Kerala Backwater Tour
Duration: 2 Nights & 3 Days
DESTINATION COVERED: 1N Kumarakom - 1N Alleppey Houseboat
Duration: 2 Nights & 3 Days
DESTINATION COVERED: 1N Kumarakom - 1N Alleppey Houseboat
Kerala backwaters are its most unique feature & Kerala backwater tours are a astonishing way to enjoy the charming beauty of these exclusive landscapes. Rover Holidays offers the widest range of customizable Backwater tour of Kerala, to suit every kind of traveler from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai or Bangalore. Explore from our numerous Kerala backwater trips, with unbeatable deals and discounts. Explore the main Kerala Backwater Tour, with the variety of experiential tours and activities included in the Kerala Backwater holiday.
On your Kerala Backwater Tour, Kumarakom located in a sheltered and enchanting coconut groves. Kumarakom consists of backwater canals, delicate ecosphere and the vibrant culture of Kuttanad region during your Kumarakom tour. Kumarakom is surrounded by Paddy fields, mangroves lining the meandering lagoons and coconut palms dotting the entire landscape, Kumarakom Backwater holidays offer a scenic treat like none other. Of course the most important reason for a Kumarakom Backwater tour would be to enjoy a boat ride on the famed brackish backwaters of Kerala.
Backwater tour of Alleppey, Explore the gorgeous backwaters of Alappuzha on a Houseboat and let its cultural nuances get to you. Alleppey Backwater Tour, will set your mood right with a range of unique experiences. It is truly magical to go for a Kerala houseboat Tour. It has the spectacular view of the untouched and otherwise unreachable rural Kerala that it offers, whereas you float in a relaxed way right through it.
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Day 01: Kerala Backwater Tour (90kms-2.5hrs)
Welcome to God's own Country. On arrival our representative will greet you at Cochin Airport and then depart to Kumarakom for your Kerala Backwater holiday. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for some time amidst the comfort of your area. Kumarakom is blessed with the Vembanad Lake that has its majestic channels, streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and delightfully beautiful network. The significant attraction of Kumarakom is the bird sanctuary that lies in the edge of the lands of an old estate in which a profusion of all sorts of birds can be observed. Different domestic birds like cuckoo, wild duck, egret, darters, herons, teal, and water bird could be seen in abundance here, just as much as the Siberian stork that migrate to this area every year. Today your stay would be in a Kumarakom backwater resort.
Day 02: Alleppy Backwater Tour (40km-1hrs)
After staying with the nature, relish the morning breakfast and proceed to Alleppey. Check in to the houseboat which Is an indigenously developed and designed private vessel with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, hygiene kitchen, dining area and private front deck to catch the beauty of the back waters. Cruise through the Coconut fringed narrow canals, and the exceptional life of the backwater. Individuals and above all the nature around you'll make long lasting impressions on your thoughts. Today your stay would be in traditional Kerala Houseboat.
Day 03: Alleppey to Cochin Departure (120Kms-3hrs)
Relish your Kerala breakfast, today is the culmination of your Kerala Backwater Tour. Checkout of the houseboat at 9.00 am and transfer to Cochin Airport with ever lasting memories of a holiday you will never forgets. End of services.
Package Cost Includes:
Well appointed above mentioned/base category room accommodation on twin/Triple sharing basis.
Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu breakfast at the hotel.
All Meals at the Houseboat (Kerala Cuisine)
For 2-3 pax A/c Indigo/small sedan vehicle for all surface transfers & sightseeing for the above mentioned places.
All applicable hotel taxes.
Package Cost Excludes:
Any meals other than those mentioned above.
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner & Gala Dinner
Any Airfare / Train fare.
Mandatory Christmas & New Year Eve Gala Dinner would be charged extra.
Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges other than that which is mentioned in the includes.
Any 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.
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Note:
The above package is only an offer and not a confirmation. We shall proceed with the booking only after we receive confirmation your end.
In case of non-availability of rooms at the hotels mentioned, we shall provide you alternate hotels of similar category.
Check-in time at the hotel is 14.00 hrs.
Check-out time is 11.00hrs
Booking confirmation is subject to availability.
The above rates are valid for the mentioned period only.
The Eravikulam National Park, Munnar, will remain closed from 01 Feb to First Half of April of every year.
Important Information about Kerala Houseboat services.
Check-in time at Houseboat is 12.00 hrs. & Check-out time is 09.00 hrs.
Houseboat will be stationed at one place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am next day due to Govt. restrictions.
Houseboats are accompanied by navigator, cook and a helper.
In Deluxe category Houseboat, A/C will be operational from 9.00 pm to 6.00 am next day.
In Premium Houseboat, A/C will be operational as per guest request anytime.
No two houseboats are of same size and quality. The interiors of two houseboats also varies.
Houseboats are for exclusive use and not shared by other guest unless specified.
Guest are requested to carry mosquito and insect repellents since at night the boat are anchored along the waterway.
Always keep the door of the bedroom and washroom closed to avoid mosquitoes and insects .
Choices of food are limited and mostly South Indian food are served.
Quality of houseboat cannot be compared with that of hotels, where the guest were staying previously.
Houseboat rooms are small in size and have basic amenities.
Payment terms
Advance Booking Fee for Normal Period
30 days or more before departure:25% of total cost.
29-16 days before departure:50% of total cost.
Less than 15 days before departure:100% of total cost.
Advance Booking Fee for peak period and long weekends (Pls check with us)
At the time of booking/confirmation: 50 % of total cost.
After 05 - 07 days of booking/confirmation:50% of total cost.
Less than 15 days before departure:100% of total cost.
Cancellation Policy
Package can be cancelled with written mail from the person making the booking. The cancellation charges per person applicable are as per the published cancellation policy mentioned below:
Minimum Cancellation (Processing Fees) is Rs. 1500.00 per head Per Tour.
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 (Pls check with us)
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.