5 Days in Kerala. Kochi, Munnar Tea Hills and the Backwaters.
The Kerala greatest hits, done at a comfortable pace. Fort Kochi's heritage, the rolling green tea carpets of Munnar, and a houseboat night on the backwaters. Five days that capture why everyone falls for God's Own Country.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
5 Days Kerala: Most Important Places: The Full Picture
If you have five days for Kerala, this is the route to take. It links the three experiences that define the state: the colonial harbour town of Kochi, the misty tea-covered hills of Munnar, and a night drifting through the Alleppey backwaters on a private houseboat.
Arranged privately from Malaysia, this Kerala package moves you from coast to hills to backwaters with your own vehicle and driver guide. The pacing is relaxed, the scenery constantly changing, and the houseboat night is a highlight you will talk about long after you return home.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel & Houseboat Stay (4 nights)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
- ✓Overnight Houseboat Cruise
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
- ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
- ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip
Munnar's Tea Hills
Endless rolling carpets of tea, cool mountain air, waterfalls and viewpoints. Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations in South India and a complete change of pace from the coast.
Alleppey Houseboat Night
A private houseboat on the backwaters, with fresh Kerala meals cooked onboard and the quiet rhythm of canal life all around you.
Fort Kochi Heritage
The Chinese fishing nets, the spice markets, the colonial churches and the art cafes of the old harbour quarter make a characterful introduction to Kerala.
Your 5 Days Itinerary
Arrive Kochi
No meals
Met at Cochin airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening at the fishing nets.
Suggested activities
- Sunset fishing nets
- Fort Kochi walk
- Seafood dinner
Kochi to Munnar
Breakfast
A scenic drive up to the tea hills of Munnar, past waterfalls and spice gardens.
Suggested activities
- Drive to Munnar
- Waterfall and spice garden stops
- Evening in the hills
Munnar Sightseeing, on to Alleppey
Breakfast
Tea plantations and viewpoints in Munnar, then descend towards Alleppey.
Suggested activities
- Tea plantation and museum
- Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point
- Drive towards Alleppey
Alleppey Houseboat
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Board your private houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise with onboard meals.
Suggested activities
- Board houseboat
- Backwater cruise
- Sunset on the water
- Onboard Kerala dinner
Disembark, Depart
Breakfast
A final morning cruise, then transfer to Cochin airport for your onward flight.
Suggested activities
- Morning cruise
- Disembark
- Airport transfer
Choose Your Comfort Level
Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.
3 Star
Budget Friendly
3-star hotels + deluxe houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1488 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1438 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1388 per person
From RM1488
per person
4 Star
Value Plus Comfort
4-star hotels + premium houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1788 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1748 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1708 per person
From RM1788
per person
5 Star
Premium Value Stay
5-star hotels + luxury houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM2288 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM2258 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM2228 per person
From RM2288
per person
The Best of Kerala, Sequenced Right
Coast, hills and backwaters in five days takes smart routing to avoid backtracking. We sequence Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey so the journey flows and the scenery keeps changing. Dhesu has run Kerala tours since 1988.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.
Private Tours, Daily Departures
No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.
A Real Team to Call
Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.
Group & Custom Pricing
Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.
Kerala Most Important Places Tour from Malaysia
This 5 day package is the ideal Kerala itinerary for first-timers who want the essentials: Kochi, Munnar and the backwaters. It captures the coast, the hills and the canals in one smooth private trip.
The drive from the coast up to Munnar's tea hills is spectacular, and the contrast with the backwater houseboat night makes for a varied, memorable trip.
For more, our 6 and 8 day packages add Thekkady's spice plantations and wildlife.
Munnar: Kerala's Tea Country
Munnar sits high in the Western Ghats, surrounded by some of the most beautiful tea plantations in the world. The cool climate, mist and endless green slopes make it a refreshing contrast to coastal Kerala.
Highlights include tea estate visits, the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and viewpoints like Echo Point, all easily covered with your private vehicle.
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