Kerala Family Tour with Athirapally and Varkala 05N / 06D

A 6-day family-friendly Kerala circuit covering waterfalls, hills, wildlife, backwaters, and beach. See Athirapally, Kerala’s “Niagara”, explore Munnar’s tea gardens and viewpoints, enjoy Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and spice plantations in Thekkady, cruise Alleppey’s backwaters on a houseboat, and relax at Varkala’s cliff beach. Includes 3/4-star family stays, 1 night houseboat with all meals, daily breakfast, entry tickets, and private AC vehicle with driver. Balanced pace with nature, fun, and leisure for all ages.

• Day 01 : Arrive Cochin Airport – drive to Athirapally Waterfalls / Munnar (200Kms, 5Hrs drive) (B,D)

  Scheduled arrive Ernakulam Rly station/Cochin Airport, meet our representative/chauffeur and proceed for Athirappilly Falls, is situated in Thrissur District on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges. It is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 80 feet.
  
  Later depart for Munnar by surface driving you through the scenic pathways dotted with pepper and cardamom plantation, tea plantations and thick forests. Enroute visit Cheeraphaya & Velara Waterfalls and take photoshoot for lifetime memory. On arrival at Munnar check into the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at Hotel.

• Day 02 : Munnar - Sightseeing (B,D)

  Early morning visit Kolukkumalai Sunrise Point, the cold air that blows across this pea k gives all travelers a chance to calm their minds, laying focus on captivating sights that are sure to instill serenity deep into their active minds. The best time to visit Kolukkumalai's sunrise point is between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM by local jeep ( at own cost) .Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoys the sightseeing tour of Munnar. Walk through the green carpet of well -organized tea bushes; watch the beautiful mist and romantic green meadows, romantic view of the waterfall. Visit Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Tea Plantation etc. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 03 : Munnar – Periyar (130Kms, 3.5Hrs drive) (B,D)

  Morning drive to Thekkady. Throughout the journey enjoy the panoramic view of the nature with occasional waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into the hotel. Later in the afternoon experience the beauty of the surrounding areas. Here you have opportunity to see varied species of birds and animals in their natural. Enjoy the boat ride (at own cost) in Periyar Sanctuary. Back to hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 04 : Periyar – Alleppey (145Kms, 4.5Hrs drive) (B,L,D)

  After breakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in to Houseboat. After fresh up enjoy the Houseboat passing through the scenic beauty of the place with refreshing natural beauty, exotic resorts and the rustic villages.
  Overnight stay in Houseboat.

• Day 05 : Alleppey – Varkala Beach (160Kms, 5Hrs drive) via Jatayu Earth Center (B,D)

  Post breakfast check out the houseboat depart for Varkala. Enroute visit Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It stands at an altitude of 350m (1200ft) above the mean sea level. Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world’s largest bird sculpture, which is of Jatayu.
  
  The sculpture measures (200 feet (61 m) long, 150 feet (46 m) wide, 70 feet (21 m) in height and occupies 15,000 square feet (1,400 m2) of floor area). It was sculpted by Rajiv Anchal. This rock-theme nature park was the first Public–private partnership tourism initiative in the state of Kerala under the BOT model.
  
  Continue your journey for Varkala. On arrival check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure on the beaches.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 06 : Varkala / Cochin (180Kms) – Airport Departure (B/f only)

  Later in the evening transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  Tour Ends with happy memory.