Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey

Name: Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey
Brand: Carnival Tours Kochi
SKU: 7491P3
Price: 145.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)

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From $145.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

6 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this seven-hour tour from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional house boat. Enjoy an up close look at rural life and stunning nature during this memorable day on the water.

Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise
Escape the city and relax and unwind in nature
Learn about local life and sample Kerala cuisine
Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fort Cochin, Wellingdon Island, Kundanoor, or Ernakulam MG Road by private air conditioned vehicle
Deluxe /Standard non-AC Houseboat cruise (approx. 3 hrs)
Lunch

Drinks and alcoholic drinks (purchase-before boarding)
Gratuities
Guides are optional at extra cost ,please choose option accordingly while booking

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Departure Point: Pickup is available at the following locations: • Kochi Port • Your hotel in Fort Kochi /Mattancherry • 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 • Your hotel in Edappaly • Your hotel in Kumbalam Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Kochi (Cochin) (Pass By)

Alappuzha

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kerala Backwaters

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by Carnival Tours Kochi

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Janine_G

We had an excellent day with our guide Krisban. He was knowledgeable and just the right mix of entertaining while also giving us space to enjoy our day. The houseboat was beautiful and the staff on board were a delight. The meals and snacks were excellent. This is a top class experience and our best in India yet! Our driver Baabu was also fantastic and we also used his services the next day for our trip to Munnar. Definitely recommend this tour!

Reviews

5.0

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A memorable day

Tony_W, Feb 2024

We weren’t quite sure we could believe our houseboat was just for us! It was a brilliant day and the crew looked after us so well - and even found time to cook us a fabulous lunch. We felt like royalty - thanks so much for a memorable day

Relaxing trip and delicious lunch.

Graham_H, Feb 2024

Really enjoyable 3hrs on the lakes and canals of the Kerala backwaters. The boat was cool and comfortable, the crew were friendly and helpful, and the delicious lunch prepared by the on-board chef was excellent. The only downside for us was the length of the drive from Kochi, which took almost 2hrs each way due to the current road works and traffic (as of Feb 2024).

Wonderful day on the water

Bryan_W, Jan 2024

We had a wonderful day visiting the Kerala Backwaters on a comfortable boat with an attentive crew and delicious food.

Peaceful ride at the river with extraordinary lunch

Nikolaos_P, Jan 2024

It was a very peaceful boat ride in the river. I had the feeling of being in the Amazon jungle as I saw all these tropical plants mixed with the houses of the local farmers. I had time to visit only the main river but it was more than enough for me. The food was really amazing and it was enough for 5 persons. It contained vegetable and fish and bread. All in all it was worthy its extraordinary high price.

Beautiful tranquil experience!

KIMBERLY_A, Jul 2023

The tranquility of this houseboat tour was amazing! Our guide Shaji, got us on our way with pickup at the hotel and a short trip to the houseboat. On board was our guide, the pilot, 1 crew and chef. The boat itself was large with a lower deck and comfortable seating and dining table. There was also an upper deck which they put cushions down for laid back lounging. The scenery views were awesome and Shaji was great about explaining the history of the houseboats, the rice paddies and how the locals live. A good tour guide is critical to the experience of a tour and he was exceptional. Chef prepared an amazing meal that was classic Indian. This area is simply gorgeous with the palm trees, numerous houseboats and canals, a must if you are in the area! Highly recommended!

Excellent Day Tour to Backwaters

Jemma_C, Jun 2023

Peacefull Backwater cruise on a Houseboat with Local Cuisine Lunch. Beautiful Canals, Excellent staff etc

fantastic

Mayur_P, Feb 2023

the view, food and calmness. Guide was amazing with lots of knowledge. Boat was clean and rooms were nice an big

Pleasant ride

Shabbir_M, Jan 2023

The tour itself &the food served was delicious. The staff was humble & very caring. We will definitely come back & tell our friends about our good experience.

Fantastic experience with great staff!

Janine_G, Dec 2022

We had a beautiful day. The...

Francine H, Feb 2018

We had a beautiful day. The houseboat was extremely comfortable and the lunch was great. The staff really worked hard to make sure that our experience was a super one. I would highly recommend this tour.

One of the best experiences we had...

Mohammad Z K, Dec 2017

One of the best experiences we had! We must do an overnight trip to really enjoy the boat ride and food!!

Excellent boat tour of the Kerala...

MiguelJr_S, Feb 2017

Excellent boat tour of the Kerala Backwaters of Alleppey. You get a great chef on board that makes amazing south indian seafood. The tour is so peaceful and scenic you have to see it to believe it. All the staff that host you are great. You're getting the whole boat to yourself for the day tour!

My friend and I booked this tour in...

Martha C, Dec 2016

My friend and I booked this tour in advance of our arrival. The drive down to Alleppy was easy and then we had our OWN houseboat for the two of us. The drive was lovely, the staff was great, the food was DELICIOUS, and the length of time was really good I think. A well-spent afternoon.

Ein absolutes Muß für einen Besuch in Kerala

Christian_S, Apr 2024

Ein traumhaftes Erlebnis. Bereits die Anreise über die Küstenstraße von Kochi war sehr schön. Wir haben die Zeit zu zweit auf dem Hausboot sehr genossen. Das Mittagessen war fantastisch! Die gesamte Organisation perfekt.