Alleppey Backwater Retreat
Holiday Overview
Escape into the quiet charm of the Kerala backwaters. Experience an overnight cruise on an authentic private houseboat through canals, paddy fields, and Vembanad Lake, complete with traditional regional dining.
Sample indicative price per couple for private deluxe houseboat. Custom quotes provided upon enquiry.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Check-in on Private Houseboat & Sunset Cruise
Chauffeur pick-up from Kochi and scenic 1.5-hour drive to Alleppey jetty. Board your traditional houseboat at 12:00 PM with a fresh tender coconut welcome. Cruise slowly along the palm-lined canals as the chef prepares an authentic Kerala lunch featuring fresh backwater fish. Enjoy sunset over Vembanad Lake before docking for dinner under starlight.
Day 2: Morning Canal Cruise & Marari Beach Visit
Wake up to the gentle sounds of water and village fishermen casting nets. Enjoy traditional breakfast as the boat makes its return cruise to the jetty. Disembark by 9:30 AM and take a refreshing coastal drive to quiet Marari Beach before transfer back to Kochi.
Transport & Fleet Arrangements
Dedicated chauffeur transfer from Kochi. For groups booking multiple rooms or day cruises, our Force Urbania 12/16-seater offers spacious transit.
Force Urbania (12 & 16 Seater)
Individual recliner seats, wide panoramic windows, high ceiling, independent dual air conditioning, and soft suspension ideal for ghat roads.
Force Tempo Traveller (12 & 16 Seater)
Proven reliability, pushback seating, generous rear luggage space, and seasoned tourism chauffeurs for interstate highway cruising.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What is Included
- Private air-conditioned houseboat exclusively for your party
- Full board dining aboard houseboat: Traditional lunch, evening tea & snacks, dinner, and breakfast
- Private car transfer between Kochi and Alleppey jetty
- All toll, parking, driver allowance, and boat crew gratuity guide
What is Excluded
- Personal beverages and packaged drinks
- Shikara canoe rides in narrow village canals
- Travel insurance
Package FAQs
Is the houseboat shared with other tourists?
No, all our holiday packages feature private houseboats reserved exclusively for your family or group.
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