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Alleppey houseboat overnight cruise 1 night, 2 days

Just the houseboat: 21 hours on the backwaters with your own crew and cook, including transfers from Kochi.

Duration
1N / 2D
Route
Kochi – Alleppey
Ideal for
Anyone with a spare day in Kerala
Starts from
₹9,500 per person, twin sharing, standard AC boat

Route

  1. Kochi
  2. Alleppey
  3. Kochi

Tour highlights

  • Private houseboat, not shared
  • Lunch, tea, dinner and breakfast on board
  • Sunset anchorage on the lake
  • Car from and back to Kochi

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi to Alleppey, board the houseboat

    Drive to Alleppey and board at noon. Cruise through the canals and across Vembanad Lake, stopping at a village or toddy shop if you wish. The boat anchors by 5:30 PM for a quiet evening on deck.

    Drive 55 km, about 1.5 hoursStay Houseboat, AlleppeyMeals Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Alleppey to Kochi, departure

    Breakfast on the houseboat and check out by 9 AM. Drive to Kochi and, if time allows, see Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church before your drop at the airport or railway station.

    Drive 55 km, about 1.5 hoursMeals Breakfast

Included

  • Hotel stays on twin sharing with daily breakfast
  • Private AC houseboat with lunch, evening snacks, dinner and breakfast
  • Private AC car with an English-speaking driver for the whole trip
  • Fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permits and driver allowance
  • Pick-up and drop at airport or railway station
  • Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary

Not included

  • Flights and train tickets
  • Entry tickets, boating and show fees
  • Lunch and dinner at hotels, unless listed
  • Jeep safaris, activities and camera fees
  • Tips, laundry and personal expenses
  • Christmas and New Year gala dinner supplements
  • GST as applicable (shown separately in your quote)

Price by hotel category

CategoryWhat to expectFrom, per person
StandardClean 3-star hotels and resorts, standard AC houseboat₹9,500
Deluxe4-star resorts with views, deluxe houseboat₹12,900
Premium5-star and boutique resorts, premium houseboat with full-time AC₹17,900

Twin sharing. Prices rise over Christmas–New Year, Onam and long weekends. Your quote names the exact hotels.

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Houseboat overnight: common questions

How much does a houseboat cost for a family of four?

A two-bedroom boat is the usual choice. Rates depend on the season and boat category, so send us your dates for an exact quote.

Can the Houseboat overnight itinerary be customised?

Yes. You can add or remove nights, change the order, upgrade hotels or add places. Send us your dates and we'll rework the plan and price.

How do I book this package?

Send us your dates on WhatsApp (+91 96569 62225) or the enquiry form. We reply with hotel options and a fixed price, and book once you confirm with an advance payment.

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