7-Hour Alleppey Backwater Tour from Kochi with Private Backwater Taxi

7 Hours Round trip from Kochi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise in a Water Taxi/Shikkara boat through the backwaters of Kerala
02 See expansive paddy fields and coconut groves along Alleppey's channels
03 Experience local life through villages, markets, and street shops
04 Visit Alleppey, the "Venice of the East" and a renowned backwater destination

Visit Alleppey, known as the Venice of the East. Cruise in a Water Taxi / Shikkara boat through the backwaters of Kerala. Sail past expansive paddy fields and coconut groves while taking in one of India's most renowned backwater destinations. The tour also offers a glimpse into local life through visits to villages, markets, and street shops, with time to savour local delicacies.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kochi, Alappuzha

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Kochi to Alleppey and Cruise the Backwaters

Drive from Kochi to Alleppey for 1 hour 30 minutes in a Toyota Etos, Innova, or Tempo Traveller. Arrive in Alleppey, which is famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products, and coir industry, and is a world-renowned backwater tourist destination in India. Board a Shikkara boat exclusively reserved for the group.
Cruise through the backwaters for 3 hours, looking at the rice fields, coconut groves, villages, markets, and more. Explore the street shops and savour some local delicacies.
Drive for 1 hour 30 minutes back to Kochi. On the way back, stop for lunch at a specially chosen restaurant.

The route