India HolidaysKerala Hills & Backwaters
Munnar tea country and backwater days, with time to slow down. A 5-night custom holiday idea, quoted for your dates.
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Overview
Tea-country mornings. Backwater evenings.
Trade a packed schedule for a gentler journey through Kerala. This suggested 5-night route combines the green hills around Munnar with time near the backwaters, leaving space to choose the stay style and experiences you enjoy.
Your suggested journey
Days 1–3: Kochi to Munnar
Arrive in Kochi and discuss a comfortable transfer to the hills. Allow time to settle in before exploring tea-country scenery and local viewpoints. Choose the sightseeing and pace with the team; weather, local access and your hotel location shape the day.
Days 4–5: Slow down by the backwaters
Continue towards the Alappuzha backwaters for a different side of Kerala. Discuss a waterside hotel or an optional houseboat experience. A boat stay or cruise is included only if specified in your confirmed quote, and operates subject to local conditions.
Day 6: Travel home
Plan your return transfer with enough time for your onward journey. The route can be adjusted around your arrival and departure details.
Make it yours
Tell us your dates, number of travellers, hotel preference, meal requirements and budget. This is a custom holiday proposal, with accommodation, transport, sightseeing and any experiences priced and confirmed for your request.
Before you confirm
The final itinerary, available stays, inclusions, total price, payment schedule and cancellation conditions will be shared in writing. No flights, hotel, boat, ticket or transfer is reserved by sending an enquiry. Images are original destination-inspired illustrations and do not identify a particular booked property or vessel.
Itinerary
6 days · 5 nights
- Day 1
Day 1Arrive in Kochi, continue to the hills
Suggested first day: arrive in Kochi and plan a comfortable onward transfer towards Munnar. Keep the rest of the day light, allowing for arrival time, road conditions and the stay selected in your quote.
Overnight · Munnar area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 2
Day 2Tea-country scenery at your pace
Discuss a relaxed day around Munnar with viewpoints and tea-country scenery that suit your interests. Exact stops, entry tickets and transport are confirmed in the itinerary agreed for your dates.
Overnight · Munnar area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 3
Day 3A little more time in the hills
Leave room for a slower morning and a choice of local sightseeing or leisure time. The team can help adjust the day for your family, weather and preferred pace.
Overnight · Munnar area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 4
Day 4From the hills to the backwaters
Proposed travel day towards the Alappuzha backwaters. Discuss a waterside stay and time to settle in. Transfer arrangements and the selected accommodation are included only as confirmed in your quote.
Overnight · Backwater area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 5
Day 5Backwater moments, your way
Choose an easy-paced day by the water. Ask about an optional local cruise or houseboat experience, with its duration, vessel, meals, operating conditions and price confirmed separately before booking.
Overnight · Backwater area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 6
Day 6Return journey
Plan your return transfer around your onward departure, with a suitable buffer for road conditions. Final timing depends on the confirmed route and your travel arrangements.
What's included
Included
- Custom itinerary discussion for your proposed dates
- Written quote detailing the services selected for your trip
- Only the travel services expressly listed in your final confirmation
Not included
- Flights, accommodation, meals, transfers and tickets unless expressly included in the written quote
- Optional activities and personal expenses
- Insurance and any applicable permit fees unless stated
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