Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

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

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)

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • Alappuzha (Pass by)

    Backwater of aleppey

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Cruise Along the Backwater of Kerala

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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