Kerala Backwaters
Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.
Overview
About this package
Eight days built for newly-married couples who want romance without a rushed itinerary. Glide Alleppey''s backwaters on a private houseboat with a candlelit dinner on deck, then retreat to a Munnar tea-estate cottage for cardamom-scented mornings, waterfall picnics and a couples'' spa session. Slow, sensory, and entirely yours.
Private Houseboat with Candlelit DinnerMunnar Tea Estate Cottage StayCouples Spa TreatmentEravikulam Tahr SafariPrivate Waterfall PicnicFort Kochi Heritage Walk
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
HoneymoonsCouplesSpecial occasions
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
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Day 1
Arrive Kochi
Land at Kochi, private transfer to Fort Kochi. Sunset walk past the Chinese fishing nets, welcome dinner of Keralan seafood by candlelight.
2
Day 2
Fort Kochi Heritage Walk
Morning exploring Jew Town, antique shops and Dutch-era churches, afternoon at leisure before an early transfer south.
3
Day 3
Alleppey Private Houseboat
Board your private houseboat by noon, cruise the palm-lined canals as coconut groves drift past, candlelit dinner served on the sundeck.
4
Day 4
Backwaters to Munnar
Disembark after a slow breakfast, scenic drive up through spice plantations into the tea hills, check into your estate cottage by evening.
5
Day 5
Tea Gardens & Couples Spa
Morning walk through manicured tea rows and a tasting at the estate factory, afternoon couples spa treatment with mountain views.
6
Day 6
Eravikulam & Waterfall Picnic
Morning visit to Eravikulam National Park to spot the Nilgiri tahr, private waterfall picnic lunch arranged in the hills.
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Day 7
Leisure Day in Munnar
Day at leisure — hot air balloon ride option, or simply linger over breakfast and read on the cottage veranda. Farewell candlelight dinner.
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Day 8
Departure
Leisurely breakfast overlooking the hills, private transfer to Kochi airport for departure.
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What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 7 nights (houseboat + tea-estate cottage)
- Private AC houseboat with candlelit dinner
- Daily breakfast throughout
- All transfers by private car
- Eravikulam National Park entry
- One couples spa session
Not Included
- Airfare to/from Kochi
- Lunch & dinner outside listed inclusions
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Hot air balloon ride (optional add-on)
Best Time to Travel
Sep-Mar
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kerala Backwaters & Munnar Honeymoon Retreat trip?
8 days, 7 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Kerala Backwaters & Munnar Honeymoon Retreat trip?
Sep-Mar
What's included in the Kerala Backwaters & Munnar Honeymoon Retreat package?
7 nights (houseboat + tea-estate cottage); Private AC houseboat with candlelit dinner; Daily breakfast throughout; All transfers by private car; Eravikulam National Park entry; One couples spa session
What's not included in the Kerala Backwaters & Munnar Honeymoon Retreat package?
Airfare to/from Kochi; Lunch & dinner outside listed inclusions; Travel insurance; Personal expenses; Hot air balloon ride (optional add-on)
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