The delightful experience while in Alappuzha is the houseboat cruise. The houseboats you find in the backwaters of Alappuzha are in fact a reworked version of the Kettuvallams of olden times. Kettuvallam is a Malayalam word, Kettu, refers to dwelling structures and Vallom means boat. In the olden days, kettuvallam or boat with thatched roof that covers over wooden hulls was used to carry tons of rice and spices.
Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Cruise - Kochi
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:00 AM
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Cruise the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala on board a private Kettuvallam, a traditional thatched houseboat typical to Kerala. These houseboats have been plying the Kerala waterways for centuries, connecting villages along the backwaters and transporting rice, spices and other goods. A Kerala backwater cruise is the best way to experience Kerala's amazing beauty and get a glimpse of rural life along the backwaters.Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
The delightful experience while in Alappuzha is the houseboat cruise. The houseboats you find in the backwaters of Alappuzha are in fact a reworked version of the Kettuvallams of olden times. Kettuvallam is a Malayalam word, ‘Kettu’, refers to dwelling structures and ‘Vallom’ means boat. In the olden days, kettuvallam or boat with thatched roof that covers over wooden hulls was used to carry tons of rice and spices.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Afternoon tea
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Beverages
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler Reviews
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Nice boat lovely trip through back waters to see wild life and how the locals go about there daily lives, very good food from chef, bathrooms need up grading and new towels are a must as very grubby
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The one day Back water cruise was excellent. Beautiful day to simply hang out and take in the sites. I liked that we were picked up from our hotel and then driven to the cruise. The on board staff were pleasant and cooked us a delicious meal. I would definitely recommend this Back water day cruise to others.
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The one day Back water cruise was excellent. Beautiful day to simply hang out and take in the sites. I liked that we were picked up from our hotel and then driven to the cruise. The on board staff were pleasant and cooked us a delicious meal. I would definitely recommend this Back water day cruise to others.
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We were not aware the cab would pick us at 6am and ended up leaving at 7:15 drive to allepey was long reaching the boat at 11:30 service and lunch was good, no tea.
Boat house was short, only 2.5 hours we were taken to allepey hotel by 2:30 -
We were not aware the cab would pick us at 6am and ended up leaving at 7:15 drive to allepey was long reaching the boat at 11:30 service and lunch was good, no tea.
Boat house was short, only 2.5 hours we were taken to allepey hotel by 2:30 -
It is a must and I enjoyed it a lot .The driver was good.
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It is a must and I enjoyed it a lot .The driver was good.
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Could not ask for a better day cruising the backwaters of Kerala in houseboat!
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Romantic and relaxing! Highly recommended
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Very relaxing. Well organised. The backwaters are beautiful, well worth a visit.