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Overview
Private, backwaters houseboat and shikara cruise with lunch includes return transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicle from Kochi, Alleppey, or Kumarakom. Depending upon the pick-up location, the total duration of the tour will vary between 6 and 8 hours, with the cruise duration being approximately 4 hours in the houseboat and 1 hour in a shikara.
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Houseboat & Shikara
Pickup included
Shikara
Private backwaters cruise in Shikara. Includes return transfers in private AC vehicle from Kochi or Alleppey or Kumarakom.
Pickup included
What's included
Cruise on a Shikara
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Return transfers from Kochi, Alleppey or Kumarakom
Cruise on a private houseboat
Gratuities
Guide
What to expect
Alleppey Backwaters
4h
Commence your tour with a morning with pickup from your hotel for the drive to Alleppy, where you'll board your houseboat. Enjoy a welcome drink as the 4-hour cruise begins along Punnamada Lake, home to Nehru trophy boat race. Admire the breathtaking views of the lake, and observe the glimpse of village life as you travel past the banks. The boat stops for a lavish lunch of traditional Kerala cuisine.
Thereafter transfer to a shikara to navigate the narrow waterways and shallow channels. Shikara is a traditional motorized canoe with its roof covered. However, all the sides are open and there are cushioned seats to sit on. It is just a miniature form of houseboat. Make your way past rural fishing villages and lush jungle landscapes. Then continue cruising, passing by rice paddies, palm-lined canals, and churches. In the late afternoon, enjoy coffee or tea with Kerala-style snacks before your cruise ends in the early evening.
Disembark between 3pm and 5pm, and your private driver will drive you from Alleppey back to your hotel in Kochi, Alleppey or Kumarakom.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick guests from all hotels in Cochin / Alleppey / Kumarakom
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kochi is the new name for Cochin; Alappuzha is the new name for Alleppey
Please note that neither the houseboat nor the smaller shikara have any air-conditioning, although there is generally a breeze blowing while cruising
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
