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A kettuvallam houseboat cruising the Kerala backwaters
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Alleppey Private Houseboat Day Cruise with Kerala Lunch

Alappuzha backwaters, Kerala, India

Your own kettuvallam houseboat for a day on the Kerala backwaters: paddy fields, villages and coconut groves, with a fresh Kerala lunch cooked on board.

Choose tickets₹10,990 per houseboat

Board a traditional rice-barge houseboat at Alleppey and drift through the canals and lakes of the Kerala backwaters, past paddy fields lower than the water, toddy tappers, churches and village life.

The crew cook a Kerala lunch on board – fish fry, avial, thoran, sambar and rice – and serve tea and snacks in the afternoon.

Highlights

  • Private houseboat for your group
  • Vembanad lake and village canals
  • Kerala lunch cooked on board
  • Tea and snacks
  • 11 AM to 5 PM

Packages & Prices

Deluxe Houseboat (up to 4 guests)

  • Per houseboat (Up to 4 guests): ₹10,990

Premium AC Houseboat (up to 6 guests)

  • Per houseboat (Up to 6 guests): ₹15,990

What's Included

  • Private houseboat with crew
  • Welcome drink
  • Kerala lunch
  • Evening tea and snacks

Not Included

  • Transfers to Alleppey
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

Timings

  • Boarding about 11:00 AM; return about 5:00 PM (houseboats must stop sailing at sunset)

Know Before You Go

  • Tell us if you need a vegetarian or Jain lunch.
  • Overnight stays can be arranged – ask us.
6 hours Alleppey houseboat terminal – exact jetty sent with your voucher
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time (full refund). Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Terms & ConditionsShow
  1. Prices are per ticket in Indian Rupees and include GST. You pay the total shown at checkout – there are no hidden booking fees.
  2. Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds. Your voucher and the operator's contact are shared on email and WhatsApp within 24 hours.
  3. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID) for every traveller.
  4. Pickup times are confirmed by the operator the evening before. Hotel pickup covers the main tourist areas of each city; other areas may cost extra.
  5. Bookings are valid only for the date on your voucher. To change the date, contact Plantenium before the day – changes depend on availability.
  6. Water activities, treks, flights and boat trips can be cancelled for weather, river levels, sea conditions or government orders. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.

Photos: Vyacheslav Argenberg / CC BY 4.0; Paul Arps / CC BY 2.0; Paul Arps / CC BY 2.0; thursdaynext / CC BY 2.0. Photos are illustrative.