Overview
Kerala Backwater Houseboat Private Day Cruise with pickup from Kochi is ideal for anyone who has a day (10 to 15 hours) to spend around Kochi. Enjoy a private, seven hour houseboat day cruise in Alleppey or Kumarakom with Kerala lunch, tea, and snacks.
Along the way you'll also behold sights of backwater village life and a number of activities. While on the cruise, enjoy Kerala food on a banana leaf for lunch from our Chef and dine on traditional Kerala snacks in the evening like banana fritters and sukhiyan.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
5-Hour Boat Cruise
Private air-conditioned vehicle with Chauffeur to go from Kochi to Alleppey and back only for your group
Afternoon tea
Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off in your hotel Kochi/Fort Kochi or Kochi Airport
Lunch
Snacks
English Speaking Guide if you are booking the tour option with guide
Alcoholic drinks (Available to purchase on prior request)
Expenses of any personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, and camera entry fee, etc)
Tips, Porter Charges, Airfare, Monument Entry Fee
Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, etc
Requirement for serving soft drinks and mild beverages will invite additional cost as per tariff, direct payment by guests.
Any other services not specified above
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will pick you up from anywhere in Kochi City, Airport or Railway Station
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• Please inform us of the pickup point 48 hours in advance by calling +919995004276
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
What to expect
We will pick you up from anywhere in Kochi and we will drive to Alleppey or Kumarakom as per your preference. If you are not staying in Kochi, you will be picked up near Princess Street in Fort Kochi. If you are arriving in the airport, Cochin Airport Pickup is available as well.
Our driver will pick you up by private A/C car and from there you will be driven to Kumarakom or Alleppey where you will check in to the Kerala houseboat . Enjoy a tender coconut welcome drink as the crew get ready for the cruise. Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditional Kerala style "Kettuvallam" Houseboat.
While cruising in this floating vessel, let your eyes enjoy the scenes of the Kerala countryside as you skim past children waving at you, mowed down paddy fields, local inhabitants as they make coir products, rustic homes, ferry transporting fish and coconut and swaying coconut palms.
You will be served a traditional a Kerala lunch in a banana leaf at noon along with fish prepared in Kerala style. You may enjoy the lunch while the houseboat is cruising on these backwaters. Take a siesta or enjoy the scenes along the shores in the afternoon.
Some of the typical scenes you will see include a ferry boat moving along with school children, people working in paddy fields, or a tuk tuk moving along the shore. Around 4 PM, you will be served tea along with snacks like banana fritters and biscuits.
Check out from the houseboat in the evening and return back to Kochi by 7 PM after a wonderful day spent enjoying Kerala's famous backwaters. Go back with many memories of this beautiful and unique backwaters of Kerala.
We will customise the houseboat day tour for an early check in and early checkout based on your departure from ship or airport.
Please note that you will be provided with a trusted driver who can communicate with you and understand English. This individual is not a guide.
If you are looking for an English speaking guide, please book the tour option with guide. The guide will be with you from Kochi Pickup will Kochi Drop. Italian/Russian speaking guides are also available at a nominal extra charge.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Full-Day Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Tour With Lunch & Pickup From Kochi
Can I cancel Private Full-Day Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Tour With Lunch & Pickup From Kochi for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We will pick you up from anywhere in Kochi City, Airport or Railway Station Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- 5-Hour Boat Cruise
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with Chauffeur to go from Kochi to Alleppey and back only for your group
- Afternoon tea
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off in your hotel Kochi/Fort Kochi or Kochi Airport
- Lunch
- Snacks
- English Speaking Guide if you are booking the tour option with guide
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks (Available to purchase on prior request)
- Expenses of any personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, and camera entry fee, etc)
- Tips, Porter Charges, Airfare, Monument Entry Fee
- Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, etc
- Requirement for serving soft drinks and mild beverages will invite additional cost as per tariff, direct payment by…
- Any other services not specified above
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Iris Holidays
