Welcome to Kerala! Meet our representative at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station and transfer to your hotel. After freshening up, explore Fort Kochi and Mattancherry (subject to arrival time): St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset, the Dutch Palace and Jew Town’s spice-scented lanes. In the evening, opt for a family-friendly Kathakali show or a Kalaripayattu martial arts performance. Overnight in Kochi.

After breakfast, drive to Munnar through scenic hairpin bends and lush plantations. En route, pause at Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls for photos and short strolls. Check in to your hill resort and unwind. Later, visit the Tea Museum (closed Mondays) for a bite-sized lesson on tea history, ideal for curious kids. Evening at leisure—play areas and resort pools keep little ones happy. Overnight in Munnar.

Post breakfast, head to Eravikulam National Park (home to the Nilgiri tahr; park schedules/closures apply). Continue to Photo Point, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala Lake—enjoy pedal boating and easy walks. Optional: Top Station for panoramic Western Ghats views, or a soft off-road jeep ride. Return to the resort for campfire (seasonal) and stargazing. Overnight in Munnar.

Drive to Thekkady after breakfast. On arrival, take a guided spice plantation tour to learn about pepper, cardamom and vanilla. Later, opt for a shared boat safari on Periyar Lake (subject to availability; pre-booking advised) to spot birds and wildlife on the banks. In the evening, enjoy Kalaripayattu or Kathakali shows—great cultural exposure for kids. Overnight in Thekkady.

After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey and board your private family houseboat by noon. Cruise gently past paddy fields, coconut groves and village life. Enjoy freshly cooked Kerala meals on board; kids’ preferences can be accommodated with prior notice. Watch the sunset from the deck as the boat anchors by evening. Air-conditioning typically operates overnight (as per boat policy). Overnight on the houseboat.

Disembark after breakfast and drive to Kovalam, Kerala’s classic family beach. Check in and relax on Lighthouse Beach or Hawa Beach, both known for gentle waves and lifeguards (seasonal). Evening free for shell collecting, sandcastles and sunset views. Optional: Ayurvedic head-and-shoulder massage for parents while kids enjoy supervised play areas (where available). Overnight in Kovalam.

After breakfast, take a short excursion to Thiruvananthapuram to visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (strict dress code), the Napier Museum and Trivandrum Zoo. Add Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium or a Poovar backwater cruise for a gentle, child-friendly boat ride through mangroves and sandbars. Return to Kovalam for beach time and souvenir shopping. Overnight in Kovalam.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Depending on your flight/train time, squeeze in last-minute beach fun or a quick visit to Chalai Market for spices and handicrafts. Transfer to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station with happy family memories of Kerala.