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Home/Destinations/Kochi/Backwaters & Houseboats

Kerala Backwaters & Houseboat Tours

The soul of Kerala: cruise the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey and beyond, gliding past palm-fringed canals, rice paddies and village life aboard a traditional houseboat or shikara. From half-day trips to overnight stays, it’s the quintessential, unforgettable Kerala experience.

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Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise with Lunch
Kochi
Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise with Lunch
4.9(474)·6 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup
Kochi
Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup
5.0(300)·4–5 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car
Kochi
4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car
4.8(209)·4 days
from$184/ person
via Viator
Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships
Kochi
Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships
5.0(196)·3–4 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Tuk Tuk Kochi Tours with pickup from Cruise Ship
Kochi
Tuk Tuk Kochi Tours with pickup from Cruise Ship
4.9(184)·4–5 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch
Kochi
Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch
4.7(137)·6 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Backwater Tour from Cochin
Kochi
Backwater Tour from Cochin
4.9(135)·7 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
5 Days Kerala Tour with Private Car Houseboat Munnar and Thekkady
Kochi
5 Days Kerala Tour with Private Car Houseboat Munnar and Thekkady
4.9(81)·5 days
from$295/ person
via Viator
Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise
Kochi
Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise
5.0(80)·1–8 hours
from$9/ person
via Viator
Private Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Kochi
Kochi
Private Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Kochi
4.3(66)·7–8 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life
Kochi
21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life
4.7(64)·2 days
from$165/ person
via Viator
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships
Kochi
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships
5.0(59)·4–5 hours
from$7/ person
via Viator
3 Nights Private Deluxe Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Houseboat/Cochin
Kochi
3 Nights Private Deluxe Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Houseboat/Cochin
4.8(58)·4 days
from$267/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours
Kochi
5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours
4.7(51)·5 days
from$335/ person
via Viator
Cochin Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
Kochi
Cochin Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
4.6(45)·4–7 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi
Kochi
Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi
4.8(38)·1 day
from$133/ person
via Viator
Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey
Kochi
Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey
4.7(35)·6 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Alasr Lakeview Cruise /Hourly Trips to Backwater of Alleppey
Kochi
Alasr Lakeview Cruise /Hourly Trips to Backwater of Alleppey
4.9(34)·2–5 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
Kochi
Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
4.8(27)·4–7 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Tour With Lunch & Pickup From Kochi
Kochi
Private Full-Day Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Tour With Lunch & Pickup From Kochi
4.9(23)·7 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Half Day Village Houseboat Tour (from Cruise terminal in Kochi)
Kochi
Half Day Village Houseboat Tour (from Cruise terminal in Kochi)
4.8(22)·6 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
5 Days Kerala Tour Package With 4 Star Stays & Private Houseboat
Kochi
5 Days Kerala Tour Package With 4 Star Stays & Private Houseboat
4.9(21)·5 days
from$349/ person
via Viator
Private 3 Bedroom Luxury Houseboat Trip in Alleppy Backwaters
Kochi
Private 3 Bedroom Luxury Houseboat Trip in Alleppy Backwaters
4.9(19)·21 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships
Kochi
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships
4.7(19)·3–4 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Kochi Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise
Kochi
Kochi Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise
4.8(15)·2 days
from$225/ person
via Viator
Backwaters Houseboat Cruise in Aleppey with Lunch from Cochin - Private Tour
Kochi
Backwaters Houseboat Cruise in Aleppey with Lunch from Cochin - Private Tour
4.8(14)·6 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Alleppey Houseboat Overnight Cruise from Kochi
Kochi
Alleppey Houseboat Overnight Cruise from Kochi
4.7(12)·2 days
from$185/ person
via Viator
Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi
Kochi
Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi
4.8(11)·9–10 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Kayaking in Kochi Guided Backwater and Mangrove Experience
Kochi
Kayaking in Kochi Guided Backwater and Mangrove Experience
4.3(11)·2h 30min
from$13/ person
via Viator
Kochi Private Tour : Backwater Cruise in Aleppey
Kochi
Kochi Private Tour : Backwater Cruise in Aleppey
4.6(10)·7 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Aleppey Backwater Tour with Kerala Traditional Lunch
Kochi
Aleppey Backwater Tour with Kerala Traditional Lunch
4.8(9)·7–8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Fortkochi or Backwater Shore Excursions Tour from Cruise Terminal
Kochi
Fortkochi or Backwater Shore Excursions Tour from Cruise Terminal
5.0(7)·4–7 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Cochin (Kochi) Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal Ships Pier
Kochi
Cochin (Kochi) Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal Ships Pier
4.7(7)·4–7 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Cochin Shore Excursion: Backwater Houseboat Tour and Chinese Nets
Kochi
Cochin Shore Excursion: Backwater Houseboat Tour and Chinese Nets
4.4(5)·7 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise
Kochi
Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise
3.8(4)·6 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise with Lunch from Cochin
Kochi
Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise with Lunch from Cochin
5.0(4)·6h 30min
from$165/ person
via Viator
Kumarakom Nature Escape – Backwater, Bird Sanctuary Coconut Lagoon
Kochi
Kumarakom Nature Escape – Backwater, Bird Sanctuary Coconut Lagoon
5.0(4)·8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Village Backwater Punting Boat Cruise from Kochi
Kochi
Village Backwater Punting Boat Cruise from Kochi
5.0(3)·6–7 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Houseboat Cruise on Alleppey Backwaters from Cochin
Kochi
Houseboat Cruise on Alleppey Backwaters from Cochin
4.7(3)·10 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Village Backwater Punting Boat Tour From Alleppy
Kochi
Village Backwater Punting Boat Tour From Alleppy
4.0(2)·6 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Private Overnight Backwaters Houseboat Cruise in Alleppey
Kochi
Private Overnight Backwaters Houseboat Cruise in Alleppey
4.0(2)·2 days
from$190/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursions from Cochin Cruise Terminal
Kochi
Shore Excursions from Cochin Cruise Terminal
4.5(2)·4–7 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Backwaters Bliss: Cochin to Alleppey Escape
Kochi
Backwaters Bliss: Cochin to Alleppey Escape
5.0(1)·2 days
from$146/ person
via Viator
Sunset Kayaking in Alleppey Backwaters
Kochi
Sunset Kayaking in Alleppey Backwaters
4.0(1)·3 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Day Tour in Alleppey and Cochin with Backwater Cruise and Beach
Kochi
Day Tour in Alleppey and Cochin with Backwater Cruise and Beach
4.0(1)·10 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Kochi Shore Excursion: Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise
Kochi
Kochi Shore Excursion: Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Alleppey Backwater Tour Private Houseboat and Overnight Stay
Kochi
Alleppey Backwater Tour Private Houseboat and Overnight Stay
6–8 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator

Backwaters & Houseboats in Kochi — FAQ

What are the Kerala backwaters?
They are a network of tranquil canals, lakes and lagoons fringed by palms and villages, famously explored by houseboat from Alleppey.
How far are the Alleppey backwaters from Kochi?
Alleppey is about 1.5 hours from Kochi, the most popular base for backwater houseboat cruises.
What is a Kerala houseboat?
A houseboat (kettuvallam) is a traditional thatched boat converted for cruising the backwaters, with options from day trips to overnight stays.

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