Leisurely
1 to 2 sites per day
Alleppey Houseboat Tour
Beach
Your Journey
Overview & Highlights
This 2-day Alleppey houseboat tour takes you through the backwater network of Alappuzha district in Kerala, where a system of canals, lagoons, and lakes connects fishing villages, paddy fields, and coconut groves that sit below sea level in the Kuttanad region. You board a traditional kettuvallam, a converted rice barge fitted with bedrooms, a kitchen, and an open deck, and spend the night anchored on Vembanad Lake, the longest lake in India. The pace is slow by design. Village life unfolds on the banks, local fishermen work the canals at dusk, and kingfishers, egrets, and cormorants are a constant presence along the waterways.
Experience the scenic backwaters of Alleppey on a private houseboat cruise.
Witness local life as you pass traditional villages, paddy fields
Day by Day
Itinerary
Around 09:30 AM, your driver will transfer you from Kochi to Alappuzha, a town built across a grid of British-era canals that connect to the wider backwater network of Kuttanad. Around 12:00 PM, you board your kettuvallam, a traditional rice barge fitted with bedrooms, a kitchen, and an open deck. Lunch is served onboard as the houseboat moves through the canal system, passing paddy fields that sit below sea level, village homes built at the water's edge, small temples, coir workshops, and local fishing activity. As evening arrives the houseboat anchors on the open water. Dinner and overnight stay onboard.
After breakfast onboard, the houseboat returns to the jetty and your driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Kochi. Checkout from the houseboat is typically by 09:00 AM.
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What is Included in This Tour
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- Stay for 1 night in a premium houseboat on the backwaters of Alleppey.
- All meals at the houseboat in Alleppey (B, L, D - Buffet / Fixed Menu).
- Airport pickup and dropoff, all sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
- 1 to 2 persons travel by sedan car such as Toyota Etios or Suzuki Dzire or similar.
- 3 persons travel by MUV such as Toyota Innova Crysta or similar.
- 4 or more persons travel by Tempo Traveller or tourist bus, based on group size.
- Personal assistance during arrival and departure.
- One complimentary bottled water per person daily.
- All applicable taxes, including 5% GST, are included in the tour cost.
- Any International or domestic flights are not included.
- Any tour guide is not included in the trip cost.
- It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.
- Any VISA fee (if applicable).
- Any monument entrance fee, camera fee.
- Any kind of tips, activity, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Where You Stay
Accommodation
Deluxe Houseboat, Alleppey
Deluxe Houseboat
Alappuzha, IndiaImportant Information
Know Before You Go
Important Information
- If rooms are not available at the mentioned hotels, we will provide alternate hotels of a similar category. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability.
- For easy communication on the go, consider downloading WhatsApp, as it is widely used in India.
- Transportation is provided according to the itinerary only and is not available on a disposal or point-to-point basis.
- Tipping in India is not compulsory, it is optional but appreciated. A small gratuity is expected in some cases; tip generously for exceptional service. The amount can range from $2, $5, $10 per day, or more, depending on satisfaction and the quality of service received.
- Any costs arising from natural calamities such as road blockages, political disturbances (e.g., strikes), etc., are to be borne by the client. We will not be held liable for any refunds or compensation claims resulting from these circumstances.
- India VISA: Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan do not need a visa to enter India. However, all other foreign nationals must obtain a visa to enter India. For more information, please check https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
Booking Information
Payment Terms
Payment Terms
A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 30 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
Important Information
Cancellation
Cancellation
If you cancel the tour at least 31 days before the scheduled departure date, there will be no cancellation fee. Kindly read complete details at Cancellation Policy.