Kerala Backwaters Tours 5 options
From US$ 27 · all run daily · departures between 08:00 and 15:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 6h–7h 30m
Kerala Backwaters Boat Cruise: Traditional Country BoatCruise Kerala's backwaters from Fort Cochin in a traditional non-mechanized country boat, stopping at villages to see fishing and spice farming.
- 138 reviews
- 4.70★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Kochi: Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise & Lunch from AirportPrivate houseboat cruise through Alleppey backwaters with pickup from Kochi. Includes lunch, welcome drink, tea and snacks. 7–8 hours with air-conditioned transport.
- 66 reviews
- 4.30★
- Duration
- 7h–8h
- Every day
- 09:00
Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Day Cruise: 7-Hour Private TourPrivate houseboat day cruise on Kerala's backwaters from Kochi with pickup, Kerala lunch on a banana leaf, afternoon tea and snacks included.
- 23 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day
- 09:00
Kerala Backwaters tour from Kochi: Village houseboat cruiseHalf-day houseboat tour through Kerala's backwaters from Kochi cruise terminal, with punting boat, village lunch, rope-making demonstrations and tea.
- 22 reviews
- 4.77★
- Duration
- 6h
- Every day
- 08:30
Kerala Backwaters Punting Tour: Village Cruise & LunchHalf-day backwater cruise from Cochin to Vaikom village on a traditional punting houseboat, with vegetarian lunch on banana leaves, canoe ride and tea, guided in English.
- 8 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 2
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-03| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala Backwaters Boat Cruise: Traditional Country BoatOur pick | US$ 33 per person | 6h | 4.70★ · 138 | Every day · 5 start times | English |
| Kerala Backwaters Punting Tour: Village Cruise & LunchBest value | US$ 27 per person | 6h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 2 start times | English |
| Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Day Cruise: 7-Hour Private TourPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 144 per person | 7h | 4.87★ · 23 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Kochi: Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise & Lunch from AirportPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 139 per person | 7h–8h | 4.30★ · 66 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Arabic |
| Kerala Backwaters tour from Kochi: Village houseboat cruise | US$ 30 per person | 6h | 4.77★ · 22 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Day Cruise: 7-Hour Private Tour (US$ 144) · Kochi: Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise & Lunch from Airport (US$ 139)
- With pickup (2): Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Day Cruise: 7-Hour Private Tour (US$ 144) · Kochi: Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise & Lunch from Airport (US$ 139)
Kerala Backwaters Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Kerala Backwaters Boat Cruise: Traditional Country Boat, US$ 33 (6h, 4.70★ · 138).
- Best value: Kerala Backwaters Punting Tour: Village Cruise & Lunch, US$ 27 (6h, 5.00★ · only 8 reviews).
- Private option: Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Day Cruise: 7-Hour Private Tour, US$ 144 (7h, 4.87★ · 23).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 27–US$ 144 (median US$ 33). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 2 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.