Houseboat cruise
A day and night on the backwaters, with meals cooked on board.
Backwaters & hills
Kerala
Houseboats, tea hills, spice forests and slow, green days by the water.
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Backwaters & hills
Houseboats, tea hills, spice forests and slow, green days by the water.
Why go
Drift through palm-lined backwaters on a private houseboat, wake up above the clouds in Munnar's tea gardens and walk through spice plantations in Thekkady. Kerala is made for slow travel — and for long, delicious meals.
Things to do
Our favourite ways to explore, all of which we can add to your trip.
A day and night on the backwaters, with meals cooked on board.
Walk the plantations and taste fresh tea at a hillside estate.
Guided spice walks and a boat safari in Periyar.
Unwind on Kerala's quieter, cliff-lined beaches.
Practical tips for planning your visit.
September to March, with lush, green monsoon breaks from June.
Six to eight days covers hills, backwaters and a beach.
Fly into Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram; we arrange every transfer.
Real people who listen, reply quickly and keep you informed.
We plan carefully and deliver when we say we will.
Proudly serving our community and recommended by our customers.
Sample itinerary
A popular route — we'll tailor it to your dates, interests and pace.
Every itinerary can be customised — add days, change hotels or travel at your own pace.
Day 1
Meet your driver, explore Fort Kochi's streets and catch the Chinese fishing nets at sunset.
Day 2
Climb into the tea hills, stopping at waterfalls along the way.
Day 3
Visit a tea estate and walk the plantations in the cool morning air.
Day 4
Spice plantation walk and an evening cultural show.
Day 5
Board your private houseboat and cruise the backwaters overnight.
Day 6
Breakfast on board, then a transfer to the airport.
Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp us — a travel expert will help.
Yes — the hills are at their greenest and it's quieter. We plan around the rain.
We book private houseboats with a dedicated crew and cook.
Yes, we can include short Ayurveda treatments or a wellness stay.
Yes. Let us know as early as possible and we will happily help you rearrange.
Tell us where and when you'd like to travel. A travel expert will call you back with ideas, a draft itinerary and a clear quote.