A houseboat gliding through the Kerala backwaters at dawn

Kerala by water

9 days2 – 8 travellersEasyOct – Mar★ 4.8 (74)

Spice-scented Kochi, a private houseboat and tea hills, ending with three days of Ayurveda by the sea.

  • Private overnight houseboat
  • Ayurvedic consultation and treatments
  • Tea estate walk in Munnar
  • Kathakali backstage visit

Arrive in Fort Kochi, Kerala Backwaters

Met at arrivals and driven to your first stay. A gentle evening, a good dinner, an early night.

Meals · DinnerStay · Brunton BoatyardPrivate airport transfer

  • Hand-picked stays with breakfast
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Local guides for every highlight
  • Experiences listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 in-destination support
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and entry fees
  • Most lunches and dinners
  • Tips and personal spending
Brunton Boatyard, Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi

Brunton Boatyard

Colonial boatyard on the harbour.

Windermere Estate, Munnar
Munnar

Windermere Estate

A cardamom farm with views.

Private houseboat, Alleppey
Alleppey

Private houseboat

Two cabins, one upper deck.

1Fort Kochi2Munnar3Alleppey4Varkala
Illustrative route, not to scale
4.8
★★★★★74 verified reviews · sample
★★★★★

“Every stay felt chosen just for us. The guides were the highlight — patient, funny, and knew everyone.”

Hannah & Tom · October 2025
★★★★★

“We travelled with two kids and a grandparent. It worked for all of us, which we did not think was possible.”

The Raman family · April 2025
★★★★

“One small change mid-trip and it was sorted within the hour. That kind of care is rare.”

Claire D. · February 2025

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