8 Days, Best of Kerala. The Complete Kerala Journey at Leisure.
Eight days to savour Kerala properly. Kochi, Munnar's tea, Thekkady's spice and wildlife, the backwaters, and the beaches. The full sweep of God's Own Country, unhurried.
RM2,878
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8 Days / 7 Nights
8 Days Best of Kerala: Munnar & Thekkady: The Full Picture
This is Kerala in full. Eight days gives you the coast, the tea hills, the spice plantations, the wildlife, the backwaters and a touch of beach, all at a relaxed pace that lets the state's gentle rhythm sink in.
Arranged privately from Malaysia, this 8 day Best of Kerala package links Fort Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and the Alleppey backwaters, with room for Ayurveda, leisurely meals and the kind of slow travel Kerala does best. Your own vehicle and driver guide make every transition smooth.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel & Houseboat Stay (7 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 (6-10 Days) RM60
- ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
- ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip
Munnar & Thekkady
The tea hills of Munnar and the spice country and wildlife of Thekkady, with a Periyar Lake cruise, form the cool, green heart of the trip.
Backwaters & Houseboat
An overnight houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, with onboard meals and a peaceful night drifting through the canals.
Heritage, Ayurveda & Leisure
Fort Kochi's heritage, time for an Ayurvedic treatment, and the breathing room to actually relax. Eight days lets Kerala unfold at its own pace.
Your 8 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
Fort Kochi Heritage
Breakfast
A full day exploring the old harbour quarter and a Kathakali show.
Suggested activities
- St Francis Church and Dutch Palace
- Spice market walk
- Evening Kathakali performance
Kochi to Munnar
Breakfast
Scenic drive to the tea hills.
Suggested activities
- Drive to Munnar
- Waterfall and spice garden stops
- Evening in the hills
Munnar Sightseeing
Breakfast
A full day among the tea estates and viewpoints.
Suggested activities
- Tea plantation and museum
- Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point
- Eravikulam National Park (optional)
Munnar to Thekkady
Breakfast
Drive to the spice hills of Thekkady.
Suggested activities
- Drive to Thekkady
- Periyar Lake boat cruise
- Spice market evening
Thekkady to Alleppey
Breakfast
Spice plantation walk, then descend to the backwaters.
Suggested activities
- Spice plantation walk
- Drive to Alleppey
- Evening at leisure
Alleppey Houseboat
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Board your private houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise.
Suggested activities
- Board houseboat
- Backwater cruise
- Onboard Kerala meals
Disembark, Depart
Breakfast
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)RM2398 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM2348 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM2298 per person
From RM2398
per person
4 Star
Value Plus Comfort
4-star hotels + premium houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM2798 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM2758 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM2718 per person
From RM2798
per person
5 Star
Premium Value Stay
5-star hotels + luxury houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM3498 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM3468 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM3438 per person
From RM3498
per person
Kerala in Full, Done at Leisure
Eight days is the ideal length to enjoy Kerala without rushing, and we build in the relaxation, wellness and slow travel that make it special. Dhesu has arranged Kerala holidays for over 35 years.
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.
8 Day Best of Kerala Tour from Malaysia
This is the most complete Kerala package, covering Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and the backwaters at a relaxed eight-day pace. It is ideal for travellers who want to experience the full range of the state without hurrying.
The extra days mean time for a Kathakali show, an Ayurvedic treatment, and simply enjoying the scenery and food. A private vehicle and driver guide make it effortless.
For a southern extension to the tip of India, see our 9 day Kerala plus Kanyakumari package.
Why Choose the 8 Day Kerala Tour
Shorter Kerala trips have to choose between the hills, the wildlife and the backwaters. Eight days lets you have it all, with breathing room.
You get Munnar's tea, Thekkady's spice and Periyar wildlife, the Alleppey houseboat, Fort Kochi's heritage, and the chance to add Ayurveda or beach time. It is Kerala at its most rewarding.
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