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15 Best Kerala Backwater Cruises In India

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Our pick of the 15 best kerala backwater cruises in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.

15 Best Kerala Backwater Cruises In India

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch - From Fort Cochin to the launch area: travel time you should plan for
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Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

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1.Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

Quiet non-mechanized Cochin backwaters cruise with a coir village stop and vegetarian banana-leaf lunch, plus pickup options from Fort Cochin.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“We had a fabulous trip on the boat along the backwaters. It was so tranquil and peaceful, with only the noise of the birds and the dipping of the poles into the water. It was great to be able to switch off and soak up nature. Our guide was lovely, very cheerful and knowledgeable about…”

502 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $33by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise - The day schedule: Cochin pickup, transfer, and your 3-hour water time
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Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

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Alleppey: Shikara Boat Ride with Village Tour & Canal Cruise

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From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise - Price and value: what $375 per group really buys
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From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise

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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat - Cochin pickup to Alleppey: transfers that keep your day easy
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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat

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5.Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat

Private Cochin–Alleppey houseboat cruise with a slow backwater ride, Keralan lunch, pickup service, and a $85 per person price.

★ 4.8

“Excellent trip. Met by driver at cruise terminal. He stopped couple of times in the way to let us see views. The houseboat trip was so relaxing . We had the boat to ourselves with 3 crew , Sebastian , Jose and Rajesh . Jose was very good at pointing out things and explaining, The…”

28 reviews6 - 7 hoursFrom $85by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Kerala: Alappuzha River Cruise with Village Walk - What You Actually See Along the Water: Canals, Homes, and Everyday Work
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Kerala: Alappuzha River Cruise with Village Walk

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6.Kerala: Alappuzha River Cruise with Village Walk

Private 3-hour Alleppey shikara with sunset backwaters, a village shore stop, and a Kerala meal option for about $21.

★ 4.3

“This trip was fantastic but the description is misleading. Food was not served on the boat and there was no village walk included. We did stop at a little cafe for food which was delicious but we had to pay for it. It wasn't included in the price. Our guide was absolutely great, very friendly,…”

25 reviews3 hoursFrom $21by Alleppey Shikara Ventures

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Kochi: Backwater Exploration in Village: Free Pickup & Drop - Village Craft Stops: Weaving, Coir, and the Work Behind the Scenery
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Kochi: Backwater Exploration in Village: Free Pickup & Drop

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Alappuzha Backwaters Day Tour

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8.Alappuzha Backwaters Day Tour

Glide through Alappuzha backwaters by private shikara boat, with peaceful canals, birds, villages, and optional food stops on a 5-hour day tour.

★ 4.4

“very nice chilled experience. We booked qnd luckily had the boat to oursetsed. we went around on the boat for 5 hours and enjoyed the views. note it didnt include food or snacks, but the boatman offered to stop at 2 redtuarants on the water.”

18 reviews5 hoursFrom $46by Reflect Tourism

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Cochin: 4-Day Private Tour of Munnar, Alleppey & Backwaters

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9.Cochin: 4-Day Private Tour of Munnar, Alleppey & Backwaters

Private 4-day Cochin to Munnar and Alleppey: Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam, tea stops, Mattupetty boat ride, and a houseboat cruise.

★ 4.4

“Great tour with driver Shareef. Super well organized and always reliable and on time. Safe driving style. We really liked it - all our wishes. You should also accept the extras offered to your liking to experience even more than what's included in the package”

10 reviewsFrom $301by Taj Voyages Tour - TVT India

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Cochin: 5-Day Kerala Tour with Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey - Day 2 in Munnar: Eravikulam National Park and a tea lesson you’ll actually use
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Cochin: 5-Day Kerala Tour with Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey

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10.Cochin: 5-Day Kerala Tour with Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey

A 5-day Kerala circuit from Cochin to Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey, with national parks, tea gardens, Periyar boats, and an overnight houseboat.

★ 4.2

“hey, I had an amazing 5-day trip to Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey in Kerala! The trip was fantastic, with beautiful tea gardens, exciting wildlife, and peaceful backwaters. The hotels were cozy, the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. The highlight was the houseboat cruise in Alleppey - it was clean, comfortable, and unforgettable!…”

9 reviewsFrom $390by Taj Voyages Tour - TVT India

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Cochin: Full-day Backwater Tour with Lunch and Evening Tea - Getting There: 8:30 AM Pickup and Easy Meeting Point
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Cochin: Full-day Backwater Tour with Lunch and Evening Tea

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11.Cochin: Full-day Backwater Tour with Lunch and Evening Tea

Motor-free Kerala backwater canoe cruise from Fort Kochi with banana-leaf lunch, village demonstrations, and evening tea.

★ 4.8

“Bardzo relaksująca i pełna rozmaitych atrakcji wycieczka. Rozlewiska to piękne miejsce i aż żal było schodzić z łódki na ląd. Lunch przyrządzony i podany przez lokalnych mieszkańców był pyszny, wszyscy bardzo życzliwi. Wycieczka była dobrze zorganizowana a organizator był w stałym kontakcie. Jedyny zarzut mam do przewodnika. Mówił bardzo szybko, bardzo niewyraźnie i miałem wrażenie…”

9 reviews3 hoursFrom $26by Backwater Tour from Cochin

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Goa: Backwater Kayaking Tour - From Arabo to the jetty: getting started without stress
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Goa: Backwater Kayaking Tour

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13.Goa: Backwater Kayaking Tour

Kayak Goa’s River Chapora through mangroves, spot kingfishers and even a crocodile, swim and snack, with a calm sunset ride.

★ 3.6

“The management, experience , Flexibility, hospitality everything was good and very safe guide was alwaya there”

8 reviews2 hoursFrom $21by Top Goa Tours

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Kochi: 1 Night Alappuzha Backwaters House Boat Cruise Tour - Day 1: Pickup from Cochin and the mid-day boarding rhythm
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Kochi: 1 Night Alappuzha Backwaters House Boat Cruise Tour

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15.Kochi: 1 Night Alappuzha Backwaters House Boat Cruise Tour

Spend 1 night on a private Alappuzha houseboat, cruising past coconut palms and rice farms with Keralan meals and calm village views.

★ 4.7

“A nice boat trip, with beautiful views and a really nice atmosphere. The crew was super friendly and gave you all the space you needed to feel comfortable on the boat. The hygiene could have been a bit better, but it was acceptable. The cooking was excellent, we ate delicious food. It's a quiet place…”

6 reviewsFrom $200by Taj Voyages Tour - TVT India

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