Day tour from Kochi to Munnar: Tea gardens and waterfalls

Climb to tea country and walk through working plantations

A day tour from Kochi to Munnar includes hotel pickup, a four-hour drive through hill scenery with stops at two waterfalls, entry to the Tea Museum and Garden, walks through tea plantations, and a visit to a spice plantation, with a live English-speaking guide throughout. You'll see Mattupetty Dam and have time to browse local shops before returning to your hotel the same day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day tour from Kochi to Munnar

• Pick up from Kochi hotel
• Drive to Munnar with waterfall stops
• Visit Mattupetty Dam and tea plants
• Tour the Tea Museum
• Walk through tea plantations
• Lunch in hill zone
• Visit spice plantation
• Return to Kochi hotel

The experience

Munnar sits 1,700 meters above sea level, and the drive from Kochi takes around four hours. Your guide meets you at pickup and travels with you the entire way, pointing out Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls as you climb into the hills. Once you arrive, the route centers on the working landscape: Mattupetty Dam stands as both a landmark and a hydroelectric facility, with tea plants visible nearby and shops for souvenirs scattered around the area.

The Tea Museum introduces the history of tea cultivation through antiques and displays tracing how the crop evolved in the region. From there, you walk through the verdant tea plantations themselves, the actual fields where tea grows, and stop for lunch at a restaurant in the hill zone. A spice plantation visit closes out the tour before your guide returns you to your hotel in Kochi.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kochi.
• entry to the Munnar Hiking Trails.
• entry to the Tea Museum and Garden.
• a live English-speaking guide for the entire day.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Go City Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour is shared and fully guided, so you don't navigate or arrange stops yourself. The guide handles the route and timing. This works well if you want to see the tea plantations and waterfalls without renting a car or planning the day, and it gives you someone who knows the region to answer questions as you go.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the drive from Kochi to Munnar?

The drive takes around four hours each way. You'll stop at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls on the way up, so the full day runs about twelve hours from pickup to drop-off.

What is Mattupetty Dam and what do you do there?

Mattupetty Dam is a hydroelectric structure that also serves as a scenic viewpoint in Munnar. You walk around the dam at your own pace and see the tea plants growing nearby. Shops in the area sell local goods and souvenirs.

Does the Tea Museum entry cost extra?

No, entry to the Tea Museum and Garden is included in the tour price. Your guide will walk you through the exhibits showing the history of tea cultivation in the region.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included, but you'll stop at a restaurant in the hill zone where you can purchase a meal. Other food and drinks along the route are available for purchase as well.

What happens at the spice plantation?

The spice plantation is a final stop on the tour where you see how spices are grown and processed in the region. It's a short visit before your guide takes you back to Kochi.