Hills and Wildlife: Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad — 6 Nights / 7 Days
Two nights each at Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad, built for families with older children who enjoy the outdoors. The Periyar Lake cruise, Edakkal Caves, Soochipara falls and Banasura Sagar Dam, with hotels, a private AC vehicle, sightseeing and entry tickets included.
About this itinerary
This 6 nights and 7 days family package covers Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad, based on two nights at each hill station. Day 1 climbs to Munnar past the waterfalls, Day 2 is the full Munnar sightseeing loop, Day 3 crosses to Thekkady for the spice plantations, Day 4 takes the Periyar Lake cruise at first light, Day 5 is the long drive north to Wayanad, Day 6 covers Edakkal Caves, Soochipara falls, Pookode Lake and Banasura Sagar Dam, and Day 7 descends the Thamarassery ghat to Kozhikode.
Two nights at each stop means you unpack once and give each hill station a full day. The one thing we flag upfront: the Thekkady to Wayanad leg on Day 5 runs close to eight hours, the price of covering both ends of the Ghats in one trip, so families with toddlers should take a different route and we will say so rather than take the booking.
Everything below is included unless it is listed under Add-ons.
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be moved, shortened or swapped. Replanning is free — you only pay the difference in what you change.
- Day 1MunnarArrival day
Kochi to Munnar via the Cheeyappara and Valara Falls
Pickup at Kochi airport or railway station, then drive up to Munnar to check in, with the evening free.
The highlight of this day is the drive past the Cheeyappara and Valara falls stretch.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 4 hrsStay: Munnar - Day 2MunnarSightseeing
Munnar Sightseeing: Dams, Viewpoints and Tea Estates
A full day of Munnar sightseeing covering Mattupetty, Echo Point, Kundala Lake and Top Station, with the Tea Museum.
The highlight of this day is Top Station, the highest point on the Munnar road, looking straight down into another state.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: MunnarBreakfast included - Day 3ThekkadyTransfer day
Thekkady: Spice Plantations and an Evening of Kalari
The drive to Thekkady, a guided spice plantation walk and an evening cultural show.
The highlight of this day is the aroma of vanilla, cardamom and clove settling over the plantation walk.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 3 to 4 hrsStay: ThekkadyBreakfast included - Day 4ThekkadySightseeing
Periyar Lake Cruise and Onward
The Periyar Lake boat cruise at first light, then a choice of bamboo rafting, payable directly, or the guided nature walk, and time at Kumily market.
The highlight of this day is the first boat of the morning, when animals are still coming down to the water.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: ThekkadyBreakfast included - Day 5WayanadTransfer day
Arriving in Wayanad
The long drive north to Wayanad, close to eight hours, then check in and the evening at Lakkidi viewpoint.
The highlight of this day is the Lakkidi viewpoint, where the whole ghat you have just climbed falls away behind you.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 8 hrsStay: WayanadBreakfast included - Day 6WayanadSightseeing
Wayanad: Edakkal Caves, Waterfalls and Banasura
Edakkal Caves, Soochipara waterfalls, Pookode Lake and Banasura Sagar Dam.
The highlight of this day is the carvings inside Edakkal, cut into the rock thousands of years before anything else on this itinerary.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: WayanadBreakfast included - Day 7Departure
Down the Thamarassery Ghat to Kozhikode
The descent down the Thamarassery ghat and the drop at Kozhikode.
The highlight of this day is the valley opening up at Lakkidi after the ninth hairpin bend.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 3 hrs to KozhikodeBreakfast included
Hotels on this package
Rooms are held on twin sharing with daily breakfast. Switch the category to see the properties it puts you in — the tab you pick here also sets the price shown at the top of the page and on the enquiry form.
The base category — comfortable, well-run properties in walkable locations, picked for reliable power, water and staff more than for the view.
| Stop | Nights | Standard category | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munnar | 2 | Emerald Inn | Standard, twin sharing |
| Thekkady | 2 | Green view Homestay | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Wayanad | 2 | Hotel Bonita Banasura |
Notes
- This package is available with or without flights. To add flights or trains, call us for current fares.
- Customization option is available.
- Family rooms, connecting rooms or two-bedroom cottages are available on upgrade. Child rates apply, and children below a set age are usually free when sharing existing bedding, which varies by property. Meal plan upgrades from Bed and Breakfast to MAP or AP are re-quoted.
- Quoted on the Bed and Breakfast (BB) plan: room with daily breakfast. Any meal not listed for a day, including on the arrival day, is on request and payable directly.
- The Thekkady to Wayanad leg on Day 5 runs close to eight hours. It suits families with older children; for toddlers we will suggest a shorter route rather than take the booking.
- Bamboo rafting, wildlife safaris and other adventure activities are payable directly and are not part of the package. Day 4 offers a choice between bamboo rafting and the guided nature walk.
- For peak dates, 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year and long weekends, book two to three months ahead.
Popular add-ons
Priced per person unless noted, and added to your quote only if you want them. Everything below can also be booked on the ground once you are there.
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda spa | ₹999/- onwards | Munnar — Day 1 or 2 |
| Ziplining, Munnar | ₹450-600 per person | Munnar — Day 1 or 2 |
| Bamboo rafting | ₹2,200/- per person | Thekkady — Day 3 or 4 |
| Kathakali Show/Kalari Show | ₹300-600 per person per ticket | Thekkady — Day 3 or 4 |
| Ayurveda spa | ₹999/- onwards | Wayanad — Day 5 or 6 |
| Ziplining, Wayanad | ₹400-1100/- per person | Wayanad — Day 5 or 6 |
What’s included
Included
- Hotel or resort stay on twin sharing, BB (CP) plan: room plus daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers as per the itinerary
- Airport or railway station pickup and drop
- Experienced local driver cum guide who knows the routes
- All fuel, toll, parking, inter-state permit and driver allowance
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Houseboat night on full board: welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and next-morning breakfast, which is standard practice on Kerala houseboats
- 24x7 on-ground assistance from the trip2keralam team in Kerala.
Not included
- Air and rail fare
- Lunch and dinner except where houseboat full board is stated
- Any site, ride or activity not named in the day-by-day itinerary, including wildlife safaris, bamboo rafting and adventure activities
- Ayurveda treatments and spa unless listed, camera fees, tips and personal expenses
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement, all quoted separately
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out beyond standard hotel timings
- GST as applicable on tour packages
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Good to know before you book
- 50% of the package amount confirms the booking. The balance is due before departure or on arrival.
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, land only, and do not include air or rail fare. Adding flights or trains will move the price up.
- Rates move during peak dates: 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year, festive holidays and long weekends.
- Quoted rates hold for the hotel category confirmed at booking. Room and meal plan upgrades are re-quoted.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 PM and check-out by 11 AM or 12 noon. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and are not guaranteed.
- Guests must carry a valid government photo ID at every hotel. Foreign nationals must carry a passport and visa.
- Houseboats stop cruising by evening and anchor for the night, as required by Kerala government rules, with air-conditioning running for fixed night hours. This is standard across all operators.
- The itinerary may be re-sequenced on the ground for weather, traffic, forest department closures or temple and festival restrictions. Inclusions stay the same.
- Entry rules and dress codes at temples, and permit rules inside forest areas, are set by the authority concerned and are not within our control.
- Costs arising from events beyond our control, including hartals, floods, landslides, roadblocks and other natural calamities, and from any delay or change they force, are borne by the guest and are not refundable.
- The vehicle is provided as per the itinerary. It is not at disposal for unplanned running.
Cancellation and Payments
- Payment by bank wire transfer to our account. Confirmation follows receipt.
- Confirmed dates may be changed, shortened or cancelled with 30 days' written notice to the company, subject to availability.
- Eligible refunds are processed to the original bank account within a reasonable period after cancellation. Bank or wire transfer charges are deducted from the refunded amount.
- Inside 30 days, the reservation cannot be changed, postponed or cancelled, and the package amount is retained in full.
- No-shows are not eligible for any refund.
- No credit is given for unused nights or an early departure.
- Peak-date bookings (20 December to 5 January) may carry stricter hotel cancellation terms, which we confirm at the time of booking.
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Questions about this package
What does the Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad package cover?
Two nights each at Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad, with the full Munnar sightseeing loop, the Periyar Lake cruise, a guided spice plantation walk, and Edakkal Caves, Soochipara falls, Pookode Lake and Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad. Hotels are on bed and breakfast, and a private AC vehicle covers all transfers, sightseeing and entry tickets, with the drop at Kozhikode.
Is this Kerala package suitable for families with young children?
For families with older children who enjoy the outdoors, yes. For toddlers, no, and we will tell you that rather than take the booking. The Day 5 transfer from Thekkady to Wayanad runs close to eight hours, which is a lot for a small child. Ask us and we will suggest a shorter route instead.
What is included?
Hotel or resort stay on twin sharing with daily breakfast, a private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, all fuel, toll, parking, inter-state permit and driver allowance, airport or railway station pickup and drop, entry tickets for everything named in the day-by-day itinerary, and 24x7 on-ground assistance from our team in Kerala. Anything not named in the day plan is not included.
Why does the trip use two nights at every stop?
So you unpack once at each place instead of every night. Two nights in Munnar, two in Thekkady and two in Wayanad give each hill station a full day of sightseeing without a checkout in the middle of it, which is what makes this route workable with children.
Are bamboo rafting and wildlife safaris included?
No. The Periyar Lake boat cruise is included, but bamboo rafting is payable directly and so are wildlife safaris and other adventure activities. Day 4 gives you the choice between bamboo rafting and the guided nature walk.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Customization option is available. Room category and meal plan stay open, family rooms, connecting rooms and two-bedroom cottages are available on upgrade, and the package works with or without flights.
How do I book, and what happens if I cancel?
50% of the package amount confirms the booking and the balance is due before departure or on arrival. Payment is by bank wire transfer to our account. Dates may be changed, shortened or cancelled with 30 days written notice, subject to availability. Cancellations made within 30 days of your travel dates are non-refundable.
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