India · Backwater Tour

4-Hour Alappuzha Backwater Boat Tour from Kochi with Village Walk

4 Hours Round trip from Kochi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the beautiful landscapes of Alappuzha's backwaters on a Shikkara cruise
02 Stroll through village paddy fields to witness the local lifestyle
03 Visit riverside temples, a toddy shop, and Chavara Church
04 Taste a traditional South Indian meal from Kerala

Embark on this trip from Kochi to spend quality time in Alappuzha, best known for houseboat cruises through the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Experience a Shikkara boat ride past flourishing paddy fields, coconut lagoons, isolated islands, village schools, hospitals, birdlife, and cultivation areas. Then continue on foot to witness the local lifestyle, visit riverside temples, a toddy shop, and Chavara Church, before tasting mouth-watering South Indian cuisine from Kerala.

Drive to Alappuzha to sail on a local Shikkara boat cruise and see flourishing paddy fields, coconut lagoons, isolated islands, village schools, hospitals, different types of birds, and cultivation areas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kochi, Alappuzha

Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shikkara Cruise, Village Walk, and Kerala Meal in Alappuzha

Enjoy pickup from Cochin Airport, the cruise terminal, or your central hotel in Kochi with your Alappuzha guide.
Drive to Alappuzha to sail on a local Shikkara boat cruise and see flourishing paddy fields, coconut lagoons, isolated islands, village schools, hospitals, different types of birds, and cultivation areas.
Witness the lifestyle of the villagers while walking through the paddy fields, and visit riverside temples, a toddy shop, and Chavara Church.
Taste a South Indian meal from Kerala.