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Alleppey Backwater Day Cruise – Traditional Kerala Houseboat Experience with Authentic Lunch
Discover the timeless beauty of Kerala’s backwaters with our Alleppey Houseboat Day Cruise Tour Package, including hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned car with an experienced driver. This carefully curated Kerala backwaters tour from Kochi offers a seamless and comfortable way to explore Alappuzha, famously known as the Venice of the East.
Your journey begins with a scenic drive from your hotel to Alleppey, followed by a relaxing 5 – 6 hour cruise on a traditional Kerala-style houseboat. Glide through the calm waters of Vembanad Lake, narrow canals, lush paddy fields, and coconut-lined villages while witnessing authentic rural life, local fishermen, and Kerala’s rich natural beauty.
Designed as a perfect one-day houseboat experience, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the essence of Kerala without an overnight stay. During the cruise, savor a freshly prepared traditional Kerala lunch served on a banana leaf, featuring local vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies cooked onboard.
With comfortable AC transportation, professional service, well-maintained houseboats, and a peaceful cruising experience, this Alleppey backwater day cruise package is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and cruise ship guests from Cochin Port. It is one of the best ways to experience Kerala’s iconic backwaters in a single, unforgettable day.
Why Book This Tour?
- Best-rated Alleppey backwater day cruise experience
- Ideal for nature lovers and cultural explorers
- Eco-friendly and immersive local experience
- Clean, well-maintained houseboats with safety standards
- Tour guide service available on option with extra charge.
Availability: Daily | Timing: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pre-book now to reserve your seat on this serene journey through Kerala’s most iconic waters!
- Alleppey houseboat day cruise itinerary
- Kerala backwaters tour with lunch
- Houseboat day trip from Kochi with hotel pickup
- Best Alleppey backwater cruise with Kerala lunch
- Traditional Kerala houseboat experience
- Cruise ship excursion to Alleppey from Cochin port (option )
Highlights & Attractions
Private or shared houseboat cruise (5–6 hours):
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Includes & Not Includes
- Private or shared houseboat cruise (5–6 hours)
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Authentic traditional Kerala lunch
- Professional boat crew and guide
- Optional pickup & drop-off from Kochi or Alleppey
- Meals or refreshments
- Monuments entrance tickets
- Personal shopping expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Scheduled Travel Plan
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The island is unique in Indonesia as the only Hindu-majority province, with around 86% of its 4–5 million inhabitants practising a vibrant, animism-influenced form of Balinese Hinduism . Daily life is deeply spiritual, marked by offerings (canang sari), temple ceremonies, world-class traditional dance and gamelan performances, and annual events like the serene Nyepi Day of Silence and majestic Bali Arts Festival
Fort Kochi Landmarks
Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Cemetery
Mattancherry
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Jewish Street, Paradesi Synagogue
Local Experiences
Spice markets, heritage buildings, and vibrant street life
Evening Performances
Kathakali makeup session & performance, Kalaripayattu martial arts show
Cultural Insights
Stories and history narrated by your local guide
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