Alleppey / Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise Private Tour with Pickup from Cochin Port
ID: GYG29286-O-576033
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Day Cruise on a small motorized canoe boat also called as "Shikara" in the Backwaters of Aleppey. The cruise will cover the Backwaters and village areas of Aleppey and is the perfect shore excursion.
Alleppey also called " Venice of the East" is an important tourist destination in India. The Backwaters of Alleppey are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience. Alappuzha is a landmark between the broad Arabian sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. It is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. In the early first decade of the 20th century the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon made a visit in the State to Alleppey, now Alappuzha. Fascinated by the scenic beauty of the place, in joy and amazement, he said, here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties. In his exhilaration, he exclaimed, Alleppey, the Venice of the East.
Itinerary :
Pick-from Cochin Port or your hotel is at 9.00 am before the transfer to Aleppey (approximately 1.30 hours) to board the boat at 10:30 am. The boat will cruise slowly through the backwaters and village area of Aleppey with the main attraction during the cruise being the view of backwaters, paddy fields, coconut palms, and the villager's daily life. The cruise will finish around 1.30 pm and you get back to Cochin Port between 3.00 and 3.15 pm.
Highlights
- Exclusive Canoe Cruise in Aleppey Backwaters
- View of Paddy fields & Cocnut Palms
- Enjoy the Backwaters and Village beauty of Aleppey / Alappuzha
- View of Local Villager daily Life
- Pick Up and Drop from Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that for the canoe cruise, there will be no guide
• At Cochin port berth there will be staff holding a placard with your name on it to pick you up and to introduce you to the driver. Your driver will take you to the boat and later back to the port
• There will be 1 member of staff who drives the boat. A guide is not necessary because cruise is done mainly to watch and enjoy the backwaters and village area of Aleppey
• Cancellations with in 15 days to Tour Date: No Refund
• Cancellations before 16 days to Tour Date: 50% Refund
• Cancellations before 30 days to Tour Date: 100% Refund
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your guide will meet you at the ship's berth at Cochin Port.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
