7 Nights · 8 Days
Kerala Premium Escape
Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Varkala · Kovalam
from ₹49,999per couple
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Premium tier · 8 and 10 days
Luxury Kerala Tour Packages
Kerala at an unhurried pace: a private cab with one driver, curated stays chosen for their setting, and a houseboat hired for the two of you.
Kerala Premium Escape from ₹49,999 per couple · Personalised itinerary in 24 hours
Updated 10 October 2026
What does a luxury Kerala tour package include?
A luxury Kerala tour with Melo Tours is a private journey of 8 or 10 days with a dedicated air-conditioned cab, the same driver throughout, premium resort stays and an exclusively hired houseboat night in Alleppey. The Kerala Premium Escape covers Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Varkala and Kovalam in 7 nights, from ₹49,999 per couple.
- Premium tier from
- ₹49,999 per couple, 7 Nights · 8 Days
- Route
- Kochi to Trivandrum, one way south
- Houseboat
- Exclusive hire, all meals on board
- Best months
- October to March
What does luxury mean on a Melo Tours trip?
On a Melo trip, luxury means privacy, an unhurried pace and stays chosen for their setting. Every journey we plan is private and personalised, never a shared coach tour. In concrete terms:
- One cab, one driver. A dedicated air-conditioned cab from the Kochi pickup to the Trivandrum drop, with driver allowance and fuel included.
- Stays defined by their setting. A premium resort in Munnar, a jungle resort in Thekkady, a cliff-view property in Varkala and a sea-view property in Kovalam.
- A houseboat to yourselves. Both premium packages specify exclusive hire in Alleppey, with all meals on board.
- Short drives. After the first day's climb of about 4 hours to Munnar, most drives are about 3 hours or less.
Which luxury Kerala package should you choose?
Choose the Kerala Premium Escape if you have eight days, and the Kerala Complete Circuit if you have ten. The longer route adds a third night in Munnar and a night in Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India.
| Package | Duration | Route | From (per couple) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala Premium Escape | 7 Nights · 8 Days | Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Varkala, Kovalam | ₹49,999 | Hills, backwaters and two beaches in one trip |
| Kerala Complete Circuit | 9 Nights · 10 Days | Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Varkala, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Trivandrum | ₹69,999 | Ten days, the slowest pace, and Kanyakumari |
| Romantic Kerala | 4 Nights · 5 Days | Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey | ₹29,999 | Honeymooners with five days |
These are starting prices per couple; your personalised itinerary confirms the figure for your dates.
Can a luxury Kerala itinerary be personalised further?
Yes. A bespoke version can add nights, slow the pace or include places the published routes leave out. No published package includes Kumarakom, Wayanad or an overnight in Kochi; we arrange those as personalised itineraries and send a quote within 24 hours.
The 8-day Kerala Premium Escape route
One way south: arrive at Kochi airport, leave from Trivandrum, and never retrace the road.
- 1
Days 1–2 · Munnar
Pickup at Kochi and a mountain drive past Cheeyappara Falls; next day, Eravikulam National Park, Top Station and the tea museum.
- 2
Day 3 · Thekkady
A boat ride on Periyar Lake, a spice garden tour and an evening Kalaripayattu show.
- 3
Day 4 · Alleppey houseboat
Board at noon for a private backwater cruise and a night on the water.
- 4
Day 5 · Varkala
Disembark at 9 am and drive about 2.5 hours to a cliff-top stay above Papanasam Beach.
- 5
Days 6–7 · Kovalam
About 1.5 hours down the coast to a sea-view stay and Lighthouse Beach, then a day with nothing scheduled.
- 6
Day 8 · Trivandrum airport
A 30-minute transfer for your flight home.
When is the best time for a luxury Kerala trip?
December to March gives the clearest days for beach and backwaters; December and January fill about 6 weeks ahead.
| When | Weather | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|
| October – November | Rain easing; everything very green | Quiet weeks before the peak. |
| December – February | Dry and mild; cool nights in Munnar | The best conditions for the full route, and the busiest. |
| March – May | Hot on the coast, pleasant in the hills | Good for the hill stays; keep beach time to mornings and evenings. |
| June – September | Monsoon | Lush and quiet, but swimming and clear sunsets are not dependable. |
CURATED PACKAGES
Our Premium Kerala Packages
Prices are per couple, starting. Every package is private and personalised to your dates.
9 Nights · 10 Days
Kerala Complete Circuit
Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Varkala · Kanyakumari · Kovalam · Trivandrum
from ₹69,999per couple
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Luxury Kerala: Your Questions, Answered
How much does a luxury Kerala tour cost for a couple?
The Kerala Premium Escape starts from ₹49,999 per couple for 7 nights and 8 days, and the Kerala Complete Circuit from ₹69,999 per couple for 9 nights and 10 days. Both are starting prices.
Is the houseboat private on the premium packages?
Yes. Both the Kerala Premium Escape and the Kerala Complete Circuit specify a luxury air-conditioned houseboat on exclusive hire, with all meals. You board in Alleppey at noon and disembark at 9 am.
Which hotels will we stay in on a luxury Kerala tour?
We describe stays by category: a premium resort in Munnar, a jungle resort in Thekkady, a cliff-view property in Varkala and a sea-view property in Kovalam. The specific properties for your dates are set out in your personalised itinerary.
Is the Kerala Premium Escape suitable for a honeymoon?
Yes. It extends our lead honeymoon route, Romantic Kerala, with a night on the cliffs at Varkala and two by the sea in Kovalam. Couples with five days should choose Romantic Kerala, from ₹29,999 per couple.
How far ahead should we book a luxury Kerala trip for December?
About 6 weeks ahead. December and January are Kerala's peak season, so an early enquiry gives the widest choice of stays and houseboats. We send a personalised itinerary within 24 hours, at no charge.
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