Private Tour

4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car

Overview

96 hours

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Best of Kerala Holiday Package lets you enjoy Munnar and Backwaters.

We have selected curated hotels in Munnar and Kochi as well as a houseboat in Alleppey suitable for guests at competitive prices without compromising on the facilities.

If there are two people travelling together, this is an ideal Kerala Holiday Package for a short getaway

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The following Meals are served day: Breakfast (Day 2, Day 3 and Day4) Lunch and Dinner (Day 4)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Lunch

Dinner

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fees of Activities at Each Destination not included. Guest will have to take sightseeing tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Day 1

Kochi Airport to Munnar

Accommodations

3 Star Hotel

When you arrive at Kochi Airport, our representative will meet you and we will proceed on a drive to Munnar in the private car. Check into the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight at the 3 Star Resort

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

When you arrive at Kochi airport you will be received at the arrival terminal by our representative. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pit stops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort . Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

Admission Unknown

Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens Munnar

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Munnar Sightseeing

Accommodations

3-Star Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast (Day 2, Day 3 and Day4)

Kundala Dam Lake

Explore Munnar after breakfast.Munnar means three rivers and the town is located at the confluence of 3 mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.Major sightseeing attractions are the Kundale tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamalai, Chithirapuram, Marayoor, Pallivasal/Pothamedu, etc.Overnight stay in Munnar

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam Munnar India

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm

Mattupetty India Swiss Farm Munnar on the roadside

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park

Eravikulam National Park

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Echo Point

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Rose Gardens

Rose Gardens Munnar

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Kannan Devan Tea Museum

Kanan Devan Tea Museum Munnar

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

Day 3

Houseboat Cruise in Kerala Backwaters

Accommodations

3-Star Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Kerala Backwaters

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom, on arrival check into the houseboat. Set out an awesome overnight backwater cruise in traditional Kerala houseboats. While cruising in the houseboat look out for local inhabitants making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut trees in Kerala country side.Overnight Stay in the houseboat.

22 hours • Admission Not Included

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake Kerala India

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Alappuzha Beach

Alleppey Beach

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Fort Kochi Sightseeing and Departure from Kochi

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Chinese Fishing Nets

After breakfast check out from the houseboat and drive to Cochin.Feel at leisure till the evening and in the evening you can enjoy a metro village backwater tour which is a non stop cruise during the time of sunset into the inland waterways of Kochi with enrapture view of Paddy Fields, Crab Farms, Prawn Farms, spectacular area of Marine Drive, Chinese Fishing Nets, Bolghatty Island, Willington Island and Kochi Harbour. We will drop you back to the airport for departure after the sightseeing.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Princess Street

1 hour • Admission Included

Fort Kochi Beach

Admission Unknown

Cochin Spice Market

Admission Unknown

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

Church in Fort Kochi, Kerala , India

1 hour • Admission Included

Mattancherry

Mattancherry Street

Admission Unknown

Jew Town

Jew Street Synagogue

Admission Unknown

Options

4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car

Pickup included

Reviews

4.84

166 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

149

A brilliant trip!
emmatQ8658MM,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have had an amazing experience travelling around Kerala! Our driver, Sinto, was great! He was very reliable, helpful and knowledgable. He had great recommendations! Our journeys were comfortable and we got to see a wide array of attractions in a short time! Would definitely recommend a trip with Sinto!
A wonderful tour of the highlights of Kerala
mdDerbyshire,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a bespoke 5-night tour for two couples travelling together, arranged by Iris Holidays. This included pick-up from Kochi airport, stay and sightseeing in Fort Kochi/Mattanchery, 5-hour houseboat cruise with lunch and snacks/tea and a night's stay in Alappuzha, and a couple of days in Munnar. Arun from Iris Holidays was extremely helpful and worked with us until we had our itinerary finalised to our liking. He also kept in touch with us throughout the tour to ensure that we were happy with the arrangements, and having a good time. There was a bit of a problem with our first hotel, but Arun took swift action and moved us to a very good hotel for the second night - a mark of excellent customer service. All the other hotels were very good indeed. The houseboat experience was excellent, with a sumptuous and traditional lunch provided by Ajit. Our driver and guide throughout the trip (from pickup to final drop-off) was Shajeer. He provided us with excellent service with a smile, and made sure that we had a great experience throughout the tour. He was very flexible with the itinerary for each day, and knows the area extremely well. He has a good sense of humour and was great to chat to during the drives. Overall, we were delighted with the service provided by Shajeer, Arun, and Iris holidays, and thank them wholeheartedly for the memorable tour that we had (despite the rain in Munnar!). I will certainly recommend them to family and friends.
Visit to Kerala in November 2025
Q1169ERdavidm,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 4-day Best of Kerala was a perfect get away to visit the highlighted sites in Munnar and Kochi/Alleppey backwaters. Our private driver, Mr. Vipin, is an excellent, courteous and professional driver that knows Kerala, visited sites, shops and places to eat - he is definitely 5-stars!!!! Iris Holidays provides excellent 2-night accommodations at the Lake N Hills Resort in Munnar and a night stay on a Backwater boat cruise from Alleppey. We had a wonderful experiences and memorable visit in Kerala.
Kerala Tour through Tea Country, backwaters Houseboat and Kochi Experience
Dreamer30820779150,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time on our tour of Kerala! Mr. Vipin was a wonderful guide and very accommodating to our time and requests. The car was very clean and we were very comfortable throughout the tour. We got to see some amazing sights throughout the green province. Munnar was unbelievably beautiful and the houseboat was so peaceful. Highly recommend booking with Mr. Vipin!
Wonderful time in Kerala!
L3698EGaudreyc,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our first time in Kerala and this what a great time! Mr. Vipin was our driver, and he was very accommodating. Clean and comfortable car. A lot of fun things to do and see in Kerala, and we covered a lot! The length of the trip was perfect. The houseboat was very relaxing. The food the whole time was wonderful. We can’t wait to come back!
Excellent in arrangements.
Connector01190307188,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From the beginning of our trip we were welcomed by the pickup cab driver to the hotel.Next day Mr Akhil (Driver)came to hotel to pickup us for the tour.Our trip started to Munnar We were welcomed at Munnar Rivulet resort in our Indian tradition and we were taken to our cottage.It’s very nice.Akhil the cab driver is very polite and a smooth driving person.He explained everything on the way what to see and where to go.After two day stay at Munnar we started to Alleppy for House boat stay.We never had difficulty with the cab driver.He is always cooperative.Nexy day morning he came to start our trip to kochi.We had our Kochi site seeing locally.All the places we visited good.Finally we approached to Kochi Airport to complete our trip.Among all our trips we did we didn’t find the cab driver like Akhil.He is very smooth in caring and talking driving also.Thanks to him. Rajendra prasad.
Awesome Kerala Experience
Go58200589317,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a wonderful experience with IRIS holidays and our Tour planner Saranya helped us a lot in guiding us through the itenary. And here comes the big catch The van driver SIBI was extremely polite and welcoming and shared all the information about kerala and made our experience even more beautiful.. Thank you IRIS and SIBI…looking forward to meet you again and refer to others as well.
Silent driver that does not explain anything and connot converse in English
pulsarioana,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This review is for the driver. I was assigned a driver that could't exchage 2 sentences in English or explain anything. There was no guide at all and the driver was totally silent and look like he is hating his job. He provided no explanations at all even when I asked him 3 times the same questions. He couldnt tell me not even what options there are in what I can see . When I contacted the agency they admitted that this is probably because his English was bad. If you don't want a silent upset driver that doesn't explain anything and is able to speak in English, use another company not this one.
Amazing experience
Travel40002190243,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just finished a tour of Karela. How amazing is this place!! Akheel was our guide, he was brilliant, very respectful and such a lovely person. He was very accommodating and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend his services.
An incredible experience in Kerala with Iris Holidays
doloresz756,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a real pleasure to take this tour of Kerala with Iris Holidays. They were very professional and always attentive to our needs. I will recommend them to all my friends.