6 days Kerala tour with two nights in Munnar

The five-day Kerala route with a full day added in the tea hills, so Munnar is a stay rather than a stop.

At a glance

Duration

6 days, 5 nights

Destinations

Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey

Transport

Private AC car

Accommodation

4 nights hotel, 1 night houseboat

Tour type

Private

Starts

Kochi airport

Ends

Kochi airport

What makes this one worth it

• Two nights in Munnar's tea country
• Eravikulam National Park and a short boat on Kundala Lake
• Periyar Lake boat safari and a spice plantation
• Kalaripayattu martial arts show
• A private houseboat night on the Alleppey backwaters

Your day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Kochi

   Airport pickup and check-in. If you land early, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue, then a walk along the waterfront.

2. Day 2

   Kochi to Munnar

   Up into the hills through spice plantations and small towns, with stops at the waterfalls on the way.

3. Day 3

   A full day in Munnar

   The Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park for the Nilgiri tahr, and a short boat ride on Kundala Lake.

4. Day 4

   Munnar to Thekkady

   Through tea country into the forest around Periyar. Kalaripayattu show in the evening.

5. Day 5

   Periyar Lake and onto the houseboat

   Morning boat safari on Periyar Lake and a spice plantation walk — cardamom, pepper, cinnamon — then to Alleppey to board your houseboat.

6. Day 6

   Back to Kochi airport

   Breakfast on board and the drive to Kochi airport.

What the price covers

• Private AC car and driver throughout
• 4 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
• Park and museum tickets
• Tips

Questions people ask

What does a 6-day Kerala tour package usually include?

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

What places are covered in a typical 6-day Kerala tour package?

The route takes in Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey, usually with an extra day in Munnar to enjoy the tea estates. You still get the wildlife of Thekkady and the backwaters of Alleppey.

Is a 6-day Kerala trip better than a shorter option?

For most travellers, yes. The extra day, mostly spent in Munnar, lets you enjoy the hills and viewpoints at an easy pace rather than hurrying on to the next stop.

What makes this different from a standard 6-day Kerala vacation package?

This is a fully private tour with your own AC car, driver and guides, and you are never grouped with strangers. That means the daily schedule can bend to suit you.

Can I customise my 6-day Kerala itinerary?

Yes. Tell us your preferred hotel style, activities and pace, and we will build the itinerary around them.

Is the houseboat part of every 6-day Kerala holiday package?

Yes, the overnight houseboat cruise in Alleppey is a core part of this tour. Meals are cooked on board by your private crew, and it makes a relaxing last stop before you leave.

How does the 6-day Kerala tour compare in cost to the 5-day option?

The extra day adds one more night's stay and a little more driving, which most guests feel is well worth it for the extra time in the hills. 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 a 5-night, 6-day Kerala tour package mean?

It simply means five nights of accommodation, in hotels and on the houseboat, spread across six days of travel. This is the standard shape of this itinerary.

What is the best time of year to visit Kerala?

October to March is the most pleasant time for sightseeing and houseboat cruises. Summers are hot and humid, so we plan outings for early morning or late afternoon, and the monsoon brings lush green scenery with heavy showers.

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

It is a great first trip, covering hills, wildlife and backwaters without long hours on the road. Your licensed guides also help you understand local customs and history along the way.

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