India, Sri Lanka · Backwater Tour

7-Day Kerala Tour from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram with Backwaters

7 Days Round trip from Kochi Moderate pace

Visit the Astounding Vivekananda Rock Island

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive to Munnar, a paradise hill station
02 Visit the world's richest Vishnu Temple en route to Kovalam
03 Go to Periyar Wildlife Park in Thekkady
04 Visit the striking Indo-Portuguese Museum

Pack your bags and set sail through the backwaters of Kerala on this 7-day journey from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram. Visit the beautiful hill stations of South India, including Munnar and Thekkady, along with the coastal beauties of Alappuzha, Kovalam, and Kanyakumari. Along the way, explore churches and temples, relax on the famous houseboats, enjoy the local surroundings, and stroll along the beach. This trip brings together heritage, nature, wildlife, and backwater experiences in one itinerary.

Pack your bags and set sail through the backwaters of Kerala on this 7-day journey from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Trivandrum, Kochi, Alappuzha, Munnar, Thekkady, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Periyar National Park

Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kochi Heritage Tour and Drive to Munnar

Meet and greet your English-speaking Indian tour guide in the morning upon arrival in Kochi.
Head towards Marine Drive to the water-bound Fort Kochi.
Visit the Indo-Portuguese Museum, Dutch Cemetery, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Town & Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace, and see the Chinese fishing nets. If time allows, also visit the Thrippunithara Palace.
Drive to Munnar, a paradise hill station, and see Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls and other viewpoints on the way.
Visit the Tea Museum upon reaching Munnar.
Drive to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Munnar Lakes, Viewpoints and National Park

Enjoy a hearty breakfast early in the morning.
See Kundala Lake, Echo Point, Flower Gardens, Photo Point, Pothamed Point, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, and more.

Day 03

Scenic Drive to Thekkady and Periyar Boat Safari

Check out from the hotel after enjoying a hearty breakfast.
Embark on a scenic drive towards Periyar Wildlife Park in Thekkady. Have a chance to experience a boat safari along the Periyar River. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 04

Alappuzha Backwaters and Beach Experience

Check in to the hotel and freshen up.
Proceed for sightseeing in Alappuzha, covering the backwaters and the beach.
Consider booking a houseboat for a breathtaking experience and witness different scenes of inland water village life, paddy fields, coconut palms, fishermen, and local life.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay, or stay in the houseboat.

Day 05

Drive to Kovalam via Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Drive towards Kovalam Beach after breakfast.
Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the world's richest Vishnu Temple, on the way.

Day 06

Kanyakumari Excursion and Sunset Return

Have a hearty breakfast and drive to Kanyakumari to see the Triveni Sangam, where 3 oceans meet: the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.
Go to the sacred Suchindram Temple and Vivekananda Rock Island.
Visit the 600-year-old wooden palace of Padmanabhapuram, used by the erstwhile Travancore Royal Family.
Drive back while enjoying the sunset in the evening.

Day 07