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8 days / 7 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Kochi | 3 |
| Backwaters Rice Boat Cruise | 1 |
| Kumarakom | 3 |
- Journey into authentic India
- Spectacular scenery spanning coastlines, harbours, lakes and backwaters
- Contemporary chic lodgings
- Forts, palaces and Kochi's old quarter architecture
- Backwaters by private air-conditioned rice barge
A & K Insider Access
During your stay in Kochi visit the private home of an Indian family. Delight in warm Indian hospitality over high tea with the family. Sample some of the local specialities such as appam (rice pancakes), banana fry and lentil vada. The ladies of the house suggest a sari-tying demonstration for female travellers.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Kochi
Arrive in the gateway to the backwaters, Kochi. Private A&K welcome and transfer to your boutique hotel, located in the former Indian headquarters of the Dutch East India Company.
Trinity at Fort Cochin
Days 02-03 Design Your Day Kochi
Two days to discover the ancient fort town of Kochi with your private guide.
Choose three of the following activities: a morning sightseeing tour of Kochi to acquaint yourself with the town covering the old quarter, Fort Kochi, Raja’s Palace, the Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church, finishing your day with an afternoon cruise on the harbour; immerse yourself in the local culture and visit the home of a local Indian family for high tea and a sari demonstration or perhaps a private cooking class; for those more active, an afternoon visit to the Chinese fishing nets to help the fishermen haul in their catch is a must (B).
Trinity at Fort Cochin
Day 04 Kochi-Backwaters
An unforgettable experience, board your private houseboat and immerse yourself in the rural life of Kerala’s backwaters, where daily happenings have changed little over the centuries. See children fishing, women washing clothes at the waterside, brightly painted houses, boats laden with coir and copra and smiling faces everywhere.
The converted rice boats in Kerala offer one or two cabins with a small sitting room, a crew of two and a chef. The food is authentic Kerala cuisine, purchased fresh along the way. For most of the journey, the boat is poled, sailing only between dawn and dusk. Although the accommodation on board is basic, this is an incredible experience not to be missed (B,L,D).
Houseboat
Day 05 Kumarakom
Your backwaters cruise ends at Kumarakom Lake Resort where the reminder of the day is yours to relax in the tropical surrounds (B).
Kumarakom Lake Resort (Meandering Pool View Villa)
Days 06-07 Kumarakom
Two days at leisure. Perhaps visit the nearby bird sanctuary, go cycling or take a village walk (all optional) (B).
Kumarakom Lake Resort (Meandering Pool View Villa)
Day 08 Kumarakom-Kochi
Return to Kochi airport, where you bid India’s tropical south goodbye (B).
Note: Compulsory Christmas and New Year's Eve dinner supplements apply.
Optional Extensions
Combine your journey with A&K’s fantastic Indian extensions below.
Indian Extensions
Tour Extensions are available, please call us on +61 2 92990088 for more information.
Departure Dates & Prices- Backwaters of Kerala
| From | To | Twin | Single | Three | Four |
| 02-01-2008 | 25-02-2008 | AU $ 2,995.00 | AU $ 5,975.00 | AU $ 3,515.00 | AU $ 2,895.00 |
| 26-02-2008 | 30-04-2008 | AU $ 2,865.00 | AU $ 5,545.00 | AU $ 3,335.00 | AU $ 2,760.00 |
| 25-09-2008 | 10-12-2008 | AU $ 3,195.00 | AU $ 6,395.00 | AU $ 3,940.00 | AU $ 3,225.00 |
| 11-12-2008 | 24-12-2008 | AU $ 3,760.00 | AU $ 7,345.00 | AU $ 4,530.00 | AU $ 3,715.00 |
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