Kerala Backwaters Cruise: Explore India's Unique Landscape in Luxury
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24 Ratings
Kochi
Experience the luxury of a Kerala Backwaters Cruise and explore India's unique landscape. Discover the iconic Kathakali dance, the martial art of kalarippayat, and indulge in Keralan Ayurveda and cuisine.
Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

ARRIVAL COCHIN

Kochi (Cochin) - Welcome to God’s Own Country, upon arrival at cochin airport meet & greet by our representative and then transfer to the hotel.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Double Sharing Accommodations
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Air Ticket & Visa
  • Any type of entrance fee, boat ride, massage, safari & etc
  • DJ & Yoga
Additional Information

Kerala Backwater cruises have become very much part of the Keralan scene. The boats themselves are now luxurious, with observation decks, air-con cabins and chefs on board, providing a wonderfully relaxing way to explore this unique corner of the India.

Kathakali, dancer is iconic of Kerala. Nothing quite like this arcane, other-worldly form of ritual theatre exists anywhere else in the country.

Kerala has its own, little known martial art called
‘kalarippayat’. Practised in earth-floored gyms throughout the state, its unique brand of acrobatic combat draws heavily on yoga and hand-to-hand fighting techniques.

Keralan Ayurveda is India’s traditional system of medicine. Most of the properties we use have spas attached to them where you can choose from a range of different treatments, from body massages to full-on oil baths.

Keralan Cuisine Making the most of local spices, fish from the sea and backwaters, and a wealth of regional fresh fruit and veg.

Location
Cochin International Airport
Airport Road
Our company representative will hold the name of group leader with the company name "ALL INDIA PACKAGES".
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Hemann2016
Mar 25, 2024
Great experience in Kerala with AIP - We had a 6D5N tour to Kerala. When we landed at Cochin Airport, our driver, Eltinis, welcomed us. We checked into the first hotel, Hotel Presidency Cochin, which was conveniently close to the airport, making it easy to reach after our 4-hour-plus flight. The room was comfortable but did not quite meet the standards of a 4-star hotel. The breakfast could be improved with more variety, so we would rate it 7/10. Our day began with a visit to Athirapally Waterfall, which is not recommended for elderly people. The waterfall view was beautiful. We then checked into The Leaf Munnar for a 2-day stay. This was one of the best resorts we experienced during our 6-day tour. The staffs were very friendly and welcomed us in traditional ways. The resort offered a variety of evening activities, including complimentary tea and coffee. We celebrated our son's birthday at the resort restaurant, where the food, especially the chili fish, was delicious. The breakfast spread was diverse. The next day, we enjoyed a jeep safari and had the opportunity to participate in Sivarathiri prayers at Mahadeva Temple, as it coincided with the festival. We also visited Ripple Munnar, Ripper Waterfall, Ponmudi Dam, Echo Point Munnar, Ponmudi Viewpoint, and Hanging Bridge Ponmudi. We then visited the Museum & Plantation (Kannan Devan Hills Plantations) and had a refreshing drink of Nonggu on the way to our next stop. We also experienced Kathakali & Kalaripayattu martial arts, which was amazing. Our last stop of the day was Prakrithi Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, where we received excellent service and enjoyed delicious food. The restaurant caters to a variety of tastes, and the staffs were attentive and provided excellent service. On the next day when check-our from the resort the staff even took a picture of us in front of the hotel, printed it on a hotel's paper photo frame card for us to keep as a memory. We highly recommend this resort. Next, we travelled to Thekkady, where we started our tour with a hot air balloon ride in Munnar. It was a nice experience, although we felt that the 600 INR paid for 20 soft copy photos was not worth it, as only 4 out of 10 pictures were good. On our way to Periyar Spices & Ayurvedic Garden, we saw Vandanmedu Ganapathi. We had a good lunch at a restaurant, although we unfortunately did not remember its name. We then proceeded with an elephant safari, which was worth the price. It was a sweet memory when the elephant blessed us. We checked into Wild Avenue Resort & Spa, which we do not recommend. The lift did not function properly, there were network and Wi-Fi issues due to poor room range, and the electricity tripped three times. After 7 pm, we couldn't even go outside near the swimming pool due to a lot of mosquitoes. Our journey continued to the Boathouse in Alleppey, where we had another delightful stay. The owner and chef were polite, the food was delicious, and the luxury houseboat made our vacation very comfortable. We plan to return here soon. On the last day, we checked out and visited Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Amman Temple, followed by lunch at Dhe Puttu Cochin, which offered a great variety of food, excellent hospitality, value for money, and a great ambiance. It is a must-try restaurant in Kochi. We then went shopping at Seematti Kochi, which provided a great shopping experience. Our driver, Eltin's brother, was also superb and never seemed tired of taking us wherever we wanted to go. His friendly and approachable demeanour made our tour enjoyable. Thank you for a memorable experience, brother. It was a fantastic tour with a comfortable Tempo. To the tour agent, thank you very much, Saba Fathima, for arranging a wonderful vacation to Kerala and providing us with unforgettable memories. We were very satisfied with all the arrangements. It was an awesome trip! Thank you for the excellent service and immediate responses to all our inquiries. You arranged everything according to our preferences, and we would highly recommend AIP to our friends and relatives who plan to travel to India in the future. Great job, and keep it up!
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Dreamer05497660293
Nov 26, 2023
Reconnecting with old friends and reliving the good times! - I went to Kerala with AIP for our school reunion. The tour was exceptional, with high-standard coach, great hotels, delicious meals, and entertaining events. I highly recommend it!
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Vanigan1
Nov 24, 2023
Class reunion in Kerela organized by AIP tour group - I went with my friends for our class reunion booked through All India Packages. It was a 7 night tour and the itinerary was planned for multiple cities in Kerela. The AIP tour organizers and the guide did an excellent job in making it all possible and an enjoyable and memorable experience for us. They paid attention to details and took care of everything we needed. The group was extremely happy with the trip. I will gladly recommend AIP to anyone. Happy travelling 😀
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Goplaces56267710501
Nov 2, 2023
Great cultural experience in Kerala with AIP - Thanks to All India Packages for organizing a wonderful trip to Kerala, we enjoyed our trip. Arrangements were altogether excellent and planned efficiently as we have covered all the places. I specifically thankful to Mr. Deepak for arranging this trip, looking forward for our association with All India Packages in future.
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Odyssey04448309119
Nov 2, 2023
Amazing trip by All India Packages! - This was an amazing trip planned by All India Packages. All the hotels chosen were spacious with all the amenities you would need. And the activities planned were fun with beautiful sights. It was organized so well with time to explore and enjoy with friends, and we had a fantastic time with them! We would recommend this travel agency to anyone visiting India!
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Wander55367822464
Oct 26, 2023
All India Packages is a reliable trip organizer and worth for the money you will be paying. - It was an eight days trip in Kerala organized by the All India Packages. We all had an amazing time! Hotels those we stayed were good and variety of food items were served at every hotel. We almost saw most of the iconic places in Kerala.Two tour guides accompanied us to every places we visited helped and supported us in many ways and made sure we are safe. We had a DJ night with our performances at a Party hall in Lake Song hotel , Kumarakokam. We also did have games, performances and enjoyed the fresh cooked food in the House Boat , Alape. We all had fun filled experiences and I will recommend All India Packages to everyone.All India Packages is a reliable very good Trip organizer. Three of our batch mates couldn’t join us due to visa issues. But All India packages returned their initial deposits. They helped us with medical emergencies as well. I will highly recommend All India Packages to anyone.
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Sagilahm
Oct 7, 2022
Amazing trip❤️ - Thank you very much Mr Abdul for arranging wonderful honeymoon trip kerala and giving us memorable memory.I really satisfied all the arrangements and hotels. We were satisfied with the accommodation and happy with the experienced guide and drivers. The hotels selected by the travel company for our stay were all amazing choices. Further more, they also help to arrange special surprise arrangement for our honeymoon tour. Really unforgettable. It was an awesome trip! Thank you for excellent service and immediate response Anna. Answered all my enquiries and arranged everything according to preference.I really appreciate Anna. Not forgetting our driver Lijo Anne was superb and never feel tired to bring us around where ever we wanted to see. I would highly recommend AIP to my friends and relatives who wants to travel India in the future. Great job and keep it up❤️
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Dev
Aug 1, 2022
Thanks to Deepak and our tour guide Rajesh. Both of them are superb. Deepak is always in response to all our concerns. - Kerala was a wonderful place to visit. Travel with All India Packages is one of the best experiences.
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Priya2145
Feb 10, 2022
Awesome trip - Had a wonderful Kerala trip with AIP, nice & picturesque places, amazing food & great hospitality by the team. We have explored most of the places in Kerala like Kumarakom backwaters, Munnar, thekkady, Allepey houseboat and cochin was best for shopping. All our stays are wonderful with neat & clean hotels & resorts. Excellent trip advisors from AIP, they shared plenty of information on tourist places and helps one to plan their itinerary well. The planning saves me a lot of time, with every detail I need for a great trip. I will continue to travel with AIP for many years to come!
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Curious51937979213
May 11, 2020
Had remarkable experience with AIP - Remarkable experience with AIP. Abdul and their team are trustable and friendly. All the hotels what we stayed are fantastic and the travel team made sure everything is in order. Rates are very reasonable and superb service. I have recommended to family and friends already. Will recommend to anyone who are planning a trip to India. Thank Abdul and your team for this unforgettable trip. Keep going…
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