Luxury Kerala Backwaters: Private Houseboat in Alleppey | 4 Nights and 5 Days Kerala Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival in Kochi and Transfer to Alleppey
Arrival at Cochin International Airport / Ernakulam. Meet and greet by a private transfer and proceed to Alleppey (Alappuzha). On arrival, board your private luxury houseboat. Enjoy a welcome drink and a short orientation of the vessel. Start cruising the iconic Kerala backwaters while savouring a delicious Kerala-style lunch served on board. Afternoon at leisure — cruise past paddy fields, quaint villages and traditional houseboats. Evening: watch the sunset over the backwaters while enjoying a freshly prepared seafood dinner on board.
Important: Check-in timing is generally midday; please share your arrival details in advance to ensure timely pickup.
Full Backwater Cruise & Village Exploration
Wake up to the gentle sounds of the backwaters and a continental/Indian breakfast. Spend the day cruising through narrow canals, lush rice paddies and village hamlets. Disembark for a guided village walk to explore coir-making units, traditional homes and local markets. Return to the boat for a cooking demonstration of Keralan cuisine and a relaxed evening. Overnight on the houseboat with dinner under the stars.
Tip: Carry a hat and comfortable shoes for the village walk.
Disembark and Transfer to Kovalam Beach
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and transfer by private car to Kovalam, Kerala's famed beach destination. On arrival, check in at a premium beachfront resort. Afternoon at leisure to relax on the golden sands of Lighthouse Beach or enjoy resort facilities. Evening free for a beachside stroll and dining at a coastal restaurant.
Note: Travel time from Alleppey to Kovalam is approximately 3.5–4.5 hours depending on traffic.
Kovalam Beach Leisure & Ayurvedic Experience
Spend a full day enjoying the Kovalam Beach package offerings. Begin with a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage or spa session (optional). Visit Hawa Beach for water activities or sunbathing. Explore local seafood eateries and shops. In the afternoon, take a short boat ride to nearby coves or relax at the resort pool. Sunset at the Lighthouse is a must-see.
Tip: Pre-book Ayurvedic treatments to secure preferred time slots.
Departure via Trivandrum
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, enjoy a last walk on the beach or a quick visit to Padmanabhaswamy Temple and local markets in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Private transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for your onward flight.
Note: Check-out time is typically late morning; early or late transfers can be arranged on request.
Inclusions
- Airport transfers (Cochin arrival and Trivandrum departure) by private car.
- 2 nights accommodation on a private luxury houseboat in Alleppey with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- 2 nights stay at a beachfront resort in Kovalam on twin/double sharing basis with breakfast.
- Guided village walk and coir unit visit.
- One Ayurvedic massage session (60 minutes) at Kovalam (subject to prior booking).
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
Note: Transfers include driver allowances; bottled water on board and during transfers included.
Exclusions
- Airfare to/from Kerala.
- Entry fees, personal expenses, tips and porterage.
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions and any special dietary requests (unless pre-requested).
- Optional activities such as additional Ayurvedic treatments, water sports, or private guides beyond what is mentioned.
- Early check-in or late check-out charges unless confirmed.
Important: Travel insurance is not included — we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance before departure.
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Kerala Houseboat Rebooked While We Were Still Upset
We had confirmed a houseboat stay in Alleppey for our anniversary, and two days before, the operator cancelled without warning. My wife was really disappointed — this was the one thing she had been looking forward to the whole trip. I called our coordinator at TourGrids around 9 PM expecting to hear 'we'll try', but by next morning he had a replacement houseboat booked, same stretch, actually better reviews than the original. No extra charge, no back and forth. Rest of the Kerala itinerary — Munnar, Fort Kochi, the drives — everything ran exactly as planned. Hotels were proper good, cabs were always on time. This was our first time booking through a travel company and honestly it removed so much weight from the trip.
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I was planning a Kerala trip for my wife and me and honestly had no idea where to start — backwaters, hill stations, beaches, it felt overwhelming. A friend suggested TourGrids, so I dropped them a message on WhatsApp. Within the hour, someone from their team called and just asked us what kind of trip we wanted. No sales pitch, proper conversation. Two calls later, the itinerary was ready — Munnar, Alleppey houseboat, Kovalam, all sequenced properly with cab transfers included. They adjusted the houseboat night when I asked, no fuss. Hotels were proper good, no hidden charges at the end. Planning something this detailed usually stresses me out, but this time it genuinely did not.
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Two days before our Alleppey houseboat stay, my husband realised he'd mixed up the dates on his leave — we needed to shift everything by one day. I was sure it was going to be a mess. Called our TourGrids coordinator around 8 PM, fully expecting bad news. He checked availability, spoke to the property, and had it sorted within the hour. Hotel in Munnar also got adjusted without any fuss. No extra charges were added without explanation, and he kept us updated through WhatsApp the whole time. Rest of the Kerala trip went exactly as planned — backwaters, spice gardens, the works. Genuinely relieved we didn't try to plan this ourselves.
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