Backwaters Up Close

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.