
Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience
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Is Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience worth booking?
Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience is a 8-hour experience in Kochi, India, from $100 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 52 / 100
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- Duration
- 8 hours
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- $100 per person
Hello! Cruise Passengers to Cochin Skip the Group ! Book a Private Tour! You are met at he ship with pager board of Your Name.. Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience
What you get
About this experience
Hello! Cruise Passengers to Cochin Skip the Group ! Book a Private Tour! You are met at he ship with pager board of Your Name.. Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably. ( your dollars are going back where it counts!) Our Tour Backwater Experience in Shikkara Boat. After receiving you we proceed to alappuzha Backwaters. This drive through the main highway and interior villages of Kerala will give you idea of the infra-structure development and the life of people here. On reaching the backwater region you board along with your guide / escort an exclusively booked high class houseboat.. Then this private group of you and your near and dear ones will embark on a cruise along the backwaters comprising narrow canals, rivers. We will stop at villages for more exploration if you so choose. After 3 hours backwater cruise we will disembark from Shikkara Boat and will drive back to Kochi We will stop for lunch
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Private Shikkara boat hire charges.( For Backwater Cruise )
- Transport by private air-conditioned car
- Port pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Alappuzha
Alappuzha is the famous back water region of Kerala. We will travel to Alappuzha. It is 1 hour 30 minutes to alappuzha from Kochi
60 minutes here
Punnamada Lake
At Alappuzha we will stop at this place to board a Shikkara Boat which is pre booked exclusively for us.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Kerala Backwaters
We will cruise 3 hours in the backwaters in the Shikkara Boat.
180 minutes here · Admission included
This is a wonderful restaurant for local food for tourists under the goverment. So it is not expensive and authentic. We will stop here for lunch after the cCruise in backwaters
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Excel India Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A maximum of 04 people per booking
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
- Infants (ages 1-4 years) are free
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $200
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kochi.
How much does Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kochi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kochi is not rushed.
Is Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kochi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kochi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kochi and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alalppuzha Private Backwater Shikkara Boat Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kochi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kochi?
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On Outty we rank every Kochi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kochi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kochi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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