KERALA BACKWATERS CRUISE
About this trip
Drift through palm-lined canals on a traditional houseboat with freshly cooked Kerala meals and quiet nights on the water.
Highlights
- 1N classic houseboat with all meals on board
- Alleppey / Kumarakom backwater route
- AC houseboat options available
- Cochin airport / station transfers
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Cochin — Alleppey
Pickup from airport or Ernakulam station; scenic drive to the backwaters.
Board your houseboat by afternoon — cruise, meals on board, and overnight on the water.
Day 2 : Backwaters & village life
Full day on narrow canals and lagoons; freshly prepared Kerala meals and sunset on the deck.
Day 3 : Disembark — Kumarakom or resort
Morning checkout from houseboat; optional resort stay by the lake or return to Cochin.
Day 4 : Departure
Transfer to Cochin airport or station for onward travel.
Hotel details
Hotels are allocated as per availability at the time of booking. Standard check-in is usually after 2:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM unless your voucher states otherwise.
Room category and hotel names are confirmed on your final invoice / voucher. Photos on the website are representative and may differ from the actual room assigned.
Inclusions
- Houseboat stay for nights mentioned in the itinerary (category as booked)
- All meals on board the houseboat during the cruise (as per plan)
- Pickup / drop from Cochin airport or Ernakulam railway station (as booked)
- All applicable taxes for inclusions mentioned above
Exclusions
- Airfare or train to / from Kerala (unless add-on booked)
- Any increase in government taxes, fuel, or new levies
- Room / meal upgrade on houseboat or extra hours of cruise
- Optional activities, Ayurveda, or sightseeing off the boat
- Personal expenses — tips, laundry, phone calls, insurance, etc.
- GST will be applicable on total invoice
Terms & condition
- Package price is subject to availability, seasonality, and fare or tax changes until paid in full.
- Booking is confirmed only after advance payment and issue of a written confirmation / voucher.
- Cancellation, amendment, and no-show charges apply as per airline, hotel, and our booking policy.
- Travel is subject to government and local guidelines; any extra cost due to changes is borne by the traveller.