Kerala Backwaters Tour Packages & Luxury Houseboat Booking

 

God’s Own Country — Kerala Backwaters Tour Packages

If there is one experience that defines Kerala for international travellers, it is the backwaters. Kerala’s extraordinary network of canals, rivers, lakes, and lagoons stretches along the coast for nearly 1,500 kilometres — a lush, palm-fringed inland waterway world entirely unique to this part of India. Exploring the Kerala backwaters on a traditional wooden houseboat — a converted rice barge known as a kettuvallam — is one of the most tranquil and memorable travel experiences anywhere in Asia.

Art of Travel specialises in Kerala backwaters tour packages and luxury houseboat bookings for international visitors. We curate every element of your Kerala experience — from the houseboat itself to the overnight destinations, the on-board meals, and the shore excursions along the way.

 

Kerala Houseboat— What to Expect

Kerala’s iconic houseboats, known as Kettuvallams, originated as traditional cargo vessels that transported rice, spices, and coconuts through the backwaters. Crafted from locally sourced wood and bound with coir rope instead of nails, these boats reflect Kerala’s rich maritime heritage and sustainable architecture. Their curved roofs, woven bamboo walls, and open decks blend comfort with tradition. Today, they glide gracefully across the tranquil lakes and canals of Alleppey and Kumarakom, offering visitors a unique way to experience village life, lush landscapes, and the timeless rhythm of Kerala’s waterways.

Houseboats range from simple, clean vessels to extraordinary luxury floating villas with air-conditioned cabins and butler-level service. We matches the right boat to each client’s preferences and budget.

 

Alleppey (Alappuzha) — The Venice of the East

The most popular base for Kerala houseboat holidays, Alleppey is the heart of the backwaters region. From here, houseboats navigate through a beautiful labyrinth of canals, passing village life on the banks, rice paddies, coconut groves, and the occasional temple or church.

 

Kumarakom — Lakeside Luxury

Kumarakom, on the shores of Vembanad Lake, is Kerala’s most luxurious backwaters destination — home to some of India’s finest luxury resorts and offering a more secluded, exclusive houseboat experience.

 

Luxury Kerala Packages — Beyond the Backwaters

We have multiple options for everyone, beyond the backwaters. At Art of Travel, we take care of everyone, and our plans include all types of Luxury Kerala packages that you can think of, and some of them are mentioned below for your reference.

 

Munnar — Tea Gardens & Mountain Mist

Munnar’s rolling tea estates, misty mountain landscapes, and cool climate offer a complete contrast to the tropical coast. We arrange private plantation tours, wildlife tracking in Eravikulam National Park, and stays in beautiful mountain lodges.

 

Periyar — Wildlife & Spice Gardens

Periyar National Park is home to wild elephants, tigers, and extraordinary birdlife, set around a scenic reservoir in the Cardamom Hills. Spice plantation tours in the surrounding villages are a highlight of any Periyar visit.

 

Ayurveda — Kerala’s Healing Heritage

Kerala is the home of authentic Ayurvedic medicine, and no Art of Travel Kerala package is complete without the option of Ayurveda treatments — from a simple one-day rejuvenation experience to a comprehensive 7 to 21-day Panchakarma programme.

 

Best Time to Visit Kerala

October to March is the best time for Kerala’s backwaters — pleasantly warm and dry. The monsoon (June to August) transforms Kerala into a dramatically lush green landscape — beautiful but with some limitations on outdoor activities.

 

Book Your Kerala Backwaters Tour Package

Contact us today to arrange your Kerala backwaters tour and luxury houseboat booking. We will design a complete Kerala itinerary that brings the very best of this extraordinary state to life.