5 days Kerala tour

Kerala's four classic stops in five days — the port at Kochi, the tea hills, the Periyar forest and a night on the backwaters.

At a glance

Duration

5 days, 4 nights

Destinations

Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey

Transport

Private AC car

Accommodation

3 nights hotel, 1 night houseboat

Tour type

Private

Starts

Kochi airport

Ends

Kochi airport

What makes this one worth it

• Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets and Mattancherry
• Tea Museum and Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
• A Kalaripayattu martial arts show in Thekkady
• Boat safari on Periyar Lake and a spice garden walk
• A night on a private houseboat with meals on board

Your day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Kochi

   Airport pickup and check-in. Afternoon in Fort Kochi — the fishing nets, the old churches, Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue — and an evening by the water.

2. Day 2

   Up to Munnar

   A drive into the hills past waterfalls and spice gardens, arriving in Munnar for the evening.

3. Day 3

   Munnar, then on to Thekkady

   Eravikulam National Park for the Nilgiri tahr, the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, then down to Thekkady for a Kalaripayattu show.

4. Day 4

   Periyar Lake and the houseboat

   A morning boat on Periyar Lake, where elephants come down to drink, and a spice plantation walk. Then to Alleppey to board your houseboat for the night.

5. Day 5

   Back to Kochi

   Breakfast on board, then the drive to Kochi airport, with a market stop if your flight allows.

What the price covers

• Private AC car and driver throughout
• 3 nights hotel with breakfast
• 1 night private houseboat with all meals
• Guided sightseeing
• Periyar boat safari
• Spice plantation visit
• Kalaripayattu show
• Tolls, parking and taxes

What it does not cover

• Flights to and from Kochi
• Lunch and dinner on land
• Eravikulam and museum tickets
• Tips

Questions people ask

What does a 5-day Kerala tour package usually include?

Your package includes handpicked hotels, a private AC car with driver throughout, an overnight houseboat cruise and guided sightseeing with licensed English-speaking guides. We give you a clear, fixed quote up front, so there are no hidden charges later.

What places are covered in a typical 5-day Kerala tour?

The route covers Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey, giving you a mix of hill stations, wildlife and backwaters.

Is a 5-day Kerala trip enough time to see the state properly?

Five days is enough to enjoy Kerala's most popular regions without feeling rushed. You get the hills, the wildlife and the backwaters in one short trip.

What makes this different from a standard 5-day Kerala vacation package?

This is a fully private tour with your own AC car, driver and guides, so you are never grouped with other travellers. That gives you far more flexibility in your daily schedule.

Can I customise my 5-day Kerala itinerary?

Yes. Let us know your preferred hotel style, activities and pace when you enquire, and we will shape the trip around them.

Is the houseboat part of every 5-day Kerala package?

Yes, on this tour an overnight houseboat cruise in Alleppey is a core part of the trip. Your private crew cooks meals on board as you drift through the backwaters.

How does the cost of a 5-day package compare to longer trips?

A shorter trip usually costs less overall because there are fewer nights and transfers, though the daily cost is similar. The price on the page is per person for two sharing and depends on group size, car and hotel category, and we confirm a fixed quote before you pay anything.

What does 4 nights mean in a 5-day Kerala tour package?

It means four nights of accommodation, in hotels and on the houseboat, across five days of travel. This is the usual shape for a short Kerala itinerary.

What is the best time of year to visit Kerala?

October to March has the most comfortable weather for sightseeing and cruises. Summers are humid, so we schedule outings for mornings and evenings, and the monsoon months are rainy but beautifully green.

Is this one of the best packages for first-time visitors?

It is a very popular choice for first-timers, covering hills, wildlife and backwaters with little time on the road. Your licensed guides also explain local customs and history as you go.

On the route