Cochin: Alleppey Day Backwater Cruise by Shikara Canoe
Type : Private Tour
Duration : 06 - 07 hours
Shikara is a motorized cover canoe type boat smaller than a house boat. A Shikara offers seating capacity for four men to twelve men. It is truly meant for cruising remote Alleppey back water villages which are not accessible by huge vessels. One can enjoy the backwater of aleppey and rustic lifestyle of back water villages absolutely genuine in its class.
Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 7-hour tour from Port Cochin, and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on board a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages and backwater boats, and more.
Highlights:
Full description:
Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat.
Following a pick-up from Cochin Port at 09:00, transfer to Aleppey to board your boat at 10:30. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms,village ares and more .Short stop during cruise at local restaurant to try some local snacks . Cruise end at approximately 13:30 for the transfer back to Cochin Port by about 15:00-15:15.
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.”
All tours are exclusive and private tours
What's Included :
• Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
• Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
• 3-hour backwater cruise (can be extended to 4 hours without charge if time permits)
• 1 bottle of drinking water per person
• All taxes
What's Not Included :
• Tips
• Liquors and wine
Rate
Cost for 01 -02 Persons : 175 USD
Cost for 03 -04 Persons : 250 USD
(Upto 4 Pax -Car )
Cost for 05 -06 Persons : 300 USD
Cost for 07 -08 Persons : 350 USD
(Up to 8 Pax -Traveler)
Rates Valid till May 2022
More than 8 Persons , Please send us a mail to enquiry@cochindaytours.com
Good to Know :
• Please note that for the Shikara cruise there won't be a guide,as tour itself is self explanatory, although there will be 01 Boat driver on board to look after you .Or if you wish to have a guide we can arrange English Speaking Guide at extra 75 USD irrespective of no of persons in your group
• For the pick-up, drivers will be holding a sign with your name on it for ease of identification
• Backwater Day Tours only possible if the Ship departs late evening by 04.00 Pm or Later
Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 7-hour tour from Port Cochin, and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on board a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages and backwater boats, and more.
Highlights:
- Cruise through the narrow backwater canals of Aleppey
- Discover the lush Alleppey region of India
- Canoe Type Boat
- Drift past paddy fields, Village areas and coconut palms
Full description:
Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat.
Following a pick-up from Cochin Port at 09:00, transfer to Aleppey to board your boat at 10:30. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms,village ares and more .Short stop during cruise at local restaurant to try some local snacks . Cruise end at approximately 13:30 for the transfer back to Cochin Port by about 15:00-15:15.
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.”
All tours are exclusive and private tours
What's Included :
• Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
• Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
• 3-hour backwater cruise (can be extended to 4 hours without charge if time permits)
• 1 bottle of drinking water per person
• All taxes
What's Not Included :
• Tips
• Liquors and wine
Rate
Cost for 01 -02 Persons : 175 USD
Cost for 03 -04 Persons : 250 USD
(Upto 4 Pax -Car )
Cost for 05 -06 Persons : 300 USD
Cost for 07 -08 Persons : 350 USD
(Up to 8 Pax -Traveler)
Rates Valid till May 2022
More than 8 Persons , Please send us a mail to enquiry@cochindaytours.com
Good to Know :
• Please note that for the Shikara cruise there won't be a guide,as tour itself is self explanatory, although there will be 01 Boat driver on board to look after you .Or if you wish to have a guide we can arrange English Speaking Guide at extra 75 USD irrespective of no of persons in your group
• For the pick-up, drivers will be holding a sign with your name on it for ease of identification
• Backwater Day Tours only possible if the Ship departs late evening by 04.00 Pm or Later
