Royal Kerala Retreat

6 Days / 5 Nights

Royal Kerala Retreat is a beautifully balanced journey through Kerala’s heritage cities, misty hill stations, wildlife-rich forests, and tranquil backwaters. From the colonial charm of Cochin to tea-covered hills of Munnar, the wild heart of Thekkady, and a magical houseboat stay in Alleppey, this tour offers a truly royal experience of God’s Own Country.

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Transportation
Food
Sightseeing

Key Highlights

  • Heritage Cochin Trails
  • Misty Tea Hills
  • Wildlife & Spices
  • Cultural Kerala Nights
  • Backwater Houseboat
  • Scenic Nature Drives

Itinerary

Day-01 Arrival at Cochin | Heritage Sightseeing

On arrival at Cochin Airport or Railway Station, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. After some rest, enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin, the historic “Queen of the Arabian Sea,” exploring colonial landmarks and scenic coastal views. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Main Sightseeing & Activities:

  • Fort Kochi
  • St. Francis Church
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Santa Cruz Basilica
  • Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace
  • Jewish Synagogue
  • Local museums
  • Fort Kochi Beach

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Munnar, a charming hill station at about 1,600 meters above sea level. Enjoy a scenic drive through forests, waterfalls, misty roads, and green valleys before resort check-in. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Main Sightseeing & Activities:

  • Cheeyappara Waterfalls
  • Valara Waterfalls
  • Neriamangalam forest views
  • Foggy mountain ranges
  • Tea plantation landscapes

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Munnar’s natural beauty, including lakes, viewpoints, tea estates, and wildlife-rich parks. Return to your hotel by evening. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Main Sightseeing & Activities:

  • Blossom International Park
  • Tea Garden Photo Point
  • Mattupetty Dam
  • Echo Point
  • Kundala Lake
  • Eravikulam National Park (Rajamala – Nilgiri Tahr)
  • Tea Museum
  • Optional evening cultural show

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, home to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. En route, enjoy a guided spice plantation walk. Later, experience wildlife boating on Periyar Lake. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Main Sightseeing & Activities:

  • Guided spice plantation walk
  • Periyar Lake wildlife boating
  • Optional Elephant Park visit
  • Optional Jeep safari / Trekking / Bamboo rafting
  • Optional Ayurvedic wellness therapies
  • Kathakali classical dance show
  • Kalaripayattu martial arts performance

After an early breakfast, proceed to Alleppey. By noon, board a traditional Kerala houseboat and enjoy a relaxed cruise through serene canals and village life. Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Houseboat Experience Includes:

  • Welcome drink
  • Traditional Kerala lunch
  • Backwater cruising
  • Village & canal views
  • Sunset experience
  • Evening tea & snacks
  • Special dinner
  • Comfortable overnight stay

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and return to Cochin. If time permits, enjoy brief sightseeing and shopping before being dropped at the airport or railway station.

Main Sightseeing & Activities:

  • Fort Kochi
  • St. Francis Church
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace
  • Jewish Synagogue
  • Shopping for Kerala spices & souvenirs

Return home with royal memories of Kerala, beautifully curated by Vibe Kerala Holidays 🌿

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in well-appointed hotels (double occupancy)
  • Daily breakfast at hotels
  • All transfers and sightseeing tours in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced driver
  • All applicable taxes

Exclusions

  • Flight / Train tickets
  • Lunch and dinner meals
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Entry fees & optional activity charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Any items not specifically mentioned in inclusions

Terms & Conditions

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  • Guests are welcome to customise or modify any itinerary to suit their interests, comfort, and requirements before final confirmation.
  • All itineraries, prices, hotels, flights, transport, and activities are subject to availability and confirmation at the time of booking.
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