Alleppey Houseboat & Kumarakom Backwaters

In short
Alleppey Houseboat & Kumarakom Backwaters is a 3 Days leisure tour in Kerala priced on request (quoted for your dates and group). It is rated Easy difficulty, runs best in Sep–Mar, with group sizes of Private trip, any group size. Stays, vehicles and guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
Alleppey Houseboat & Kumarakom Backwaters at a glance
- Price
- On request
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Location
- Kerala
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- Sep–Mar
- Group size
- Private trip, any group size
- Category
- leisure
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
Three slow days on Kerala’s backwaters: Kumarakom’s bird sanctuary and Vembanad lake, then a night aboard a private houseboat through the Kuttanad canals.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 1· Kochi → Kumarakom (about 2 hours)
Kochi to Kumarakom
- Pickup from Kochi airport or station
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary walk
- Sunset by Vembanad lake
Overnight: Kumarakom
- 2Day 2
Houseboat day
- Board a private houseboat at Alleppey around noon
- Cruise past paddy fields farmed below sea level
- Lunch, dinner and breakfast on board
Overnight: Houseboat, Alleppey
- 3Day 3
Departure
- Disembark after breakfast
- Optional village canoe ride
- Drive to Kochi
- Trip concludes
What’s included
- ✓ Stays on twin sharing through trusted travel partners
- ✓ Private vehicle with driver for the whole route
- ✓ Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ An XTSY trip coordinator on WhatsApp throughout
- ✓ Lunch, dinner and breakfast on the houseboat
Not included
- ✕ Flights or train tickets to the start point
- ✕ Entry tickets, camera fees and boat rides unless stated
- ✕ Lunch and dinner unless stated
- ✕ Special or VIP darshan tickets at temples
- ✕ Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
How much does this tour cost?
It is priced on request: the cost depends on your dates, group size and hotel category. Message the XTSY desk on WhatsApp (+91 88373 17070) with your dates and number of travellers and we will send a quote.
Who runs the trip on the ground?
XTSY's own property is in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya. On this tour, stays, vehicles and local guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
When is the best time to go?
September to March for pleasant weather; the monsoon (June–August) is lush and quiet but wet.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every trip is private, so days, stays and pace can be adjusted to suit you.
XTSY’s own stay is in New Shillong Township. Stays, vehicles and guides elsewhere on this tour are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact. All tours
Want it your way?
Every itinerary can change. Tell a travel expert your dates and pace on WhatsApp.
Price on request
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