Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat Cruise with Deluxe Houseboat + Pickup from Cochin Hotels

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ID: GYG28578-O-33159
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Country: India

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 6-hour tour from your Cochin hotel or the port, and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on board a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages, backwater boats, and more.
Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat. 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.”


Following a pickup from Cochin Cruise Port or from Cochin Hotels, transfer to Aleppey to board your houseboat. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and more. There’s no guide on board but there will be 3 staff members to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as you could wish for. Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cusine as you gently cruise, before later transferring back to Cochin Port or your hotel.

Highlights

  • Cruise the backwaters of Kerala
  • Discover the lush Alleppey region of India
  • Marvel at the traditional wooden houseboats
  • Drift past paddy fields and coconut palms
  • Feast on a Keralan lunch on board your boat

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that for the houseboat cruise there won't be a guide, although there will be 3 members of staff on board to look after you
• For the pick-up, drivers will be holding a sign with your name on it for ease of identification
• Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour will receive a full refund. For cancellations made from 16-30 days before the tour, a 50% refund will be paid. Cancellations made 15 days or less before the tour pay the full price
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotels in Cochin or from Cochin Port.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.