Kerala Hills, Backwaters & Varkala Cliffs
Kerala • South India5 Nights / 6 Days

Kerala Hills, Backwaters & Varkala Cliffs

Cochin Heritage, Munnar Tea Mountains, Periyar Wildlife & Varkala Red Cliff Beach

A scenic B2B favorite pairing the cool Western Ghats mountains of Munnar and Thekkady with the stunning bohemian charm and red laterite cliffs of Varkala Beach overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Duration5 Nights / 6 Days
DestinationKerala
Arrival PointCochin International Airport (COK) / Ernakulam Junction
Departure PointTrivandrum International Airport (TRV) / Cochin Airport (COK)
Travel StyleHill Station
Ideal ForCouples

Day-by-Day Itinerary Schedule

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01

Arrival at Cochin International Airport or Railway Station. Meet your representative, check in to your hotel, and explore Fort Kochi, historic Mattancherry, and Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening stroll along Marine Drive. Overnight stay in Kochi.

Key Excursions & Sightseeing:
Airport Meet & GreetFort KochiChinese Fishing NetsMattancherry PalaceMarine Drive
Overnight Stay: Cochin
Meals: Breakfast (from Day 2)
02

After breakfast, drive up into the Western Ghats toward Munnar. Stop along the way at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check in to your resort and enjoy free time strolling through cool tea gardens. Overnight in Munnar.

Key Excursions & Sightseeing:
Cheeyappara WaterfallsValara WaterfallsMisty HillsTea Terraces
Overnight Stay: Munnar
Meals: Breakfast
03

Discover Munnar's iconic sights including Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai), Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, and Tata Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Key Excursions & Sightseeing:
Eravikulam National ParkMattupetty DamEcho PointTata Tea MuseumKundala Lake
Overnight Stay: Munnar
Meals: Breakfast
04

Drive to Thekkady through lush spice valleys. Enjoy a guided spice plantation walk and optional boat ride on Periyar Lake. Evening free for Kathakali or Kalaripayattu martial arts shows. Overnight in Thekkady.

Key Excursions & Sightseeing:
Cardamom HillsPeriyar LakeSpice Plantation Tour
Overnight Stay: Thekkady
Meals: Breakfast
05

Depart the hills and head southwest to the dramatic coastline of Varkala. Check in to your cliff-top resort. Spend the afternoon walking along the vibrant cliff path, swimming at Papanasam Beach, and watching an unforgettable golden sunset over the Arabian Sea. Overnight in Varkala.

Key Excursions & Sightseeing:
Varkala Red Laterite CliffsPapanasam BeachCliff Walkway Cafes & Sunset
Overnight Stay: Varkala
Meals: Breakfast
06

Enjoy a seaside breakfast before your transfer to Trivandrum Airport (TRV) or Cochin Airport (COK) for your flight home.

Key Excursions & Sightseeing:
Morning Beach StrollAirport Drop-off
Overnight Stay: Departure
Meals: Breakfast

Hotel Accommodation Tiers

Choose from 4 pre-vetted wholesale hospitality tiers based on client profile.

Properties or verified similar grade
Selected Standard

3 Star Budget

3-Star Standard
Cochin (1 Night)
North Centre / Similar
Munnar (2 Nights)
North Centre / Similar
Thekkady (1 Night)
Patio / Similar
Varkala (1 Night)
West Bay Marisol / Similar
* Note: Daily breakfast included. Clean and verified B2B contracted accommodations.
Trade Confidential Matrix

B2B Net Cost Breakdown

Direct DMC net wholesale rates per person. Exclusively for registered travel agencies and tour operators.

Vehicle CategoryTraveler Count (Pax)B2B Net Cost (Per Person)
Sedan2 Pax₹16,900
Ertiga4 Pax₹13,400
Innova6 Pax₹11,200
12 Seater Tempo Traveller8 Pax₹11,600
12 Seater Tempo Traveller10 Pax₹10,800
Quote Ref: XPH/B2B/VAR05Quotation Date: August 2026GSTIN: 32AAAFX4520E1ZP
Net rates exclude retail markups, airfare & optional items

What's Included & Excluded

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 5 Nights across selected hotel categories
  • Daily Breakfast at all hotels
  • Private AC Cab for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Toll, Parking, Driver's Bata, road tax & fuel charges
  • Pickup from Cochin Airport / Station and Drop at Trivandrum or Cochin
Exclusions
  • Airfare / Train tickets
  • GST on tour cost
  • Entry fees to monuments, wildlife reserves, and boat rides
  • Lunch, dinner, and beverages not specified
  • Ayurvedic massage charges
  • Personal expenses (porterage, laundry, phone, tips)
Add-on Enhancements

Optional Cultural & Wildlife Experiences

Varkala Cliff Paragliding & Watersports
Periyar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary Boat Ride
Traditional Ayurvedic Full-Body Massage

Route Trajectory

Cochin → Munnar → Thekkady → Varkala → Trivandrum
Cochin
Munnar
Thekkady
Varkala
Trivandrum

Dedicated private air-conditioned vehicle assigned from arrival to departure.

Booking Terms & Operational Policies

Package rates valid till September / seasonal revisions.

Non-AC rooms provided in hill stations (Munnar & Thekkady) as per climatic norms.

Cab at disposal from 08:00 to 18:00 hrs for sightseeing.