Private Tour
Kochi Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise
Overview
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48 hours
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Experience an overnight stay on a deluxe houseboat on this private overnight tour with just you and your family or friends. Admire the beautiful scenery of paddy fields and coconut palm as you cruise along the backwaters of Alappuzha (Alleppey). Alappuzha, also known as the "Venice of the East", is an important tourist destination in India and the backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise on these backwaters will be a very delightful and unique experience for you!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required for 1 bedroom booking
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
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.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Day 1 : Pick up from your Hotel in Cochin
Accommodations
Overnight stay on Houseboat
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kochi (Cochin)
Pick up from your Hotel in Cochin
Transfer to Aleppey by car (approx 01.45 Hrs) Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters with this overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise . 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 India.All meals served on board
Day 2 : Cruise
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Alappuzha
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Cochin Hotel
What‘s Included
Overnight accommodation in Deluxe Category houseboat
Lunch
Dinner
Hotel pickup and drop-off as per Departure Point
Breakfast
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks (available for purchase before boarding the boat)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Deluxe Houseboat-Feb Spl Price
Duration: 2 days
All Meals: Lunch /Dinner & Breakfast (Set Menu)
Overnight Tour: Aleppey Overnight Houseboat cruise on Deluxe Category Private AC Houseboat for your party.All meals served on board
Pickup included
Deluxe Houseboat-Overnight
Aleppey Overnight Houseboat cruise on Deluxe Category Private AC Houseboat for your party.All meals served on board and overnight stay on boat.
Duration: 2 days
All Meals: Lunch /Dinner & Breakfast (Set Menu)
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lazy trip on backwaters
Mary D,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Quite efficient, lives up to promises, the chef prepared excellent food, we stopped to buy fish for dinner which he then cooked.
Memorable
JOHN M,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was just what we wanted! It met and surpassed our expectations and it was great to have the space to ourselves. Gopal and Sukarma were really calm, friendly and treated us superbly. They were lovely, The food was delicious and bedroom really comfortable and bathroom with a hot shower was a bonus. All round a memorable experience and great to see the Backwaters being used to impact positively on people’s lives.
Better off with a day trip
Curiosity10637003309,,Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00In general, we think folks can get a similar experience without an overnight trip. The food was just ok and the bathroom shower needed some fixing. Air conditioning was excellent. The service was the best part of this trip. We had a fellow named Sebastian on boat #9 who took excellent care of us. We did have the whole boat to ourselves but it’s not worth paying $200 each person for for one night. It should be said the fare includes 1 hour cab ride each way from Kochi to Allepuza and vice versa. So I would recommend looking into day trips
Voluptuousness but not luxury
gigimadiba,,Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A sweet life along the canals. We had a houseboat for the 6 of us. Wonderful scenery. Great experience. Careful crew We chose our tiger prawns and our crabs directly from the fisherman and in the evening Johnny had prepared them divinely. Delicious meal on board. Comfort of the cabins is correct but the cleanliness of the micro shower room is crippling. Filthy tray, disgusting shower door, verdigris soap dish. I took the shower with my flip flops on. Damage
This experience is not to be missed!
ToucanSam787,,Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! Floating down the river was so relaxing. We sat at the front of the boat and felt like VIPs as we watched the scenery go by while our fantastic crew attended to our every need. The meals on board were excellent. Our bedroom was cool at night. They stopped at Champakulam, a small town on the river,where we could shop for the usual tourist items. But the real attraction of that town was the St Mary's Basilica just beyond the tourist shops. Founded in the 400's, it's gorgeous inside, with painted walls and ceiling. Overall we had a wonderful time and felt like we really got to see Kerala We had one traumatic thing happen at the end of our trip. After we got off the houseboat, we had to take a water taxi to get to the dock where the cars were parked. Our luggage was on top of the taxi along with the garbage from our trip. At some point, the garbage bag flew off the taxi and into the river. We can only hope it was an accident.
very nice one day experience
william a,,Nov 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00One day, literally 18 hour experience on the back waters. crew was excellent, service was excellent, food was excellent, stateroom comfortable
Wonderful
Renaddel,,Aug 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the premium houseboat tour overnight from Alleppey. It was a very beautiful experience. Staff and premium boat for 2 persons where perfect. Nice sunbed balcony on the 2. Floor, where we spend most of the time. I think this is the best option for 1 night. Premium boat 2 persons. The surrounding ist very green and beauty. I recommend to choose the overnight tour.
Absolutely worth it!
T6783CLjacquelinet,,Mar 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A highlight of our trip for sure! Very peaceful trip with absolutely delicious food (customizable as well - we're vegan). Super comfy bed and top-notch service. Our guides and chef were really friendly and very professional. We could have spent even longer on the boat, it was fantastic!
2 nights in the house...
William B,,Feb 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.002 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 2, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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
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