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Cochin to Alleppey Backwater Tour (2days)

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
2 days and 1 night
India (Alleppey)
India (Cochin)

Description

In this private two day tour we pick the guest from Cochin city hotel or airport then transfer to Alleppey (Backwater of Kerala), interlocked with a large number of canals and bridges. Board a houseboat from here and enjoy the cruise through the enchanting backwaters. Houseboat comprises double/ twin bed room, with attached bathrooms, running water, and a lounge area in which to relax and enjoy the sights on the shore. Start our sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. Lunch, dinner & overnight in Houseboat.

In this private two day tour we pick the guest from Cochin city hotel or airport then transfer to Alleppey (Backwater of Kerala), interlocked with a large number of canals and bridges. Board a houseboat from here and enjoy the cruise through the enchanting backwaters. Houseboat comprises double/ twin bed room, with attached bathrooms, running water, and a lounge area in which to relax and enjoy the sights on the shore. Start our sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. Lunch, dinner & overnight in Houseboat.

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Cochin - Alleppey (60kms) (L,D)
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat and sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. While sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals, the panoramic sights one can never forget. Pass through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. Alleppey is referred as the Venice of the East, due to canals, backwaters, and lagoons. Boats are the main mode of transportation here, you can see Shikara boats, small motor boats, passenger boats, cargo boat, and houseboats. Evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef & driver. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef & driver. Overnight in houseboat.

Day 2:
Alleppey - Cochin (60kms) (B)
After breakfast disembark from houseboat and drive to Cochin drop off to your hotel or airport.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 1 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsAlleppey   Kochi - Cochin Airport
2   Kochi - Cochin Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
AlleppeyDeluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) or similarPremium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) or similarLuxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) or similar