Kerala Backwaters
Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.
Overview
About this package
An eight-day India offsite combining a Vembanad houseboat conference segment with a Munnar hill-station retreat — designed for leadership teams who want serious strategy time alongside genuine, unplugged calm.
Backwater Deck Strategy SessionsMunnar Tea Estate WorkshopKumarakom Team Canoe ExerciseEravikulam National ParkFarewell Gala Dinner
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Who this trip is built for
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Cochin Arrival & Houseboat Boarding
Arrive in Cochin, transfer to Alleppey, and board a fleet of premium houseboats for the leadership retreat opening dinner.
2
Day 2
Backwater Strategy Session
Morning strategy workshop held on the houseboat's upper deck as the fleet cruises the Vembanad backwaters. Afternoon at Kumarakom for a team-building canoe exercise.
3
Day 3
Disembark & Drive to Munnar
Morning disembarkation, drive up to Munnar's tea country, arriving by evening for a welcome dinner at the hill resort.
4
Day 4
Munnar Leadership Workshop
Full-day leadership and planning workshop in a dedicated conference room overlooking the tea estates, with structured breakout sessions.
5
Day 5
Tea Estate Team Day
Morning tea-estate tour and tasting, afternoon outdoor team-building activities among the plantations.
6
Day 6
Eravikulam & Closing Session
Morning visit to Eravikulam National Park, afternoon closing strategy session and results presentation.
7
Day 7
Free Day & Farewell Gala
Free day for spa treatments or personal time, followed by a farewell gala dinner with awards and closing remarks.
8
Day 8
Departure
Transfer to Cochin airport for departure.
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What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 2 nights premium houseboat + 5 nights hill resort
- Daily breakfast + 3 group dinners
- Dedicated conference space in Munnar
- Kumarakom canoe team-building exercise
- Tea estate tour & tasting
- All road transfers
Not Included
- Airfare to Cochin
- Lunch on non-included days
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Best Time to Travel
Sep-Mar
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kerala Backwaters Corporate Leadership Retreat trip?
8 days, 7 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Kerala Backwaters Corporate Leadership Retreat trip?
Sep-Mar
What's included in the Kerala Backwaters Corporate Leadership Retreat package?
2 nights premium houseboat + 5 nights hill resort; Daily breakfast + 3 group dinners; Dedicated conference space in Munnar; Kumarakom canoe team-building exercise; Tea estate tour & tasting; All road transfers
What's not included in the Kerala Backwaters Corporate Leadership Retreat package?
Airfare to Cochin; Lunch on non-included days; Personal expenses; Travel insurance
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