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Munnar and Alleppey Short Break
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5-Day Munnar and Alleppey Short Break

Kerala in a long weekend — two nights in the tea hills and one on a houseboat, with nothing else squeezed in. The most popular short itinerary we run.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Cochin to Munnar

    Drive up through the falls to Munnar.

    Meals
    Dinner
    Stay
    Munnar
    Munnar — view 1
    Munnar — view 2
    Munnar — view 3
  2. Day 2: Munnar

    Tea Museum, Mattupetty, Echo Point and Eravikulam National Park.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Stay
    Munnar
    Munnar — view 1
    Munnar — view 2
    Munnar — view 3
  3. Day 3: Munnar to Alleppey

    Down to Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon.

    Meals
    All meals
    Stay
    Houseboat, Alleppey
    Alleppey — view 1
    Alleppey — view 2
    Alleppey — view 3
  4. Day 4: Alleppey to Cochin

    Disembark, then Fort Cochin in the afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Stay
    Cochin
    Cochin — view 1
    Cochin — view 2
    Cochin — view 3
  5. Day 5: Departure

    Airport transfer.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Kerala — view 1
    Kerala — view 2
    Kerala — view 3

Trip Highlights

  • Two nights in Munnar
  • Overnight houseboat with all meals
  • Tea estate and Eravikulam park
  • No more than one long drive a day

What's included

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast, plus all meals aboard the houseboat
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Houseboat cruise with crew where the itinerary includes one
  • Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits

What's not included

  • Airfare and train fare
  • Lunch and dinner on land unless specified
  • Boat safari and park entry fees at Periyar
  • Ayurvedic treatments unless the package is a wellness one
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Pickup point

Cochin International Airport (Trivandrum on request)

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Houseboat and resort advances already paid are non-refundable. Peak-season dates from 20 December to 5 January carry a stricter policy, confirmed at booking.

Frequently asked questions

Is the monsoon a bad time to visit Kerala?

It is the best time for some things and the worst for others. June to September brings the waterfalls alive and the tea slopes at their greenest, and Ayurveda centres consider it the ideal treatment season. Beaches and long boat cruises are better between October and March.

Overnight houseboat or a day cruise?

An overnight boat moors in a quiet canal for the night and is the better experience. A day cruise costs less and suits families with very young children who would rather sleep on land.

How much driving is there?

Kerala looks small but the hill roads are slow. Cochin to Munnar is around four hours, Munnar to Thekkady another four. We keep at most one long drive a day and never two back to back.

Can Ayurveda treatments be added to any trip?

Yes. A single-day treatment can be added anywhere. A genuine panchakarma course needs seven days minimum and a doctor's consultation first — that is the Ayurveda Retreat package, not an add-on.

Is Kerala good for elderly travellers?

Very. Most sightseeing is short walks and boat rides. Tell us about mobility needs and we will pick ground-floor rooms, skip the steep plantation walks and use a larger vehicle.

Ready to book Munnar and Alleppey Short Break?

Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.

Munnar and Alleppey Short Break

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