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Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise with Lunch from Cochin

Kochi, Indiaby Carnival Tours Kochi

  • 6.5 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 6.30-hour tour from Fort Kochi and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala by a traditional houseboat. 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

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Standard / Deluxe non-AC Houseboat(approx. 3 hrs)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fort Cochin, Wellingdon Island, Kundanoor, or Ernakulam MG Road by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Drinks and alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kochi (Cochin)

    Pass by

    Pick up from your Hotel in Cochin or Cruise Port

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    Pass by

    Transfer to aleppey

  3. 3

    Kerala Backwaters

    6 hours

    Cruise slowly through the hidden backwaters of Alappuzha (also known as "Alleppey"), considered the hub of the state's backwaters and home to a vast network of waterways and boats. Venture through village areas and the landscape of the Laccadive Sea to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and much more. There will be 3 staff members along with your guide to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as possible. Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cuisine as you gently navigate the waterways, which includes rice, vegetable dishes, fish, chicken, and more. End your houseboat cruise and later transfer to your hotel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is available at the following locations: • Kochi Port • Your hotel in Fort Kochi • Your hotel in Wellingdon Island • Your hotel in Kundanoor /Edappaly • Your hotel in M.G Road (Mahatma Gandhi Road)area • Your hotel on Marine Drive in Ernakulam district

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 1 years old
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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

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