From Cochin Port: Backwaters by Houseboat & Chinese Nets

4.1
(12 reviews)

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the backwaters of Kerala by houseboat on a group tour specially designed for cruise ship passengers from Cochin Port. Enjoy lunch aboard the boat in Alappuzha, and then visit Fort Kochi to see the famous Chinese fishing nets.

What's Included

Bottled water
Backwater Cruise on Houseboat
Only Tea /Coffee Snacks (For 13.45 Houseboat Tour Departure)
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
Pick Up /Drop from Ship Pier
Tips & Gratitude

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up from the cruise ships terminal /Pier at Cochin Port. The guide/staff will be holding a "VIATOR" sign board and a blue umbrella.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • Carnival Tours & Travels (Pass by)

    After pickup from Kochi Port transfer to Alleppey (approx 1 hour 45 minutes) to board your houseboat.On arrival check in and short motor boat transfer to the houseboat . Houseboat Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms and traditional wooden houseboats. There will be 3 staff members along with your guide who will ensure that your experience is relaxed and comfortable. Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cuisine lunch with rice, vegetable dishes, fish, chicken and more as you gently cruise. The houseboat cruise will for approx 2.00 hours and then you will disembark and transfer to Fort Kochi by air-conditioned coach. See and learn about the Chinese fishing nets which have dominated the coastline for more than 150 years.Later transfer to Cochin Port.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Chinese Fishing Nets

    Fishing Nets in Fort cochin

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kerala Backwaters

    Backwater Cruise on Houseboat

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding "VIATOR"sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA"
Supplied by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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