6 Days of Kerala: Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & Varkala

Arrive at Airport/ Station, where your private chauffeur awaits to begin your journey toward the Western Ghats. You will enjoy a picturesque drive through winding roads, stopping at the Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls for private viewing and photography. Upon arrival in Munnar, you will check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy your leisure time.

You will begin the day with a morning visit to Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, with early entry arranged to ensure a more tranquil experience. Later, you will enjoy the tour of a Boutique Tea Museum, followed by a curated tea-tasting session where you can learn the art of tea-making from a professional sommelier. The day continues with a visit to the Mattupetty Dam and the serene Kundala Lake. In the evening enjoy your leisure time.

You will drive along the scenic Spice Route to Thekkady, the spice hub of Kerala. Upon arrival, you will embark on a spice plantation tour featuring an immersive, guided walk through a lush plantation to see pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon in their natural habitat, concluding with a visit to a spice boutique. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat safari on Lake Periyar to spot wild elephants and endemic bird species. In the evening enjoy your leisure time.

You will transfer to Alleppey to board a Private Houseboat (Kettuvallam), considered the pinnacle of Kerala luxury. As you cruise through the intricate network of canals and lagoons of Vembanad, you will observe the unique "backwater life" from the comfort of your air-conditioned suite. Your onboard private chef will prepare a traditional Sadhya lunch on a banana leaf, featuring fresh catch-of-the-day (Karimeen Pollichathu). In the evening, you will enjoy snacks and tea on the deck while watching the sun dip below the horizon of the paddy fields.

After breakfast on the houseboat, you will disembark and drive south toward the pristine shores of Varkala. Upon arrival, you will check into a premier cliff-top resort overlooking the Arabian Sea. You may spend the afternoon strolling along the famous Varkala Cliff, lined with high-end cafes and artisan boutiques, and visit the sacred Papanasam Beach known for its mineral springs. In the evening, enjoy your leisure time. Overnight stay in hotel.