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Keralan Backwaters

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3 days

PRIVATE TOUR: A peaceful and rustic sojourn on the mellow backwaters of Kerala. Setting off from Alleppey (Alappuzha) close to Kochi, you'll cruise through the lush backwaters aboard a rice boat.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour Overview

Duration

3 days

Starts

Kochi

Ends

Kochi

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for all included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max NA

Minimum age

15 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year

Hotel Rating

Our rating: Deluxe

Countries

India

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 2, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 2
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Tour Highlights

Kochi - See the beautiful St Francis’ Church, the white washed Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi and the iconic Chinese fishing nets on the waterfront
Coastal Alleppey - Explore the gateway to the relaxing palm fringed backwaters
Kerala Backwaters – Spend the night aboard our deluxe rice boat and explore the lush backwaters

Included

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
2 nights on a deluxe air-conditioned rice-boat. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome and board our rice-boat

Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrive Kochi airport, where you will be met by a representative from On The Go. Drive for approximately 2 hours to Allepey and board our private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Allepey. Watch as our crew propel the boat through the water using tall bamboo poles!

The rice-boat is a simply furnished craft and consists of a thatched covered lounge/dining area, sleeping accommodation (with mosquito net) and a bathroom with a WC and washbasin. In the evening the boat is lit by hurricane lamps. Thatched awning on both sides of the boat allows the breeze and views to flow in. There is a small service area at the rear of the craft where the cook prepares simple meals using as many fresh provisions as can be plucked, caught or bought in the backwaters. A distance of some 20 kms will be covered, during which time the boat will glide past colourful local villages.

Overnight: Rice boat
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - Backwaters cruise

Spend the day at leisure on the rice- boat. Opt for a swim, soak up the sunshine, enjoy the scenic beauty of colourful villages and have a sumptuous meal on banana leaves. In the evening, witness sunset through coconut palms, enjoy dinner under a million stars and sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of the backwater.

Overnight: Rice boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Kochi

Alleppey - Kochi. Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Kochi Airport in time to connect with your onward fight.

If you'd like to extend your stay, we offer a variety of hotels, short stays and add-ons for you to choose from. Please read our best places to visit or best things to see each month for suggested places to visit on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.

For information about visas, top travel tips, best time to travel and much more, browse our travel guide.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Deluxe Houseboat
Alleppey

There are few things as serene and tranquil as floating along the Keralan backwaters in the comfort of a luxurious houseboat. Deluxe houseboats are elegantly furnished, with up to four bedrooms, equipped with modern en suites, an open lounge, dining area and a deck to relax and admire the beautiful views of the lush green palms and rice paddies. Air conditioning operates in the bedrooms between 9pm to 6am only. The cruises are full board, with tasty meals freshly prepared by the onboard chef.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
Deluxe House Boat

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.

Price reductions are available when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
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22 Nov - 24 Nov
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28 Nov - 30 Nov
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2025
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2026
Twin/Double
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10 Jan - 12 Jan
$645
$1,105
11 Jan - 13 Jan
$645
$1,105
12 Jan - 14 Jan
$645
$1,105
13 Jan - 15 Jan
$645
$1,105
14 Jan - 16 Jan
$645
$1,105
15 Jan - 17 Jan
$645
$1,105
16 Jan - 18 Jan
$645
$1,105
17 Jan - 19 Jan
$645
$1,105

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