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Planning Kerala?
The Kerala Family Explorer package covers Kerala, India over 7N 8D, starting from ₹29,000 per person. Best visited September to March, with flights typically from Ahmedabad → Kochi (direct or via Mumbai/Bengaluru).
Trip Highlights
- Elephant care and bathing experience near Munnar
- Kids' spice hunt at a working plantation
- Family houseboat with connecting rooms
- Marari Beach day for the whole family
- Bamboo rafting on Periyar Lake
Overview
An 8-day Kerala circuit paced specifically for families with children — shorter drives, hands-on activities like elephant care and spice hunts, and a beach day built in at the end so nobody boards the flight home overtired. Hill country, wildlife, backwaters and coast, without a single day feeling rushed.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrive Kochi
Meals: Dinner
Day 1: Arrive Kochi
Meals: Dinner
Arrive in Kochi and settle into your hotel. Evening walk along Fort Kochi's Marine Drive promenade — open and easy for kids to run around, with street food stalls lining the waterfront.
Hotel in Kochi
2Day 2: Kochi → Munnar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 2: Kochi → Munnar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to Munnar (approx. 4 hours) with stops at roadside waterfalls that kids love to wade near. Check in and rest after the journey.
Resort in Munnar
3Day 3: Munnar — Elephant Care Experience
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Munnar — Elephant Care Experience
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning visit to an elephant care camp near Munnar where children can help with feeding and bathing a resident elephant under supervision — always a trip highlight for young travellers. Afternoon at Mattupetty Dam for boating.
Resort in Munnar
4Day 4: Munnar → Thekkady
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Munnar → Thekkady
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to Thekkady (approx. 4 hours). Afternoon spice plantation tour designed as a scavenger-style 'spice hunt' for kids — identifying cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and vanilla by smell and touch.
Resort in Thekkady
5Day 5: Thekkady — Periyar Safari & Bamboo Rafting
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Thekkady — Periyar Safari & Bamboo Rafting
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning boat safari on Periyar Lake spotting wild elephants and birdlife. Optional afternoon bamboo rafting activity inside the reserve (subject to availability and minimum age requirements).
Resort in Thekkady
6Day 6: Thekkady → Alleppey — Family Houseboat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Thekkady → Alleppey — Family Houseboat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Alleppey and board a family houseboat with connecting rooms. Cruise the backwaters at an easy pace, with the boat's crew happy to point out kingfishers and otters along the canals.
Overnight Houseboat, Alleppey
7Day 7: Alleppey → Marari Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Alleppey → Marari Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Disembark after breakfast and drive to Marari Beach, a quiet, uncrowded stretch of Kerala coastline ideal for a family beach day — gentle waves, beachside shacks and space for kids to build sandcastles undisturbed.
Beach Resort, Marari
8Day 8: Marari → Kochi — Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Marari → Kochi — Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Morning at leisure on the beach before the drive to Kochi Airport (approx. 2 hours) for your departure flight.
What’s Included
- 7 nights accommodation (hotels + 1 night family houseboat)
- Daily breakfast and dinner; full board on houseboat
- All transfers by private AC vehicle
- Elephant care experience entry
- Periyar Lake boat safari entry
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- Flights to and from Kochi
- Lunch (except on houseboat)
- Bamboo rafting activity fee (optional, extra cost)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Quick Facts
Destination
Kerala
Duration
7N 8D
Best Time
September to March
Fly From
Ahmedabad → Kochi (direct or via Mumbai/Bengaluru)
Travel Style
family
Package Type
Domestic India
Trip Details
Hotel & Meal Plan
| Destination | Hotel & Resort | Nights | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | Ginger Cochin3★or similar | 01 | Dinner |
| Munnar | The View Munnar3★or similar | 02 | Breakfast, Dinner |
| Thekkady | Elephant Court Thekkady3★or similar | 02 | Breakfast, Dinner |
| Alleppey (Houseboat) | Family Kettuvallam Houseboat3★or similar | 01 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Marari Beach | Marari Beach Resort3★or similar | 01 | Breakfast, Dinner |
Hotel names indicate category and are subject to availability at time of booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Kerala Family Explorer package starts from ₹29,000 per person for 7 nights and 8 days, covering accommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers and sightseeing. The final price depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size — contact Favourite The Holiday Makers for a personalised quote.
Favourite The Holiday Makers recommends 7 nights and 8 days to comfortably cover the major highlights of Kerala without rushing between locations. This duration allows time for travel between cities, sightseeing, and at least one relaxed day for shopping or leisure.
Yes, Kerala is a popular choice for both family holidays and honeymoon trips, offering a mix of scenic beauty, cultural sites and relaxing experiences suitable for all age groups. Favourite The Holiday Makers customises the itinerary pace and hotel selection differently for families versus couples.
