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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat

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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews

Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a tour from your Cochin hotel or the port, and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on board a traditional houseboat.

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Duration 6 - 7 hours
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Driver
English
Pickup optional
Hotels in Cochin or from Cochin Port.
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

G
Gina – United States

one of the best tours we have experienced in Asia. fantastic boat, lovely crew, delicious lunch, a genuine look at life in Kerala. highly recommend this tour!!

K
Kerstin – Germany

The pick-up from the cruise ship went extremely well. The transfer to the Alleppey Backwaters took around 1.5 hours. We had the big boat all to ourselves and were served an excellent lunch. Everything was OK, highly recommended!

Highlights

  • Cruise the backwaters of Kerala
  • Discover the lush Alleppey region of India
  • Marvel at the traditional wooden houseboats
  • Drift past paddy fields and coconut palms
  • Feast on a Keralan lunch on board your boat

Full description

Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat. Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty he declared that Alleppey was “The Venice of the East.”


Following a pickup from Cochin Cruise Port or from Cochin Hotels, transfer to Aleppey to board your houseboat. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and more. There’s no guide on board but there will be 3 staff members to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as you could wish for. Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cusine as you gently cruise, before later transferring back to Cochin Port or your hotel.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth) or from your hotel in Cochin
  • Houseboat
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • 2.5-hour backwater cruise
  • Lunch on board
  • Water
  • Porterage
  • Tips
  • Insurance
  • Liquors and wine

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Please note that for the houseboat cruise there won't be a guide, although there will be 3 members of staff on board to look after you
  • For the pick-up, drivers will be holding a sign with your name on it for ease of identification
  •  Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour will receive a full refund. For cancellations made from 16-30 days before the tour, a 50% refund will be paid. Cancellations made 15 days or less before the tour pay the full price

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
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Gina – United StatesFebruary 17, 2025 – Verified booking
one of the best tours we have experienced in Asia. fantastic boat, lovely crew, delicious lunch, a genuine look at life in Kerala. highly recommend this tour!!
K
Kerstin – GermanyFebruary 16, 2025 – Verified booking
The pick-up from the cruise ship went extremely well. The transfer to the Alleppey Backwaters took around 1.5 hours. We had the big boat all to ourselves and were served an excellent lunch. Everything was OK, highly recommended!
G
GetYourGuide traveler – BrazilDecember 26, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour was excellent. The backwaters are unique, as are the houseboats. A guide helps getting some perspective on what you see.

Product ID: 28578

Activity provider:Carnival Tours Kochi

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