Kerala Backwaters Bliss: Private Houseboat Cruise from Cochin

The tour was pleasant with convenient pickup from the hotel and a cruise along the backwaters in a nice big boat. The crew was friendly and helpful. A nice lunch was prepared by the crew, however we were hoping to have more seafood. It was mainly vegetarian dishes with one small fish served per person. We departed from the shore at noon which is the hottest time of day so it was a bit uncomfortable. Would be better to go closer to the sunset. A decent tour but we didn’t think it was a very good value for what you get.

We were met by our guide for the day Ajith who was very well spoken with perfect English. He proceeded to provide history and facts along the journey to the boat. The boat was fantastic and the food was made fresh by a chef on the boat. We were traveling with a couple of chefs and they slowed them to observe during preparation giving tips for traditional Indian techniques. They allowed for a couple of stops that were not scheduled to grab some street food and a little shopping. In all a perfect day and one of the best guides we have ever had.

Really enjoyed our private houseboat tour around the back waters of Alleppey! Very well organised and a wonderful lunch served on board.

We loved the tour. It was super quiet and serene on the boat. The tour guide was very friendly and gave us right amount of information but also gave time for us to just relax and take in the nature. We also requested to get vegan food which they cooked for us and the food was delicious. Very happy with everything!

Beautiful scenic trip with a great crew and delicious food! We had a lovely time and would recommend this tour.

We chartered an entire houseboat for our day trip into the backwaters. The vessel had 2 bedrooms with baths and was air conditioned as it can be used for overnight stays. Came with captain, crew, chef and our guide. The boat was is great shape and was very comfortable. The trip through the canals was fascinating We watched everyday life along the shores. The guide was informative and the lunch was delicious. Would highly recommend this tour! The cost was the same as if we had booked it through our cruise ship but then we would have been part of a group of 10-15 people. Having the vessel to ourselves was just perfect.

Carnival Tours are 5 star, easy and prompt to deal with, excellent service & food supplied on our houseboat, we couldn't fault a thing. The staff were so polite and entertaining, it was certainly a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend this activity and Carnival Tours!

The tour includes a taxi to and from the backwaters (2 hours each way from Fort Kochi) and a 4 hour boat trip through what must be among the most beautiful rivers and lakes in the world. The staff on the boat were friendly and helpful but not intrusive and the lunch was a delicious selection of local dishes. There are much cheaper deals available locally, but this one guarantees an easy and stress free experience from start to finish

I really had the most wonderful day on my houseboat tour. My driver picked me up from my hotel in Kochi and we drove to port. The staff welcomed me onto the boat with fresh pineapple water and I had a tour of the boat which I had to myself. The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive, they even stopped on a pit stop, to get me 2 beers to enjoy on the boat after lunch. I loved the relaxing ambience on the boat, watching the world go by and taking lots of great photos.I would highly recommend this tour

Well , well what a brilliant tour, so relaxing informative, interesting and the guides are so sincere. Unbelievable value for money. Highly recommended+++++