Once you arrive Kochi you’ll be met at the airport & transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy at leisure. Overnight – Kochi

Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly known as ‘The Queen of the Arabian Sea’. This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town including the beautiful Parsi Synagogue built in 1568, the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1555 and St Francis Church. A walking tour of Fort Cochin takes you through streets still graced with traces of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture. Afternoon/evening free. Overnight – Kochi.

Kochi – Munnar. A drive east to Munnar – a quaint hill station nestled on the verdant slopes of tea plantations, that exudes a rare elderly world charm & reminds of the days of the Raj in its elegant splendor. At a height of 1525 meters, Munnar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Overnight – Munnar.

Munnar – Periyar. A short drive south to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumli, close to the sanctuary and where you’ll stay, is a little town dotted with little spice and handicraft shops. There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so they leave the choice to you. Enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants or visit the luxurious nearby tea estates. Overnight – Periyar NP

This morning board a basically furnished private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in & around Alleppey. Crewed by a poler to push the rice boat through the water, a distance of some twenty kms will be covered, in the coursework of which time the boat will glide past vibrant local villages. As for dining, the onboard cook will prepare meals using fresh local produce. Overnight – Rice Boat.

Alleppey – Kochi. Disembarking at Alleppey, you’ll be driven the short distance back to Kochi. Think about extending your stay in Kochi or elsewhere in Kerala. Alternatively, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.