Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise
1.Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise
Private Shikara canoe cruise from Cochin to Alleppey backwaters for views of paddy fields, coconut palms, and village life.
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Best Canoes & Kayaks In Kochi
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The 7 most popular canoes & kayaks in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
7 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Kochi
Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village
2.Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village
Sunrise kayaking in Alleppey backwaters: guided paddling around an island village, bird islands, and a snack break, with pickup.
“The young guides spent the whole time at the front chatting to each other or on their phones. They glanced back approx 3-4 times in total to check we were there, but weren’t really bothered about anyone’s safety. Seeing the sunrise Read more”
Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey
3.Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey
Kayak Alleppey backwater villages in Kerala, paddle past paddy fields and birds, with optional open-water swim on a 6-hour local culture route.
“I only had 24 hrs in the backwaters and this was a perfect way to experience and get emerged in it. I absolutely loved paddling around the backwaters, observing and interacting with the locals, and taking in the beautiful scenery and seeing incredible birds. My guide was pRead more”
Kochi Kayaking : Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break
4.Kochi Kayaking : Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break
Sunrise or sunset kayaking in Kochi’s Kadamakkudy backwaters with tea on the water, a small English guide group, and wet-clothes tips.
Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food
5.Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food
9-hour canoe and shikkara backwaters cruise from Kumarakom with breakfast, lunch, bird sanctuary stop, village food, and optional toddy.
“We had an amazing day, starting at sunrise with a boat trip through the backwaters with Sanu, stopping for tea at a local shop and finding a wide variety of birds. After a couple of hours we returned to their base for a delicious Kerala style breRead more”
Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes
6.Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes
Sunset kayaking in Alleppey’s quiet backwaters with a guided route, tea break, and a small-group paddle that ends with a motor-boat return.
“We ended up not going on this trip due to extremely poor communication.”
Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise
7.Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise
Private shaded Shikara day cruise from Kochi to Alleppey canals with pickup, 3 hours afloat, and time for local life, lunch options.
“Absolutely loved this tour! They worked with the cruise ships departure times so we were back in time. It was a private tour so just the 3 of us, both driver and tour guide went above and beyond so we got an opportunity to hold an eagle and visit a local locals bar and sip…”