3 Days / 2 Nights
Cochin → Alleppey → Cochin
Enjoy a relaxing Kerala getaway combining a comfortable resort stay with an overnight houseboat experience through the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, followed by a short Cochin sightseeing experience before departure.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
01 Alleppey Backwaters
02 Overnight Houseboat Stay
03 21-Hour Houseboat Experience
04 Alleppey Beach
05 Traditional Kerala Meals Onboard
06 Resort Stay
07 Cochin Sightseeing
08 Cochin Shopping
DAY 01
COCHIN → ALLEPPEY
Overnight: Alleppey Resort
Begin your Kerala holiday with a scenic drive from Cochin to the beautiful backwaters of Alleppey.
PLACES & EXPERIENCES
- Pick-up from Cochin
- Drive to Alleppey
- Check in to your resort
- Enjoy the resort’s facilities and amenities
- Visit Alleppey Beach, depending on the resort location and available time
- Enjoy some shopping if time permits
- Relax and enjoy a peaceful evening in Alleppey
- Overnight stay at the resort
DAY 02
ALLEPPEY HOUSEBOAT
Overnight: Alleppey Houseboat
Experience the beauty of Kerala’s backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat.
HOUSEBOAT EXPERIENCE
- Check in to the houseboat at around 12:00 PM
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Begin your backwater cruise
- Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch onboard
- The houseboat cruises through the backwaters until approximately 5:30 PM
- The boat will be anchored overnight
- Enjoy dinner onboard
- Relax and experience the peaceful surroundings
- Overnight stay on the houseboat
MORNING CRUISE
- Enjoy approximately 1 hour of morning cruising
- Breakfast onboard
- Check out from the houseboat at around 9:00 AM
HOUSEBOAT CATEGORIES
Choose from different houseboat categories according to your preference:
- Deluxe – Standard/basic category
- Premium
- Luxury
HOUSEBOAT MEALS & AMENITIES
Depending on the selected houseboat category, the experience may include:
✓ Welcome drink
✓ Tea & snacks
✓ Mineral water
✓ Lunch
✓ Dinner
✓ Breakfast
DAY 03
ALLEPPEY → COCHIN
Departure: Cochin
After breakfast and check-out, begin your journey from Alleppey towards Cochin.
ALLEPPEY
- Visit Alleppey Beach, subject to available time
- Enjoy some free time for shopping if your schedule permits
- Begin the journey towards Cochin
OPTIONAL COCHIN SIGHTSEEING
Subject to available time, explore some of Cochin’s popular attractions:
- Fort Kochi
- Navy Museum
- St. Francis Church
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Santa Cruz Basilica
- Mattancherry Palace
- Jewish Synagogue
- Marine Drive
- Marine Walkway
- Boating
- Hill Palace, Tripunithura
Our representative will then drop you at Cochin Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand and provide the necessary assistance for your onward journey.
Depart Kerala with wonderful memories of your Southside Holidays experience.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
✓ Accommodation in Alleppey resort
✓ Overnight stay in Alleppey houseboat
✓ Houseboat cruise as per selected category
✓ Houseboat meals as specified
✓ Cochin pick-up and departure drop
✓ Transportation as per itinerary
✓ Alleppey sightseeing as mentioned
✓ Complimentary Cochin sightseeing, subject to available time
✓ Driver assistance
✓ Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand drop
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
✕ Air / train tickets
✕ Meals not specifically mentioned
✕ Entry fees to attractions
✕ Boating and activity charges
✕ Personal expenses
✕ Additional sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary
✕ Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Houseboat check-in is generally around 12:00 PM and check-out around 9:00 AM the following day.
- Houseboat facilities, meals and cruise arrangements may vary depending on the selected category and operator.
- Alleppey Beach visit is subject to the location of the resort and available time.
- Cochin sightseeing on Day 3 is subject to available time and the departure schedule.
- The itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic, weather and local conditions.
- Attraction opening hours and closure days may change; please confirm before visiting.
- Additional charges may apply for entry tickets, activities and personal expenses.
