2 days

Private

About this activity

Alappuzha (Alleppey) is a landmark between the broad Arabian Sea and the web of rivers flowing into it. It is a town in the Alappuzha District in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of the Indian Empire, made a visit to Alappuzha in the early 20th century fascinated by the scenic beauty of the place and said “here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties”.

Day 1:

At 10:30am, you will be picked up from your hotel or from Kochi Port (please refer to Departure Point for details). You will be transferred to Alappuzha and upon arrival and check-in, a motor boat will transfer you to board the houseboat around 12pm. The houseboat will begin slowly cruising through the backwaters and village area of Alappuzha, passing paddy fields and coconut palms. Main meals will be served on board. Stay overnight on the houseboat.

Day 2:

The cruise will finish after breakfast at 9:00am. You will then transfer back to Kochi Port our your hotel for arrival around 11:00am.

Included

Overnight accommodation in Deluxe Category houseboat
Hotel pickup and drop-off as per Departure Point
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch, Dinner (Day 1) and Breakfast (Day 2)

Not included

Drinks (available for purchase before boarding the boat)
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required for 1 bedroom booking
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Minimum age is 1 years old
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For Deluxe boats: AC switched on in bedroom only from 10pm to 6am
Houseboat is at a standstill from 5:30pm to 8am the following day prt government restrictions
Beverages need to be purchased before boarding the boat
Please see below for the boat type based on your total number of travelers:
2 people: 1-bedroom private boat
3 people: 1-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
4 people: 2-bedroom private boat
5 people: 2-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
6 people: 3-bedroom private boat
7 people: 3-bedroom private boat and 1 extra mattress
8 people: 4-bedroom private boat
9 to 10 people: 4-bedroom private boat and 1 to 2 extra mattress(es)
There will be 3 staff on board. Houseboat is charged on a per room basis. Therefore, if you booked a 1-bedroom boat but allocated in a 3 or 4-bedroom boat, only 1 bedroom will be allowed for use and other bedrooms will be closed.
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

90% Cultural

65%

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