Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise
Kochi, Indiaby Carnival Tours Kochi
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 6-hour tour from Fort Kochi and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on a Shikara Boat (Shaded Canoe Motorized Boat). See traditional villages and backwater boats and more. Alleppey is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon, was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty that he declared that Alleppey was “The Venice of the East.”
What's included
- Pick Up /Drop from Cochin Hotel or Cruise Port Terminal
- Non AC Shikara cruise (approx. 3 hrs)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fort Cochin, Wellingdon Island, Kundanoor, or Ernakulam MG Road by private air conditioned vehicle
- Food
- Drinks and alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Kochi (Cochin)
Pass by
Pick up from Cochin Hotel or Cochin Cruise terminal Pick-from Cochin Port or your hotel and transfer to Aleppey (approximately 1.30 hours) to board the boat . The boat will cruise slowly through the backwaters and village area of Aleppey with the main attraction during the cruise being the view of backwaters, paddy fields, coconut palms, and the villager's daily life. The cruise will finish after 3 hours cruise and you get back to Cochin
- 2
Alappuzha
Pass by
Backwater of aleppey
- 3
Kerala Backwaters
3 hours
Cruise Along the Backwater of Kerala
Meeting and pickup
Pick up from Hotels /Homestays in Cochin/Aleppey/Mararikulam or Cochin Cruise Port (If the Pick up is from Hotel - Please mention Hotel name in Special Requirement Column)
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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