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15 Best Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours In South India

South India’s best days out.

The 15 most popular alleppey & 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.

15 Best Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours In South India

Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise - The Vembanad Lake portion: the huge setting behind the canals
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Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

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1.Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

Motorized shikara cruise through Alleppey backwaters from Kannitta Jetty, with flexible 1–8 hour routes, village canals, and optional stops.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Wonderful and relaxing 2 hour Shikara boat cruise through the Alleppey Backwaters. We were able to experience real village life with families fishing and farming rice paddies. Highly recommended to take shikara instead of Houseboat to experience the narrow canals and backwaters of Alleppey.”

74 reviewsFrom $9.79by Fantastic Boat Cruise

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Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise - The Day Runs Like This: From Cochin Port to Alappuzha Backwaters
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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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3.Alleppey: Shikara Boat Ride with Village Tour & Canal Cruise

A 3-hour private shikara cruise in Alleppey with a village stop and sunset views, plus guide-led wildlife spotting for $16 per person.

★ 4.4

“We had a wonderful experience on the backwater tour in Alleppey. Everything was very well organized and on time. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The tour itself was beautiful, and we chose to do it early in the morning – something I can highly recommend, as…”

65 reviews3 hoursFrom $16by Reflect Tourism

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21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

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4.21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

A private 21-hour houseboat cruise through Alleppey backwaters with full-board meals, Wi‑Fi, and a one-hour canal ride on a smaller boat.

★ 5.0

“WOW, I cannot recommend enough!!! This was an amazing experience. The houseboat is beautiful and navigating the backwaters a truly memorable experience! Thank you Sreekumar, Nitin and Vipin for your warm, professional and welcoming service, for sharing your part of the world and making my stay unforgettable 🤩”

52 reviewsFrom $187.94by SreesTours

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From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise - Getting from Kochi to the houseboat without losing your day
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From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise

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5.From Kochi: 2-Day 1-Night Alappuzha Private Houseboat Cruise

Overnight deluxe AC houseboat in Alappuzha backwaters from Kochi, private transfers, Kerala meals, and village scenery.

★ 4.9

“The whole experience was well planned and organised . A small shuttle boat took us and our luggage to the houseboat. We were greeted by the 3 crew member and our belongings taken on board . A nice refreshing welcome drink was given to us. We were shown our AC room which was a good…”

49 reviewsFrom $375by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi - Day 1 on Vembanad Lake: Villages, Fort Kochi Beach, and Slow Travel
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Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi

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6.Private Overnight Alleppey Houseboat Cruise from Kochi

Overnight houseboat cruise from Kochi through Kerala backwaters, with onboard meals and a Kochi heritage day by car.

★ 5.0

“Exceptional!!! First, we easily obtained all the information before our cruise via WhatsApp. Then, the taxi was punctual and the vehicle was clean and comfortable. Next, we received a warm welcome aboard the boat. The boat is traditional, Read more”

37 reviewsFrom $133.00by Iris Holidays

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Alasr Lakeview Cruise /Hourly Trips to Backwater of Alleppey - Azhikkal Canal and village edges: where the ride turns from pretty to real
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Alasr Lakeview Cruise /Hourly Trips to Backwater of Alleppey

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7.Alasr Lakeview Cruise /Hourly Trips to Backwater of Alleppey

Hourly Alleppey backwater shikara cruise from Rajiv Jetty, with village canals, Vembanad Lake views, and optional pro photo time.

★ 5.0

“We had excellent experience it was really memorable.....sarun and jobin were excellent in terms of communication....very helpful and polite ..... and their service levels are highly professional !!!”

33 reviewsFrom $40by Alasr Lakeview Cruise

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6-Day Experiences, Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Munnar Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

6 Days Tour Visit Munnar Hills, Alleppey Houseboat, Kovalam Beach

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Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village - Meeting at Punnamada and timing your morning
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Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

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9.Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

Sunrise kayaking in Alleppey backwaters with a small guided group, early start for calm water, bird islands, and a snack break by a local home.

★ 5.0

“The young guides spent the whole time at the front chatting to each other or on their phones. They glanced back approx 3-4 times in total to check we were there, but weren’t really bothered about anyone’s safety. Seeing the sunrise Read more”

32 reviewsFrom $16.85by nadodilife

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Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience) - Stop 1: Kerala snacks on the old-lane route (come hungry)
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Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience)

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10.Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience)

2-hour guided street-food walk in Alappuzha: Kerala snacks, sweets, filter coffee, local stories, and a lighthouse finish.

★ 4.5

“This is a great experience as an introduction to the foods of Kerala. There is some room for curation if you are wanting a deeper understanding and history of dishes and flavor, but you certainly will be fed! A little pricey but we had a fun time tRead more”

31 reviewsFrom $23.13by Yo Tours

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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat - Boarding the traditional houseboat: comfort, privacy, and the small stuff
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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat

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Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey - Meeting at Emerald Isle: how to start your paddle in the right place
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Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

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12.Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

Kayak Kerala backwaters in Alleppey: Chennamkary, Kainakary, and Venattukad, village life, birds, and optional swimming for about $30.

★ 5.0

“I only had 24 hrs in the backwaters and this was a perfect way to experience and get emerged in it. I absolutely loved paddling around the backwaters, observing and interacting with the locals, and taking in the beautiful scenery and seeing incredible birds. My guide was pRead more”

25 reviewsFrom $30.12by Offbeat Adventure

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Kerala: Alappuzha River Cruise with Village Walk - The route: canals, fishermen, and the Vembanad wide-open feeling
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Kerala: Alappuzha River Cruise with Village Walk

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13.Kerala: Alappuzha River Cruise with Village Walk

3-hour private Alappuzha shikara cruise with village life, local stories, and sunset views, plus a traditional Kerala meal option.

★ 4.3

“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”

25 reviews3 hoursFrom $21by Alleppey Shikara Ventures

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Alappuzha Backwaters Day Tour

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14.Alappuzha Backwaters Day Tour

Private 5-hour Shikara cruise in Alappuzha backwaters with a guide, canals and villages, wildlife, and photo stops for about $46.

★ 4.4

“És una bonica passejada però l'organització ha estat desastrosa. Per començar l'ubicació no era la correcta. Malgrat que s'oferien diverses hores de sortida no hi havia res preparat, simplement han trucat a diverses barques fins trobar-ne una de disponible. Cap guia a l'excursió, només el conductor de la barca. El dinar en una parada excessivament…”

18 reviews5 hoursFrom $46by Reflect Tourism

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Kerala Beauty, Kochi with Alleppey Houseboat Cruise -03 Days Tour - Kathakali at the Great K V Kathakali Center: When Costume and Motion Take Over
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Kerala Beauty, Kochi with Alleppey Houseboat Cruise -03 Days Tour

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15.Kerala Beauty, Kochi with Alleppey Houseboat Cruise -03 Days Tour

3 days in Kochi and Alleppey with Fort Kochi sights, a Kathakali show, and a deluxe houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters.

★ 5.0

“We travelled to Kerala for the first time and we were so much confused about traveling with whom. We searched the company online and found it which is Shakta Travels Private Limited. We confirmed the tour with this company and travelRead more”

17 reviewsFrom $450.00by Shakta Travels

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