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5-Day relaxed tour for couple in central Kerala

  • Marari 2 nights
  • Alleppey 1 night
  • Athirapilly 1 night
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Kerala
  • Indus Holidays Bestseller
Suitable for

Couple

Duration

4 Nights 5 Days

Category

Backwater/ Beach

Package type

Luxury / Customisable

This genuinely interesting theme experience takes you through one of the most deserted beaches and tranquil backwaters of Kerala. How about kayaking through the backwater villages few travellers have access to? If you like a potpourri of experiences, this might be the honeymoon you were looking for!

Starting from

18000

/person

Experience Highlights

  • Rainforest
  • Beach
  • Backwaters
  • Visit a beautiful waterfall in the middle of a rainforest which plunges 80 ft into dark granite below
  • Unwind on a deserted beachside, exploring the fishermen villages, festivals and indulging in the cuisine
  • Learn the true meaning of relaxation on a houseboat cruising Kerala's backwaters
  • Drool over that extra helping of the delicious South Indian cuisine

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Booked by 50 travellers in 2021

Tour Summary

  • 5 Days
  • 3 Destinations
  • Short daily travel
  • Day 1 - Kochi arrival - Marari
  • Day 2 - Explore Marari
  • Day 3 - Marari - Alleppey
  • Day 4 - Alleppey - Athirapilly
  • Day 5 - Departure from Kochi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Kochi to Marari
  • 1.5 hrs
  • 50 kms

The sleepy fishing hamlet of Marari is getting increasingly popular for its white-gold beaches, a rare showcase of eco-diversity and some gorgeous seafront stays. Feel the local pulse with early morning fish auctions, festive temple visits, village explorations and walks through sandy backlanes to near-deserted sands.

  • MORNINGMeet our representative at the airport and get on-road, past mini backwaters and paddy fields to beachside Marari
  • Settle into the relaxed pace of life here and unwind at your resort
  • AFTERNOONTreat yourself at the inhouse ayurveda spa (Optional)
  • Enjoy aimless walks on the near-empty beach, explore the village or go cycling around (Check activities)
  • Relish your dinner based on local cuisine and relax for the night.

Stay at Marari

AC Private Cab

The best of drivers who will be able to guide you through the destination.

Abad Turtle Beach Resort

(See our stay selections)

Beach side Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Marari has more of a sleepy fishing village feel than a vibrant, activity packed beach destination.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Marari 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 2

  • Explore Marari
  • Full Day
  • In Town

Today is set aside for you to explore marari and pursue activities of your interest. There are quite a few in-house activities like yoga or ayurveda. The outdoor options include temple tours and village tours among others.

  • MORNINGKick start your day with a relaxed breakfast.
  • Choose a couple of activities of your interest and enjoy a slow holiday
  • Enjoy an aimless walk on a near empty beach as you watch the waves change colour
  • Taking a stroll through the village around the resort will be a fascinating experience. You can watch the process of coir making and pick up some coir handicrafts too.
  • Meander the sleepy lanes of your fishing village and try a tipple at one of the local toddy shops.
  • EVENINGLearn to cook with spices or pamper yourself with an ayurveda massage.
  • Relax after a quiet dinner at your resort.

Stay at Marari

AC Private Cab

The best of drivers who will be able to guide you through the destination.

Abad Turtle Beach Resort

(See our stay selections)

Beach side Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Marari has more of a sleepy fishing village feel than a vibrant, activity packed beach destination.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Marari 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 3

  • Marari to Alleppey
  • 30 min
  • 16 kms

To glide along backwater canals by day and to sleep under a sky full of stars, a houseboat cruise is pure enchantment! Your private boat, setup as a home on a traditional rice barge, takes you on a journey to discover a water-world brimming with experiences that last a lifetime.

  • MORNINGTake a short drive through vibrant villages to board your Kettuvallom
  • Your cruise will take you through splendid waterways giving you sights of homes on the backwaters, shops, the people and their villages.
  • AFTERNOONStop to enjoy atraditional lunch in houseboatfreshly prepared by the chef on your boat
  • Drift by canals fringed with endless paddy fields while you socialise with your crew. Watch backwater life unfold from your boat deck.
  • EVENINGYour houseboat will be anchored near a village, Stroll around to interact with locals, go fishing and witness a spectacular sunset.
  • Relax after dinner on the boat experiencing the gentle lapping of water, night sky and balmy breeze.

Stay in Houseboat

AC Private Cab

The best of drivers who will be able to guide you through the destination.

Houseboat

(See our stay selections)

Deluxe

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Did you know Kettuvallams were once used to ship agricultural produce from homes by backwaters to market in nearby towns.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Alleppey 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 4

  • Alleppey to Athirappilly
  • 2.5 hrs
  • 120 kms

Tucked in a dense rainforest is the stunning sight of the Chalakudy river taking an 80 ft plunge down a rock-face and flowing into the distant horizon. A stayover at Athirappilly offers you a chance to tune into the rhythm of the jungle, meet some wild friends and awaken to the intimate rumble of Kerala biggest waterfall.

Stay at Athirappilly

AC Private Cab

The best of drivers who will be able to guide you through the destination.

Casa Rio

(See our stay selections)

Executive Cottage

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Did you know that the rainforest of Athirappilly is the only habitat in India for endangered species of Hornbills?

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Athirappilly 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 5

  • Departure from Kochi
  • 1.5 hrs
  • 45 kms

Today is the last day of your tour. Enjoy a splendid breakfast on your houseboat and get prepared for onward journey

  • MORNINGConsider shopping for some fresh spices or traditional Kerala sarees.
  • Bid farewell to gods own country with memories to last for a life time.
  • AFTERNOONDrop back at Airport/Rail station.

Departure from Kochi

AC Private Cab

The best of drivers who will be able to guide you through the destination.

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Did you know that Kochi was a natural harbour created by the massive floods of 1340?

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kochi 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Offers & Packages

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  • Marari 2 nights
  • Alleppey 1 night
  • Athirapilly 1 night

4 Nights Super Deluxe Package with Backwater Resort

Starting From

15900 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Super Deluxe with Houseboat Package

Starting From

19300 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Premium Package

Starting From

22500 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Luxury Package

Starting From

30500 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

We handle each booking individually to get best possible prices and inclusions. This means our negotiating power can often lower prices or get more inclusions than indicated here. Give us a try!

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Q & A for Creative Honeymoon (4 Nights ) by Indus Holidays

Can I customise my itinerary with a few stays of my choice?

Answered by Prasanth Madhavan

Definitely! As we specialise in customised holiday planning to Kerala & South India for the last 20 years, we can offer almost any stay option. We have long-standing direct relationships with resorts, homestays & hotels in this region which allow us to deliver privilege services at unbeatable rates.

If you want to change the stay options in our offers, your trip designer will work with you till you are happy with the package. More importantly, our experts give you unbiased insights and highlights of each stay option from direct experience to help you make better choices.

What is the holiday booking procedure?

Answered by Divya Hrishikesh

You can submit an enquiry here anytime or contact our destination experts directly. One of Indus’ Trip Designers will call you back to understand your requirement and will make an offer within 2 hours. Our experts will also make suitable recommendations on stay options, day activities, itinerary options and transportation to assist you further in customising the holiday to your requirements. Once it is perfect, send a confirmation and we will take care of the rest.

What are the payment options you offer?

Answered by Goldin Syriac

We offer all major payment options including credit cards , debit cards , wire transfer, net banking and UPI. Service charges from the bank may be applicable on select payment methods.

Can my driver speak hindi? Do you offer taxi services only?

Answered by Resmi Kakkat

Yes, our transportation team carefully chooses and trains our driver partners to deliver the high touch experiences we offer. They are highly co-operative, friendly and can speak in hindi and English. You will also find our cabs to be well maintained, safe and reliable.

When you book hotels, activities and taxi together with Indus, we will be able to offer you a better overall deal than what you get directly. Also you get the added benefit of Indus’ responsive customer relations team for on-tour support. So, currently our trained drivers are available only for our package customers.

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