Alleppey Serene Canals Tour with Canoe Ride & Lunch from Kochi
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the enchanting backwaters of Alleppey on a 4-hour guided cruise combining the comfort of a shikkara boat and the charm of a traditional open canoe. Discover narrow canals, lush paddy fields, and peaceful village life in off-the-beaten-path areas like Kainakari and Kuttamangalam. Glide through serene lakes and rivers, witness local life up close, and spot exotic birds along the way. This backwater experience offers a perfect mix of nature & culture—ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Kerala’s timeless beauty.
Kerala Sadhya - We will arrange plantain leaf lunch, known as Sadhya in Kerala, is a traditional, elaborate South Indian veg feast served on a fresh banana leaf, featuring a spread of rice, curries, pickles, sides like aviyal, thoran, and papad, offering a culturally rich, eco-friendly, and flavorful dining experience.
Short City Visit - A walk through the famous Mullakkal temple before proceeding back to Kochi.
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Since travellers need to shift from Shikkara boat to Canoe, hadicapped person may not be able to do this.
What To Expect
Punnamada Lake
Upon your arrival, our representative will meet, receive and help to board your private shikkara boat. We start our journey from Rajeev Jetty and enter Punnamada lake. This is a big lake cum river, famous for the annual Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race held every August.
Embark on a picturesque cruise from the tranquil Punnamada Lake, heading towards the charming Vilakkumaram Jetty. As you glide along, look to your left, where you’ll catch sight of the legendary Vilakkumaram—a name that translates to “lamp on a tree” in Malayalam, derived from the words Vilakku (lamp) and Maram (tree). This glowing beacon marks an ancient waterway that once connected Quilon (now Kollam) to Kochi. Long before electricity lit up the land, these waterways served as crucial trade routes, with the Vilakkumaram lighting the way for boats carrying goods across the water. These lamps help guiding boatmen safely through the misty channels. Today, only a few of these beacons remain—two in Alleppey and one in Kumarakom—preserving a piece of history that still guides travelers. From here, you’ll take a right turn and continue your voyage through these timeworn paths, where the serenity of the old waterway will sweep you back into a world of rich history and unspoiled beauty.
Options
Alleppey Canoe Tour from Kochi
Shikkara and Canoe Ride: First 90mins Shikkara tour, 60mins Canoe ride through very narrow canal, South Indian Lunch, last 90mins shikkara tour. Shikkara and Canoe: Both are private. Shikkara is having comfortable seat, top covered where as canoe is open. Duration: 6 hours: Total duration is 6hrs. 2hrs from Kochi to Alleppey, 3hrs Shikkara ride, 1hr canoe ride and 2hrs back to Kochi. Traditional veg lunch: A plantain leaf lunch, known as Sadhya. Different varities of Veg items, rice, pickle, pappad-all arranged in precies order. Chuffer driven AC Car.: Sedan ac car for upto 3 adults, mini suv for 4 to 6 adults. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private shikkara Cruise.
Sadhya - South Indian veg feast served on a fresh banana leaf. Bottled mineral water.
Canoe or Open Boat for an hour.
Private AC car from Kochi to Alleppey and back.
Pickup points
Sealord Hotel Cochin
Shanmugham Road, Marine Drive Ernakulam India
Kochi Marriott Hotel
Lulu International Shopping Mall, 34/1111 N. H. 47, Edappally, Lulu International Shopping Mall Campus Edappally India
Hotel South Regency
Vivekanand Road, Opp South Railway Station Ernakulam India
Fragrant Nature Kochi
Bazaar Road, Kochi Kochi (Cochin) India
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible
earlef2025,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip great tour guides knowledgeable friendly prompt attentive and absolute pleasure A must do on you next visit to Kerala
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