A quiet and provincial multi day stay on the smooth backwaters of Kerala. Setting off from Alleppey (Alappuzha), near Kochi, you’ll sail through the rich Kerala backwaters on board a rice boat. This Kerala backwater cruise can be combined with any of Kerala Tours.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Kochi – the beautiful St Francis’ Church, the white washed Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi and the iconic Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront
- Kerala’s famous tropical backwaters
- Coastal Alleppey – gateway to the relaxing palm fringed Kerala backwaters
Day 1 Kochi
Welcome to India and the beginning of your vacation! Arrive  Kochi air terminal, where you will be met by Indian Safaris Representative. Drive for roughly 2 hours to Allepey and board a private rice-boat for an excursion through the backwaters in and around Allepey. Watch as our group drive the boat through the water utilizing tall bamboo posts!
The rice-boat is a just outfitted specialty and comprises of a covered lounge/dining area, resting accommodation (with mosquito net) and a restroom with a WC and washbasin. At night the boat is lit by typhoon lights. Covered shade on the two sides of the boat permits the breeze and perspectives to stream in. There is a little help zone at the back of the art where the cook gets ready basic suppers utilizing the same number of fresh provisions as can be culled, gotten or purchased in the backwaters. A distance of nearly 20 kms will be covered, during which time the boat will skim past vivid nearby villages.
Overnight: Rice boat | Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Backwaters Cruise
Spend the day at leisure on the rice- boat. Opt for a swim, soak up the sunshine, enjoy the scenic beauty of colourful villages and have a sumptuous meal on banana leaves. In the evening, witness sunset through coconut palms. Enjoy dinner under a million stars. Sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of the backwater.
Go through the day at recreation on the rice-boat. Select a dip, absorb the daylight, enjoy the beautiful magnificence of brilliant villages and have an extravagant supper on banana leaves. At night, witness nightfall through coconut palms. Enjoy supper under 1,000,000 stars. Rest and dream with the wonderful move of the backwater.
Overnight: Rice boat | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Alleppey – Kochi.
Disembark at Alleppey. Drive to Kochi airport in time to connect with your onward fight for onward journey.
This tour can be combined with any of our South India Tours. Please write to us for more information and pricing.
