Trivandrum Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

Trivandrum, India

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

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Overview

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.

Take an overnight houseboat cruise on the Alleppey Backwaters
Explore the ‘Venice of the East’ on your own private houseboat
Enjoy all meals onboard and take in the beautiful scenery of Kerala
Receive a personalized experience with your own crew and houseboat

What's Included

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

Juice & Drinks (available for purchase before boarding the boat)
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks and Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Departure Point: Pickup is available at the following locations: • Your hotel in Kovalam /Poovar • Your hotel in Trivandrum /Thiruvanthapuram • Your hotel in Varkala • Your hotel in Kollam Dates: Daily Return point: • Your hotel in Kovalam /Poovar - Arrive by 1.00 PM • Your hotel in Trivandrum /Thiruvanthapuram • Your hotel in Varkala - • Your hotel in Kollam • Your hotel in Aleppey /Alappuzha • Your Hotel in Cochin /Fort Cochin /Ernakulam -

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up from Trivandrum /Kollam /Kovalam /Kollam /Varkala Hotel to Aleppey

2 Stops

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) (Pass By)

Alappuzha

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay on Houseboat in Aleppey

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Aleppey to Trivandrum Hotel Drop

1 Stop

Alappuzha

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
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
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.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 4 reviews

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Good but not great!

Dhruv_P, Feb 2026

It is a nice experience. The people on the boat are very service oriented. The food is good. In my view, the price is high for the level of service.

Gentle and relaxing trip

Michael_D, Mar 2023

Gentle and relaxing trip, excellent crew of three, wonderful meals on board freshly cooked, so much to eat. The bed was heavenly to sleep on. Bathroom with a flushing toilet and bath tub with two types of shower heads. Hopefully maybe next year will go again will stay more than one night next time.

A must do trip

Rachel_B, Jan 2020

Well worth the money and a must do if you find yourself in this part of the world. The crew were fantastic, attentive and polite and pointed out everything of interest as you slowly meander along the backwaters. The food was fantastic and plentiful and with the unexpected bonus of a canoe trip it was altogether a brilliant experience

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Dear Madam, Thanks for the excellent review about us on VIATOR Happy to know that you had a great tour and satisfied with our services Looking Forward to serve you many more times in mere future Regards Team Carnival