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5-Day Kerala Honeymoon with Private Houseboat

Built around two nights on the water rather than one — a private two-bedroom houseboat with its own crew and cook, moored in a quiet canal both nights, with Kumarakom and the bird sanctuary in between.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Cochin to Alleppey
Airport pickup and the drive to the jetty. Board by noon and cruise the canals.
Meals
All meals aboard
Stay
Houseboat, Alleppey
Day 2: Backwaters and Kumarakom
Cruise north across Vembanad to Kumarakom. Candlelit dinner on the deck.
Meals
All meals aboard
Stay
Houseboat, Kumarakom
Day 3: Kumarakom
Disembark, then the bird sanctuary and a lakeside resort for the night.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Kumarakom
Day 4: Kumarakom to Cochin
Sunrise on the lake, then Fort Cochin — the nets, the cafés and the Kathakali show.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Cochin
Day 5: Departure
Airport transfer.
Meals
Breakfast

Trip Highlights

Two nights on a private air-conditioned houseboat
Own crew and cook — the boat is yours alone
Moored in a quiet canal, not the Alleppey jetty
Kumarakom bird sanctuary and the Vembanad lake
Candlelit dinner on the upper deck

What's included

Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
Daily breakfast, plus all meals aboard the houseboat
All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
Houseboat cruise with crew where the itinerary includes one
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits

What's not included

Airfare and train fare
Lunch and dinner on land unless specified
Boat safari and park entry fees at Periyar
Ayurvedic treatments unless the package is a wellness one
Anything not listed under inclusions

Pickup point

Cochin International Airport (Trivandrum on request)

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Houseboat and resort advances already paid are non-refundable. Peak-season dates from 20 December to 5 January carry a stricter policy, confirmed at booking.

Frequently asked questions

Is the monsoon a bad time to visit Kerala?

It is the best time for some things and the worst for others. June to September brings the waterfalls alive and the tea slopes at their greenest, and Ayurveda centres consider it the ideal treatment season. Beaches and long boat cruises are better between October and March.

Overnight houseboat or a day cruise?

An overnight boat moors in a quiet canal for the night and is the better experience. A day cruise costs less and suits families with very young children who would rather sleep on land.

How much driving is there?

Kerala looks small but the hill roads are slow. Cochin to Munnar is around four hours, Munnar to Thekkady another four. We keep at most one long drive a day and never two back to back.

Can Ayurveda treatments be added to any trip?

Yes. A single-day treatment can be added anywhere. A genuine panchakarma course needs seven days minimum and a doctor's consultation first — that is the Ayurveda Retreat package, not an add-on.

Is Kerala good for elderly travellers?

Very. Most sightseeing is short walks and boat rides. Tell us about mobility needs and we will pick ground-floor rooms, skip the steep plantation walks and use a larger vehicle.

Ready to book Kerala Honeymoon with Private Houseboat?

Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.

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₹28,999₹34,000

Save ₹5,001

+ tax as applicable

Runs on any date you choose — tell us when and we will confirm availability.

Tour Option

Twin Sharing₹28,999

Kerala

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Know Before You Go

Is the monsoon a bad time to visit Kerala?It is the best time for some things and the worst for others. June to September brings the waterfalls alive and the tea slopes at their greenest, and Ayurveda centres consider it the ideal treatment season. Beaches and long boat cruises are better between October and March.
Overnight houseboat or a day cruise?An overnight boat moors in a quiet canal for the night and is the better experience. A day cruise costs less and suits families with very young children who would rather sleep on land.
How much driving is there?Kerala looks small but the hill roads are slow. Cochin to Munnar is around four hours, Munnar to Thekkady another four. We keep at most one long drive a day and never two back to back.

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