9-Day Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & Varkala Tour in Kerala
Arrive at Cochin International Airport and settle into Kochi, where your private air-conditioned cab and experienced driver will be with you throughout the journey. Spend your first morning exploring Mattancherry Palace’s Kerala murals, then wander Fort Kochi’s colonial lanes before watching the Chinese fishing nets at sunset. Drive into the misty hills of Munnar, spending two mornings at Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, then afternoons at the Tea Museum and Blossom Park. Head to Thekkady for an evening at Elephant Junction and a morning safari in Periyar Tiger Reserve. Cruise Alleppey’s backwaters, then reach Varkala for two days: mornings at Veli Lake and Thiruvambady Beach, afternoons at Varkala Beach and Kappil Beach, plus a drive to Jatayu Earth’s Center. Ends with drop at Trivandrum. Ideal for couples and solo travellers seeking a relaxed, scenic loop of Kerala’s coast and hills.
- Type
- Multi-day tour
- Duration
- 9D 8N
- Route
- 870 km
- Starts
- Kochi
- Pickup
- Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Cab options
- Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller
Your day-by-day plan
Day 1 · based in Kochi
Arrive in Kochi
Arrival and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival in Cochin, representatives greet at the airport and assist with transfer to hotel.
- Cochin Airport
Day 2 · based in Kochi
Kochi sightseeing
Sightseeing in Cochin
Full-day sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit Mattancherry Palace, stroll along Fort Kochi, and admire Chinese Fishing Nets.
- Mattancherry Palace
Sightseeing in Cochin
Stroll along the shores of Fort Kochi.
- Fort Kochi
Sightseeing in Cochin
Admire the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets.
- Chinese Fishing Nets
Day 3 · based in Munnar
Kochi to Munnar
Transfer to Munnar
Depart for Munnar. On arrival, check into hotel.
Day 4 · based in Munnar
Munnar sightseeing
Full-day excursion in Munnar
Visit Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Echo Point, and the tea museum. Picnic at Blossom Park.
- Mattupetty Lake and Dam
Full-day excursion in Munnar
Visit Echo Point.
- Echo Point
Full-day excursion in Munnar
Visit the tea museum.
- Tea Museum
Full-day excursion in Munnar
Picnic at Blossom Park.
- Blossom Park
Day 5 · based in Thekkady
Munnar to Thekkady
Transfer to Thekkady and sightseeing
Drive to Thekkady. Visit Elephant Junction, a Kathakali show, spice plantations, and Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- Elephant Junction
Sightseeing in Thekkady
Attend a Kathakali show.
Sightseeing in Thekkady
Discover spice plantations.
Sightseeing in Thekkady
Visit Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- Periyar Tiger Reserve
Day 6 · based in Alleppey
Thekkady to Alleppey
Transfer to Alleppey and houseboat cruise
Travel to Alleppey and check into private houseboat. Cruise through backwaters.
Day 7 · based in Varkala
Alleppey to Varkala
Transfer to Varkala and sightseeing
Explore Varkala. Visit Veli Lake, Varkala Beach, and Kappil Beach.
- Veli Lake
Sightseeing in Varkala
Visit Varkala Beach.
- Varkala Beach
Sightseeing in Varkala
Visit Kappil Beach.
- Kappil Beach
Day 8 · based in Varkala
Varkala sightseeing
Full-day sightseeing in Varkala
Visit Thiruvambady Beach, Varkala Aquarium, and Jatayu Earth's Center.
- Thiruvambady Beach
Full-day sightseeing in Varkala
Visit Varkala Aquarium.
- Varkala Aquarium
Full-day sightseeing in Varkala
Visit Jatayu Earth's Center.
- Jatayu Earth's Center
Day 9 · based in Trivandrum
Varkala to Trivandrum
Transfer to Trivandrum for departure
Transferred to Trivandrum for onward journey to airport or railway station.
Fare breakdown
Total travel distance: 870 km · Travel duration: 9 days
| Vehicle type | Base fare | Extra distance | Driver charges | Parking | Toll tax | GST (5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | ₹22,158 – ₹31,500Min 100–250 km/day | ₹0₹14 – ₹25 / km | ₹0 – ₹2,682₹0 – ₹298 / day | ₹200 | As applicable | ₹1,135 – ₹1,698 | ₹23,835 – ₹35,648 |
| SUV | ₹28,800 – ₹40,500Min 100–250 km/day | ₹0₹18 – ₹32 / km | ₹0 – ₹4,725₹0 – ₹525 / day | ₹200 | As applicable | ₹1,450 – ₹2,148 | ₹30,450 – ₹45,098 |
| Toyota Innova | ₹33,750 – ₹49,500Min 100–250 km/day | ₹0₹22 – ₹40 / km | ₹0 – ₹5,940₹0 – ₹660 / day | ₹200 | As applicable | ₹1,720 – ₹2,598 | ₹36,120 – ₹54,548 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹31,320 – ₹44,100Min 80 km/day | ₹6,225 – ₹8,700₹42 – ₹58 / km | ₹4,950 – ₹8,550₹550 – ₹950 / day | ₹200 | As applicable | ₹2,315 – ₹2,898 | ₹48,610 – ₹60,848 |
Planning estimates only. Green/environment tax may apply. The operator confirms the final fare.
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