About this trip
A six-day route through Kerala, moving between Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey. It's a private trip, so the pace and itinerary are built around your group rather than a fixed departure.
Being partially guided, you'll have some sections with a guide and others left to explore on your own, which suits families or small groups who want structure without being tied to a crowd the whole way.
With four distinct bases in six days, expect a fair bit of movement — this is a tour of Kerala's range, from coast to hills to backwaters, rather than a slow stay in one place.
What you'll do
- Explore the port city of Cochin
- Head up into the tea hills around Munnar
- Spend time in Thekkady, on the edge of Kerala's forest country
- Take in the backwaters at Alleppey
- Private tour — itinerary and timing can flex around your group
- Partially guided, so some days include a guide and others are more independent
- Covers four bases in six days, so it's a moving itinerary rather than a single-base stay
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Worth it if you speak English or book with a named guide like Prince Thomas or have Sandeep managing your booking. Think twice if you need detailed daily communication, as organisation varies wildly and some drivers speak minimal English.
- Houseboat experience and backwater scenery genuinely stunning; Kathakali performance and spice plantations are highlights.
- Communication and organisation inconsistent: some travellers got daily check-ins and clear itineraries, others felt abandoned with non-English-speaking drivers.
- Periyar National Park booking failed for one group, leaving them stranded 3 extra hours and missing afternoon activities entirely.
- Quality depends heavily on your assigned guide or point of contact; Sandeep and Prince Thomas mentioned by name as standout professionals.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kochi (Cochin) · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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