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Backwater Bliss: Alleppey Day Cruise with Lunch

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kochi. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Kochi to Alleppey
  • 02 Cruise the Kerala backwaters on a traditional houseboat
  • 03 Enjoy a freshly prepared onboard lunch
  • 04 Pass canals, coconut groves, villages, and paddy fields
  • 05 See local life along the backwaters
  • 06 Private hotel pickup and drop-off included

Escape to the peaceful backwaters of Alleppey on a full-day experience from Kochi, combining scenic cruising with a traditional Kerala lunch. Travel by private vehicle to Alleppey, where you’ll board a classic houseboat and drift through canals, lagoons, coconut groves, village landscapes, and paddy fields.

As you cruise, enjoy freshly prepared local cuisine onboard and take in everyday life along the water, from farming to coir making. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this day trip offers a relaxed way to experience one of Kerala’s most iconic landscapes.

Escape to the peaceful backwaters of Alleppey on a full-day experience from Kochi, combining scenic cruising with a traditional Kerala lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kochi, Alappuzha
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

10:00 am: Pick up from Cochin hotel Your private car will pick you up from your hotel in Cochin at 10:00 am. Meet your friendly driver and embark on your journey to Alleppey, also known as "Venice of the East."12:00 pm: Arrival in Alleppey Arrive in Alleppey around 12:00 pm and be greeted by the serene backwaters of Kerala. Alleppey is famous for its picturesque canals, lagoons, and lush green paddy fields.12:30 pm: Boarding the traditional houseboat Board a traditional houseboat, also known as a "kettuvallam," which is a beautifully crafted wooden boat that has been converted into a floating home. The houseboat is equipped with all modern amenities, including a comfortable seating area, bedroom, and attached bathroom.12:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Day cruise and lunch onboard Set sail on the backwaters of Alleppey and embark on a leisurely cruise through the narrow canals, passing by coconut groves, local villages, and paddy fields. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the backwaters and take in the breathtaking scenery around you.

As you cruise along, savor a delicious lunch served onboard, which includes a variety of local delicacies, freshly caught seafood, rice, vegetables, and aromatic spices that are typical of the region. The meals are freshly prepared by the onboard chef and provide a unique culinary experience, allowing you to taste the flavors of Kerala cuisine. You can also relax on the deck of the houseboat, basking in the warm sunshine, and watch the local life along the backwaters. Observe the daily activities of the locals, including coir making and farming, giving you a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the region.4:00 pm: Disembark from the houseboat After a memorable day cruise, you'll disembark from the houseboat and bid farewell to the serene backwaters of Alleppey.

6:00 pm: Drop off at Cochin hotel You'll arrive back in Cochin around 6:00 pm and be dropped off at your hotel, where your day tour to Alleppey with lunch onboard a day cruise concludes.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kochi. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • 4 Hours day cruise in Alleppey with onboard lunch
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government Taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please provide up pick up information at-least one day before the tour
  • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kochi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kochi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kochi..

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