India · Lagoon and Backwater Tours

5-Hour Houseboat Cruise from Kochi to Kumarakom or Alappuzha

5 Hours Round trip from Kochi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a relaxing houseboat ride through the backwaters of Alleppey or Kumarakom
02 Take in stunning views of country boats, paddy fields, duck farming, and Vembanad Lake
03 Relish traditional Kerala dishes served on board
04 See village life along the banks, including local kiosks, churches, and toddy making

Sit back and relax on a houseboat day cruise on this 5-hour tour. Unwind on a backwater cruise in Alleppey or Kumarakom, one of the most attractive destinations in Kerala. Enjoy stunning views of country boats, paddy fields, duck farming, Vembanad Lake, and village life as you drift through the scenic backwaters.

Catch a glimpse of the beautiful sights that the villages and Vembanad Lake have to offer.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kochi, Alappuzha, Kumarakom

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Houseboat Cruise in Alappuzha or Kumarakom

Meet and greet your Indian tour guide at your pickup location - Cochin Airport, the cruise terminal, or hotels in Cochin - and begin the tour. Drive for 45 minutes to Alleppey or Kumarakom.
Check in to the houseboat at 11 am, where you will be welcomed by the extremely cordial staff with tender coconut water. You will then be escorted to your private room on the houseboat, where you can freshen up.
Enjoy an authentic, scrumptious lunch at 1 pm after the boat sets off. Lunch usually comprises traditional Kerala dishes. You will also have free access to the kitchen, and you can ask the chef to whip up something special for you.
Catch a glimpse of the beautiful sights that the villages and Vembanad Lake have to offer. The cruise will continue with stopovers along the way for you.
Marvel at the villages on the banks of the lake, kiosks selling local dishes, and churches in the distance. Experience toddy making and even taste it. Cruise through the beautiful rivers and canals on the Alleppey houseboat.