The Houseboat Honeymoon Escape is Kerala's most romantic journey — a dreamy 5-day retreat through the moonlit backwaters of Alleppey and the bird-filled lagoons of Kumarakom. Designed exclusively for couples, this package combines the magic of the Fort Kochi heritage quarter with 2 nights aboard a private luxury houseboat and a final lakeside resort stay.
You'll glide past swaying coconut palms and silent fishing villages, dine by candlelight on the deck as fireflies dance above the water, and wake to the sound of oars cutting through still morning canals. This is Kerala at its most intimate and most unforgettable.
Route: Kochi → Alleppey Backwaters → Kumarakom → Kochi
2 nights on a private AC houseboat adorned with jasmine and rose petals. Your bedroom, sit-out deck and dining area are all exclusively yours.
Both evenings aboard the houseboat feature a private candlelit dinner on your open deck — fresh seafood, Kerala cuisine and the stars above.
A guided twilight walk through Fort Kochi's colonial quarter — the iconic Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against the setting sun over the Arabian Sea.
A 60-minute Abhyanga couples massage at a certified Ayurvedic centre — warm herbal oil, synchronised strokes and total rejuvenation for both of you.
A peaceful morning canoe through Kumarakom's bird sanctuary — spot egrets, kingfishers and migratory Siberian ducks in the lagoon reeds.
A private sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake — Kerala's largest lake — with chilled drinks, a flower-strewn deck and the golden horizon all to yourselves.
Arrive at Cochin International Airport to your private welcome — our representative will greet you with rose petals and a personalised welcome board. Transfer to your boutique heritage hotel in Fort Kochi. Freshen up, then embark on a guided sunset walk along the Fort Kochi waterfront. Watch the iconic Chinese fishing nets being lifted against the golden sky. Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and fragrant spice lanes. Welcome candlelit dinner at a romantic heritage restaurant with Kerala fish curry and coconut prawn dishes. Rose welcome in your room on return.
Leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure — optional visit to the Mattancherry spice market or a guided Chinese fishing net photography session at dawn. Mid-morning drive to Alleppey (approx. 1.5 hrs). Board your luxury private houseboat at noon — the crew welcomes you with fresh coconut water and a flower-strewn deck. Cast off into the Punnamada Lake and glide into the backwater network. Afternoon cruise through narrow village canals — children waving from canal banks, fishermen casting nets, ducks paddling between lotus pads. Anchored by sunset. Private candlelit dinner on the upper deck — freshly caught fish, prawn moilee, appam and toddy ice cream. Sleep to the sound of the water.
Wake to sunrise over still water and breakfast on deck. Continue cruising north through the wider Vembanad Lake towards Kumarakom. Disembark mid-morning and check in to your lakeside resort. Afternoon: a private canoe session through Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary — kingfishers, purple herons, snake birds and migratory ducks. Return for a couples' Abhyanga massage at the resort's Ayurvedic centre. As evening falls, board a private decorated vallam (country boat) for a sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake with chilled drinks, Kerala snacks and a garland of marigolds. Second candlelit dinner on the houseboat or at the resort's overwater restaurant. Overnight Kumarakom.
A completely unhurried day designed around you. Choose from morning yoga by the lake, a traditional Kerala cooking class (learn to make fish molee and banana flower thoran), a bicycle ride through Kumarakom's paddy villages, or simply lounge on your private villa veranda with a coconut and a book. Late afternoon: optional visit to the nearby Arookutty backwater village for a traditional toddy (palm wine) experience and a peek into local net-fishing techniques. Evening at leisure — the resort organises a private bonfire dinner with live carnatic music performance under the stars.
A final breakfast overlooking Vembanad Lake. Drive back to Kochi (approx. 2 hrs). Optional: final shopping stop at Cochin's Broadway market for spices, kasavu sarees and Kerala handicrafts. Transfer to Cochin International Airport. Tour ends with warm Kerala farewells, a packet of fresh homemade banana chips, and memories that will last forever.
"Our honeymoon was beyond imagination. Waking up on the houseboat to mist over the backwaters, just the two of us, was the most peaceful moment of our lives. Every detail was perfect."
Feb 2026"The candlelit dinner on the houseboat deck was pure magic. The chef cooked the most incredible Kerala fish. We've already told every couple we know to book this trip."
Jan 2026"The bird sanctuary canoe was an unexpected highlight — silent, serene, just us and hundreds of birds. The couples massage afterwards was deeply relaxing. A honeymoon we'll never forget."
Dec 2025"Everything was immaculately arranged — flowers everywhere, a welcome board at the airport, private spaces at every stop. It felt like the whole of Kerala was celebrating with us."
Nov 2025