4-Day Kerala Tour: Alleppey, Kumarakom & Cherai Beach Adventures
Begin your journey as your air-conditioned vehicle meets you at Cochin International Airport, then drives you straight into the backwaters. Spend your first afternoon gliding across Vembanad Lake, India’s longest lake, where palm-fringed shores and drifting houseboats set a slow, hypnotic rhythm. On day two, arrive at Kumarakom and explore the bird sanctuary that lines the same lake’s banks — watch for herons, egrets, and kingfishers depending on the season. Your third morning unfolds at Cherai Beach, a quiet stretch on Vypin Island where the Arabian Sea meets the backwaters. Your experienced driver handles every transfer, so you simply watch the landscape change from waterways to coconut groves to coastal sands. By day four, you return to Cochin Airport with a relaxed sense of Kerala’s watery heart. This trip suits anyone seeking a short, unhurried escape into the region’s most iconic lakeside and beach settings.
- Type
- Multi-day tour
- Duration
- 4D 3N
- Route
- 312 km
- Starts
- Alleppey
- Pickup
- Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Cab options
- Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller
Your day-by-day plan
Day 1 · based in Alleppey
Arrive in Alleppey
Arrival and transfer to Alleppey
Arrive at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, then proceed to Alleppey.
- Cochin Airport
Houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
Embark on a private houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake, enjoy fishing.
- Vembanad Lake
Day 2 · based in Kumarakom
Alleppey to Kumarakom
Transfer to Kumarakom
Check out from accommodation and proceed to Kumarakom.
Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Explore the bird sanctuary, or opt for a pedal boat ride and sunset cruise.
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Day 3 · based in Cherai
Kumarakom to Cherai
Transfer to Cherai Beach
Check out from resort and travel to Cherai Beach.
Relax at Cherai Beach
Relax by the beach, explore fishing villages, or enjoy water activities.
- Cherai Beach
Day 4 · based in Cochin
Cherai to Cochin
Transfer to Cochin and departure
Check out and head to Cochin for departure. If time permits, visit Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi, or Lulu Mall.
- Cochin Airport
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