Is the houseboat air-conditioned?

Yes — all cabins are air-conditioned, with an open deck for cruising.

Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

The definitive Kerala experience — a day and a half drifting through palm-lined lagoons on a traditional houseboat, bookended by the heritage of Fort Kochi.

4 days · 3 nightsDuration
Private tourOnly your group
Pickup includedFrom your hotel in the city
Live guideEnglish
Free cancellationAsk us for the exact terms

What our travellers say

“They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.”

Sarah M. – 🇺🇸 Boston, USA

“Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.”

James W. – 🇬🇧 London, UK

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kochi

Airport pickup; Fort Kochi heritage walk.

Day 2Kochi → Alleppey

Chinese fishing nets, then drive to the backwaters and board the houseboat.

Day 3Backwaters

Full day cruising canals, villages and paddy fields.

Day 4Disembark & depart

Breakfast on board, transfer to Cochin airport.

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Itinerary may change slightly — we'll tailor timings to your group.

Includes

1 night in Kochi + 2 nights houseboat
All meals on the houseboat
Private transfers
Kathakali performance
Fort Kochi heritage walk

International flights
Lunch & dinner in Kochi
Personal expenses & tips

Meeting point

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3 arrivals

Frequently asked questions

One- to three-bedroom houseboats; a two-bedroom is the sweet spot for couples and small families.

Traveller reviews

4.9/5Based on 187 reviews

Sarah M.🇺🇸 Boston, USA
They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.
James W.🇬🇧 London, UK
Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.
Claire L.🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Travelling with two kids in India sounded impossible. They planned it so well that it was the easiest family holiday we've had.