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15 Best Kerala Backwater Houseboat Cruises

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The 15 most popular kerala backwater houseboat cruises in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.

15 Best Kerala Backwater Houseboat Cruises

5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience - Munnar Day 2: Eravikulam National Park and tea culture in one sweep
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5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience

1.5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience

5-day luxury Kerala tour from Kochi to Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey houseboat, with waterfalls, parks, and Kochi sightseeing.

Most Popular 4.5

“Paradise holidays are a great holiday service provider. Ms Punitha and Ms. Jeni have been a great help through out the journey. They have provided the best hotels as per the expectations communicated to them !”

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4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car - Day 2: Dam lakes, farms, Eravikulam (Rajamalai), and tea culture in Munnar
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4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car

2.4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car

4 days of Kerala with Munnar tea country, an overnight private houseboat, and Fort Kochi culture—driven by air-conditioned car.

5.0

“This was a great tour. Communication with the organizer, George, and our driver, Lalan, through WhatsApp, was very professional and useful. There is a lot of fast driving on narrow, mountain and forested roads so if you get anxious or motRead more”

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8 Days Kerala Private Tour (3 Star) with Munnar, Houseboat & Cab- Iris Holidays - Day 2 in Munnar: Mattupetty, Echo Point, and the Eravikulam area options
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8 Days Kerala Private Tour (3 Star) with Munnar, Houseboat & Cab- Iris Holidays

3.8 Days Kerala Private Tour (3 Star) with Munnar, Houseboat & Cab- Iris Holidays

Private 8-day Kerala route from Kochi with Munnar, Periyar wildlife, a deluxe houseboat, Kovalam beach, and Kanyakumari.

5.0

“We had an awesome family trip to Kerala, carefully designed by Mr. Arun Dev and perfectly executed by Mr. Babu Antony from Iris Holidays. The trip, which started from Munnar to Thekkady to Alleppey to Kovalam to Kanyakumari and ended at Kochi, will be cherished throughout our life.”

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5 Days Private Kerala Tour with Houseboat by Sanguine Holidays - Day 2: Munnar tea country, dams, and Eravikulam’s Nilgiri Tahr window
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5 Days Private Kerala Tour with Houseboat by Sanguine Holidays

Private Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Kochi - Getting From Kochi to the Boat: A/C Comfort, But Track the Time
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Private Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Kochi

5.Private Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Kochi

Private Kerala backwaters houseboat day cruise from Kochi with A/C transfers and South Indian lunch, coconut water, and attentive crew in Alleppey.

4.5

“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, Read more”

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3 Nights Private Tour with Exclusive Houseboat- Sanguine Holidays - How the route shapes your experience (and your pace)
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3 Nights Private Tour with Exclusive Houseboat- Sanguine Holidays

6.3 Nights Private Tour with Exclusive Houseboat- Sanguine Holidays

Private 4-day Kerala tour from Kochi with Munnar waterfalls, a 2-night stay plus 1 night on an AC houseboat, and Fort Kochi culture.

5.0

“Kerala was without a doubt a highlight of our India tour. Such a beautiful location with some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Having never been to India before we decided that using an organised tour through Sanguine would be a greRead more”

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21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

7.21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

A private 21-hour Kerala houseboat through Alappuzha canals and villages, with full-board meals, a small-boat canal tour, and optional sunrise.

5.0

“My partner and I loved this cruise. We'd done a fair bit of research and settled on this boat as we're keen on a private cruise and a smaller boat and as budget/mid range traveller this was a really good price. The boat was exactly as descriRead more”

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From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise - From Kochi to the Boat: Pickup at 10:15 and Boarding Around Noon
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From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise

8.From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise

A private 2-day Alappuzha houseboat cruise from Kochi with an overnight stay, AC cabin, Kerala meals, and backwaters views.

4.9

“We spent one night on a beautiful houseboat cruising the backwaters of Alappuzha and it was such a memorable experience. The boat itself was spotless, with a lovely sitting and dining area, comfortable beds, and private bathrooms. The shower is fine for a quick body wash — maybe not ideal for washing hair, but that’s…”

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Solo Kerala Private Tour Package ( 5 Nights) - Munnar, Thekkady, Houseboat - Kochi arrival to Munnar: waterfalls, tea hills, and an easy first night
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Solo Kerala Private Tour Package ( 5 Nights) – Munnar, Thekkady, Houseboat

9.Solo Kerala Private Tour Package ( 5 Nights) – Munnar, Thekkady, Houseboat

Solo-ready Kerala with private car, Munnar tea country, Periyar wildlife, a full houseboat night, and Cochin classics for $610.

5.0

“Overall I really enjoyed this trip and it was very good value. I reached places in Kerala I would have struggled to explore without such a tour. It was somewhat chaotic, hence the review lost a star. The itinerary changed from that advertised, wRead more”

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Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi - First day: Vembanad Lake and Kerala’s backwater rhythm
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Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi

10.Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi

Overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi with private transfer, Vembanad Lake views, Kerala meals, and a day-two Fort Kochi heritage tour.

5.0

“We had an amazing and very relaxing time - the food was also incredible. Just a couple of things to note, that we didn't know would happen and could catch people out - you are taken off the boat when docked for the night to buy shellfish fRead more”

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Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey - Alappuzha transfer and setup: The in-between piece
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Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey

11.Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey

Private Kerala backwater houseboat day cruise from Kochi to Alleppey with pickup, lunch onboard, and a calm, scenic escape on your own boat.

4.5

“The tranquility of this houseboat tour was amazing! Our guide Shaji, got us on our way with pickup at the hotel and a short trip to the houseboat. On board was our guide, the pilot, 1 crew and chef. The boat itself was large with a lower deck and comfortable seating and dining table. There…”

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6-Day Experiences, Kerala Backwater Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Multi-Day Kerala Tour Packages, Munnar Tours & Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

6 Days Tour Visit Munnar Hills, Alleppey Houseboat, Kovalam Beach

12.6 Days Tour Visit Munnar Hills, Alleppey Houseboat, Kovalam Beach

6-day Kerala private tour from Kochi to Trivandrum with Munnar waterfalls, an Eravikulam wildlife visit, an Alleppey houseboat night, and Kovalam beaches.

5.0

“We booked a Kerala tour package with SreeKumar and had an excellent experience. We discussed many options, and he responded patiently and politely to all our queries. The Urbania provided was brand new, clean, and very comfortable, Read more”

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Private luxury Houseboat trip at Alleppy Backwaters. - From Canoe Ville to the Nehru trophy waters
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Private luxury Houseboat trip at Alleppy Backwaters.

13.Private luxury Houseboat trip at Alleppy Backwaters.

Private luxury houseboat on Alleppey backwaters: Wi‑Fi, Kerala meals, and an overnight cruise with a canal ride through villages.

4.5

“Our trip on the Maniyara Luxury Houseboat in the Alleppey backwaters was an experience of a lifetime. The sights were stunning, particularly the magnificent sunset around Lotus Pond. We were well hosted while taking in the serene splendoRead more”

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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat - The 2.5-hour cruise: What you’ll see on the water
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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat

5 Days Kerala Tour with Private Car Houseboat Munnar and Thekkady - Cheeyappara Waterfalls: the quick stop that breaks up the drive
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5 Days Kerala Tour with Private Car Houseboat Munnar and Thekkady

15.5 Days Kerala Tour with Private Car Houseboat Munnar and Thekkady

Private 5-day Kerala tour: Kochi to Munnar and Thekkady, overnight Alleppey houseboat, plus Fort Kochi sights and meals included.

5.0

“My 5 day Kerala trip was a customized private package that was perfectly organized to my needs by George Joseph. Once i arrived in Kerala, I was met by Rajesh who was my driver as well as my guide during my entire trip. Rajesh was higRead more”

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