Kerala Beaches and Backwaters

Kochi · Alleppey · Kovalam

Duration

6 nights / 7 days

Trip style

Beach and backwaters

Stay category

3 to 4 star, or similar

Trip highlights

A 7-day plan as a PDF: the day-by-day itinerary, what is included, good-to-know notes and how to change it. Free, and a copy is emailed to you.

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival and transfer

Arrive at Kochi and check in at Fort Kochi. Evening walk along the waterfront.

Day 2Fort Kochi

Explore Fort Kochi: the Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, Jew Town and St Francis Church.

Day 3Kochi to Alleppey

Drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat for an afternoon cruise. Overnight on board.

Day 4Backwaters to Kovalam

Disembark after breakfast and drive south to Kovalam.

Day 5Kovalam beach

A beach day at Kovalam, with optional Ayurvedic massage.

Day 6Trivandrum sights

Visit the Napier Museum and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple area (dress code applies), then return to Kovalam.

Day 7Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Accommodation for the nights shown, in the stay category above, on twin sharing
Private car or coach for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Daily breakfast where the stay offers it, and any other meals confirmed in your quote
Sightseeing as per the itinerary, with a driver who knows the route
Toll, parking and driver charges on the routes shown