Kumarakom – Luxury Backwater Houseboat Sanctuary
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Backwaters • Water Living • Slow Luxury • Private Experiences
- Kumarakom Backwaters
- 3D/2N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations Covered: Kumarakom Backwaters • Vembanad Lake
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Category: Luxury Backwater Living • Slow Travel • Couples • Premium Leisure
Starting Price: ₹45,000 per person*
₹45,000/Person
*Prices vary based on houseboat category, season & availability
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Private luxury houseboat experience in Kumarakom
- Dedicated captain, chef & onboard service crew
- Scenic cruising through village canals & open lake stretches
- Freshly prepared Kerala cuisine served onboard
- Sunset anchoring at quiet backwater locations
- No sightseeing rush — life unfolds on water
- Private transfers from Kochi included
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Kumarakom – Luxury Backwater Houseboat Sanctuary is designed for travellers who want to live the backwaters, not visit them.
Unlike fast-paced itineraries or shared boat cruises, this experience is centred around privacy, slow movement, and immersion in Kerala’s water-bound way of life.
From palm-lined canals and village edges to the vast calm of Vembanad Lake, each day unfolds at an unhurried pace. Meals are freshly prepared onboard, evenings are anchored in silence and sunset, and the journey itself becomes the destination.
Ideal for couples, anniversaries, and luxury leisure travellers, this sanctuary offers calm, comfort, and quiet indulgence.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
(Per person, twin sharing | Excluding travel to Kochi)
Standard Package
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Premium deluxe private houseboat
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Air-conditioned bedrooms (night hours)
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Essential luxury comforts with private cruising
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Ideal for relaxed first-time luxury backwater travelers
Deluxe Package
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Upgraded luxury houseboat with refined interiors
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Larger deck space for lounging & views
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Enhanced onboard service flow
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Recommended for couples and special occasions
Premium Package
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5★ luxury private houseboat or lakefront resort pairing
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Superior privacy, premium furnishings & attentive service
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Curated cruising routes & quiet anchoring locations
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Ideal for milestone celebrations and elevated experiences
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard: Premium deluxe private houseboat
- Deluxe: Luxury houseboat with upgraded interiors
- Premium: 5★ private luxury houseboat or houseboat + luxury lakefront resort
All houseboats are government-licensed and crewed with captain, chef & support staff.
Houseboat designs, layouts and décor vary by operator. Exact vessel details will be shared prior to confirmation.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- 2 nights private houseboat accommodation
- All meals onboard (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Backwater cruising as per itinerary
- Welcome drink
- Dedicated houseboat crew (captain & chef)
- Private transfers
- 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 Cochi International Airport (COK)
- Private transfer to Kumarakom houseboat boarding point
- Welcome drink & assisted houseboat check-in
- Houseboat cruise begins through narrow canals and village stretches
- Lunch freshly prepared onboard
- Sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake
- Houseboat anchored at a quiet location
- Dinner served onboard
Luxury Houseboat, Kumarakom Backwaters
- Day 2
- Morning tea / coffee onboard
- Slow cruise across open stretches of Vembanad Lake
- Village life views, paddy fields & birdlife
- Lunch onboard
- Leisure time on deck — reading, photography, relaxation
- Sunset over calm waters
- Optional candlelight dinner setup (on request)
- Dinner onboard
Luxury Houseboat
- Day 3
- Breakfast onboard
- Houseboat check-out
- Private transfer to Kochi Airport / onward journey
- Tour concludes with serene backwater memories
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Private AC vehicle provided for:
- Kochi airport / railway station transfers
- Houseboat boarding & disembarkation
TRAVEL TO KUMARAKOM
(OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Departures available from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other Indian cities
- Economy / Premium Economy / Business Class options
- Fly to Kochi International Airport (COK) + road transfer (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Train to Kottayam Railway Station + road transfer
- Road travel from Chennai or other Indian Cities
Travel assistance available on request.
IDEAL FOR
✔ Couples
✔ Anniversary & celebration travellers
✔ Luxury leisure seekers
✔ Slow travel enthusiasts
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October to March offers pleasant weather and optimal cruising. Monsoon months (June–September) provide lush scenery with limited cruising hours.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Houseboats operate between 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM (as per regulations)
• AC operates in bedrooms during night hours only
• Routes may vary based on water levels & regulations
• Check-in & check-out timings are standardised
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Standard Cancellation Slabs:
- 30+ days before travel: No charges
- 15–29 days before travel: 25%
- 7–14 days before travel: 50%
- Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund
Cancellation policies depend on houseboat operator terms.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Yes, all categories offer private houseboats.
Yes, vegetarian and custom meal requests are accommodated.
Yes, houseboats are stable and crew-assisted.
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