| DAY 01 |
 Arrive Cochin, known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Meet and transfer to "Royal Village" - a Heritage Village Resort for stay at the Farmhouse, a traditional ancestral home, surrounded by low-slung trees and swaying coconut palms.
Afternoon - Harbour cruise and sightseeing on board Royal Lady - a luxury boat- visiting the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Town and Synagogue built in 1568, St Francis Church where the remains of Vasco da Gama was interned in 1542 and later removed to Lisbon; Santa Cruz Basilica dating back to 1558 and the Chinese Fishing nets at the mouth of the Harbour. Cochin has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. |
| DAY 02 |
 After breakfast drive to board the Houseboat cruise through the backwaters. Lush green paddy fields and coconut groves stretch out before you. You glide by country boats off to the market laden with wares. Schools of ducks swim by and prawn/shrimp farms dot the countryside. Friendly villagers wave as you go by and stop at a toddy-shop [Kallu-shop] giving you an opportunity to savour 'Kallu'[toddy], the local aphrodisiac. Tapioca (cassava) and fish curry is an excellent combination that can be had at the 'Kallu-shop'
Lunch on board the Houseboat.
You can stop along the way to visit churches and walk along the paddy fields. Stop at a 'Chaya Kada' (tea Shop) for a cup of tea.
Dinner and overnight on board the houseboat. |
| DAY 03 |
Breakfast on board and cruise through the backwaters. Visit an Ayurvedic massage center and take a complimentary rejuvenation massage. Lunch on board. A visit to the local village to view the cottage industry of coir-making.
Dinner & overnight on board. |
| DAY 04 |
 After breakfast, disembark from Houseboat at Alleppey and return to Cochin by car for transit stay at Royal Village. Lunch and dinner at Royal Village. In the afternoon view a Kathakali performance at the Cochin Cultural Centre. |
| DAY 05 |
Transfer and depart from Cochin. |
Facilities on Board the Houseboat
Bedroom with attached Bathroom & mosquito netting
Evenings lit up by Hurricane lanterns
English speaking guide and Chef on board
Traditional Kerala cuisine
Mineral water for drinking
TOUR PRICE
Single Bed Room Houseboat (Single Occupancy)
US $ 625.00*
Single Bed Room Houseboat (Double Occupancy)
US $ 772.00*
Double Bed Room Houseboat (4 passengers)
US $ 1146.00*
Tour Price includes:
Accommodation at Royal Village & on the Houseboat
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Royal Village & houseboat
All transfers by non-AC car as per itinerary
Harbour cruise on the Royal Lady
Complimentary Ayurveda massage
All taxes.
Tour price does not include:
Airfare
Any items of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry porterage, beverage, tips etc.
Any item not specifically mentioned as included in the Tour package
Optional exclusive Kathakali Performance at Royal Village
Off season - Mid May to end July.
* All prices subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the latest pricing.
