Luxury Houseboat Cruise: Overnight Gourmet Backwater Experience | 4 Nights and 5 Days Kerala Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival in Kochi & Fort Kochi Heritage Walk
Arrive at Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station and transfer to your hotel in Fort Kochi. After check-in and some rest, enjoy a guided heritage walk exploring Fort Kochi: the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, and Mattancherry Dutch Palace (Jewish Palace). Stroll through the spice markets and antique lanes. In the evening, attend a Kathakali demonstration or a short cultural performance.
Tip: Carry a hat and water for the afternoon walk. Photography is great at sunset around the fishing nets.
Drive to Alleppey & Board Luxury Houseboat (Overnight)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha) — the gateway to Kerala's backwaters. Board your luxury private houseboat by late morning. Savour a gourmet Kerala-style lunch prepared onboard while the houseboat glides through Vembanad Lake, serene canals, paddy-lined banks and sleepy villages. Afternoon tea as you watch village life and birdlife along the banks. Sunset views from the upper deck. Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner and overnight on the houseboat in comfortable cabins.
Important: The houseboat experience includes freshly prepared local cuisine; let us know any dietary preferences in advance.
Disembark & Transfer to Kovalam — Evening at the Beach
After a leisurely breakfast onboard and disembarkation at Alleppey, drive south to Kovalam (approx. 3.5–4 hours). Check in to your beach resort and unwind. Spend the late afternoon at Lighthouse Beach or Hawah Beach—take a dip, watch the sunset, or enjoy a relaxed beachside dinner with fresh seafood options.
Tip: Drive times depend on traffic; set off early if you prefer more beach time.
Full Day Beach Leisure & Optional Activities in Kovalam
A full day to enjoy the beaches of Kovalam. Relax on Lighthouse Beach, explore Samudra Beach, or try optional water sports (on request). Indulge in an authentic Ayurvedic massage or spa session at your resort, or take a short trip to Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium. Evening free to explore local shacks and sample Kerala seafood.
Note: Water-sport availability may vary by season. Pre-book Ayurvedic treatments to secure preferred slots.
Kovalam Morning & Departure via Trivandrum
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and final beach walk. Depending on your departure schedule, you may visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple or take a quick city drive in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport or the railway station for your onward journey.
Important: Please share departure flight/train details in advance for a timely transfer. Temple visits require modest attire.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 4 nights: 1 night in Kochi, 1 night on a Luxury Houseboat in Alleppey, and 2 nights in a Kovalam beach resort (room categories as per selection).
- Meals: Daily breakfast, gourmet lunch & dinner onboard the houseboat (as per menu), and meals mentioned in itinerary.
- Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- English-speaking local guide for Fort Kochi and houseboat boarding assistance.
- Kathakali demonstration or cultural show (one evening).
- Permits, taxes and service charges.
This package is designed for travellers seeking a premium Kerala Beach package and combines backwater luxury with beach relaxation.
Exclusions
- International / domestic airfare to Kerala.
- Visa, travel insurance, and personal expenses.
- Tips, porterage, and gratuities.
- Entrance fees, camera fees, and optional activities (Ayurvedic spa, water sports) unless specified.
- Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Peak season surcharges or additional charges for late check-ins.
Note: Optional activities can be added to customize this Kerala tour package; ask for a la carte prices.
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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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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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