Kochi Private Tour : Backwater Cruise in Aleppey | La Vacanza Travel

Kochi Private Tour : Backwater Cruise in Aleppey

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: India, Kerala, Kochi
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  • 6 hours
  • Kochi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this tour from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional house boat or Shikara Canoe Boat . Enjoy an up close look at rural life and stunning nature during this memorable day on the water.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala

Pick up from Cochin Hotel or Cochin Cruise Terminal

Stop At: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 6 -7 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.”

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Pass By: Kerala Backwaters, India

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fort Cochin, Wellingdon Island, Kundanoor, or MG Road by AC Car
  • Non-AC Houseboat cruise or Non AC Shikara Canoe Cruise (approx. 3 hrs)
  • Lunch (only for Houseboat Tours)

Exclusions
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Guides are Optional at Extra Cost of 60 USD for a group. Please contact Tour operator if required

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from your Hotel in Cochin City Limits or Cruise Terminal

Ports

  • Sagarika Cochin International Cruise Terminal, X789+HF4, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682003, India

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

ShekoSusan_K

31 Dec, 2023

A trip to this part of India without a visit to the backwaters would be incomplete. My driver Shaneer showed up early to pick me up, which was highly appreciated. His auto is extremely comfortable which made for an enjoyable ride to the Alleppey boat jetty. Shaneer’s mastery of English made the long ride educational and fun. When we arrived at the jetty the boat diver, Manu was waiting. I was happy i booked the canoe boat because this allowed us to go into some of the smaller canals which are more interesting then the larger ones. Manu told me about like in his village, about the rice farming and other interesting points along the way. I highly recommend both Scanner and Manu for this trip if they are available. I would like to come back in the future and do the ride just before sunset, I think the would make for beautiful lighting for photography.

priyankjammar

04 Apr, 2023

We booked 9:40am timeslot for 3/31 and were told by TripAdvisor team that Shikara will start at 9:40am and cab driver will pick us from hotel couple of hours before that. We planned for the day accordingly. We later realized that cab driver came at 9:40am to pick us from hotel, which subsequently delayed the entire plan by 2 hours, and impacted our evening plans. The charges are bit expensive compared to directly renting the Shikara Canoe on spot. Booking helps during peak season i.e., Nov-Feb but for remaining months it’s better to directly rent after going there which will be much cheaper. Vegetarian food was provided at nominal charges and we loved that. The Shikara driver Manu was quite interactive and helpful. The cab driver took us from interior roads from hotel to Aleppey, although I would have appreciated covering some scenic path to Aleppey. We paid additional Rs. 200 to driver to drop us at Marine Drive instead of Hotel, which was just 3 kms diversion. Anyways, we were with the family in new place and just went with the flow without any arguments to avoid spoiling the trip.

Marta_D

04 Mar, 2023

We really enjoyed this! The driver picked us up from our hotel in Kochi on time, and when we arrived in Aleppey, our boat was already waiting for us. We had the boat all to ourselves. The guide/boat driver was very friendly, and we spent about 3 hours enjoying the beauty of the backwaters. The boat is a sort of motorized canoe, much smaller than the famous houseboats, but still perfectly comfortable, with the added advantage that you can go into the smaller/narrow canals (definitely the prettiest part of the backwaters as far as we are concerned!). We had some doubts about booking this trip since it did not have many reviews on La Vacanza Travel, but we are so glad we did. Definitely recommended.

Sridhar_S

20 Dec, 2022

Boat ride and stopover at island for lunch. Overall a fantastic experience. But a bit costly maybe because of onset of season. At a reduced price it would be even more attractive

Kouta L

21 Jun, 2022

We had a wonderful one night backwater cruise in Allapuzha with Lakes and Lagoons, organized for us by Carnival Tours. From the pick up by car in Cherai to the collection by same the following morning, everything was so well organized, everyone involved was professional, kind and courteous, and all thanks to the good people of Carnival. Faultless, and a magical experience at a very reasonable price.

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Great way to visit the Kerala backwaters

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Unmissable Allapuzha Backwaters Cruise

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