India · Lagoon and Backwater Tours

8-Hour Alappuzha Houseboat Ride with Fort Kochi Orientation Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Kochi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a houseboat ride through the backwaters of Alappuzha
02 Cruise across lakes, lagoons, and rivers while watching village and farm life
03 Savor freshly prepared lunch on board the houseboat
04 Take an orientation tour of the heritage city of Fort Kochi with photo stops

Transfer from Kochi for a memorable houseboat trip through the serene backwaters of Alappuzha. Cruise across lakes, lagoons, and rivers while observing village and farm life along the waterways, and enjoy freshly prepared meals served on board. The experience also includes an orientation tour of the heritage city of Fort Kochi, with stops at interesting locations for photographs.

Cruise across lakes, lagoons, and rivers while observing village and farm life along the waterways, and enjoy freshly prepared meals served on board.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kochi, Alappuzha

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alappuzha Houseboat Cruise and Fort Kochi Orientation Tour

Leave from Kochi and drive for 1.5 hours to Alappuzha. Board the houseboat, where the crew will receive you with garlands and welcome drinks. Commence the houseboat cruise and travel through the lakes, lagoons, and rivers while watching the village and farm life of the people in the area.
At 1 pm, take a break for lunch. The lunch is cooked in the houseboat's kitchen and served in the lobby. Resume the cruise after lunch.

Have tea or coffee with snacks in the evening. Depart the houseboat after a cruise of 4 hours and drive to Kochi.
At Kochi, have an orientation tour of the heritage city of Fort Kochi. Stop at interesting locations to take pictures.