amazing Iris Holidays team made a a dream holiday for us covering Munnar- Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kovalam. Every thing was made very easy for us to boom this from USA. Shijo, our driver was very knowledgeable, accommodating and safe. I highly recommended the whole team
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Alapadat
Aug 7, 2024
Kerala - Was a amaizing tour. Everyting was perfect.our driver help us and have car of us. He give us all the information that we needed. All the time we feel safe. He îs a good driver. Thanks Arun.
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Sightseer22594942254
Jul 19, 2024
Best trip to Kerala Kanyakumari - Amazing experience of lush green Munnar tekadi and Kanyakumari trip. The driver Babu Anthony and Iris company assistant were promptly available at airport and throughout the trip. Babu was of great help, straight forward, did not force us to do shopping at any specific shops. He even guided us to some more sightseeing points that we could accomplish enroute to Kovlam and to Kanyakumari. Jatayu Earth centre and Povar river boating was not in itinerary but we covered. very beautiful. All the hotels and resorts were little away from city but very beautiful.
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Elonan648
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing Solo Kerala Trip with Iris Holidayss - I was looking for a safe way to see Kerala as a solo female traveller. While researching, I came across Iris Holidays and I am so happy that I chose them! The communication from the planning stages was fantastic. George from Iris Holidays provided me with great options after I informed him of what I was interested in. When I arrived, I was picked up from the airport on time and taken through my itinerary and I met my driver, Mr. Lalan. My driver and tour guide, Mr. Lalan was fantastic. He was helpful, full of knowledge and took me to see great places where I had wonderful experiences. Munnar was beautiful and vibrant. I really enjoyed Aleppy, the Houseboat and Kumrakom. Mr. Lalan took me to the beach, great restaurants and photo spots and tailored my trip to whatever I was interested in. I felt safe at all times and my accommodation and hotels were fantastic. I ended my trip in Kochi where I saw the city and got on my next flight. I would like to thank George and Mr. Lalan from Iris Holidays for creating a wonderful holiday for me filled with beautiful memories. I had a splendid time in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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Kaminiv2017
Jun 14, 2024
Excellent as well seamless trip ..... - This trip organised by Iris holidays was an absolute delight. It provided the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. I returned home with wonderful memories, new friends, and a deep appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the world.All the accommodations provided by IRIS were very good and comfortable Recommendation: I wholeheartedly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an exceptional travel experience. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or embarking on your first adventure, this journey promises to be one you’ll cherish forever.I will completely recommend Ms Saranya as trip advisor and Mr Shijio as our guide cum driver for trip.He helped us at every place with a very humble note.
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Grandtour31752798101
May 18, 2024
A first class experience - I can not fault anything about my trip. It was truly amazing. The hotels were absolute luxury, the staff everywhere were polite, helpful, and so attentive. The places I went were exactly what I was hoping for and some of the places I will be returning to, as I would like to spend more time. Two of these being the Folk Museum and time on a houseboat again. I have already recommended this company to friends. In particular George who organised my trip and Mr. Lalan who was my driver and guide.
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Northstar27352748076
May 18, 2024
Wonderful experience in kerala - It was well organized and well arranged trip. Tje advisor was very well helpful and was willing to accomodate the changes which was made the last minute. Thanks Arun (the organizer) for the wonderful work and job
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Wanderer33075489478
May 5, 2024
Great memorable family vacation trip - It was great and memorable family trip. Our vacation started from Cochin-Munnar-tekkedey-allepey house boat stay-kovakam and Trivandrum, it was a 8 days trip, Iris staff took care of our early check-in at Cochin and Driver Saju was very helpful and needful in all ways. Drove us round safely giving us some tidbits about the area. And took good restaurants as per our need and on time. I recommend to all new bees to accomplish your vacation plans with Irish holiday package - Srini hyderabad
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Terry1075
Mar 11, 2024
Kerala experience. - Fantastic holiday touring around Kerala with our driver Mr Lalan. The tour was organised by George and tailored to suit us. Great communication both before and during the trip. Visited tea plantation and museum in the hills, Thekaddy lake and nature reserve, Kovalam beach area and Kochi. But the highlight has to be the houseboat cruising the backwaters. Great value for money.
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Karen
Mar 2, 2024
Kerela 8 Day Tour - The trip went very smoothly. And our guide Asfal was fantastic, sorting everything out and always finding a solution to our requests
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