Alleppey: Kayaking and Shikkara Boat Tour with Local Meal

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ID: GYG1060941-1630573
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Country: Saudi Arabia

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore Alleppey's backwaters on a guided tour. Kayak through narrow canals, enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch, cruise on a Shikkara boat, and end with a thrilling speed boat ride.
Meet your guide at the jetty and receive a brief introduction and safety instructions. Enjoy a welcome drink of tender coconut or herbal juice before setting off on your adventure.

Begin with a 2-hour kayaking adventure. Paddle through narrow canals and lush coconut-lined waterways, exploring hidden village routes inaccessible by motorboats. Enjoy serene views and spot birds and local life along the way.

Next, walk to a nearby traditional Kerala home for an authentic local lunch. Enjoy a homely meal served on a banana leaf, featuring Kerala rice, aviyal, thoran, sambar, pickle, fish fry (optional), and payasam. Relax and interact with the hosts.

After lunch, board a covered Shikkara boat for a 3-hour laid-back backwater cruise. Travel through scenic canals of Kainakary and Kuttanad. Enjoy optional tea and snacks served onboard.

End your tour with a short adrenaline-pumping speed boat ride, offering great photo and video opportunities. Return to the jetty for departure.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Alleppey's backwaters
  • Paddle through narrow canals and lush coconut-lined waterways
  • Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch served on a banana leaf
  • Cruise through scenic canals on a covered Shikkara boat
  • End your tour with an adrenaline-pumping speed boat ride

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves water activities, so participants should be comfortable around water.
The activity is not suitable for people with mobility impairments, non-swimmers, or those prone to seasickness.
INCLUDED
  • Guided 2-hour kayaking session with safety gear
  • 3-hour private Shikkara ride
  • 10-minute speed boat ride
  • Traditional Kerala lunch from a local home
  • Welcome drink and bottled water
  • Life jackets, support crew, and host guidance
  • All taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup/drop (can be arranged on request)
  • Additional soft drinks or packaged snacks
  • Tips or personal expenses

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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.