This is an 11-day, 10-night journey across Kerala's most iconic landscapes: the historic port city of Kochi, the tea hills of Munnar, the wildlife of Periyar National Park in Thekkady, an overnight houseboat cruise through the Alleppey backwaters, and three days relaxing on Kovalam's beaches, before departing from Trivandrum.
This package starts from USD $1,965 per person, based on double occupancy. Pricing varies by season, hotel category, and group size — contact us for a quote tailored to your travel dates.
Periyar is an official tiger reserve, but its dense forest cover makes tiger sightings genuinely rare, even for regular visitors. What you're far more likely to see on a boat safari or forest walk are elephants, gaur (Indian bison), sambar deer, and lion-tailed macaques — Periyar's wildlife is still one of the highlights of South India, just not guaranteed to include a tiger.
In Alleppey, you'll spend one night aboard a private kettuvallam — a traditional houseboat once used to transport rice and spices, now converted for overnight stays. Boats cruise slowly through palm-lined canals and paddy fields, with meals cooked fresh on board. It's typically the most memorable single night of the trip.
October through March offers the most pleasant weather across Kochi, Munnar, and the coast, with cooler temperatures and low humidity. April to May is hot and best suited to hill-station time in Munnar. June to September is monsoon season — Kerala turns lush green and is a popular season for Ayurvedic treatments, though houseboat cruises may be affected by rain.
Yes — the pacing is deliberately unhurried, with beach time in Kovalam, a private houseboat night, and hill-station calm in Munnar built in alongside the more active wildlife and sightseeing days.
Yes. Kerala is considered the birthplace of Ayurveda, and most hotels on this itinerary — particularly in Kovalam and Munnar — offer on-site Ayurvedic spa treatments and massage therapies that can be booked directly or arranged in advance through us.
Accommodation for 10 nights (including one houseboat night), daily breakfast, private air-conditioned transport with driver, English-speaking guides, and entry fees for the sights listed in the itinerary. Lunches and dinners (except where noted on the houseboat), visa fees, international flights, and personal expenses are not included.
Most nationalities can apply for an e-visa or visa-on-arrival for tourism. Requirements vary by country, so confirm current rules with your nearest Indian embassy or consulate before booking flights.
Yes — the pace is relatively relaxed compared to a heritage-heavy tour, with private transport throughout. Let us know about any specific mobility needs or preferences (e.g., a slower pace in Periyar, or a shorter houseboat cruise) when booking, and we'll adjust accordingly.
Yes. Extend your beach time in Kovalam, add a wildlife safari extension, or combine this with a Golden Triangle or Goa itinerary for a longer South India journey.
Light, breathable clothing for the coast and backwaters, a light jacket for cooler Munnar evenings, comfortable walking shoes for Periyar's forest trails, and swimwear for Kovalam. Insect repellent is recommended for the backwaters and Thekkady.