21hrs Aleppey Village and Canal Tour by Private Houseboat

Embark on a private houseboat tour in Alleppey and immerse yourself in the beauty of the villages and unique canal life. Experience the charm of traditional rice boats and explore narrow canals on an open country boat.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

21Hrs Aleppey Village and Canal Tour by Private Houseboat.

Alleppey Backwaters - Arrive at the boarding point by 11:50 AM. Meet, greet, and check in to the houseboat at 12:00 PM. The boat cruise runs from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM with a one-hour lunch break.
• Punnamada Kayal – A river renowned for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
• SNDP Canal – One of the…

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

The Backwater Houseboat programme is tailored for enthusiasts seeking to explore the finest canals in and around Aleppey. This journey’s highlight is experiencing Aleppey’s stunningly narrow canals, picturesque villages, and local village life.
About the boat -
We utilize a small, private traditional boat for this journey. If you’re keen on experiencing…

Location
Canoe Ville
Choolakadavu Road
We will meet all the guests at this starting point, either directly or by a subordinate.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_m
Mar 31, 2025
5 Star Kerala Houseboat Experience - Our overnight houseboat trip was fantastic. Ram and Jijee provided five star service throughout the whole trip. The food was incredible and Ram had so much knowledge of the local area, and Jijee cooked us the best food we have had in India so far. I’d recommend this tour because it includes visiting a few different lakes and canals, a smaller boat cruise through a narrow canal that large houseboats can’t visit (Kurtan was lovely) and the best part is the houseboat can dock on the canal for the night vs parking back where you take off which is a unique and creates a truly tranquil experience
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Michelleme6257zf
Mar 31, 2025
5 Star Kerala Houseboat Experience - Our overnight houseboat trip was fantastic. Ram and Jijee provided five star service throughout the whole trip. The food was incredible and Ram had so much knowledge of the local area, and Jijee cooked us the best food we have had in India so far. I’d recommend this tour because it includes visiting a few different lakes and canals, a smaller boat cruise through a narrow canal that large houseboats can’t visit (Kurtan was lovely) and the best part is the houseboat can dock on the canal for the night vs parking back where you take off which is unique.
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Aidaaw8020el
Feb 23, 2025
Beautiful and surreal: some pros and cons - Pros: amazing scenery, delicious and varied food, excellent service, comfortable bed, clean, aircon, fans in the bedroom and dining area as well. The tour in the smaller boat down smaller rivers was the most interesting part, though relatively short. The sections that were less busy with other boats were also particularly enjoyable. There is an amazing view out of the bedroom window. We saw loads of beautiful birds, a mongoose and stunning lush scenes of paddy fields and water lilies. The views were particularly impressive at sunset and dawn, with pink and golden light reflecting off the river. A surreal and memorable experience. There’s nothing to do but relax, so would recommend getting as much exercise as possible the day before if you’re the active type! Cons: brown water in the taps with limited water pressure at times (we didn’t risk the shower). Slightly odd dynamic being waited on by two reserved people who didn’t speak much English while we lazed around in this lavish boat under the watchful gaze of locals on the surrounding banks, though the staff were very attentive and polite. We saw other tourists taking photos of local people, which I can imagine might feel quite intrusive. It’s a long time motoring very slowly around a lake that’s often busy with other boats, so worth having an audiobook or something to listen to while you enjoy the views. Definitely wouldn’t recommend for more than one night, as might get a bit boring. 21 hours was plenty!
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N1179rktristanb
Feb 17, 2025
Warmly recommended - Superb and service at the top. After taking local information, the rates are in the normal practice. Quality is at the forefront.
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Denisesealey
Feb 15, 2025
A touching booking and cancellation experience - I had to cancel my overnight boat trip with Sreetours after a scooter crashed into me in Goa, wounding my leg and leaving me unable to walk without crutches. Whilst I’m not able to review the boat trip, I am very moved to leave a review about my booking experience and the very kind way I was treated by the owner, Sreekumar, when I told him that I was forced to cancel the trip. When booking, all of the questions I asked were answered promptly and professionally by Sreekumar. When I asked if he could pick us up from a jetty closer to our accommodation he was happy to oblige and didn’t charge us an additional Rps 1000 for this convenience. I paid Rps3000 deposit for the boat trip which I accepted as non-refundable but as soon as I explained the reason for the cancellation Sreekumar immediately offered me a refund, which he didn’t have to do. I’m so touched by his thoughtfulness. I will definitely be back next year to do the boat trip then. Thank you very much for your kindness Sreekumar 🙏
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Pj00122
Feb 3, 2025
Nice day in the backwaters - We really enjoyed the view the quietness of the tour and the food. The room was clean and confortable and the staff looked after us well.
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Bellota30
Feb 1, 2025
A very interesting experience! - Everything was perfect! The meal was very good and hearty, the staff very attentive and friendly, the places visited very interesting and the room well insulated and air conditioned was a real plus!
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Seaside828513
Jan 26, 2025
Highlight of our trip! - The boat trip was wonderful! The boat is really comfortable and clean. The crew were very friendly and helpful - they provided everything that we needed. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast the next morning… it was all delicious! I would highly recommend this boat tour, it has been a highlight of our tour of India :)
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Tim_s
Feb 15, 2025
We really had a good time... - We really had a good time on this trip. In the beginning we drove on some rather busy water ways, with a lot of boats. We loved more the evening as well as the morning returning. When there were almost no other boats and we could enjoy the quite part of the backwaters. The food was delicious and the stuff nice and helpful.
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Anna
Jan 25, 2025
River cruise - We were really looking forward to the boat trip in the backwaters, especially the premium boat with its own crew. The attractive photo of the boat on the booking confirmation had also increased our expectations accordingly. Unfortunately, the reality was very different. One day before our departure we were informed that the boat was leaving from a different mooring than originally announced. This led to an additional cost of 1,800 rupees for transport, which we had to bear ourselves. Once at the dock, we were initially shocked by the condition of the boat, which bears the name “Queens” and in no way corresponded to the photo in the booking confirmation. The interiors – apart from the bathroom where mold had already spread – were in acceptable condition. The crew was friendly and endeavoured, however, the English language skills were very limited so we did not receive any information about the area. The food was fine, but cold drinks (except water) were not included. Overall, we feel the price charged for the service offered is significantly too high.
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From $160 (Per Boat)
up to 2 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).