Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off
A converted rice barge, nine hours of backwater, and a cook who makes lunch while you do nothing.
Included: Private houseboat with crew for the day; Kerala lunch and afternoon tea on board; A village stop with coir and toddy demonstrations and more. Everything included →
Highlights
- A private houseboat for your group for the full day
- Kerala lunch cooked on board — karimeen fry, rice, thoran
- Narrow village canals the big boats cannot enter
- The engine cut for an hour so you hear the backwaters
- Coir-making and toddy tapping in a canal village
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Good for seniors: You spend the day seated on a shaded deck with almost no walking, though it stays hot and humid even in the cooler months
- Getting around
- Little walking
- Setting
- Outdoors
- Time of day
- Morning, Afternoon
- Pickup
- No hotel pickup
From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
A kettuvallam is a rice barge — a hull of jackwood planks stitched together with coir rope, no nails, roofed in palm thatch. They carried grain before they carried people.
You get one to yourself for the day. It moves at walking pace through channels narrower than the boat looks, past villages where the water is the road, and at some point the crew cuts the engine so you can hear the place. Lunch is cooked on board: karimeen, rice, thoran, appam.
What happens on board
Boarding time and point are confirmed for your date.
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Board at Alleppey around eleven, out into the Vembanad channels, lunch on board, an afternoon of villages and paddy bunds, back before sunset.
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Inclusions
- Private houseboat with crew for the day
- Kerala lunch and afternoon tea on board
- A village stop with coir and toddy demonstrations
- All boat permits
Exclusions
- Transfers to Alleppey jetty
- Alcohol
- Overnight stay on the boat, which we can add
Know before you go
- Day boats stop by sunset — houseboats are not permitted to move on the backwaters after dark
- The best canals are narrow and only smaller boats reach them; we book accordingly
- It is hot and humid on the water even in winter — the shaded deck matters
- Monsoon runs June to September; the backwaters are at their fullest and greenest then
Policies
Payment policy
Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.
Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.
Every rupee is receipted and the balance date is written on your confirmation.
5% GST applies and is shown in your written quote before you pay.
Confirmation policy
We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and our suppliers have confirmed.
A trip captain is assigned to you by name before you travel.
If we ever cancel a departure ourselves, you choose a full refund or a free date move.
Refund policy
Full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days.
Third-party charges already paid on your behalf (visas, permits, non-refundable air) are deducted at cost and shown to you.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- Boarding details confirmed. We confirm the boarding point, time and what is on board before you pay.
- Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
- Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
- Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.
Before you book
Questions travellers ask
How much does Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off cost?
Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off starts at ₹5,999 per person. GST is added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off?
Included: Private houseboat with crew for the day; Kerala lunch and afternoon tea on board; A village stop with coir and toddy demonstrations; All boat permits.
What is not included in Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off?
Not included: Transfers to Alleppey jetty; Alcohol; Overnight stay on the boat, which we can add.
How long is Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off, and when does it run?
Full day in Alleppey, Kerala. Time slots: 11:00. Ask the team for a different time slot, or to add transfers.
What should I know before booking Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off?
Day boats stop by sunset — houseboats are not permitted to move on the backwaters after dark. The best canals are narrow and only smaller boats reach them; we book accordingly. It is hot and humid on the water even in winter — the shaded deck matters. Monsoon runs June to September; the backwaters are at their fullest and greenest then.
What is the cancellation policy for Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off?
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit. 15–29 days: 50% of the package cost. 7–14 days: 75% of the package cost. Under 7 days or no-show: no refund. One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Is Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
Yes, it suits seniors. You spend the day seated on a shaded deck with almost no walking, though it stays hot and humid even in the cooler months. Little walking.
Is Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off indoors or outdoors?
It is outdoors, so plan around the heat and the weather.
How do I book Alleppey: A Day With the Engine Off?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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