Kochi and Munnar Family Getaway — 3 Nights / 4 Days
Three nights is enough to settle into Kochi on arrival and still give Munnar two full days, with short driving legs and nothing on the plan that needs a trek. The climb to Munnar breaks at the Cheeyappara and Valara falls, where the road runs right past the water.
About this itinerary
This 3 nights and 4 days package covers Kochi and Munnar, with one night in Kochi on arrival and two nights in Munnar. Day 1 takes in Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets, a Marine Drive walk and an evening Kathakali show. Day 2 climbs to Munnar with waterfall halts at Cheeyappara and Valara, then Blossom Park and the town market. Day 3 is the full Munnar loop of Mattupetty Dam boating, Echo Point, Kundala Lake and the Tata Tea Museum. Day 4 stops at a spice garden before the drive back to Kochi for the drop.
The pacing suits families with elderly parents or young children: the longest drive stays under four hours, nothing on the plan needs a trek, and the first night is in Kochi rather than a straight run to the hills off a flight.
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 1KochiArrival day
Fort Kochi: Five Centuries of Trade in One Walk
Pickup at Kochi and check in, then Fort Kochi for the Chinese fishing nets and a walk along Marine Drive, with an evening Kathakali show that children usually enjoy (optional).
The highlight of this day is the Chinese fishing nets at dusk, still worked by hand by teams of four.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 1.5 hrs, then local sightseeingStay: Kochi - Day 2MunnarTransfer day
Kochi to Munnar via the Cheeyappara and Valara Falls
Drive up to Munnar with waterfall halts at Cheeyappara and Valara, then an afternoon at Blossom Park and the Munnar town market.
The highlight of this day is the Cheeyappara and Valara falls stretch, where the road runs right past the water.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 4 hrsStay: MunnarBreakfast included - Day 3MunnarSightseeing
Munnar Sightseeing: Dams, Viewpoints and Tea Estates
Boating at Mattupetty Dam, then Echo Point and Kundala Lake, followed by the Tea Museum with its working demonstration and a stop at Photo Point.
The highlight of this day is the Tata Tea Museum's live demonstration of how a green leaf becomes the powder in your cup.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: MunnarBreakfast included - Day 4Departure
Departure
A morning at a spice garden, then the drive back to Kochi for the airport or railway station drop.
The highlight of this day is a relaxed final morning before the transfer, with no early checkout rush.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 4 hrsBreakfast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 1 | Emerald Inn | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Munnar | 2 | Emerald Inn | Standard, twin sharing |
Notes
- This package is available with or without flights. To add flights or trains, call us for current fares.
- Every itinerary is customisable.
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement are quoted separately. Child rates apply, and children below a set age usually stay free when sharing existing bedding, which we confirm with each property.
- Quoted on the Bed and Breakfast (BB) plan: room with daily breakfast. A full meal plan (MAP) or an all meals plan (AP) can be arranged on request. Any meal not listed for a day, including on the arrival day, is on request and payable directly.
- The room category and meal plan are kept open, so you can decide on them at the time of booking.
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 | Kochi — Day 1 |
| Kathakali Show/Kalari Show | ₹300-600 per person per ticket | Kochi — Day 1 |
| Ayurveda spa | ₹999/- onwards | Munnar — Day 2 or 3 |
| Ziplining, Munnar | ₹450-600 per person | Munnar — Day 2 or 3 |
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
How much does the Kochi and Munnar Family Getaway cost?
The standard package starts from ₹4,418 per person on twin sharing, land only, on BB (CP), as of August 2026 and subject to approval. Rates move during peak dates: 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year and long weekends.
What is included in the price?
Hotel stay on twin sharing with daily breakfast, a private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, all fuel, toll, parking, permits and driver allowance, airport or railway station pickup and drop, entry tickets and ride charges for everything named in the day-by-day itinerary, and 24x7 on-ground assistance from our team in Kerala. Air and rail fare, lunch and dinner, and anything not named in the day-by-day itinerary are not included.
Is this Kerala package suitable for elderly parents and young children?
Yes, and that is exactly what it is built for. The driving days are short, the longest under four hours, and nothing on the plan requires a trek. The first night is in Kochi rather than a straight drive to the hills off a flight, so nobody starts the trip tired.
What is there for children to do in Munnar?
Boating at Mattupetty Dam, pedal boats at the Munnar parks, and the Tea Museum's live demonstration of how a green leaf becomes the powder in your cup, which usually holds their attention better than another viewpoint. The waterfall halts at Cheeyappara and Valara break the climb on Day 2, and the cold weather itself is a novelty for most families travelling from the plains.
Do you have family rooms, and how are children charged?
Family rooms, connecting rooms and two-bedroom cottages are available on upgrade and are re-quoted. Child rates apply, and children below a set age usually stay free when sharing existing bedding. The age cut-off is set by each property, so we confirm it in writing with your quote.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every itinerary is customisable. The room category and meal plan stay open, upgrades to deluxe, 4-star or premium and to MAP or AP are re-quoted, and the package works with or without flights.
How do I book, and can 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. Inside 30 days the package amount is retained in full.
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