1N / 2D
BackwatersShort breaks
Alleppey houseboat overnight cruise
Kochi – Alleppey
- Private houseboat, not shared
- Lunch, tea, dinner and breakfast on board
- Sunset anchorage on the lake
From ₹9,500per person
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BackwatersBeachesShort breaks
Backwaters & beach: Alleppey and Varkala 3 nights, 4 days
No mountain roads: a houseboat night on the backwaters followed by two nights at Varkala's cliff-top beach.
- Duration
- 3N / 4D
- Route
- Kochi – Alleppey – Varkala – Trivandrum
- Ideal for
- Couples and friends who want to relax
- Starts from
- ₹18,500 per person, twin sharing, 3-star hotels
Route
Tour highlights
- Private houseboat from Alleppey
- Two nights above Varkala's cliff
- Kappil backwaters where the lake meets the sea
- Arrive Kochi, leave Trivandrum
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Houseboat to Varkala
Breakfast on board, check out and drive south to Varkala. Evening walk along the North Cliff at sunset.
- Day 3
Varkala at leisure
A free beach day. Optional visits to Janardhana Swamy Temple, Sivagiri Mutt or a boat ride on Kappil lake.
- Day 4
Departure from Trivandrum
Morning swim, then drop at Trivandrum airport or railway station.
Included
- Hotel stays on twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Private AC houseboat with lunch, evening snacks, dinner and breakfast
- Private AC car with an English-speaking driver for the whole trip
- Fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permits and driver allowance
- Pick-up and drop at airport or railway station
- Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
Not included
- Flights and train tickets
- Entry tickets, boating and show fees
- Lunch and dinner at hotels, unless listed
- Jeep safaris, activities and camera fees
- Tips, laundry and personal expenses
- Christmas and New Year gala dinner supplements
- GST as applicable (shown separately in your quote)
Price by hotel category
| Category | What to expect | From, per person |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Clean 3-star hotels and resorts, standard AC houseboat | ₹18,500 |
| Deluxe | 4-star resorts with views, deluxe houseboat | ₹24,900 |
| Premium | 5-star and boutique resorts, premium houseboat with full-time AC | ₹34,900 |
Twin sharing. Prices rise over Christmas–New Year, Onam and long weekends. Your quote names the exact hotels.
Places on this tour
Also in: Backwaters Beaches Short breaks Honeymoon
Backwaters & beach: common questions
Is Varkala good in December?
December to February is peak season in Varkala: calm sea, clear skies and every café open. Book early.
Can the Backwaters & beach itinerary be customised?
Yes. You can add or remove nights, change the order, upgrade hotels or add places. Send us your dates and we'll rework the plan and price.
How do I book this package?
Send us your dates on WhatsApp (+91 96569 62225) or the enquiry form. We reply with hotel options and a fixed price, and book once you confirm with an advance payment.
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