Type : Cochin Shore Excursions / Trips
Pick up / Drop : Cochin Port /Ships Berth / Pier
Duration : 6 - 7 hours
Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 7-hour tour from Port Cochin, and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on board a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages and backwater boats, and more.
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
Full description:
Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat.
Following a pick-up from Cochin Port at 09:00, transfer to Aleppey to board your houseboat at 10:30. 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 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, ending at approximately 13:30 for the transfer back to Cochin Port by about 15:00-15:15.
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.”
All Houseboat tours are exclusive and private tours
What's Included :
• Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
• Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
• 3-hour backwater cruise (can be extended to 4 hours without charge if time permits)
• Lunch on board
• 1 bottle of drinking water per person
• All taxes
What's Not Included :
• Porterage
• Tips
• Liquors and wine
Good to Know :
• Please note that for the houseboat cruise there won't be a guide,as tour itself is self explanatory, although there will be 3 members of staff on board to look after you .Or if you wish to have a guide we can arrange English Speaking Guide at extra 50 USD irrespective of no of persons in your group
• For the pick-up, drivers will be holding a sign with your name on it for ease of identification
• Backwater Day Tours only possible if the Ship departs late evening by 04.00 Pm or Later
Rates
Cost for 02 Persons : 250 USD
Cost for 03 Persons : 275 USD
Cost for 04 Persons : 300 USD
Cost for 05 Persons : 350 USD
Cost for 06 - 08 Persons : 400 USD
Cost for 09 - 10 Persons : 500 USD
Cost for 11- 12 Persons : 550 USD
Rates Valid till Sept 2014
More than 12 Persons , Please send us a mail to [email protected]
More Details @ http://www.cochindaytours.com/aleppey-tours.html