The Best of Backwaters Tour (IGT-33)

Code: IGT-33 Duration : 6 Days/ 5 Nights Places Covered : Cochin, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kollam Group Size: 4 - 8 Theme: Backwater Season: March to September Price Range: From USD 600 Special Activities: lifestyle of rural Keralites, backwater cruising, wildlife Safari etc. Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Tour Highlights: Varkala Beach, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, sightseeing tour etc. Culture Shock Rating: (on a scale of 5) Visitor Feedback Rating : (on a scale of 5) Click to Zoom the map

Duration : 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Places Covered : Cochin, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kollam


Day 1 » Arrival at Cochin/Drive to Kumarakom
You are received by our travel manager at Airport or Railway Station. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Our afternoon sightseeing by boat includes Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis' Church, Chinese fishing nets and Bolgatty Palace. We then start for one and half hour drive to Kumarakom. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 » Enjoy a Country Craft Cruise/Fishing
Get up, wash and breakfast is served. We leave for a country craft cruise. Nestled amidst backwaters of Kerala, Kumarakom is located on the banks of Vembanad Lake. It is often described as the Heart of the Houseboat Cruise. We also go for fishing. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 » Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary/Ayurvedic Massage
This day starts with our visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, as we finish the lunch. This paradise for bird watchers also shelters 'Siberian Stock', the endangered migratory bird. We also get a chance to get our body rejuvenated by Ayurvedic massage at one of the best Ayurvedic resorts at Kumarakom. Kids also can enjoy a bicycle ride. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 » Speed Boat Ride to Alleppey/Backwater Cruise to Kollam
Relish your breakfast and we leave for speed boat ride to Alleppey. Next, an amazing full day trip to Kollam passes through various backwater attractions. After an unforgettable travel experience of eight hours, we reach Kollam till evening. We take you to the resort where you relax then onwards. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 5 » Fishing in a Country Boat in Ashtamudi/Chinese Fishing Nets
Wake up, wash and breakfast is served. We experience the salubrious breeze in the shores of Ashtamudi backwaters. A night fishing trip in a country boat. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 » Leave Kollam
We take the breakfast and transfer to Kollam Railway Station to entrain for onward destination.