Itenary Details

DAY01 Arrival Cochin

The Kerala houseboat tour starts with your arrival in Cochin airport or railway station. Meet our representative and get a transfer to the hotel. Check-in to your hotel. Later go out for sightseeing in Cochin.Cochin is gifted the sobriquet of the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. The coastal city of Kerala offers varied delights. Sights encompasses the historical Mattancherry Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue, the St.Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Ernakulam Shiva Temple and many more. At sunset, do not miss the mesmerizing view of the Chinese fishing nets. Explore the markets, cuisines and shopping delights. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY02 Cochin-Alleppey

After breakfast drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in to a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat for cruises and overnight stay. Houseboats in Kerala are huge, slow-moving barges used for leisure trips. They are a reworked model of Kettuvallams, Kettu means "tied with ropes", and vallammeans "boat"), which, in earlier times, used carry rice and spices. The popularity of Kettuvallams has returned in the function as major tourist attractions. Such a houseboat is about 60 to 70 feet (18 to 21 m) long and about 15 feet (4.6 m) wide at the middle. The hull is made of wooden planks that are held together by ropes of coconut fiber; the usual wood is 'Anjili'. The roof is made of bamboo poles and palm leave. All food (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast) and overnight stay at hotel

DAY03 Houseboat

Wake up to the breathtaking views of the backwaters. The houseboat cruise re-starts after you are done with the traditional delicious breakfast. Today the houseboat moves towards Nedumudy. Stop at the Lissio Church for visit. Next you stop to visit the Kavalam, Veliyanadu village walk, Kidangara, Mathikayal, Chundan Vallam visit. After these wonderful sights, it is time for some fun. On your tour, get the opportunity to go country boat canoeing for an hour at Kainakary. It is an enjoyable experience.Enjoy a restful stay at the houseboat. The houseboat is anchored for night at Nedumudy.

DAY04 Houseboat

Awaken to the blessed views and the call of birds. Houseboat re-starts the cruise after breakfast. Today the houseboat tours the route to Thakazhi via Mancompu. De-board at the Pullincunnu dock. Here you are scheduled to visit the Banana Plantation. Explore the Pullincunnu church, Kottaram temple, and St. Mary’s Church. The statue carving unit is a destination worth visiting. The local market at Champakulam is worth exploring. The prized Champakulam Chundan is the winner of several boat races. The Pullangadi, Pindithodu, Vegetable Plantation are also worthwhile to visit. The houseboat is anchored for the night at Thakazhi.

DAY5 Houseboat-Cochin departure

Today is the last day of your tour. The houseboat cruise starts ,after breakfast. The houseboat travels via Kanjipadam and moves towards Pallathuruthy. You shall reach the jetty dock . Meet our driver and drive back to Cochin. You will be dropped to the airport/ railway station for onward journey.