Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise | 6 hours

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Shikara Canoe Cruise + Guide
2 Adults x $200.00
$400.00
Approx Total
$400.00
03 Hours Shikara Canoe Day Cruise with English Speaking Local Guide & Pick up/Drop from Cochin Hotels or Cochin Cruise port
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Shikara Canoe Cruise
2 Adults x $125.00
$250.00
Approx Total
$250.00
03 Hours Shikara Canoe Day Cruise with Pick up/Drop from Cochin Hotels or Cochin Cruise Port
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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.”

Itinerary

  • 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

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Backwater of aleppey

  • Kerala Backwaters

    Cruise Along the Backwater of Kerala

    3 hours

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Additional Info

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

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Absolutely loved this...

Published on Dec, 2024

Absolutely loved this tour! They worked with the cruise ships departure times so we were back in time. It was a private tour so just the 3 of us, both driver and tour guide went above and beyond so we got an opportunity to hold an eagle and visit a local locals bar and sip the homemade drink, toddy! Went on 2 different boats to navigate the water ways, just so relaxing watching the world go by, people washing, fishing, just makes a change from the hustle and bustle of India.Would highly recommend.

Worth to Try!

Published on Oct, 2023

3 hour day-ride was a wonderful experience with this service! A driver was waiting for us 15 mins before the meeting time at hotel in Cochin. The canoe operator also planned well in spite of our busy schedule so that we could enjoy a lot. You should try South Indian thali in a village restaurant which is affordable and very tasty. Thank you for showing us around your village by canoe.

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