Overview

Discover Kerala’s aquatic paradise—Kumarakom and Alleppey, with breathtaking backwaters, serene houseboat rides, and endless natural surprises for every nature.

Trip Highlights

Enjoy a houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
Savor an authentic Kerala-style meal on the houseboat
Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, home to exotic bird species
Visit the unique Bay Island Driftwood Museum featuring rare driftwood sculptures
Explore the magical Pathiramanal Island, rich with exotic plants & wildlife
Explore Kuttanad – the Rice Bowl of Kerala

Short Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival at Kumarakom and all day tour
Day 2
Day 2: All day tour in Kumarakom
Day 3
Day 3: Arrival at Alleppey and all day tour
Day 4
Day 4: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kumarakom and all day tour

After I pick you up from Kochi, we will head to Kumarakom by road. Once you freshen up, you can explore this village. Start with a houseboat ride on Vembanad Lake. See rural scenes like ducks swimming in the water, men fishing with rods or nets on small boats, and so on. You will have a Kerala meal on the houseboat. Next visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which has exotic bird species. Then go to the beach. Do water sports like parasailing and surfing to get your adrenaline going. You can also watch the sunset in an atmosphere.

Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:3-star Hotel in Kumarakom

Day 2: All day tour in Kumarakom

When you are in Kumarakom, you have to go to the Bay Island Driftwood museum. The Bay Island Driftwood Museum is really special. They have a lot of things made from driftwood or other kinds of wood that they found in the water. If you do not visit Pathiramanal Island, your trip to Kumarakom will not be complete. The Pathiramanal Island is a nice place. The Pathiramanal Island is home to different kinds of plants and animals and birds and fishes. The Pathiramanal Island is a wild place. You can walk on the paths that go through the green trees and plants at Pathiramanal Island.

Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:3-star Hotel in Kumarakom

Day 3: Arrival at Alleppey and all day tour

Alleppey too is like Kumarakom in ways except its actually a town. Visit Kuttanad, which they call the "Rice Bowl of Kerala." You can take a houseboat ride through Kuttanads waters and Vembanad Lake, which is one of Indias largest and Keralas longest lakes. Alleppey has beaches where you can relax and play with the waves. The town has places of worship for people of faiths. Their old churches and peaceful temples are worth visiting. Among them is the Karumadikkuttan, a Buddha statue made of granite which helps you learn about Buddhism, in Kerala.

Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:3-star Hotel in Alleppey

Day 4: Departure

Our executive will take you back to Kochi. You can catch your flight from there. When you say goodbye, you will still be thinking about the places you saw in Kumarakom and Alleppey. The memories of Kumarakom and Alleppey will stay with you.

Meals:

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

  • Accommodation in 3-star hotels
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All transfers in AC vehicle
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Airfare/train tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch unless specified
  • Entrance fees to monuments