Kerala Exotic Tour – Hills, Wildlife, Backwaters & Beach – 8 Nights / 9 Days

Arrive at Kochi Airport or railway station, meet the Saar Holidays representative and transfer to the confirmed hotel. After check-in, begin a relaxed introduction to Kerala with Fort Kochi and the waterfront according to arrival time, including the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and nearby colonial streets when open. Continue to the Mattancherry or Jew Town area if time permits, then enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kochi.

After breakfast, check out and drive into the Western Ghats toward Munnar. The route climbs through plantation country and green valleys, with stops at suitable waterfalls or viewpoints when weather, road conditions and timing permit. On arrival, check in at the hill resort and spend the remaining time relaxing among the tea-covered slopes or exploring Munnar town. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Spend the day exploring Munnar after breakfast. Visit tea-estate viewpoints, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and other selected scenic attractions according to the final programme, and include the Tea Museum or a suitable tea-history experience when open. Visit Eravikulam National Park and the Rajamalai tourism zone when operational and tickets are available; the park can close seasonally, so an alternative nature stop is used when required. Wildlife sightings, including Nilgiri tahr, are natural and never guaranteed. Overnight stay in Munnar.

After breakfast, leave Munnar and travel through the Cardamom Hills toward Thekkady, gateway to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Check in at the selected hotel or nature resort and later explore a locally operated spice plantation or spice-market experience when included. Join an authorised Periyar Lake boat trip or another suitable nature activity if scheduled for this day, subject to tickets, permits, weather and current operations. Animal rides are not included in the base package. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

After breakfast, enjoy any remaining confirmed Periyar or spice-country activity before driving down from the hills to Kumarakom on the shores of Vembanad Lake. Check in at the backwater resort and slow the pace for an afternoon of lakeside leisure. Depending on the confirmed programme, enjoy a sunset boat ride, gentle nature walk or birding experience, understanding that bird and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

After breakfast, transfer to the confirmed Alappuzha or Alleppey houseboat jetty and board a verified or currently approved traditional Kerala houseboat around the operatoru2019s standard check-in time. Cruise through palm-lined canals, paddy-field landscapes, lakes and village waterways while observing everyday backwater life. Enjoy freshly prepared lunch, refreshments and dinner according to the confirmed meal plan, then anchor at an authorised location for the night in accordance with local navigation rules. Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Wake to the peaceful backwaters and enjoy breakfast aboard the houseboat before disembarkation. Meet the driver and continue south by private vehicle to Kovalam, one of Keralau2019s best-known beach destinations. Check in at the selected resort and spend the remaining afternoon or evening relaxing by the Arabian Sea, walking around Lighthouse Beach or another suitable public beachfront and enjoying sunset according to weather and sea conditions. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning around Kovalam before setting out for Thiruvananthapuram sightseeing. Depending on the final programme and current opening rules, visit selected museums, cultural landmarks, city viewpoints or the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple sector only where visitor eligibility, dress code and religious access rules permit. Return to Kovalam for additional beach leisure; any swimming or water activity should follow current sea conditions and local safety guidance. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

After breakfast, check out at the appropriate time and transfer to Thiruvananthapuram Airport or railway station for the onward journey. The Kerala Exotic Tour concludes after nine days combining Kochiu2019s maritime heritage, Munnaru2019s tea hills, Periyaru2019s wildlife landscape, Kumarakom and Alappuzhau2019s backwaters, an overnight houseboat and the tropical beaches of Kovalam.