You’ll be met on arrival at Cochin airport and make the short drive- 30km or so- to Thettakad. If you’ve arrived in the morning then there will be time today for kayaking on the Periyar River. Overnight at Hornbill Camp Thettakad

If you’re happy to start your day at first light, then a visit to Thettakad bird sanctuary where around 270 species of migratory and resident birds can be found is a must. After breakfast, head off on a day’s cycling through the country side with your guide. Later drive into Fort Cochin. Overnight in Fort Cochin.

Morning in historic Fort Cochin with a short sightseeing tour, then after lunch drive 2 hours or so to Alleppey, where you’ll stay on the fringes of the backwaters. Remainder of the day at leisure for a backwater tour by canoe or perhaps an invigorating Ayurvedic massage. Overnight near Alleppey

A relaxing morning around your homestay/resort, before your houseboat reports soon after midday. Spend the afternoon cruising the scenic backwaters with lunch and dinner cooked on board by your crew. Overnight on the houseboat.

After breakfast, disembark the houseboat at Alleppey jetty- head into Alleppey town and visit the beach, then later, in accordance with your departure schedule, drive 2.5 hours or so to Cochin airport and depart.