Kochi Shore Excursion: Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise | La Vacanza Travel

Kochi Shore Excursion: Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise

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

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.

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 Cruise Port or Hotel in Cochin

Stop At: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Pickup and drop-off at Kochi Port
  • Lunch
  • Deluxe non-AC category houseboat cruise
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Cruise Port or Hotel in Cochin

Ports

  • Samudrika Cochin International Cruise Terminal, X786+JCR, Indira Gandhi Rd, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682009, 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

irisd460

11 Feb, 2020

Excellent..my husband & I enjoyed every minute of this houseboat tour which included a delicious Keralan meal. Peaceful & relaxing..beautiful scenery so lush & green..enjoyed watching people go about their everyday life. Wished we had stayed overnight. Highly recommended. Calgary, Canada

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Enjoyed every minute..Excellent

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