The Alleppey Houseboat extension tour will let you discover the backwaters of Kerala onboard a traditional houseboat. This two-day tour, which starts in Alleppey, lets you explore the palm-lined waterways, canals and lagoons that run inland from the coast.
Houses and villages line the banks and, as you serenely float down the intricate maze of waterways, you will pass endless paddy fields and coconut trees as you go. During the journey, you will also get to visit India’s longest lake, the Vembanad. A Kerala-style houseboat cruise is the best way to visit and discover this region. It’s a truly unique quintessential experience that makes unforgettable memories.
Duration
4 Days
Guide Price
£399 pp
Recommended For
Culture, Iconic Journeys
Best Time to Go
October - February
Options
Private basis
Trip Highlights
Enjoy a day cruise on a traditional Kerala-style houseboat and discover Alleppey’s serene network of canals, rivers and palm-fringed lagoons
Visit India’s longest lake, the Vembanad
Start your Journey
Day 1
Arrive Cochin
After landing at Cochin International airport, you will be met and a transfer will take you to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your own leisure.
MealsBreakfast
Suggested AccommodationCrowne Plaza Hotel
Day 2
Cochin - Alleppey (Houseboat)
Full Board
After breakfast, you will leave Cochin and drive to Alleppey. Alleppey is a city in the backwaters of Kerala. It is the main centre for the network of canals and waterways that Kerala is famous for. The best way to visit the region is aboard a traditional Kerala-style houseboat. Today, you will enjoy a two and a half hour houseboat cruise. Drifting down the maze of waterways aboard a houseboat you will see paddy fields, witness the village life on the banks as well as taking in the peace and tranquility of the area. You will also get to explore India’s longest lake - the Vembanad.
Suggested AccommodationHouseboat
Day 3
Alleppey (Houseboat)
Full Board
Today, you will get to enjoy another day aboard the houseboat on the backwaters. These palm-lined networks of canals, lagoons and rivers are simply divine. As you travel through the intricate maze of backwaters, you’ll pass endless paddy fields and coconut trees as you go. Houses and villages line the waterways with the region’s lush green landscape as a calming backdrop.
Suggested AccommodationHouseboat
Day 4
Leave Alleppey - Cochin
Today, you will leave Alleppey and head to Cochin International airport. Arriving at the airport, you will board your onward flight.
Includes
Accommodation: twin room for a total of 3 nights
Room plus breakfast basis everywhere except Alleppey which is Full Board
Air-conditioned medium car throughout
Assistance and Porterages: meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports and hotels by Le Passage To India representative and porterages at airport for 1 standard baggage per person included
Excludes
Expenses of personal nature such as table drinks, telephone calls, laundry and camera fees
Tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff
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