Kochi Shore Excursion: Private Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
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.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
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.
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
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Kochi (Cochin), India
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
