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Vembanad Lake Two-Night Cruise
Kerala's largest backwater, slowly explored
Overview
About this package
A deeper exploration of Kerala's largest lake. Two unhurried nights aboard a premium houseboat with a dawn visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, a stop at a working fishing village where you can see how nets are cast at dawn, and a chef who builds the menu around what was caught that morning.
Highlights
What makes this trip
- Dawn visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Working fishing village stop
- Premium houseboat with private sundeck
- Catch-of-the-day menu
- Two sunsets on Vembanad Lake
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 01
Day 1
Embark · Canal · Lake
- ·12:00 — Welcome aboard, lunch as you cruise
- ·15:00 — Cruise through Pallathuruthy canals
- ·17:30 — Anchor for sunset on the lake
- ·20:00 — Kerala dinner
- 02
Day 2
Birds · Village · Slow Cruise
- ·06:00 — Sunrise visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- ·09:30 — Brunch on board
- ·13:00 — Stop at working fishing village
- ·16:00 — Slow cruise along the southern shore
- ·20:00 — Catch-of-the-day dinner
- 03
Day 3
Final morning · Disembark
- ·07:00 — Sunrise breakfast
- ·09:00 — Check-out
Included
- Premium houseboat (2 nights)
- All meals + snacks
- Bird sanctuary entry and naturalist
- AC during sleeping hours
- All taxes
Not included
- Transport to/from jetty
- Alcoholic beverages
- Camera fees at sanctuary
Recommended boat
Vembanad Premium 2BR
Premium 2-bedroom cruiser with upgraded interiors, a private sundeck, and gourmet Kerala meals. The sweet spot of comfort and value.
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