29 Dec 2018: Kollam – Board Houseboat and cruise through Ashtamudi lake Meals: L, D

Arrive at Kollam your own and board your houseboat by noon @1200 Hrs. Take our word for this, your backwaters cruise will very likely become one of your most treasured travel memories. The incredible lushness of the vegetation around the fresh water canals, rivulets and lakes, the beauty of the water bodies themselves and the abundance of coconut trees and other exotic plants create a subtropical environment not found elsewhere on this planet. When you combine this with the opportunity to be part of a unique way of life that hasn’t changed much for a few centuries, it results in most visitors’ second highest rated experience in India (after the Taj Mahal). Relax and have a great time until the next morning as you cruise the amazing backwaters. The cook and other staff make sure that all your needs are taken care of, while serving you with delicious Kerala cuisine. You have the option of taking shore excursions at one of the tiny rural communities as you cruise by – the locals are very friendly and communicative. The Xandari Riverscapes experience is incomplete without an authentic and refreshing meal of local cuisine. With the excursion commencing at noon, one can begin the journey with a delectable lunch cooked on board. Just when the stars start to appear in the sky, it’s time for another round of delicious and authentic local feast – otherwise known as dinner.

Structural itinerary

Pick up from Kollam @ 12.00noon, cruise through Ashtamudi backwaters via Alumkadavu – Kayamkulam Lake – Thrikunnapuzha – Thottapally

Lunch @ 1300 Hrs 

Tea coffee/Snacks @ 1600 Hrs

Anchor @ 1700 Hrs at Thottappally area and Overnight stay

Overnight Stay at houseboat

30 Dec 2018: Backwaters – Cruise through Vembanad lake               Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast continue your cruise through Vembanad Lake. Ketuvallams or houseboats offer the best atmosphere for one to indulge in utmost relaxation. The calming sounds of the river, the sights that meet one’s eyes as the boat sails through them, the plush interiors of the boat, and the organic fresh meals come together to form a truly therapeutic and rejuvenating experience for our guests. 

Evening enjoy one hour canoe ride through narrow canals to experience Village life of Alleppey.

Canoe Excursion – Glide through the centuries’ old traditions of Alleppey village life in this one-hour wooden canoe exploration through backwater canals. Where you can get a sneek peak into the lives of malayalees and understand that happiness often lies in the little little things in everyday routines of lives- children playing hide and seek between coconut trees, fishermen folk going about their daily lives, the mouth watering aroma of Naadan (authentic) homely food lurking in the air.

Structural itinerary

Breakfast @ 0800 Am and continue your cruise through Vembanad Lake (Thottappally – Thakazhy- kannipadam – Pallathuruthy – kainakiri – Munattumukkam)

Lunch @ 1300 Hrs 

Tea coffee/Snacks @ 1600 Hrs

1 Hour canoe ride at convenient time (Afternoon)

Anchor @ 1700 Hrs at Munattumukkam area and Overnight stay

Overnight Stay at Cochin

31 Dec 2018: Alleppey – Cochin (Drive: 1 Hrs 30 Mnts.  approx.)     Meals: B

After breakfast check out at Alleppey and drive to Cochin.

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