A Backwater Trip in Alleppey
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Experience overview
Once an English-speaking guide collects you from port, this vintage voyage through the lush backwaters begins. You'll drive through the Coconut Plantation and board a traditional houseboat to begin traveling the narrow mazes of canals. See villagers fishing, swimming and engaging in their daily activities. Then enjoy a traditional lunch before seeing a waterfront temple. This festive outing is ideal for travellers interested in seeing authentic India up close and unspoiled. Dubbed the "Venice of the East", Alleppey (Alappuzha) boasts a phenomenal maze of canals, where village life unfolds. Once you board the customized vessel with your guide, you'll cruise along the waters where the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race unfolds (Second Saturday of every August). Your captain will navigate the backwaters to see villagers farming, trading, fishing and bathing. After enjoying a tasty, traditional Indian lunch, you'll see a number of houses of worship, like the Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna and Mannarasala temple. These waterfront Hindu temples have been in use for approximately 600 years! Reserve this amazing Cochin tour for a waterfront row seat, observing traditional Indian life in its most unspoilt condition. Please Note: A tourist visa is required to debark in India. Cruise lines do not usually provide this visa, therefore, you will need to obtain one prior to your cruise.
Duration
8
Activity level
Easy
Tour style
Eco, Nature
Group size
Standard
Food and beverages
A traditional lunch on the houseboat is included.
Departure point
The Cruise Ship Pier.
Recommended dress
We recommend wearing comfortable light clothing, sensible walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and hat. We suggest bringing rain protection if necessary, and a camera for photos.
Restrictions
Participants must be able to step in and out of the vehicle and the houseboat. This tour can accommodate a folding walker. A tourist visa is required to debark in India. Cruise lines do not usually provide this visa, therefore, you will need to obtain one prior to your cruise.
Information required for this tour
Due to local laws, we need to collect some required passport information from you. All passport information for each guest must be supplied and be current, or your request will be denied. PLEASE NOTE: As a general rule, passports should be valid for at least six months when traveling internationally. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final date of travel. If your passport will expire within six months of your last date of travel, please renew it before placing your order for this tour. For more information, consult the USA Department of State's website (/go/wwr_E5UnYsyyXEIvnc48TlCKDFnRQ46iD69-v7zM7BJuSqc4y6mFWLAN8WKo1vaXO3YK9KEqFus). For each guest on the tour, please enter 1) Complete name as printed in the passport; 2) Date of Birth; 3) Passport Number; 4) Issued Date of Passport; 5) Expiration Date of Passport; 6) Nationality; 7) Sex (Male or Female). For example, please enter information in the following format: Customer 1: Robert Joseph Smith, December 5, 1957, Passport # 123456789, April 8, 2015, April 9 2025, American, Male Customer 2: Mary Ann Smith, January 15, 1959, Passport # 123456789, May 12, 2015, May 13 2025, American, Female
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