Private Backwater Cruise on a Houseboat and Shikara including Lunch
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
What's included in Private Backwater Cruise on a Houseboat and Shikara including Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Alleppey Backwaters
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick guests from all hotels in Cochin / Alleppey / Kumarakom
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Ticket Redemption
• The tour might not operate in extreme weather conditions, especially if it is raining heavily (usually in July & August) • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.