4 Days in Kerala. Backwaters, Tea Hills and a Houseboat Night.
Kerala earned its nickname. In four days you slide from the colonial charm of Kochi to a night drifting through the Alleppey backwaters on your own houseboat, with palm-fringed canals and village life floating past.
RM1186
From RM988
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Save RM395 per couple
4 Days / 3 Nights
4 Days Explore Kerala: God's Own Country: The Full Picture
Kerala, tucked along India's lush southwest coast, is one of the most relaxing destinations in the country. Backwaters threaded with coconut palms, beaches, spice gardens, and a gentle pace that soothes from the moment you arrive. This is slow travel at its loveliest.
This 4 day Kerala package from Malaysia balances the heritage of Fort Kochi with the highlight every visitor remembers: a night aboard a traditional houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters. Your private vehicle and driver guide link it all together, with meals served onboard as you cruise.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel & Houseboat Stay (3 nights)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
- ✓Overnight Houseboat Cruise
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
- ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
- ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip
Overnight Houseboat on the Backwaters
A converted rice barge becomes your floating hotel for a night on the Alleppey backwaters. Watch village life drift by, eat freshly cooked Kerala food onboard, and fall asleep to the sound of water.
Fort Kochi's Colonial Charm
The old harbour quarter, with its Chinese fishing nets, Dutch and Portuguese heritage, spice markets and art cafes, is a wonderful, walkable start to any Kerala trip.
Spice Gardens & Kerala Cuisine
Kerala's food is a revelation, from fragrant fish curries to the vegetarian sadya feast served on a banana leaf. The spice trade that shaped the region is still alive in its gardens and markets.
Your 4 Days Itinerary
Arrive Kochi
No meals
Met at Cochin International Airport and transferred to your Fort Kochi hotel. Evening at the Chinese fishing nets.
Suggested activities
- Sunset at the fishing nets
- Fort Kochi walk
- Kerala seafood dinner
Kochi to Alleppey Houseboat
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Kochi sightseeing, then drive to Alleppey to board your private houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise.
Suggested activities
- Fort Kochi heritage sights
- Drive to Alleppey
- Board houseboat
- Backwater cruise with onboard meals
Backwaters to Kochi
Breakfast
A peaceful morning cruise, then disembark and return towards Kochi, with time for a spice or craft stop.
Suggested activities
- Morning backwater cruise
- Disembark at Alleppey
- Spice and craft shopping
- Return to Kochi
Depart Kochi
Breakfast
Checkout and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Suggested activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Airport transfer
Choose Your Comfort Level
Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.
3 Star
Budget Friendly
3-star hotel + deluxe houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM988 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM938 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM888 per person
From RM988
per person
4 Star
Value Plus Comfort
4-star hotel + premium houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1188 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1148 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1108 per person
From RM1188
per person
5 Star
Premium Value Stay
5-star hotel + luxury houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1588 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1558 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1528 per person
From RM1588
per person
Kerala, Unhurried and Done Right
The magic of Kerala is in the pacing, and a good houseboat and the right route make all the difference. We arrange quality houseboats and link everything with a private vehicle. Dhesu has sent Malaysians to Kerala since 1988.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.
Private Tours, Daily Departures
No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.
A Real Team to Call
Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.
Group & Custom Pricing
Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.
Kerala Tour Package from Malaysia
This 4 day Kerala trip is the perfect short escape into God's Own Country. It combines the heritage of Fort Kochi with the headline experience of an overnight houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters.
Going private means a relaxed pace and a houseboat to yourselves, with meals cooked onboard as you drift through the canals.
Want more time in the tea hills and wildlife of Munnar and Thekkady? See our 5, 6 and 8 day Kerala packages.
The Alleppey Backwater Experience
The Kerala backwaters are a network of canals, lagoons and lakes fringed by coconut palms and paddy fields. An overnight houseboat, a converted kettuvallam rice barge, is the classic way to experience them.
You cruise past villages, fishermen and lush greenery, with a crew cooking fresh Kerala meals onboard. It is one of the most relaxing nights you can spend anywhere in India.
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