ALAPPUZHA · SOUTH INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 6 most popular alappuzha tours in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
A 3-hour private shikara cruise in Alleppey with a village stop and sunset views, plus guide-led wildlife spotting for $16 per person.
Most Popular“Lovely cruise through the backwaters of Kerala. Recommended.”
3-hour private Alappuzha shikara cruise with village life, local stories, and sunset views, plus a traditional Kerala meal option.
“The boat tour driver was excellent The tour greeter charged us an extra 3000 rupees as we were running late and he had kept the boat waiting I think the greeter was taking advantage of us The boat ride was excellent”
Private 5-hour Shikara cruise in Alappuzha backwaters with a guide, canals and villages, wildlife, and photo stops for about $46.
“Great experience with a friendly guide. Beautiful scenery. A few stops for breakfast, drinks, and snacks, the guide wasn’t pushy at all about us stopping which was nice. Would definitely recommend going for the early slots (we went 7.30am) as it’s not too hot and much less crowded.”
Private Kerala tour from Cochin: Munnar tea views, Thekkady wildlife, Alleppey houseboat night, and Fort Kochi heritage sites.
“Our driver was patient and drove very well, so we felt safe. Although his English wasn't great, we could understand each other.”
Luxury Alleppey houseboat day tour from Kochi with private backwaters cruise, Kerala lunch, village views, and round-trip hotel pickup.
“Excellent service and very punctual. Totally relaxing and just the right amount of time on the boat.”
A private 5-day Kerala circuit from Cochin covering Munnar tea country, Periyar wildlife safari, and Alleppey backwaters by houseboat.
“Mr Shareef was great, very lovely and drove us around wonderfully and felt very safe at all time. The only constructive piece of feedback is before travel and on the tour, having a more comprehensive itinerary and timings - some thing advertised on the tour we’re not available when we went. In addition, no activities…”
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