Private Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Kochi

4.30

4.3(66 reviews)

Private Tour

Arabic, English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

Arabic

English

Mobile ticket

Kerala is an ultimate tourist destination for those who have a fascination for the emerald backwaters. It is situated in the backdrop of the largest lake of kerala.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Total Tour Duration of 7 to 8 Hours is including two side transfers from Cochin

What To Expect

Kochi (Cochin)

Our driver will pick you from Cochin Airport / City Hotel or Kochi port.

Admission Not Applicable

Kerala Backwaters

Then you will head towards the watery heaven, Alleppey/Kumarakom. Travelling in these Kerala Kettuvallom is not just a matter of majestic window views but it is an enchanting experience in itself. The cool and pleasant breeze, the sound of water, seasonal rails and the occasional migratory birds make this boating as a lifelong experience for you. Experience ‘God’s Own Country’ while meandering narrow backwater pathways , villages and markets along the Alleppey/Kumarakom backwaters.

5 hours • Admission Included

Options

Deluxe Houseboat

Duration: 7 hours Half Board: Welcome Drink (Non-alcoholic), Lunch with two Non-veg, Evening Tea with snacks Private car with chauffeur: In this option, Pickup & Drop will be from Kochi City Hotels / Kochi Airport or Railway station.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

You will be served lunch, which will be a blend of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian. Lunch will include Rice, Sambar, Veg Thoran, Pickle, Pappad, Fish Fry, Salad, Curd and Payasam or Cut fruit (Desert).

All Fees and Taxes

You will be served Welcome drink, which would be a tender Coconut water / Soft drinks

Air-conditioned vehicle

While enjoying your cruise, chef will serve you hot Coffee or Flavored Tea. Along with tea/coffee, you will be served local evenings snacks like Sweet banana fry / Potato fry / Onion Pakoda

Alcoholic Beverages

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.30

66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thoroughly enjoyable houseboat trip!
Edgar D,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience and excellent value for money!
Unreliable and not worth the money
Paul B,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
Viator gave us no contact number for the company so when they did not turn up at 09.00 we had to message Viator who told us to contact the supplier. At about 09.30 we were contacted by the supplier and told they would pick us up at 10.00 they eventually turned up at 10.15. So we lost 45 min on the boat. The boat trip was very relaxing and the food was good but it was only a tour around the lake and did not really go into the canals. So for the price I don't think it is worth doing
Accommodating
sunjayberdia,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Although we were unable to take the tour, they were very understanding given our situation. I would consider using them in future.
DO NOT BOOK
Becstanleyy,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
DO NOT BOOK this company is a scam. It looks nothing like the pictures people are posting, I think they must be getting paid by the company. We paid $400 for a house boat tour that was worth $30. The lunches and boats are nothing like the photos. We also had no communication prior to the tour to confirm pickup. The driver was then 1.5hrs late and the taxi was almost 2 hours when it was stated to be 1. Almost 4 hours of a 7 hour tour in the car! The driver was sick or drunk and kept swerving over the road. The tour guides didn’t speak English. We finished the tour early. They then refused to refund us.
Do not book!
Rebecca S,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I’m actually not sure how this tour is rated so highly, I think it must be a scam. The travel time to the houseboat was almost two hours not one, so over half of this tour was spent in a taxi. On top of this, our driver was almost an hour late, with no contact. The driver was either sick, tired or intoxicated and kept swerving around the road. We had to ask him to pull over to confirm he was okay. There was no welcome drink/coconut/tea as advertised. We were starving, and when lunch finally did come, it was so poor we could barely eat it. I think there was microwave rice. There was also no communication prior to the tour to confirm pickup, even when the driver didn’t show up on time. I tried to contact the tour operator before the tour as we were staying south of kochi and request a pickup from our accommodation which was on the way, but I didn’t hear back. We then travelled to kochi to be picked up even though we went back past the accommodation on the way to the houseboat. And to think we paid $440 for this! Absolutely ridiculous. I thought maybe the price was due to the cost of transfer in the taxi, however we could have got an uber there and back for around $30. The rest of this trip is not worth $410. This tour is NOT worth the money we spent. Do not book.
Well worth it!!!
547biga,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely stunning scenery, the boat crew were gems and the food restuarant/home cooked quality - delicious, well worth doing this!
Unforgettable - epic views
Alvin V,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic, unforgettable experience, the boat, the crew, the views just spot on - you won't regret this tour - the food was absolutely delicious and plentiful!
Les back waters
Odette B,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I booked a boat with oars. My captain was very nice and he rowed for almost 3 hours. It wasn’t very comfortable and I would have liked to go more into the small canals.
Relaxing and scenic ride.
Joseph B,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the houseboat all to ourselves. It wasn’t fancy, but was comfortable. It was a nice, slow ride through the canals. They prepared a huge lunch for the two of us! Lots of choices! The birdlife of the area was amazing and watching the local life pass by let me entertained.
Amazing day but got food poisoning
Priya P,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Difficult to review this as they day itself was amazing. Driver picked us up on time and collected us. The houseboat driver and chef were really helpful. The cruise itself was really fun and stopped off at a market if you wanted to buy fish for them to cook for lunch and fresh coconuts. However, we did all get food poisoning we think from the Rice as this is the only common thing we ate as we were a mix of vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

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Private Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Kochi

4.30

4.3(66 reviews)

Private Tour

Arabic, English

Mobile ticket

Show all 8 photos

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

English

Mobile ticket

Kerala is an ultimate tourist destination for those who have a fascination for the emerald backwaters. It is situated in the backdrop of the largest lake of kerala.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Total Tour Duration of 7 to 8 Hours is including two side transfers from Cochin

What To Expect

Kochi (Cochin)

Our driver will pick you from Cochin Airport / City Hotel or Kochi port.

Admission Not Applicable

Kerala Backwaters

5 hours • Admission Included

Options

Deluxe Houseboat

What‘s Included

Private transportation

You will be served lunch, which will be a blend of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian. Lunch will include Rice, Sambar, Veg Thoran, Pickle, Pappad, Fish Fry, Salad, Curd and Payasam or Cut fruit (Desert).

All Fees and Taxes

You will be served Welcome drink, which would be a tender Coconut water / Soft drinks

Air-conditioned vehicle

While enjoying your cruise, chef will serve you hot Coffee or Flavored Tea. Along with tea/coffee, you will be served local evenings snacks like Sweet banana fry / Potato fry / Onion Pakoda

Alcoholic Beverages

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.30

66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thoroughly enjoyable houseboat trip!
Edgar D,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience and excellent value for money!
Unreliable and not worth the money
Paul B,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
Viator gave us no contact number for the company so when they did not turn up at 09.00 we had to message Viator who told us to contact the supplier. At about 09.30 we were contacted by the supplier and told they would pick us up at 10.00 they eventually turned up at 10.15. So we lost 45 min on the boat. The boat trip was very relaxing and the food was good but it was only a tour around the lake and did not really go into the canals. So for the price I don't think it is worth doing
Accommodating
sunjayberdia,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Although we were unable to take the tour, they were very understanding given our situation. I would consider using them in future.
DO NOT BOOK
Becstanleyy,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
DO NOT BOOK this company is a scam. It looks nothing like the pictures people are posting, I think they must be getting paid by the company. We paid $400 for a house boat tour that was worth $30. The lunches and boats are nothing like the photos. We also had no communication prior to the tour to confirm pickup. The driver was then 1.5hrs late and the taxi was almost 2 hours when it was stated to be 1. Almost 4 hours of a 7 hour tour in the car! The driver was sick or drunk and kept swerving over the road. The tour guides didn’t speak English. We finished the tour early. They then refused to refund us.
Do not book!
Rebecca S,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I’m actually not sure how this tour is rated so highly, I think it must be a scam. The travel time to the houseboat was almost two hours not one, so over half of this tour was spent in a taxi. On top of this, our driver was almost an hour late, with no contact. The driver was either sick, tired or intoxicated and kept swerving around the road. We had to ask him to pull over to confirm he was okay. There was no welcome drink/coconut/tea as advertised. We were starving, and when lunch finally did come, it was so poor we could barely eat it. I think there was microwave rice. There was also no communication prior to the tour to confirm pickup, even when the driver didn’t show up on time. I tried to contact the tour operator before the tour as we were staying south of kochi and request a pickup from our accommodation which was on the way, but I didn’t hear back. We then travelled to kochi to be picked up even though we went back past the accommodation on the way to the houseboat. And to think we paid $440 for this! Absolutely ridiculous. I thought maybe the price was due to the cost of transfer in the taxi, however we could have got an uber there and back for around $30. The rest of this trip is not worth $410. This tour is NOT worth the money we spent. Do not book.
Well worth it!!!
547biga,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely stunning scenery, the boat crew were gems and the food restuarant/home cooked quality - delicious, well worth doing this!
Unforgettable - epic views
Alvin V,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic, unforgettable experience, the boat, the crew, the views just spot on - you won't regret this tour - the food was absolutely delicious and plentiful!
Les back waters
Odette B,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I booked a boat with oars. My captain was very nice and he rowed for almost 3 hours. It wasn’t very comfortable and I would have liked to go more into the small canals.
Relaxing and scenic ride.
Joseph B,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the houseboat all to ourselves. It wasn’t fancy, but was comfortable. It was a nice, slow ride through the canals. They prepared a huge lunch for the two of us! Lots of choices! The birdlife of the area was amazing and watching the local life pass by let me entertained.
Amazing day but got food poisoning
Priya P,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Difficult to review this as they day itself was amazing. Driver picked us up on time and collected us. The houseboat driver and chef were really helpful. The cruise itself was really fun and stopped off at a market if you wanted to buy fish for them to cook for lunch and fresh coconuts. However, we did all get food poisoning we think from the Rice as this is the only common thing we ate as we were a mix of vegetarians and non-vegetarians.