“Worth it if you want Kerala's highlights with a reliable driver and excellent houseboat stay. Think twice if you need real guidance, translator support, or ethical animal activities.”
- About £258/day across 7 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£138/day)
- 4.7★ from 23 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Seven days through Kerala, moving from the hill country of Munnar down to the backwaters of Alleppey and the old colonial streets of Fort Kochi. It's a mix of scenery, culture and a genuine slow-down in the middle.
You'll walk through tea gardens and spice plantations, stop at waterfalls, and spend time in Fort Kochi's old town before the trip's centrepiece — a night on a private houseboat, drifting the canals and eating Keralan food cooked on board.
Guided throughout, with a good balance of activity and downtime, this suits anyone after a mix of nature, culture and a proper rest.
What you'll do
- Explore Fort Kochi's colonial-era streets and architecture
- Walk the tea gardens of Munnar and visit Eravikulam National Park
- Drive through spice plantations and stop at waterfalls en route
- Spend a night aboard a private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters
- Watch a traditional Kathakali performance
- Eat freshly prepared Keralan cuisine on board the houseboat
- Fully guided, with a mix of sightseeing days and a slower-paced houseboat stay
- Suits nature lovers and culture enthusiasts as much as those wanting a quieter break
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: English-speaking guide during sightseeing
- Meals: Breakfast at hotels Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner at Houseboat
- Transport: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation: Accomodation using twin sharing room in 3 star hotels
- Activities: Monument Entry fees Jungle entry fees Any other items which are not mentioned in inclusions
- Flights: Flights not included
- Insurance: Travel insurance not included
How travellers rate it
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Your free day in India
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Worth it if you want Kerala's highlights with a reliable driver and excellent houseboat stay. Think twice if you need real guidance, translator support, or ethical animal activities.
- Driver quality is genuinely excellent: experienced, safe, personable, good English speakers who explain local culture well.
- Houseboat stay is the trip highlight: food is impressive, accommodation excellent, genuinely memorable experience.
- Communication breakdown if your driver speaks poor English: no explanations given, itinerary changes not communicated, felt abandoned.
- It's private driver transport, not a guided tour; animal activities include elephant rides and zoo visits with poor welfare standards.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Kochi (Cochin)
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Hostels in Kochi (Cochin) for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is Highlights of Southern India - Kerala with Houseboat Stay?
It's a 7-day trip. It starts and ends in Kochi (Cochin).
How much does Highlights of Southern India - Kerala with Houseboat Stay cost?
The land price starts from £1,804 per person for the 7-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 10 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Highlights of Southern India - Kerala with Houseboat Stay run?
It runs across roughly 9 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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