Kochi Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Kochi, India

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters on a private overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi. Float past rural villages, coconut palms, rice paddies, and more as you make your way through the narrow channels and expansive waterways known as the "Venice of the East". It's one of the best ways to escape the chaos of the city and truly relax and unwind on your trip to South India.

Learn about local life and culture as you float through waterways
A romantic experience that's perfect for couples
Enjoy traditional South Indian cuisine cooked on board
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Kochi for your convenience

What's Included

Overnight accommodation in Deluxe Category houseboat
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hotel pickup and drop-off as per Departure Point
Transport by private vehicle

Drinks (available for purchase before boarding the boat)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup is available at the following locations: • Kochi Port • Your hotel in Fort Kochi • Your hotel in Wellingdon Island • Your hotel in Kundanoor • Your hotel in M.G Road (Mahatma Gandhi Road)area • Your hotel on Marine Drive in Ernakulam district

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 : Pick up from your Hotel in Cochin

2 Stops

Kochi (Cochin) (Pass By)

Alappuzha

21 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay on Houseboat

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Day 2 : Cruise

1 Stop

Alappuzha

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required for 1 bedroom booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Minimum age is 1 years old
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For Deluxe boats: AC switched on in bedroom only from 10pm to 6am
Houseboat is at a standstill from 5:30pm to 8am the following day prt government restrictions
Beverages need to be purchased before boarding the boat
Please see below for the boat type based on your total number of travelers:
2 people: 1-bedroom private boat

3 people: 1-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
4 people: 2-bedroom private boat
5 people: 2-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
6 people: 3-bedroom private boat
Most travelers can participate
7 people: 3-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
8 people: 4-bedroom private boat
9 to 10 people: 4-bedroom private boat and 1 to 2 extra mattress(es)
There will be 3 staff on board. Houseboat is charged on a per room basis. Therefore, if you booked a 1-bedroom boat but allocated in a 3 or 4-bedroom boat, only 1 bedroom will be allowed for use and other bedrooms will be closed.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 15 reviews

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Lazy trip on backwaters

Mary_D, Jan 2026

Quite efficient, lives up to promises, the chef prepared excellent food, we stopped to buy fish for dinner which he then cooked.

very nice one day experience

william_a, Nov 2023

One day, literally 18 hour experience on the back waters. crew was excellent, service was excellent, food was excellent, stateroom comfortable

2 nights in the house...

William_B, Feb 2023

2 nights in the house boat Getting away from the congested area The friendly staff Good food and nice walks

Beautiful view, spectacular experience in comfort with delicious food

marina, Nov 2022

The entire experience was amazing, easy to book, pick up from hotel was smooth. The boat, views, food and people made our trip celebrating my partners 50th so memorable

Unique experience in the heart of kerala

JuanFrancisco_E, Oct 2022

Lovely trip, amazing crew, everyone very attentive and helpful. Very tasty food and authentic experience. Really recommended.

Really relaxing experience. The food...

Jeremias K, Jan 2017

Really relaxing experience. The food was amazing, the canoeining part was great. The staff didn't speak good english but it didn't matter a bit, everything worked. Highly recommended if you are looking for blissful relaxation.