Overview
Experience the magical allure of Kerala’s backwaters with Greenedge Holidays’ Kumarakom Backwater Tour. This tour takes you through the most captivating part of Kerala, where you can witness the beauty of nature, explore the unique life of the backwater people, and indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This 3-night and 4-day tour includes a sightseeing tour of Cochin, the queen of the Arabian Sea, and a visit to Kumarakom, where you can witness the mesmerizing Vembanad Lake and the stunning bird sanctuary. The tour ends with an unforgettable houseboat ride through the Coconut fringed narrow canals of Alleppey. Book now with the best tour operators in Cochin – Greenedge Holidays.
Itinerary
Day 01: Cochin Tourism (40kms-1hrs) Welcome to God’s own Country! On arrival, our representative will greet you at Cochin Airport/Railway Station and transfer you to the hotel for Cochin Backwater Travel. Check-in to the hotel and later, embark on a half-day city sightseeing tour of Kochi. Visit the major attractions such as St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, and Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace. Spend the night in Cochin. (Attn: Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue closed on Friday & Saturday)
Day 02: Trip to Kumarakom Backwater (90kms-2.5hrs) Enjoy breakfast, and depart for Kumarakom. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax in the comfort of your room. Kumarakom is blessed with the majestic Vembanad Lake, which has an intricate network of channels, streams, and distributaries along its banks. The bird sanctuary at the edge of the old estate is the major attraction of Kumarakom, where you can observe a profusion of domestic and migratory birds such as the Siberian stork. Spend the night at Kumarakom Backwater Resort.
Day 03: Kerala Alleppey Houseboat (40km-1hrs) After enjoying the beauty of nature, relish your morning breakfast and proceed to Alleppey. Check-in to the houseboat, which is a fully furnished private vessel with spacious bath attached bedrooms, a hygiene kitchen, a dining area, and a private front deck. Cruise through the coconut-fringed narrow canals and witness the unique life of the backwater individuals and the beauty of nature. Spend the night on the houseboat.
Day 04: Alleppey to Cochin Departure (120Kms-4hrs) Enjoy breakfast, pack your baggage, and promise to revisit this part of the world. Proceed to Cochin Airport to board your flight home. Your Kumarakom backwater tour with Greenedge Holidays ends here.
Inclusion & Exclusion
Greenedge Holidays offers well-appointed room accommodations at the base category hotel on a twin or triple sharing basis. Guests will enjoy a daily buffet or fixed menu breakfast at the hotel and delicious Kerala cuisine meals during their houseboat stay. A comfortable A/C Indigo or small sedan vehicle will be provided for all transfers and sightseeing to the listed destinations for 2-3 pax. All applicable hotel taxes are included.
Please note that the package cost excludes any meals apart from those mentioned, Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and Gala Dinner, airfare or train fare, mandatory Christmas and New Year Eve Gala Dinners (which will be charged extra), entrance fees to amusement parks and boating charges not included in the inclusions, portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature. Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions, and expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, etc.
It’s important to note that the above package is only an offer and not a confirmation. We will proceed with the booking only after receiving confirmation from you. In case the hotels mentioned are unavailable, we will provide alternate hotels of a similar category. Check-in time at the hotel is 14.00 hrs, and check-out time is 11.00hrs. Booking confirmation is subject to availability, and the above rates are valid for the mentioned period only. The Eravikulam National Park, Munnar, will remain closed from 01 Feb to the first half of April every year.
For guests interested in Kerala Houseboat services, please note that the check-in time is 12.00 hrs, and check-out time is 09.00 hrs. Houseboats will be stationed at one place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am the next day due to government restrictions. Each houseboat comes with a navigator, cook, and a helper. In Deluxe category Houseboats, A/C will be operational from 9.00 pm to 6.00 am the next day. In Premium Houseboats, A/C will be operational as per guest request anytime. No two houseboats are of the same size and quality, and the interiors of each houseboat vary. Houseboats are for exclusive use and are not shared by other guests unless specified. Guests are requested to carry mosquito and insect repellents since the boat is anchored along the waterway at night. Always keep the door of the bedroom and washroom closed to avoid mosquitoes and insects. The choice of food is limited, and mostly South Indian cuisine is served. The quality of the houseboat cannot be compared with that of hotels, where the guests were staying previously. Houseboat rooms are small in size and have basic amenities.
Terms & Conditions
Payment Terms for Greenedge Holidays:
For Normal Period:
- 30 days or more before departure: 25% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- 29-16 days before departure: 50% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- Less than 15 days before departure: 100% of total cost as advance booking fee.
For Peak Period and Long Weekends (Please check with us):
- At the time of booking/confirmation: 50% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- After 05-07 days of booking/confirmation: 50% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- Less than 15 days before departure: 100% of total cost as advance booking fee.
Cancellation Policy:
- Package can be cancelled with written mail from the person making the booking.
- The minimum cancellation (processing fees) is Rs. 1500.00 per head per tour.
- For Normal Period:
- 45-20 days prior to tour start date: 25% of full tour cost.
- 19-10 days prior to tour start date: 50% of full tour cost.
- 09-06 days prior to tour start date: 75% of full tour cost.
- 05-00 days/No show: 100% of full tour cost.
- Except for Peak Season and Long Weekends (Please check with us):
- The minimum cancellation (processing fees) is Rs. 2000.00 per head per tour.
- 45-30 days prior to tour start date: 50% of full tour cost.
- 29-10 days prior to tour start date: 75% of full tour cost.
- 09-00 days/No show: 100% of full tour cost.
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