Kerala Tour Packages: Backwaters, Hills, Beaches and Ayurveda
Our Kerala tour packages take you through God’s Own Country: the tea hills of Munnar, the spice gardens and wildlife of Thekkady, a houseboat cruise on the Alleppey backwaters, the lake resorts of Kumarakom and the beaches of Kovalam and Varkala. Add Ayurveda, Kathakali dance and old Fort Kochi, and Kerala becomes the most relaxing holiday in India. Every package is private, with your own car and driver, hotels of your choice and local guides.
Shamrock Journeys is a trusted India tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private holidays across India for families, couples, groups and companies.
Why Book Kerala Tour Packages with Shamrock Journeys
- Private car and driver: a comfortable car for the whole trip, with stops where you like.
- Handpicked hotels and houseboats: tea estate resorts in Munnar, jungle lodges in Thekkady and clean, safe houseboats in Alleppey.
- Tailor-made tours: change the places, days and hotels, from budget to luxury Kerala tour packages.
- Local guides: for Fort Kochi, the spice gardens and the backwaters.
- Help from start to finish: airport pickup, bookings and support throughout the trip.
Our Most Popular Kerala Tour Packages
These private Kerala holiday packages are our best sellers. Each one can be changed to suit you.
- 6-day Sweet Kerala tour: Kochi, the Kumarakom backwaters and Marari beach.
- 7-day Kerala Splendor tour: Munnar, Thekkady, an Alleppey houseboat and Marari beach.
- 8-day Kerala Delight tour: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, an Alleppey houseboat and Kovalam beach.
- 9-day Kerala Classic tour: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom and Marari beach.
- 9-day Kerala Panorama tour: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom and Kovalam beach.
- 11-day Kerala with the Taj Mahal tour: Kerala’s hills, backwaters and beach with Agra, Delhi and the Taj Mahal.
Kerala Tour Packages by Type
Kerala Honeymoon Packages
A private houseboat night on the backwaters, a tea estate resort in the misty hills of Munnar, a candlelight dinner on Kovalam beach and an Ayurveda massage for two make Kerala one of India’s top honeymoon places. See our honeymoon packages.
Kerala Family Tour Packages
Children love the houseboat, the elephant camps and boat ride in Thekkady, the tea museum in Munnar and the beaches. We plan short drives and family rooms.
Kerala Group and Corporate Tours
We plan group tours for friends, students and companies, with coaches, group houseboats and team activities in Munnar or Kumarakom.
Kerala Backwater and Houseboat Packages
Spend a day and night on a houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters or Vembanad Lake near Kumarakom, with a cook on board serving fresh Kerala meals. Choose from standard, deluxe and luxury houseboats.
Kerala Ayurveda Packages
Add Ayurveda treatments at a certified centre, from a relaxing massage to a full Panchakarma programme of one to three weeks.
Kerala Wildlife and Nature Tours
Take a boat ride on Periyar Lake, a bamboo rafting trip or a nature walk in Thekkady, see the Nilgiri tahr in Eravikulam National Park near Munnar, and explore the forests and caves of Wayanad.
Sample Kerala 7 Days Tour Package
This is the plan of our Kerala Splendor tour, one of our most popular Kerala tour packages.
Day 1: Arrive in Kochi and Drive to Munnar
We meet you at Kochi airport and drive about 130 km, four hours, into the hills, stopping at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls.
Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing
Visit Eravikulam National Park, home of the Nilgiri tahr, the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, and walk through the tea gardens.
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady
Drive about three hours to Thekkady. Walk through a spice plantation and watch a Kalaripayattu martial arts show.
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat
Morning boat ride on Periyar Lake, then drive about four hours to Alleppey and board your houseboat. Cruise the backwaters past villages and paddy fields, with dinner and the night on board.
Day 5: Alleppey to Marari Beach
Leave the houseboat after breakfast and drive a short way to Marari, a quiet, clean beach with palm groves and fishing villages.
Day 6: Marari at Leisure
Relax on the beach, take an Ayurveda massage or cycle through the village.
Day 7: Fort Kochi and Departure
Drive to Kochi, about an hour and a half. See the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church and the Mattancherry Palace in Fort Kochi, then transfer to Kochi airport.
Shamrock travel tip: the hill roads to Munnar and Thekkady have many bends, so carry travel-sickness tablets if you need them, and a light jacket for the cool evenings. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
What Our Kerala Tour Packages Include
- Hotels of your choice with breakfast, and a houseboat night with all meals
- A private air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
- Airport pickup and drop
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary, with tolls, parking and driver costs
Flights, entry tickets, shows, Ayurveda treatments, lunch and dinner on land are not included unless we agree them with you. We can add flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune or your city.
Best Time for Kerala Tour Packages
September to March is the best time for most Kerala tour packages, with pleasant days on the coast and cool hills. December and January are the busiest. June to August is the monsoon, the best time for Ayurveda, with green hills and lower prices. April and May are hot on the coast but pleasant in Munnar.
Shamrock travel tip: book houseboats and hill resorts early for Christmas, New Year and Onam, when they sell out. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Kerala with the Taj Mahal and the Golden Triangle
Many guests join Kerala tour packages with North India. Our Kerala with the Taj Mahal tour adds Delhi and Agra, or add Jaipur for a full Golden Triangle tour. See also our South India tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days are enough for Kerala?
Six to seven days cover Munnar, Thekkady, the backwaters and a beach. Add two or three days for Kumarakom, Varkala or Wayanad.
Do your Kerala tour packages include flights?
We can add flights from your city. Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Kannur have airports.
Is a houseboat safe?
Yes, with a licensed operator. We use houseboats with life jackets, a trained crew and clean cabins.
Are Kerala tour packages good for families?
Yes. Short drives, family rooms, the houseboat and the elephant camps make Kerala easy for children.
Can I add Ayurveda?
Yes. We add treatments at certified Ayurveda centres, from a single massage to a full programme.
How much do Kerala tour packages cost?
The price depends on your hotels, houseboat, the number of days and travellers, and the season. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.
Plan Your Kerala Holiday
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