ALLEPPEY – BACKWATER ESCAPE
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Houseboats • Lagoons • Water Living
- Alleppey
- 3D/2N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations Covered: Alleppey Backwaters • Vembanad Lake
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Category: Backwater Escape • Slow Travel • Couples • Families • Luxury Leisure
Starting Price: ₹14,999 per person*
₹14,999/Person
*Prices vary based on season, houseboat category & availability
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Overnight stay aboard a traditional Kerala houseboat
- Slow cruise through palm-lined canals & village backwaters
- Expansive Vembanad Lake experience — Kerala’s largest lake
- Freshly prepared Kerala-style meals served onboard
- Unhurried mornings & evenings spent entirely on water
- A rare chance to live on the backwaters, not just see them
- No sightseeing rush — the journey itself is the destination
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Alleppey – Backwater Escape is a short, immersive journey designed around water-based living rather than sightseeing checklists. From the moment you step onto your houseboat, time begins to slow — canals replace roads, palm trees replace buildings, and daily life unfolds quietly along the water’s edge.
As your houseboat glides through narrow village canals and opens out onto the vast expanse of Vembanad Lake, the experience becomes less about movement and more about presence. Ideal for couples, families, and leisure travellers, this escape offers a peaceful introduction to Kerala’s backwaters — calm, intimate, and deeply restorative.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
(Per person, twin sharing | Excluding travel to Alleppey)
Standard Package
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Comfortable deluxe houseboat stays
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Air-conditioned bedrooms (AC switched off during daytime cruising)
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Authentic backwater experience with essential comforts
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Ideal for first-time backwater travelers
Deluxe Package
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Premium houseboat with upgraded interiors
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Enhanced deck space for lounging & views
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Better service flow and onboard comfort
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Recommended for couples and relaxed leisure travellers
Premium Package
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Luxury houseboat or private premium vessel
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Superior privacy, refined interiors & attentive service
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Spacious deck areas and serene ambience
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Ideal for special occasions & elevated experiences
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard: Deluxe houseboat
- Deluxe: Premium houseboat
- Premium: Luxury / private houseboat
All houseboats are government-licensed and crewed with captain & chef.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- 2 nights houseboat accommodation
- All meals onboard (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Backwater cruise as per itinerary
- Welcome drink
- Houseboat crew (captain & chef)
- Pick-up & drop assistance
- Fuel, parking & operational charges
- Flights / train tickets
- Beverages & personal snacks
- Activities outside the houseboat
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- Day 1
- Arrival at Alleppey (via Kochi)
- Transfer to houseboat boarding point
- Welcome drink & houseboat check-in
- Backwater cruise begins
- Glide through canals, lagoons & village stretches
- Houseboat anchored for the night
- Sunset views over the backwaters
- Dinner prepared onboard
Houseboat (Alleppey Backwaters)
- Day 2
- Morning tea / coffee onboard
- Slow cruise across Vembanad Lake
- Village scenes, paddy fields & coconut groves
- Lunch onboard
- Leisure time on deck — reading, photography, relaxation
- Sunset over calm waters
- Dinner onboard
Houseboat
- Day 3
- Breakfast onboard
- Houseboat check-out
- Transfer for onward journey
- Tour concludes with peaceful backwater memories
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Private AC vehicle provided for:
- Arrival transfers
- Houseboat boarding & disembarkation
TRAVEL TO ALLEPPEY
(OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Fly to Kochi (COK) + road transfer (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Train to Alleppey Railway Station
- Departures available from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other Indian cities
- Economy / Premium Economy / Business Class options
- Road travel from Chennai or other Indian Cities
Travel assistance available on request.
IDEAL FOR
✔ Couples
✔ Families
✔ First-time Kerala travellers
✔ Leisure & relaxation seekers
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October to March offers pleasant weather.
Monsoon months (June–September) provide lush scenery but limited cruising hours.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Houseboats cruise between 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM (as per regulations)
• AC operates in bedrooms during night hours only
• Routes may change based on water levels & regulations
• Check-in & check-out timings are standardised
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Cancellation charges depend on houseboat operator policies.
Standard Cancellation Slabs:
- 30+ days before travel: No Charges
- 15–29 days before travel: 25% of package cost
- 7–14 days before travel: 50% of package cost
- Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Yes, AC is provided in bedrooms during night hours.
Yes, houseboats are stable and comfortable.
Yes, vegetarian meals are available on request.
Yes — houseboat category and meal preferences can be customised.
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com