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| Duration | : | 10 nights/ 11 days |
| Destinations | : | Cochin - Munnar - Vandenmedu - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum |
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Day 01 - Arrival Cochin
Get greeted by our tour representative on arrival at Cochin on first day of the Kerala Tea Estate Tour. Transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon go on a sightseeing tour of Cochin. Colonial influence of Cochin becomes evident when you visit the Jewish Synagogue. The structure was built in 1567, housing the Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the Dutch Palace, with its 17th century murals of the Ramayana. Also visit places like St Francis' Church, where the Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama was first buried. In the evening attend Kathakali performance- a traditional dance of Kerala.
Situated on the southwest coast of Indian Peninsula, Cochin is a beautiful city known for its scenic charm. Major commercial center of Kerala, Cochin or Kochi is visited by large number of leisure and business tourists every year.
Overnight stay.
Day 02- Cochin / Munnar
Drive to Munnar, the next day. On reaching check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Set at an altitude of 6000ft., Munnar is blessed by nature and is known for its scenic charm and breathtaking beauty. Located in the Idukki district of Kerala, Munnar is one of the major tourist destinations of Kerala.
Day 03 - Munnar
Take breakfast and go on a visit of tea gardens. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar/Vandenmedu 
Drive To Vandenmedu, the next day. In the afternoon visit Cardamom Plantation. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Vandenmedu
Go on a half-day visit to the tea factory at Kailasam. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Vandenmedu/Periyar
Drive to Periyar after taking breakfast. On reaching check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Lake Periyar to spot herds of Elephants. You will also see other species like leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear etc. The population of tigers is also increasing at an appreciable rate in Periyar.
Situated in the high ranges of Western Ghats, Periyar is beautiful place famous for its wildlife Sanctuary. Home to rich variety of flora and fauna, Periyar is indeed a heaven for wildlife lovers.
Overnight stay.
Day 07- Periyar / Kumarakom
Drive to Kumarakom after taking breakfast on seventh day of the Kerala Tea Estate Tour. On reaching check in at the hotel.
A cluster of small islands, Kumarakom is a beautiful village on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. The place is known for its exotic backwaters and exotic variety of flora and fauna.
Overnight Stay.
Day 08 - Kumarakom /Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey the next day and embark on to your houseboat. Enjoy your cruise in the backwaters while traversing the narrow canals and viewing the village life of Kerala.
Alleppey or Alappuzha is a picturesque town dotted with canals, backwaters, beaches and lagoons. Also known as the Venice of the East, Alleppey, Alleppey is one of the major tourist destinations of India.
Overnight onboard.
Day 09 - Alleppey / Kovalam
Take breakfast and drive to Kovalam.
Located on the shores of Arabian Sea, Kovalam is a beautiful beach town in the Kerala state of India. One of the major tourist spots in India, Kovalam houses number of golden sandy beaches, famous being the Light House Beach and the Hawah Beach.
On reaching check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10 - Kovalam
Day free for leisure.
Day 11 - Kovalam /Trivandrum
Transfer to the Trivandrum airport to board flight for the onward destination.
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