Kochi Shore Excursion: Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise

5.0 (1 reviews) Kochi, India
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 7-hour tour from Fort Cochin, and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on board a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages and backwater boats, and more. Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty he declared that Alleppey was the Venice of the East.

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Day Cruise with a Guide

Private Houseboat Day Cruise with a English Speaking Local Guide
Lunch
Pickup included

Day Cruise

Lunch
Private Houseboat Day Cruise: Private Houseboat Day Cruise
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off at Kochi Port
  • Lunch
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Deluxe non-AC category houseboat cruise
  • Drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Kochi (Cochin)
    Pass by
    Pick up from Cochin Cruise Port or Hotel in Cochin
  2. 2h
    Be picked-up from Kochi Port ships berth/pier or Hotel in Cochin and transferred approximately 1.45-hours to Alleppey. Board your houseboat on arrival. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and more. There will be 3 staff members (Guide optional) to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as you could wish for.

    Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cuisine which includes rice, vegetable dishes, fish and chicken, all freshly prepared on the houseboat as you gently cruise. Later transfer back to Cochin by road.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from Cruise Port or Hotel in Cochin

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

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

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