Kerala Backwaters
Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.
Overview
About this package
A two-day escape onto Kerala''s backwaters. Board your private houseboat in Alleppey by noon, watch village life drift by from the deck, eat a home-style Kerala sadya lunch, and wake up anchored on a quiet canal with nothing but birdsong.
Private Houseboat StayVembanad Lake CruiseKerala Sadya LunchCoir Village Paddle-Boat Ride
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Short getawaysWeekend trips
Good to know
Know before you go
Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Kerala
Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.
Climate — Tropical, warm and humid
Languages — Malayalam, English widely spoken
Currency — Indian Rupee (INR)
Visa (Indian passport) — No visa required (domestic)
Best time — September to March
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Houseboat Cruise
Board your private houseboat at Alleppey jetty by noon. Cruise Vembanad Lake and the narrow canals; Kerala sadya lunch and fresh fish curry dinner aboard.
2
Day 2
Village Walk & Departure
Early paddle-boat ride through a coir village, breakfast on deck, disembark by 9am for onward travel.
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Alleppey Houseboat Weekend, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 1 night private AC houseboat
- All meals aboard (sadya lunch, fish curry dinner)
- Village paddle-boat ride
- Jetty transfers
Not Included
- Airfare or train fare to base city
- Personal expenses & shopping
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Best Time to Travel
Aug-Mar
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Alleppey Houseboat Weekend trip?
2 days, 1 night.
When is the best time to go on the Alleppey Houseboat Weekend trip?
Aug-Mar
What's included in the Alleppey Houseboat Weekend package?
1 night private AC houseboat; All meals aboard (sadya lunch, fish curry dinner); Village paddle-boat ride; Jetty transfers
What's not included in the Alleppey Houseboat Weekend package?
Airfare or train fare to base city; Personal expenses & shopping; Travel insurance; Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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