A journey through the picturesque backwaters in Kerala taking in the sights & sounds at a relaxed and leisurely pace staying at idyllic backwater and riverside resorts & homes coupled with a memorable travel in the houseboats in kerala ( Kettuvallams ) and time to chill out at a beach resort of your choice with sun, sea, sand, Ayurveda / Yoga. Just the trip to recharge your batteries !
Day 00: INTL FLIGHT
Intl Flight UK / Europe to Kochi ( Cochin) Several airlines fly this route;
Emirates, BA, Air India, Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan , Jet Airways & Gulf Air.
o/n on flight
Day 01:ARRIVE KOCHI (Cochin),
Arrive at Kochi by Intl Flight. Meet, assistance & transfer by car to heritage hotel. Day at leisure to relax. Evening,`Sunset cruise` around the harbour.
o/n at Heritage Hotel
Day 02:COCHIN
Morning proceed to the heritage area of Cochin for sightseeing.
Evening take in a Kathakali dance performance.
o/n at Heritage Hotel
Day 03: COCHIN
At Cochin to further explore the town and surroundings.
Museums, Art galleries and other sights of interest .
o/n at Heritage Hotel
Day 04: COCHIN - KUMARAKOM
Depart for backwater resort on the banks of the VembanadLake,
Serene & picturesque, country boat rides, explore bird sanctuary close by
o/n at backwater resort
Day 05: KUMARAKOM
At backwater resort, try Ayurveda rejuvenation or yoga
o/n at backwater resort
Day 06: KUMARAKOM
At backwater resort to chill out on your hammock and relax
o/n at Backwater resort
Day 07: HOUSEBOAT
Board your own Houseboat by noon for a memorable cruise through the backwaters in kerala
with crew and facilities, safe moorings by sunset. o/n on houseboats in kerala
DAY 08 : HOUSEBOAT
Continue cruise through the myriad of canals and lakes that comprise the Keralan backwaters. Stop off at riverside villages and markets. Safe moorings by sunset. o/n on houseboat
Day 09 : RIVERSIDE HOME / RESORT
Continue Houseboat cruise after breakfast and get to your riverside home / resort for disembarkation or transfer by car. Time at leisure to connect with your hosts & take in the ambience of backwater villages & life by country boat, foot or cycle.
o/n at Riverside Homestay / Resort
Day 10 : RIVERSIDE HOME / RESORT
Day at leisure. Explore the farm and glean more about the cash crops, vegetables and tropical fruits & feast on the traditional home cooked food.
o/n at Riverside Home / Resort
DAY 11 : RIVERSIDE HOME - BEACH RESORT
After a leisurely morning depart by car to your Beach Resort located near Kovalam (several options) or near Alleppy for few days of sun, sea and sand.
o/n at Beach Resort
DAYS 12, 13 & 14 : BEACH RESORT
At Beach Resort. Try a dug out ride into the ocean with the local fisherman or visit the famous & bustling LighthouseBeach ( Kovalam )with its wide array of bars / shacks and shops. You could even venture out to Trivandrum ( capital of Kerala ) for a short visit (ArtGalleries, Museum & Zoo) if at a Kovalam resort o/n`s at Beach Resort
Day 15: INTL FLIGHT
Day at leisure before transfer to TRIVANDRUM / COCHIN airport to connect International flight back to UK / Europe.
