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4 Days Kerala Houseboat & Wildlife Tour, India (3, 4 & 5 Star Hotels Options)

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4.9 (236 reviews)
  • Colorful itinerary map and schedule for a Kerala backwater tour with text overlays.
  • Collage of Kerala backwater attractions and schedule with prominent text overlays.
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Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cochin

    Cochin
    Start point
    National Highway Near Cochin International Airport Opp. Pvt ، 683573 Aluva، India (Arrival Cochin International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Cochin including Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Visit Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
    • Visit Dutch Cemetery
    • Visit Fort Kochi Beach
    • Visit Marine Drive (time permitting)
    Landmarks
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
    Dutch Cemetery
    Fort Kochi Beach
    Marine Drive
  3. Day 2

    Cochin to Alleppey

    Cochin to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch onboard houseboat), Dinner (Dinner onboard houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat check-in and cruise through scenic backwaters
    • Cruise past lush paddy fields and coconut groves
    • Cruise past charming villages
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  4. Day 3

    Alleppey to Kollam

    Alleppey to Kollam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Clock Tower in Kollam
    • Visit Ashtamudi Lake
    • Visit Kollam Beach
    • Visit Thirumullavaram Beach
    • Explore Munroe Island with backwaters and mangroves
    • Experience traditional village life
    • Visit spice plantations

    Optional Activities

    • View migratory birds at Munroe Island
    Landmarks
    Clock Tower
    Ashtamudi Lake
    Kollam Beach
    Thirumullavaram Beach
    Munroe Island
  5. Day 4

    Kollam to Cochin

    Kollam to Cochin
    End point
    National Highway Near Cochin International Airport Opp. Pvt ، 683573 Aluva، India (Cochin Drop, 01:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Cochin (subject to available time)

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  • Belinda4.7•September 2026
    We had a wonderful 5 days touring Kerala with our amazing driver Mr. Zakkir. The tour was a nice pace, hitting the...
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    As an experienced traveler, I was still somewhat anxious about traveling solo to India for the first time. Thanks to...
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    It was a good tour, we went to a lot of different places over the 6 days. The hotels were a good standard and...
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