Private Kerala Tour from Cochin to Kovalam: Backwaters, Hills & Beaches

An 8-day private route down through Kerala, starting in Cochin and ending on the beach in Kovalam, taking in hill country, wildlife territory and the backwaters along the way.

You move at a steady, easy pace: colonial streets in Cochin, tea-covered hills in Munnar, a spell of wildlife-watching in Thekkady, a night on a traditional houseboat in Alleppey, then a few days to unwind on Kovalam's beaches.

It's a private tour with your own vehicle and driver, so the schedule can flex around you, and it suits families or anyone wanting a comfortable, guided look at Kerala rather than a fast-paced group trip.

What you'll do

• Wander the colonial-era streets and waterfront of Cochin
• Walk through tea plantations in the hills around Munnar
• Look for wildlife on an excursion in Thekkady
• Cruise the backwaters overnight on a traditional Alleppey houseboat
• Spend your final days on the beaches of Kovalam