Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Place Covered : Kochi - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Marari Beach - Kochi
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MealsThe Best of Kerala with Beach Retreat – 9 Days package is designed for travelers who want to experience the most iconic and luxurious highlights of Kerala in one journey. From the historic lanes of Kochi to the misty hills of Munnar, this itinerary blends heritage, nature, and relaxation. Guests enjoy lush tea plantations, waterfalls, and the charm of Munnar’s colonial hill station atmosphere before traveling to Thekkady, where the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary offers boat safaris and spice garden walks.
The journey continues with a luxury private houseboat experience in Alleppey, cruising through Kerala’s tranquil backwaters surrounded by palm trees and village life. Finally, the tour concludes with a stay at Marari Beach, one of Kerala’s most pristine coastal retreats, where guests can unwind in luxury resorts, enjoy Ayurvedic spa treatments, and relax by the Arabian Sea.
This itinerary balances cultural exploration with leisure, making it perfect for foreign travelers who want a complete Kerala holiday with comfort, nature, and relaxation at every stage.
Arrive at Kochi International Airport, where you are greeted by your private driver. Transfer to your boutique hotel in Fort Kochi. Evening guided walk through the heritage quarter, visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Mattancherry Palace. Explore the spice markets before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kochi.
After breakfast, drive to Munnar, Kerala’s most famous hill station. The road winds through cardamom plantations, waterfalls, and scenic valleys. Check into your hillside resort surrounded by tea gardens. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Spend the day exploring Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and breathtaking views of rolling hills. Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum to learn about Kerala’s tea-growing heritage. Evening free to enjoy your resort’s natural surroundings. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, located on the edge of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Check into a spice plantation resort. Afternoon spice garden walk with explanations of cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon cultivation. Evening attend a Kalaripayattu martial arts show. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Start the day with a boat safari on Periyar Lake, where elephants, sambar deer, and birdlife can often be seen. Later, enjoy a nature walk with a forest guide. Afternoon at leisure for an Ayurvedic massage session or a visit to a tribal cultural center. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Drive to Alleppey and board your private luxury houseboat. Sail through canals, lagoons, and lakes, passing villages and paddy fields. Fresh Kerala meals are served onboard by the crew. Sunset over the backwaters is a highlight of the day. Overnight on houseboat.
After breakfast on the houseboat, disembark and drive to Marari Beach, a quiet coastal retreat. Check into your beachfront resort surrounded by coconut groves. Evening free to enjoy the beach. Overnight stay in Marari.
Spend the day at leisure at Marari Beach Resort. Options include Ayurvedic spa treatments, yoga sessions, cycling tours through local fishing villages, or simply relaxing by the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Marari.
After breakfast, drive back to Kochi for your onward flight. Depending on flight timings, optional last-minute shopping can be arranged before transfer to the airport.
Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Marari Beach.
Yes, one night in a private luxury houseboat with full meals.
Yes, it is a quiet beach with luxury resorts and wellness activities.
Approximately 4.5 hours.
Elephants, sambar deer, gaur, and many bird species.
Yes, spa and Ayurvedic treatments are available at Marari Beach and Thekkady resorts.
Kathakali dance, Kalaripayattu martial arts, and spice plantation visits.
Yes, extra nights at Marari or Kovalam beaches can be added.
October to March for the most pleasant weather.
Yes, the combination of houseboat, beach, and wildlife makes it ideal for families.