Backwaters Hautnah


Kerala - Houseboat - Culture
Alongside breathtaking nature and miles of beaches, the picturesque backwaters - a network of waterways in the hinterlands of Kerala - highlight the beauty of India, making it one of the most popular travel destinations worldwide. Experience this captivating private tour, perfect as a prelude to your Ayurveda therapy.
Top offers to match your selection
3 days/2 nights in Standard Hotels & Houseboat
- 1 night in a standard hotel in Kumarakom with breakfast
- 1 night on a houseboat with full board
- Journeys in air-conditioned vehicles
- English-speaking assistance on arrival
Note: Itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to change.
Day 1: Cochin:
Welcome at Cochin Airport, departure to Kumarakom. Travel by traditional boats and canoes to the resort. Numerous leisure activities such as fishing or boating (at a charge).
Day 2: Kumarakom – Alleppey:
Boat tour with rice barges converted into comfortable houseboats. Overnight stay on the houseboat including full board.
Day 3: Alleppey
Disembarkation & transfer to Cochin Airport. Optional transfer to a hotel in Trivandum or Kottayam at an additional cost.
Not included: personal expenses e.g., tips, photo and filming permits, expenses for drinks or souvenirs.
3 days/2 nights in Deluxe hotels & Superior houseboat
- 1 night in a deluxe hotel in Kumarakom with breakfast
- 1 night on a traditional houseboat with full board
- Journeys in air-conditioned vehicles
- English-speaking assistance on arrival
Note: The itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to changes.
Day 1: Cochin:
Welcome at Cochin Airport, departure to Kumarakom. Travel by local boats and canoes to the resort. Numerous leisure activities such as fishing or boating (at a charge).
Day 2: Kumarakom – Alleppey:
Boat tour with rice barges converted into comfortable houseboats. Overnight stay on the houseboat including full board.
Day 3: Alleppey
Disembarkation & transfer to Cochin Airport. Optional transfer to a hotel in Trivandum or Kottayam at an additional cost.
Not included: personal expenses e.g., tips, photo and filming permissions, expenses for drinks or souvenirs.
Booking information
Traditional type of houseboat, only the bedroom is air-conditioned. Air conditioning is available from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
4 days/3 nights in standard hotels & houseboat
- 3 nights in standard hotels with breakfast (houseboat with full board)
- Travel in air-conditioned vehicles
- Kathakali show in Cochin
- Admission to attractions
- English-speaking tour guide in Cochin
- English-speaking assistance on arrival
Note: Itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to change.
Welcome at Cochin Airport & transfer to the hotel. City tour including visits to Mattancherry Palace, Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica. Evening traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin-Kumarakom:
Travel by traditional boats/canoes to the resort. Numerous leisure activities such as fishing or boating (at a charge). Overnight in Kumarakom.
Houseboat tour to Alleppey with insights into the lives of the Backwaters' residents. Overnight on the houseboat including full board.
Day 4: Alleppey:
Disembarkation & transfer to Cochin Airport. Optional transfer to your booked hotel in Trivandum or Kottayam at an additional cost.
4 days/3 nights Deluxe Hotel & Superior Houseboat
- 2 nights in deluxe hotels with breakfast, 1 night on a traditional houseboat (superior) with full board
- Travel in air-conditioned vehicles
- Kathakali show in Cochin
- Entrance fees to attractions
- English-speaking tour guide in Cochin
- English-speaking assistance on arrival
Note: The itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to change.
Day 1: Cochin:
Welcome at Cochin Airport & transfer to the hotel. City tour including visits to Mattancherry Palace, Synagogue, St. Francis Church & Santa Cruz Basilica. Evening traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin-Kumarakom:
Travel by local boats/canoes to the resort. Numerous leisure activities such as fishing or boating (charges apply). Overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 3: Kumarakom – Alleppey:
Houseboat tour to Alleppey with insights into the lives of the Backwaters' residents. Overnight on the houseboat including full board.
Day 4: Alleppey:
Disembarkation & transfer to Cochin Airport. Transfer to your booked hotel in Trivandrum or Kottayam available for an additional charge.
Not included: personal expenses e.g. tips, photo and filming permissions, expenses for drinks or souvenirs.
Booking information
Traditional type of houseboat, only the bedroom is air-conditioned. Air conditioning is available from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Backwaters Hautnah in Detail
4 days/3 nights or 3 days/2 nights
Day 1: Cochin
Welcome at Cochin Airport and transfer to the hotel. The picturesque port city of Cochin stretches across islands and coastal promontories between the Arabian Sea and the Backwaters. City tour including a visit to the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace, known for its wall paintings, the Synagogue in the heart of the city, St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, and the Santa Cruz Basilica (built by the Portuguese in 1557). In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin - Kumarakom
After breakfast, continue to Kumarakom, a stunning paradise of green rice fields, mangrove forests, coconut palms, and enchanting waterways. Travel by local boats and canoes through the water world of Vembanad Lake to the resort. Numerous leisure activities such as fishing or boating (at a charge). Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 3: Kumarakom - Alleppey
Breakfast. Around noon, start your houseboat tour on a traditional rice barge ("Kettuvalam"), which has been converted into a comfortable houseboat. As you make your way to Alleppey, you will pass typical villages of Kerala, allowing you to experience the life of the Backwaters residents up close, hence the name of this tour. Overnight stay on the houseboat including full board.
Day 4: Alleppey
In the morning, disembark and transfer to Cochin Airport. Transfer to your booked hotel in Trivandum or Kottayam available at an additional cost.
Note:
The itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to changes.
If booking the 3-day tour, the city tour of Cochin is omitted, with direct travel from Cochin to Kumarakom (85 km / 2.5 hrs).
The Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace is closed on Fridays and the Jewish Synagogue on Saturdays.
Getting There
Nearby Airports
Cochin International Airport (COK): (aprox. 45 km / 90 minutes)
Transfers from/to Cochin Airport included, transfer from Cochin Airport to Trivandrum Airport FIT 764T1 €110/car (approx. UK £97 / USD $119), booked via SpaDreams.
Additional information
Dogs not permitted.
Do you want to travel with your children? We would be happy to check availability and price for you. Simply enter the age of the children at the time of travel in the comment field next to your specific travel request.