Top Kerala Multi-day Cruises

Take a break from a busy schedule on a private overnight houseboat cruise on Kerala’s backwaters. Relax in the shade on your comfortable, air-conditioned traditional rice barge with living and dining areas and sun deck. Enjoy views of coconut palm-fringed backwaters, small canals, and waterside villages. Take a one-hour tour in a smaller boat down narrow canals. You’ll be treated to three freshly prepared local meals during your stay.

Unlike standard overnight houseboat cruises, this 45-hour private experience takes you beyond the usual tourist routes into the heart of Kerala's authentic backwaters. Cruise through tranquil lakes, hidden canals, and traditional villages while discovering the unique below-sea-level paddy fields of Kuttanad. A highlight of the journey is a one-hour country canoe cruise through the narrow canals of Kuttamangalam, where large houseboats cannot enter, offering a close-up view of village life. Enjoy freshly prepared Kerala cuisine cooked onboard, try traditional fishing, visit the historic St. Mary's Basilica at Champakulam, explore local markets, and experience spectacular sunsets and peaceful mornings on the water. Travelers seeking authenticity, comfort, and a slower pace, this journey offers an immersive experience of Kerala that few visitors have the opportunity to enjoy.

Discover the best of Kerala on a private 4-day Kerala tour covering Cochin, Munnar, and Thekkady. Experience misty Munnar tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum, Kerala's famous spice plantations, and the wildlife-rich Periyar region. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Periyar Lake and discover traditional Kerala culture through Kathakali performances. With 3 nights' accommodation, daily breakfast, and private transfers included, this Kerala tour package combines nature, wildlife, culture, and relaxation in one convenient itinerary. Ideal for families, couples, nature lovers, and first-time visitors to Kerala, this South India tour offers a comfortable and well-planned way to explore some of Kerala's most popular attractions.

Spend the night on one of Kerala's famous houseboats and experience the tranquil beauty of life in the backwaters. This two-day tour for you and your friends offers up plenty of rural landscapes. Navigate the waters of the "Venice of the East" and learn why this destination attracts tourists from across the globe. Sample local cuisine cooked fresh on board and relax in one of the nation's most peaceful settings.

Experience an overnight stay on a deluxe houseboat on this private overnight tour with just you and your family or friends. Admire the beautiful scenery of paddy fields and coconut palm as you cruise along the backwaters of Alappuzha (Alleppey). Alappuzha, also known as the "Venice of the East", is an important tourist destination in India and the backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise on these backwaters will be a very delightful and unique experience for you!

Simplify your tour of Kerala with a private 8-day tour that includes a diverse range of highlights from the little state. Starting in Kochi and ending in Trivandrum, you’ll visit hill stations, tea estates, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, and more. Spend one night on a peaceful houseboat cruise on the backwaters. This tour includes hotel pickup and private transportation for a seamless experience.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters on this private overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi. Float past rural villages, coconut palms, and rice paddies through the waterways that define this part of Kerala. Experience rural South India without sitting in a hot bus, or getting tired on walking tours. Included meals and hotel transfers ensure a relaxing and seamless escape from the city.

Discover the ‘Venice of the East’ on this overnight tour in the backwaters in Alleppey, India. Cruise down the backwaters and canals in your own private houseboat as you pass rice fields and coconut palms. Stay overnight and enjoy all your meals on the houseboat and admire the beautiful scenery of Kerala.

See three different sides of Kerala on this 4-day private tour from Kochi. You'll start in Kochi, making your way to the hill station of Munnar, known for its tea plantations, where you'll spend your first two days. On your third day, you'll head to Alleppey for an overnight cruise through the backwaters, returning to Kochi on your final day for a visit to the historic Fort Kochi area. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Simplify your tour of Kerala and keep every member of the group happy with this varied five-day tour. Experience Fort Kochi’s diverse culture, spot wildlife at Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy the cooler climate and tea fields of Munnar, and relax on an overnight houseboat cruise of the backwaters. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs and interests. Enjoy the trip without having to arrange the logistics yourself.

Experience Kerala’s highlights with a private guided tour to some of the southern state's most scenic spots without having to plan any of the logistics yourself. Start in Kochi and end in Trivandrum, visiting tea plantations in Munnar, the beaches of Kovalam, and the famous Kerala backwaters along the way. All accommodation, including an overnight stay on a houseboat, is included, with convenient hotel pickup provided.

The captivating waterways of Alleppey—known as Kerala’s backwaters—aren't accessible to cars. Observe hidden corners of the lush, southern Indian state as you drift along scenic rivers in a traditional houseboat. The all-inclusive overnight tour includes sumptuous onboard meals, so you’ll have all your needs covered. Get a peek at picturesque villages, paddy fields, and coconut groves while you float past some of India’s most stunning locations.

Cruise passengers who arrive in India don’t have to miss out on seeing one of the country’s highlights–the Taj Mahal–as this 2-night private tour to Agra simplifies the journey. After being picked up from any of India's five ports you’ll catch a flight to New Delhi, and travel overland to Agra from there. Be amazed by the beautiful UNESCO-listed site at both sunrise and sunset, and visit other Agra highlights, including the Agra Fort.

Kerala is known for its lush scenery, combining jungle, beaches, rivers, and misty hills—there’s a reason it’s called “God’s Own Country.” But getting around is tough without a car or local know-how. On this week-long luxury tour, drift down Alleppey’s backwaters by houseboat, swim along Varkala’s Arabian Sea coast, and experience Munnar’s wildlife and tea estates, with meals, transportation, and accommodation covered so you can focus on sightseeing.