5 Nights / 6 Days Kerala Tour Package proposal Itinerary
Here is a complete, detailed 5 Nights / 6 Days Kerala Tour Package proposal customized for 1 Couple, covering Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey.
​💰 Total Estimated Package Cost (For 1 Couple)
​Prices vary based on accommodation categories. Below is the standard all-inclusive pricing breakdown:
Package CategoryStandard 3-Star / DeluxePremium 4-StarLuxury 5-Star / Resort
Total Price (Per Couple)₹32,500 – ₹38,000₹45,000 – ₹54,000₹72,000 – ₹95,000+
What’s Included:
​Private Vehicle: Private AC Sedan (Swift Dzire/Etios) for all transfers, intercity drives, toll/parking, driver allowance, and sightseeing.
​Accommodation (5 Nights Total):
​Munnar (2 Nights): CP Plan (Room + Breakfast)
​Thekkady (1 Night): CP Plan (Room + Breakfast)
​Alleppey Houseboat (1 Night): Full Board AP Plan (Welcome Drink, Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast)
Kochi (1 Night): CP Plan (Room + Breakfast)
​Houseboat: Private 1-Bedroom AC Houseboat.
​🗺️ 10 Unique Itinerary Options
​Itinerary 1: The Classic Tourist Route (Balanced & Popular)
​Day 1: Arrival in Kochi ➔ Drive to Munnar via Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls. Night stay in Munnar.
​Day 2: Full-day Munnar sightseeing: Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Tea Museum, and Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park).
​Day 3: Scenic drive to Thekkady. Spice plantation tour & evening Cultural Shows (Kathakali/Kalaripayattu).
​Day 4: Morning Periyar Lake Boat Safari ➔ Drive to Alleppey. Board Houseboat at 12:00 PM for overnight backwater cruise.
​Day 5: Disembark Houseboat at 09:00 AM ➔ Drive to Kochi. Sightseeing: Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jew Town. Night stay in Kochi.
​Day 6: Shopping at Marine Drive or Lulu Mall ➔ Transfer to Kochi Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station.
​Itinerary 2: The Romantic & Leisure Couple Circuit
​Day 1: Pick up from Kochi ➔ Scenic hill drive to Munnar. Evening romantic walk through tea garden paths near hotel.
​Day 2: Munnar: Photo Point, Rose Garden, Pothamedu Viewpoint, tea tasting session at local estate.
​Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady ➔ Elephant junction visit, evening candle-light dinner at resort.
​Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey backwaters ➔ Private AC Premium Houseboat check-in. Sunset viewing over lake.
​Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi ➔ Sunset Marine Drive boat cruise and shopping. Night stay in Kochi.
​Day 6: Heritage leisure walk in Fort Kochi ➔ Departure transfer.
​Itinerary 3: Nature, Wildlife & Eco-Adventure Focus
​Day 1: Kochi to Munnar ➔ En-route halt at Neriamangalam Bridge & waterfalls.
​Day 2: Early morning trek/safari in Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr sighting) ➔ Anamudi View point & Lockhart Gap viewpoint.
​Day 3: Drive to Thekkady ➔ Guided jungle trek in Periyar Tiger Reserve buffer zone & Spice walk.
​Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey ➔ Board Houseboat, cruise through narrow eco-canals of Kuttanad.
​Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi ➔ Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary visit & Fort Kochi heritage zone.
​Day 6: Kochi drop-off.
​Itinerary 4: Culture, Heritage & Local Life Experience
​Day 1: Kochi arrival ➔ Munnar transfer.
​Day 2: Munnar: Tea factory processing tour, local market exploration, Blossom Park.
​Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady ➔ Kadathanadan Kalari Centre (Martial Arts) & Navarasa Kathakali performance.
​Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey ➔ Traditional Kerala Sadya meal served on banana leaf aboard the houseboat.
Day 5: Alleppey to Fort Kochi âž” Explore Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and ancient Portuguese colonial streets.
​Day 6: Cochin Museum/Art Gallery ➔ Airport/Station drop.
​Itinerary 5: Waterways First (Reverse Route – Kochi-Alleppey-Thekkady-Munnar-Kochi)
​Day 1: Kochi pick-up ➔ Direct drive to Alleppey. Board Houseboat at 12:00 PM.
​Day 2: Disembark ➔ Drive uphill to Thekkady. Periyar boating & spice shopping.
​Day 3: Thekkady to Munnar via Gap Road scenic drive. Night stay in Munnar.
​Day 4: Munnar: Rajamalai, Mattupetty, Echo Point.
​Day 5: Munnar to Kochi ➔ Evening Kochi sightseeing & Marine Drive walk.
​Day 6: Kochi Fort area ➔ Airport/Station drop.
​Itinerary 6: Slow Travel & Wellness / Relaxation
​Day 1: Kochi to Munnar ➔ Relaxed hotel check-in with hill views.
​Day 2: Munnar: Gentle sightseeing (Blossom Park, Kundala Lake), Ayurvedic massage session.
​Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady ➔ Resort relax, evening spice garden walk.
​Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey ➔ Unwind on the backwater houseboat cruise.
​Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi ➔ Boutique stay in Fort Kochi, sunset café visits.
​Day 6: Morning walk & departure transfer.
​Itinerary 7: Hill Station & Plantation Deep-Dive
​Day 1: Kochi to Munnar (Cheeyappara, Valara stops).
​Day 2: Munnar: Top Station viewpoint, Pampadum Shola view, Chinnakanal / Gap road exploration.
​Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady ➔ Organic spice and cardamom plantation walk.
​Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey ➔ Backwater Houseboat journey.
​Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi ➔ St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jew Town.
​Day 6: Shopping and drop at Kochi Airport/Station.
​Itinerary 8: Photography & Landscape Special
​Day 1: Kochi pick up ➔ Photography stops at waterfalls and rubber plantations en route to Munnar.
​Day 2: Golden hour photos at Photo Point, Kundala Lake, and tea valley viewpoints.
​Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady ➔ Landscape views along Munnar-Thekkady ghat road, evening martial arts photo opportunities.
​Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey ➔ Sunset and bird photography over backwaters from houseboat deck.
​Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi ➔ Photogenic Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset, heritage street murals.
​Day 6: Drop-off at Kochi.
​Itinerary 9: Shopping, Culinary & Foodie Trail.
​Day 1: Kochi to Munnar.
​Day 2: Munnar: Local tea sampling, visits to local bakeries, tea garden views.
​Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady ➔ Buying authentic spices (cardamom, pepper, cinnamon), local Kerala lunch in Kumily.
​Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey ➔ Freshly cooked backwater cuisine (Karimeen / Pearl Spot fish fry) on houseboat.
​Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi ➔ Seafood dining in Fort Kochi, spice trading streets of Mattancherry, evening shopping at Lulu Mall.
​Day 6: Morning snacks shopping (banana chips) ➔ Drop at Airport/Station.
​Itinerary 10: Kochi Start & End – Urban + Hills + Backwaters Split
​Day 1: Kochi arrival ➔ Half-day Kochi sightseeing (Marine Drive, Chinese Nets). Night stay in Kochi.
​Day 2: Kochi to Munnar drive ➔ Waterfalls en route, afternoon Tea Museum.
​Day 3: Full day Munnar (Rajamalai, Mattupetty, Echo Point).
​Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady ➔ Spice tour & Periyar Lake boat ride.
​Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey ➔ Houseboat stay & backwater cruise.
​Day 6: Breakfast on houseboat ➔ Direct departure transfer to Kochi Airport/Station.
​🛠️ Infrastructure & Facilities Supported
​Private Vehicle: Dedicated AC Sedan driver cum guide fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, equipped with GPS navigation.
​Houseboat Facilities:
​Private air-conditioned bedroom with attached modern toilet/bathroom.
Open viewing deck/lounge area.
​On-board dedicated crew (Captain, Engine Driver, Chef).
​Continuous power backup and bio-toilet sanitation system.
​Hotel Amenities: 3-Star/4-Star options feature 24/7 hot water, Wi-Fi, mountain/garden view rooms, and daily breakfast.
​Road & Mobile Connectivity: High-speed 4G/5G mobile connectivity along all main routes (Kochi, Munnar town, Thekkady, Alleppey). Smooth NH/SH highways between all points.
​❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
​1. What are the check-in and check-out timings for the Alleppey Houseboat?
​Houseboats check in around 12:00 PM and check out at 09:00 AM the next morning. Cruising takes place from 12:00 PM to 05:30 PM (with a lunch break), docks overnight near the shore, and resumes brief morning cruising before check-out.
​2. Is air-conditioning on the houseboat available 24 hours?
​Deluxe Houseboats: AC operates in the bedroom from 09:00 PM to 06:00 AM.
​Premium / Luxury Houseboats: Offer 24-hour full-time AC in the bedroom and living area.
3. Are all toll, parking, and driver allowances included in the cab price?
​Yes, standard tour packages include all driver charges, toll fees, interstate/permit fees, fuel, and parking. Entry tickets to monuments or national parks are paid directly on-site.
4. Can vegetarians or specific dietary needs be catered to on the houseboat?
​Yes. The private chef on board prepares custom meals based on your food preference (Pure Veg, Jain, South Indian, or North Indian).