Houseboat, Alleppey

Explore Backwaters with The Oberoi Vrinda

Tour Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Private Tour
The journey begins from touring around the commercial capital of Kerala and witnessing the mythological depiction by Kathakali dancers is first to begin with and is spell bounding. We cruise through Cochin harbor and share a jovial moment on the boat. After that we experience the backwaters for 3 nights/ 4 days with The Oberoi Vrinda cruise.
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Tour Highlights

Situated in lush, tropical south western India, Kerala is best known for its unique backwaters; a self supporting eco system of water highways that meander past rice paddies and villages, and flow into the Arabian Sea.

Allowing yourself to switch off and unwind is easy when you cruise in 5 star luxury with The Oberoi Vrinda, Luxury Kerala Cruiser along the backwaters. Our tour takes in the best of “The Venice of the East”, and give you the liberty to do as much or as little as you please.

Tour Itinerary at Glance

Day 1: Arrive Cochin
  • Dinner
Day 2: Cochin
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 3: Cochin / Alleppey (Drive 80 Km/ 02 Hours)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 4: Allepey
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 5: Alleppey
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 6: Alleppey/ Cochin (Drive: 80 Km/ 02 Hours) & Cochin/ Bangalore by flight
  • Breakfast
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

  1. Whats included in this tour
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
    • Hotels as mentioned or similar
    • All sightseeing and transfers by Air-conditioned transportation
    • Entrances fees
    • Harbor Cruise in Cochin
    • Kathakali Dance performance -Cochin
    • All currently applicable taxes, including GST @ 5%
    • Services of English-Speaking guide for sightseeing as per the itinerary
  1. Whats not included in this tour
    • International airfare & departure taxes
    • Insurance & visa fees
    • Tips/gratuities
The tour package booking terms and conditions

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By asking us to confirm your booking, you confirm that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions, Essential trip information, Inclusions & Exclusions and cancellation & refund policy and agree to be bound by them.

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Essential Trip Information

  • The prices are Per Person on twin sharing basis.

  • The price is only valid for the mentioned departure date.

  • Please note that smoking is prohibited in public and all parts of the hotels except in designated areas and bedrooms, where smoking is permitted.  Should you desire a smoking bedroom, please let us know.  The fulfillment of this request is subject to availability of smoking rooms and is not guaranteed. 

  • Unless specified, check-in at hotels in India is at 14:00 Hrs and check out is at 12:00 Hrs

  • Our liability does not arise in case of Force Majeure (political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc.)

  • Reporting time at the International at the airport is generally 3 hrs prior to departure of the flight.

  • Check-in counters of most flights close approximately 45 minutes before departure and boarding gates close about 15 minutes prior departure.

  • Reporting time at the Domestic airport is generally 2 hrs prior to departure of flight

  • For booking domestic air seats we need names as per passport.

  • Baggage allowance in internal flights with in India is 15 Kg per person 

  • We will be providing transport as per below:-

    • 2 to 3 pax we provide AC Toyota INNOVA SUV
    • 4 to 8 pax we provide AC Tempo Traveler
    • 9 pax to 14 pax we provide AC Mini 18 seater, coach
    • 15 Pax & above we provide 35 seaters deluxe large AC Coach

Booking Deposit, Cancellation and Refund Policy

The following booking deposit and cancellation policy applies. 

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

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  1. Day 1 - Arrive Cochin
    Namaste – Welcome to India! Upon arrival, we are greeted the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together and are transferred to Brunton Boatyard, an amalgamation of the architectural splendour of Fort Kochi's colonial past.
    Meals Included
    • Dinner
  2. Day 2 - Cochin
    kathakali-performer-cochin In the morning we explore Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, Kerala’s commercial capital with one of the finest natural harbours in the world. We visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European Church in India. Vasco De Gama was buried here before his remains were taken back to Portugal. Next, we visit the Roman Catholic Santa Cruz Cathedral built by the Portuguese in the 16th century; which is famous for beautiful paintings on its ceiling. We continue to the Jewish Quarter with its Old Synagogue and the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese. Later we take a boat cruise to visit Bolghatty Palace and observe the fascinating Chinese fishing nets in action. In the evening we enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance. This dramatized presentation of a play usually based on the Hindu epics of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas, is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance.  Evening we enjoy Sea food Dinner. Please note, Jewish Synagogue remains closed on Friday and Saturday & Dutch Palace remains closed on Friday.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  3. Day 3 - Cochin / Alleppey (Drive 80 Km/ 02 Hours)
    houseboat-alleppey After breakfast we drive to Alleppey and board Oberoi Vrinda cruise. Cruise along the main waterways from Vembanad Lake to Alleppey. Meet local fishermen fishing for 'karimeen', also called 'pearl spot'. Evening entertainment: An authentic performance of 'Kathakali' dance which tells stories from the ancient Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabarata. All meals freshly prepared on board by Oberoi chefs.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  4. Day 4 - Allepey
    houseboat-alleppey We take rice boat excursion along narrow rural waterways and witness farming below sea level. We also visit the half-statue of Lord Buddha at Karumadi and a traditional Kerala 'tharavad' (family residence). Evening entertainment: A traditional performance of 'Vrindavadyam', a musical fusion of classical instruments. All meals freshly prepared on board by Oberoi chefs.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  5. Day 5 - Alleppey
    houseboat-alleppey We visit St. Mary's Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721, Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram: a 100-year old Hindu temple to Mother Goddess and Chambakulam snake boat yard which is home to a traditional racing boat (130 feet long). Evening on board entertainment: "Mohiniattam" classical dance, also called the 'Dance of the Enchantress'. All meals freshly prepared on board by Oberoi chefs.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  6. Day 6 - Alleppey/ Cochin (Drive: 80 Km/ 02 Hours) & Cochin/ Bangalore by flight
    Breakfast on board cruise. After that we are transferred to Cochin airport for our flight to onward destination     
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

* DENOTES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES INCLUDED

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  1. FAQ 1 Is tipping included and if not, how much should I budget?

    Tips are not included in the tour price and tipping is entirely at your discretion.

  2. FAQ 2 Can I book extra nights of hotel accommodation before or after my tour?

    Yes, in most cases we can arrange additional accommodation at our starting or ending hotels. Please contact our Specialist for price information. Please also note that extra accommodations must be booked outside of 30 days of departure.

  3. FAQ 3 Who are my travelling companions?

    For privacy reasons, we cannot provide you with advance details on your traveling companions. However, our tours appeal to a wide range of travelers, most of whom share a traveling passion and a desire to experience these destinations at a grass-roots level. Our tours are conducted in English and so they attract many travelers from Canada, North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

  4. FAQ 4 How many people can join a tour?

    We keep our group sizes very flexible. So a group of 7 or a group of 70, we welcome all with the same zeal and fondness.

  5. FAQ 5 What are the age restrictions on your tours?

    There are no upper age limits for most of our tours (although for tours under ‘Trekking in the Himalayas’ and ‘Himalayan Panorama’ requires a fit medical condition. For the same, we have a ‘Medical Form’ which is mandatory to be filled by all age groups). For children below the age of 12 years, a parent/guardian should be present. If an assistance is needed, it is to be mentioned at the time of booking. The same will be chargeable.

  6. FAQ 6 I'm a single traveler, will I be charged a single supplement?

    All of our trips have a single supplement. The cost and the details vary by trip, so please refer to each tour page for details.

  7. FAQ 7 Can you provide me with a list of the hotels we will be staying at?

    We use a variety of hotels en-route and a complete list of hotels is provided for your tour. Hotel voucher of each hotel registered for the tour is shared too.

  8. FAQ 8 Can I join a tour late or leave it early?

    It is possible to join a tour late or leave a tour early. Though you would be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please consult our Specialist before you book your tour.

  9. FAQ 9 Are airport transfers included?

    All of our tours include airport transfers and the prices for the same are included in our tour rates.

  10. FAQ 10 What type of ground transportation is used on your tours?

    Our ‘General Conditions’ includes the details of all the transports used during the entire service. The details can be found on each individual tour page.

  11. FAQ 11 Do your tours include international airfare?

    Travelers arrive from all over the world to begin our tours and it is not possible to include international airfare in our prices. We would be happy to help you arrange flights. Just ask for an air quote when making your booking.

  12. FAQ 12 What clothing should I pack for one of your tours?

    We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Our 'General Conditions' includes a suggested packing list and these can be downloaded from each individual tour page. The checklist is tour specific and based upon the experience of our ground staff.

  13. FAQ 13 What vaccinations are recommended for this tour?

    It's important that you receive the most accurate and up-to-date travel health information for the region you will be visiting. The only one qualified to provide you with this advice is your family physician or a specialist from a Travel Health clinic. Below are the links to a number of websites that contain excellent background information related to travel health issues. Nevertheless, these websites are no substitute for a personal consultation with a qualified medical professional. For Canadian Citizens: www.travel.gc.ca For American Citizens: www.nc.cdc.gov For UK Citizens: www.travelhealthpro.org For Australian Citizens: www.travelvax.com For EU Citizens: www.healthhype.com

     

  14. FAQ 14 What is the most appropriate type of luggage to bring?

    We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or a duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases.

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