Alleppey Backwater Break
A night adrift, and nowhere to be.
The journey
A short escape onto the Alleppey backwaters — a private houseboat, meals cooked on deck, and a night on still water where the world narrows to a paddle and a sunset. Kerala at its most quietly romantic.
What makes it special
Private houseboat night
A boat and crew that are yours alone.
Cooked-on-deck meals
Fresh Kerala food as the canals drift by.
Sunset on the water
The light most people only see in photographs.
Village-edge calm
Life along the banks, unhurried and real.
Day by day
A guide to the rhythm — every day flexes to your pace.
Day 1
Arrive & Fort Kochi
Met at Kochi; settle into old-town Fort Kochi, a walk by the water and an easy first evening.
Day 2
Board the houseboat
Transfer to Alleppey and board your private houseboat for a slow afternoon, lunch on deck and a sunset you watch from the water.
Day 3
Backwater morning & out
A calm breakfast cruise, then disembark and transfer to Kochi for onward travel.
What’s included
- Handpicked stays throughout, on twin-sharing
- Daily breakfast (and dinner where noted)
- Private air-conditioned car with chauffeur
- All transfers, sightseeing and toll/parking
- A dedicated Lumiere trip planner on call
- Welcome assistance on arrival in Kochi
Not included
- Flights and any airfare
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Entry fees at monuments/parks unless noted
- Anything not listed under inclusions
A glimpse
Good to know
Is this a fixed package or can we change it?
Every itinerary here is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace and interests and we reshape it entirely around you — nights, stays and stops all flex.
What does the price include?
Stays on twin-sharing, daily breakfast, a private car with driver, all transfers and sightseeing, and a planner on call. Flights and lunches are separate. A precise quote follows your enquiry.
When is the best time to travel?
October to March is clearest and coolest. June to September brings the lush, quiet green season — lovely for couples and wellness stays.
This package is a ready-made starting point for our Kerala Honeymoons signature journey — read how we shape the full experience.
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