Alleppey Houseboat Day Cruise

1 Day

Start and end in Alappuzha (Alleppey), Alappuzha (Alleppey)

Location Covered
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Price on Request

Highlights

  • Discover the lush Alleppey region of India.
  • Relaxing cruise along the jade-smooth waters of Alleppey.
  • Evergreen paradise of rice paddies & coconut groves.
  • Immersion into traditions & customs of local village life.
  • Comforts of a houseboat & open-air sun deck.

Itinerary

Morning 10 Am pick up from Cochin hotel and later drive to docks in Alleppey, or Alappuzha as it is alternatively known, ready to climb into the wooden canoes used by locals and tourists alike to travel around the canals and backwaters of the Keralan city. 

Once on board, you'll begin sailing along the canals that interconnect throughout Alleppey. As you delve deeper into the beautiful network of waterways in the southern Indian city, you'll soon see why it has earned the nickname "Venice of the East"! 

Continue cruising towards the backwaters themselves, where you'll find that many boats are no longer just a way to travel around, but are being used as homes too! Your guide will reveal how the traditional houseboats have become a way of life in Alleppey. 

Relax and enjoy the gentle rock of the canoe as it sails along, and you'll soon reach a viewpoint where you'll stop to take in the views. Feel the breeze as you admire the spectacular panoramic views of Alleppey. You'll be able to spot the impressive white façade of the Basilica of St. Mary Champakulam, one of the oldest churches in India, dating back to the 5th century. The perfect fusion of tradition and nature in one city! 

Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for the different migratory birds that fly overhead as you explore some of the most beautiful corners of Alleppey. At 1 Pm houseboat will stop for lunch with lavish menu of traditional cuisine. At 4.30 Pm we will provide you evening Coffee / Tea with traditional style snacks. The cruise ends at 5 Pm. 

Finally, end your trip with a bit of exploration on your own, and later drive for your hotel at Cochin.

What's Included

  • All transfers by an AC vehicle.
  • Lunch at House Boat.
  • One mineral water bottle per person per day.
  • All currently applicable taxes including GST.
  • Monument entry fees.
  • Visas Fee (if applicable).
  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes

Yes, All language local guides are available as per request.

Yes

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

Yes

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Only for foreign national traveler.

Most of the places you will get free Wi-FI.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Currency always depend on the country.

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

100% departure if there is single traveler.

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

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3 Star

Tips always optional.

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Yes

 

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