Kerala Grand Tour with Kovalam — 6N/7D
Overview
The full Kerala journey, ending on the beach: Munnar's tea hills, Thekkady's forests, a houseboat night on the backwaters and two nights at Kovalam by the sea. Arrive in Kochi and leave from Thiruvananthapuram, so no day is spent driving back.
Highlights
- Munnar tea gardens
- Thekkady spice plantations and Periyar
- Private houseboat night in Alleppey
- Two beach nights at Kovalam
- Open-jaw route: arrive Kochi, depart Thiruvananthapuram
Itinerary
Day 1: Kochi to Munnar
Pick-up at Kochi and drive to Munnar. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar sightseeing
Tea gardens, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Eravikulam National Park (subject to season). Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady and visit a spice plantation. Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey — houseboat
Board a private houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise, with meals on board.
Day 5: Alleppey to Kovalam
Disembark and drive south to Kovalam, about four hours. Evening on the beach. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 6: Kovalam at leisure
A free beach day. Optional visits to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram or an Ayurvedic massage (extra). Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 7: Departure from Thiruvananthapuram
Transfer to Thiruvananthapuram airport or railway station.
Terms & policies
Booking & payment policy
- A booking is confirmed only once the advance payment is received and TrueFareTrip sends a written confirmation by email or WhatsApp. Verbal commitments do not confirm a booking.
- The advance amount varies by package and travel dates, and is stated in your booking confirmation.
- The balance is due on the schedule given in your booking confirmation, before departure.
- Pay by bank transfer, UPI or another method our team confirms. Online payment links are only ever sent through secured payment gateways.
- Prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) and may change until full payment is received — for example because of fuel surcharges, currency movements, government levies or supplier rate changes. You will be told of any change before it is applied.
- Bookings are subject to the availability of flights, hotels and ground services at the time of confirmation.
Cancellation & refund policy
| When you cancel | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days before departure | 20% of the total package cost |
| 15 to 30 days before departure | 40% of the total package cost |
| 7 to 14 days before departure | 60% of the total package cost |
| Less than 7 days before departure | 90% of the total package cost |
| No-show, or cancellation on the day of departure | 100% of the total package cost |
- Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation, by email or WhatsApp to your assigned Trip Saarthi.
- Peak-season bookings, honeymoon packages with non-refundable hotel blocks, pilgrimage yatras and group departures may carry stricter terms; these are stated in your booking confirmation.
- Eligible refunds are processed within 10–15 working days to the original payment method.
- Air tickets, visa fees and other non-refundable third-party costs are not refunded.
Terms & conditions
- Itineraries may change for operational reasons, weather or events beyond our control. We will tell you promptly about any material change.
- Hotels are as listed or of a similar standard, subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Changes to a confirmed booking — dates, destinations or traveller details — depend on availability and may attract supplier amendment fees.
- Travellers are responsible for valid travel documents: a passport valid for at least six months beyond the return date for international trips, the required visas, and any health documentation.
- Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for every trip.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times follow each property's policy; early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
These are our general terms. Package-specific conditions, if any, are stated in your booking confirmation. Read the full Terms of Service and Cancellation & Refund Policy.
What's Included
- 5 nights' hotel accommodation and 1 night on a private houseboat
- Daily breakfast; all meals on the houseboat
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Pick-up at Kochi, drop at Thiruvananthapuram
- Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel
What's Excluded
- Flights or train to and from Kochi
- Lunches and dinners, except on the houseboat
- Entry fees, boating at Periyar, and optional shows such as Kathakali
- Ayurvedic treatments and spa services
- GST and personal expenses
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