Beach holidays

Kerala Backwaters & Beaches

Water all the way: Kochi's harbour, a lakeside stay at Kumarakom, a houseboat through Alleppey's canals and cliff-top Varkala to finish.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inKochi
RouteKochi · Kumarakom · Alleppey · Varkala
Places4 destinations
StateKerala, India
Ideal forBeach holidays, Couples' holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1RWNME

Best time to visit: October to March

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Kochi, Kerala

Trip overview

Water all the way: Kochi's harbour, a lakeside stay at Kumarakom, a houseboat through Alleppey's canals and cliff-top Varkala to finish.

The route spends 1 night in Kochi, 2 nights in Kumarakom, 1 night in Alleppey and 2 nights in Varkala, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits beach holidays, couples' holidays and cruise and houseboat holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Chinese fishing netsMattancherry PalaceParadesi SynagogueKumarakom Bird SanctuaryVembanad LakePathiramanal IslandHouseboat cruiseAlleppey BeachNorth CliffPapanasam Beach

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kochi

Arrive via Cochin International Airport (COK) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sunset harbour cruise

Day 2Kochi to Kumarakom

Travel from Kochi to Kumarakom by private vehicle
Check in at your Kumarakom hotel
Pathiramanal Island: Small island reached by boat

Day 3Kumarakom: Bay Island Driftwood Museum and Sunset lake cruise

Bay Island Driftwood Museum: Driftwood sculptures
Sunset lake cruise

Day 4Kumarakom to Alleppey

Travel from Kumarakom to Alleppey by private vehicle
Check in at your Alleppey hotel
Houseboat cruise: Overnight on a traditional kettuvallam

Day 5Alleppey to Varkala

Travel from Alleppey to Varkala by private vehicle
Check in at your Varkala hotel
Papanasam Beach: Sacred beach below the cliffs

Day 6Varkala: Kappil Beach and Paragliding (seasonal)

Kappil Beach: Where backwaters meet the sea
Paragliding (seasonal)

Day 7Depart from Varkala

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Beachfront or walk-to-beach hotels requested
Boat and island trips planned for calm-sea mornings
Free beach days between excursions
A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible
One special dinner or experience suggested at each stop

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kochi: Stay in Fort Kochi rather than Ernakulam to walk the heritage streets in the evening.
Kumarakom: Pick a lake-facing room; the sunset over Vembanad is the highlight of a stay.
Alleppey: Choose a premium or deluxe houseboat with an air-conditioned bedroom; AC usually runs only at night.
Varkala: Stay on North Cliff for the atmosphere; the walk down to the beach is steep, so pack light.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Kochi, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Varkala
Ideal for: Beach holidays, Couples' holidays, Cruise and houseboat holidays
Best time: October to March; September to March
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1RWNME

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kochi: October to March. Kumarakom: September to March. Alleppey: October to March. Varkala: October to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kochi (Cochin International Airport (COK), about 40 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.