Private Overnight Backwaters Houseboat Cruise in Alleppey

Duration2 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience an overnight stay on a deluxe houseboat on this private 2-day tour with just you and your family or friends. Admire the beautiful scenery of paddy fields and coconut palm as you cruise along the backwaters of Alappuzha (Alleppey). Alappuzha, also known as the "Venice of the East", is an important tourist destination in India and the backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise on these backwaters will be a very delightful and unique experience for you!

What's included

Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation in private Deluxe Category houseboat

Drinks (available for purchase before boarding the boat)
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Day 1: Arrive at Aleppey

Alappuzha
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Alappuzha (Alleppey) is a landmark between the broad Arabian Sea and the web of rivers flowing into it. It is a town in the Alappuzha District in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of the Indian Empire, made a visit to Alappuzha in the early 20th century fascinated by the scenic beauty of the place and said “here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties”.

Day 1:

Arrive at the houseboat office at 11:45am (please refer to Departure Point for details). After you check-in, a motor boat will transfer you to board the houseboat at around 12pm. The houseboat will begin slowly cruising through the backwaters and village area of Alappuzha, passing paddy fields and coconut palms. Main meals will be served on board. Stay overnight on the houseboat.

Day 2: Aleppey

Alappuzha
Pass by

Day 2:

The cruise will finish after breakfast at 9am where you will be dropped back off at the houseboat office.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Lakes & Lagoons DTPC Building, Pallathuruthy (Address in Voucher)
Address: Houseboat Boarding Point :
Lakes & Lagoons
DTPC Building, Pallathuruthy
Near Pallathuruthy Bridge, Alleppey – 688003
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point

Departure Point: Lakes & Lagoons DTPC Building, Pallathuruthy (Address in Voucher)
Address: Houseboat Boarding Point :
Lakes & Lagoons
DTPC Building, Pallathuruthy
Near Pallathuruthy Bridge, Alleppey – 688003
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for 1 bedroom booking
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Minimum age is 10 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
AC switched on in bedroom only from 10pm to 6am
Houseboat is at a standstill from 5:30pm to 8am the following day per government restrictions
Beverages need to be purchased before boarding the boat
Please see below for the boat type based on your total number of travelers:
2 people: 1-bedroom private boat
3 people: 1-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
4 people: 2-bedroom private boat
5 people: 2-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
6 people: 3-bedroom private boat
7 people: 3-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
8 people: 4-bedroom private boat
9 to 10 people: 4-bedroom private boat and 1 to 2 extra mattress(es)
There will be 3 staff on board. Houseboat is charged on a per room basis. Therefore, if you booked a 1-bedroom boat but allocated in a 3 or 4-bedroom boat, only 1 bedroom will be allowed for use and other bedrooms will be closed.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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