Building your Kerala Backwaters itinerary…
Straight off the plane and onto a group houseboat, a canoe through backwaters the big boats cannot reach, and a last night in Fort Kochi's old lanes.
Land at Kochi by 08:30 for your transfer to Alleppey. The run from Kochi airport to Alleppey is 85 km, taking a genuine 2.5 hours, potentially up to 3 hours. This allows time to reach Punnamada for houseboat check-in.
Check into your Alleppey overnight houseboat at Punnamada, with operators holding boarding until about 13:30. Settle in and begin your journey through the backwaters. Enjoy the unique experience of life on the water.
Spend your evening relaxing on the Alleppey overnight houseboat. Enjoy dinner onboard as you float through the serene backwaters. The houseboat offers a peaceful setting for your first night.
Disembark your houseboat at Punnamada by 08:30. Immediately embark on a Kuttanad canal canoe trail from the Alleppey side. This intimate experience, lasting 2 to 3 hours, allows you to paddle through narrow canals inaccessible to larger houseboats.
After your canoe trip, take the short coast-road hop to Marari. Check into your accommodation and settle in. Prepare for a relaxing afternoon by the sea.
Spend your evening at Marari Beach, open until 7:00 PM. Enjoy the scenic beach, lined with coconut trees, white sand, and gentle waves. It's a perfect spot to unwind after a day on the backwaters.
Enjoy a leisurely late morning on the sands of Marari Beach. Take a final stroll or simply relax by the waves before checking out from your accommodation. Prepare for your transfer to Fort Kochi, marking the transition from beach tranquility to city charm.
Begin your transfer from Marari to Kochi. The journey, combining a short hop through Alleppey and the coastal road, takes approximately 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes. The Alleppey to Kochi leg covers 53 km and typically takes 1.8 hours. Check into your Fort Kochi accommodation upon arrival.
Walk to the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi, which are open 24 hours. Enjoy a free evening observing these giant, traditional fishing structures and the vibrant activity around them. It's a perfect introduction to the unique atmosphere of Fort Kochi.
Enjoy a slow breakfast in Fort Kochi. Take a last walk through the historic area, perhaps revisiting the Chinese Fishing Nets, open 24 hours. Checkout from your accommodation by 11:00.
Begin your transfer to Kochi airport. The run to Kochi airport is about 42 km, taking a genuine 1.5 hours in city traffic. Allow for the standard 3-hour domestic lead time for your flight.
Large, sandy beach with an old pier, adjacent park & occasional events & festivals.
Breezy, lakefront park featuring lush lawns, a children's playground & benches with water views.
Popular waterfront destination with a lighthouse, a historic pier & cruises in quaint houseboats.
Coconut trees line this long, scenic beach with white sand, waves & an adjacent lagoon.
Kerala-style palace originally built by the Portuguese in 1555 and later renovated by the Dutch.
Red-&-white striped lighthouse, founded in 1862, with panoramic views & a small history museum.
Views & photo-ops of giant, iconic Chinese style fishing nets suspended from tall bamboo frames.
Small museum featuring exhibits on the history of the coir industry, plus unique coir-made objects.
This shop offers amazing options for gift items, especially for people outside India, and the owner takes a lot of time to help you find beautiful stuff.
Try the fresh, creamy mango cheese pastry, or note that a slice of ghee cake is 25 Rs and ghee Mysore Pak is 65 Rs per 100g, though total billing might need clarification.
This branch has an excellent variety of souvenirs like houseboats and pooja lamps, but be aware that courier services for parcels, like a 30kg one costing 2400 delivery charge, can be unreliable.
Visit for the peaceful atmosphere and the view from the tower, where access costs around 5-10 rupees.
Try the trending Kaya Toast here, which is perfectly crispy and rich in flavor, though prices are a bit on the higher side.
This is considered the best sunset spot, especially in the evening during dry breaks in monsoon for great cloud formations.
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From ₹16,600 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights, all stays and all transfers.. This is an indicative From price built from live supplier fares and rates; your NxVoy travel expert confirms the final figure against your exact dates and party.
3 nights accommodation; Stays across Alleppey, Kochi; Airport pickup and drop; Daily breakfast at your hotel.
Flights (this is a land-only price); Visa fees and travel insurance; Lunches and dinners unless listed above; Personal expenses, tips and optional activities.
4 days and 3 nights, across 2 destinations.
Alleppey, Kochi. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Pulickattil Handicraft Emporium — This shop offers amazing options for gift items, especially for people outside India, and the owner takes a lot of time to help you find beautiful stuff.; Thaff Bakers thondankulangara — Try the fresh, creamy mango cheese pastry, or note that a slice of ghee cake is 25 Rs and ghee Mysore Pak is 65 Rs per 100g, though total billing might need clarification.; Pulickattil Handicrafts Main Branch — This branch has an excellent variety of souvenirs like houseboats and pooja lamps, but be aware that courier services for parcels, like a 30kg one costing 2400 delivery charge, can be unreliable.; Rosary Park — Visit for the peaceful atmosphere and the view from the tower, where access costs around 5-10 rupees.; Hedge Cafe — Try the trending Kaya Toast here, which is perfectly crispy and rich in flavor, though prices are a bit on the higher side..
Alleppey Beach; Subhash Bose Park; Alappuzha Beach; Marari Beach; Mattancherry Palace; Alappuzha Light House.
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Visa requirements depend on your passport and residence. Your NxVoy travel expert advises on visas and handles the paperwork as part of your tailored quote.
Yes. Every NxVoy journey is fully tailored to your dates, group and budget. Share your preferences on WhatsApp and our experts (with Shasa AI) adjust the itinerary, stays and pace to suit you.
Start from this page and a NxVoy travel expert confirms your dates, party and final price before anything is paid. Flights, stays, transfers and experiences are booked together, so the ₹16,600 From price covers a real, connected trip rather than a room rate.
Every NxVoy journey is delivered in partnership with Maanas Sarover Tours & Travels, an IATA-accredited house with two decades of on-the-ground expertise and membership across India's foremost travel and tourism bodies.
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