This Kumarakom houseboat Cochin tour package is a calm backwater holiday. Stay at a lakeside resort in Kumarakom, cruise overnight on a private houseboat and finish with heritage sightseeing in Kochi.
Enjoy a relaxing Kerala escape covering Kumarakom, Alleppey, and Kochi.Begin your journey with a peaceful stay in Kumarakom, explore the famous bird sanctuary, and then experience a magical overnight backwater cruise on a traditional houseboat in Alleppey. Conclude your trip with heritage sightseeing in Kochi, visiting its historic churches, palaces, and iconic Chinese fishing nets.A perfect blend of backwater serenity and cultural charm for a refreshing 5-day getaway.
Highlights of this Kumarakom houseboat Cochin tour package
Day 1: Arrival in Kochi & Drive to Kumarakom
Day 2: Kumarakom to Alleppey Houseboat
Day 3: Alleppey to Kochi
Day 4: Kochi Leisure & Sightseeing
Day 5: Departure from Kochi
Best Time to Visit & How to Reach
Best time to visit Kerala: September to March is ideal, with cool hills in Munnar and calm backwaters in Alleppey. December–January is peak season, so houseboats should be booked early. June–August is the monsoon season, when Kerala is greenest and prices are lowest.
How to reach: Cochin International Airport and Ernakulam railway station are the main starting points. For tours ending at Kovalam, Trivandrum airport and railway station are the drop points. We also arrange pickup from Coimbatore, Madurai and Bangalore.
Who Is This Kumarakom houseboat Cochin tour package For?
Families, couples, friends and senior citizens. Every part of the trip — hotel category, vehicle, sightseeing and pace — can be customised to your group and budget.
Why Book with South Indian Holidays?
We are a local tour operator based in Kodaikanal with over 10 years of experience in South India travel. Every Kumarakom houseboat Cochin tour package includes a verified hotel, a private cab with an experienced driver and 24×7 support on call and WhatsApp. Dates, hotels and sightseeing can all be customised — send us an enquiry or chat on WhatsApp for a free quote within 30 minutes.
Day 1: You are greeted on arrival at KOCHI airport /railway station and proceed to KUMARAKOM check in to your resort by noon. Over night stay at KUMARAKOM.
Day 2: Morning, visiting KUMARAKOMK bird sanctuary watch birds like Drongo, Egrets, and Kingfisher etc. Over Night stay at KUMARAKOM. Over Night stay at KUMARAKOM.
Day 3: Morning proceed to ALEPPEY, check in to your HOUSEBOAT Back water cruise through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, narrow canals and coir villages to ALEPPEY. Over night stay at HOUSEBOAT
Day 4: Morning: proceed to COCHIN sight seeing visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, and St.Thomas Church, St.Mary's cathedral, Chinese Fish Nets and Bolghatty Palace. Over night stay at COCHIN.
Day 5: Morning: it's time to bid farewell. Drive to airport/railway station at KOCHI; assist you with all check in formalities
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Kochi & Drive to Kumarakom
Pick up from Cochin airport / Ernakulam railway station and drive to Kumarakom (approx. 2 hrs). Check in to a lakeside resort. Evening sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 2
Kumarakom to Alleppey Houseboat
After breakfast, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and drive to Alleppey. Board your private houseboat by noon and cruise the backwaters with lunch, evening snacks and dinner on board. Overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day 3
Alleppey to Kochi
Disembark from the houseboat after breakfast and drive to Kochi (approx. 2 hrs). Visit Fort Kochi: Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace and Jew Town. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 4
Kochi Leisure & Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Hill Palace Museum at Tripunithura, Kerala Folklore Museum and relax at Cherai Beach. Evening shopping at Lulu Mall / Marine Drive. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 5
Departure from Kochi
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cochin airport / Ernakulam railway station for your onward journey. Tour ends with happy memories.
🏨 04 Nights accommodation in well-rated hotels/resorts (1 Night Kumarakom, 1 Night Alleppey Houseboat, 2 Nights Kochi).
🍽️ Daily breakfast at the hotels; all meals on the houseboat (lunch, evening tea/snacks, dinner and next-day breakfast).
🚗 Private AC vehicle (Sedan / SUV / Tempo Traveller based on group size) for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
📍 Pickup and drop at the airport / railway station / bus stand mentioned in the itinerary.
🛣️ Driver allowance, fuel, toll, parking and interstate permit charges.
🧾 All applicable hotel taxes.
📞 24×7 on-trip support from our travel team on call and WhatsApp.
✈️ Flight, train or bus tickets to the starting point.
🎟️ Entry tickets, boating, safari, camera fees and activity charges.
🍛 Lunch and dinner (except on the houseboat), unless mentioned.
🛎️ Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, tips, room service and shopping.
🧥 Travel insurance.
📅 Peak season / festival surcharge (Christmas, New Year, Pongal, Diwali, long weekends).
❓ Anything not mentioned in "Inclusions".
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The package includes 4 nights' hotel stay (1 Night Kumarakom, 1 Night Alleppey Houseboat, 2 Nights Kochi), daily breakfast, all meals on the houseboat, a private AC vehicle with driver for all transfers and sightseeing, tolls, parking, driver allowance and hotel taxes. Entry tickets, activities, lunch and dinner are not included unless mentioned.
The tour starts with pickup from Cochin airport / Ernakulam railway station and ends with drop at Cochin airport / Ernakulam railway station. Pickup from other cities can be arranged on request at an extra cost.
September to March is ideal for the hills, backwaters and beaches. December–January is peak season, so book early; June–August is the green monsoon season with lower prices.
Yes. Dates, hotel category, vehicle type, number of days and sightseeing can all be customised. Send us an enquiry or WhatsApp us on +91 75678 91018 for a free custom quote.
Click "Get Free Quote", fill in the enquiry form or WhatsApp us on +91 75678 91018. We confirm availability and share the price and booking details within 30 minutes.
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