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Cochin (Kochi) Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal Ships Pier
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Make the most of your time at shore and take a tour of Kochi’s main highlights. There are three different itineraries based on the day of travel which visits key landmarks including the Kerala backwaters, the traditional Chinese fishing nets, the St. Francis Church, and Fort Kochi. Learn about the history of Kochi from your guide and enjoy a hassle-free trip during this shore excursion.
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US$26.00
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US$26.00

Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
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When docking on shore from your cruise, it can be hard to find tours that’ll make sure you're on time to meet your cruise before it heads out on the water again. This Celebrity Constellation Kochi shore excursion is a perfect solution as it meets you right at your boat and takes you back in time, too. Depending on the day of your tour, you’ll either ride on a houseboat through the backwaters of Alleppey; ride on a houseboat through the backwaters of Alleppey and visit Fort Kochi; or visit multiple highlights such as the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St, Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica.
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US$26.00
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US$26.00

Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise
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Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this seven-hour tour from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional house boat. Enjoy an up close look at rural life and stunning nature during this memorable day on the water.
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US$124.80
Price varies by group size
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US$124.80
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Cochin Shore Excursions from Pier
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While docked in the Cochin cruise port, explore the city from your ship on this worry-free shore excursion. Depending on the date you book, follow one of three itineraries. Either, make a stop in Fort Kochi to see St. Francis Church, go on an adventure through the backwaters of Kerala during this houseboat tour, or cruise down a river in a houseboat, and visit the giant Chinese fishing nets.
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US$26.00
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US$26.00

From Cochin Port: Backwaters by Shikara (Covered Canoe Boat) & Chinese Nets
Explore the backwaters of Kerala by Shikara (Covered Canoe Motorized Boat) on a group tour specially designed for cruise ship passengers from Cochin Port. Enjoy a Keralan lunch or Snacks in Alappuzha, and then visit Fort Kochi to see the famous Chinese fishing nets.
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US$57.20
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US$57.20

Highlights of Cochin Group Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .
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This Group shore excursion is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Kochi. Tour the incredible sites on a four-hour journey by Local Ferry ,Local Bus ,Tuc -Tuc and foot , to visit the Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace ,Spice Market ,Dhobi Khana (local laundry) etc . You'll learn about local life from your professional guide and explore the best this incredible Southern Indian city has to offer.
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US$52.00
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US$52.00

Kochi Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise
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Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters with this overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi. Float past rural villages, coconut palms, rice paddies and more as you make your way through the narrow channels and expansive waterways known as the "Venice of the East". It's one of the best ways to escape the chaos of the city and truly relax and unwind on your trip to India.
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US$189.80
Price varies by group size
From
US$189.80
Price varies by group size

Houseboat Tour In Alleppey Backwaters From Cochin
Cruise along the canals of the backwaters of Alleppey in a houseboat, witnessing the rich culture and village life of South India. The calm and serene waters offer a great way to spend a lazy morning gliding past paddy fields and villages under the clear blue skies. Take lunch on board the houseboat and spend the afternoon exploring Fort Kochi, the first European township in India.
Highlights
• Houseboat ride on the backwaters
• Scenic beauty of the palm lined waterways
• Chinese fishing nets near Fort Kochi
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US$410.00
Price varies by group size
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US$410.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Day Cruise with South Indian Lunch on the Kerala Backwaters & Private Transfer
Enjoy a day cruise through the one-of-a-kind Kerala Backwaters. You will cruise along a series of narrow canals and lagoons which create and maintain the ecological balance in this unique region. Your cruise includes a delicious hot lunch of South Indian cuisine.
Highlights
• Narrow Canals in a unique ecological region
• View Toddy Tapping
• View local village life
• South Indian Lunch
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US$349.00
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US$349.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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14-Day Private Tour of Kerala with Accommodation
We immerse ourselves in the tranquil life of Kerala, marvel at gigantic temples, hike in the shadow of the highest South Indian mountain massif, learn a lot about spices and tea, drift in a kayak through the world-famous backwaters of Kerala and relax with yoga on the endless white sandy beaches of Marari.
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US$3,401.53
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US$3,401.53
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Backwater Village Life Experiences - Forenoon Land Journey
Highlights
• Come prepared for worship and morning ritual in a 900-year-old temple
• Experience the art of Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martial arts in existence
• Enjoy a traditional Kerala breakfast
• Go canoeing on the scenic backwaters, watching fishing and clam picking
• Savour tender coconut juice and the fruit
• Witness coconut tree climbing, dehusking, broom making from coconut leaves, coconut leaf weaving, basket making etc
• Clam processing
• Visit a 400-year-old Tharavadu (traditional home)
• Have traditional Kerala lunch on a plantain leaf
• Visit a coir factory
Important Note
• This stunning trip is part of a community tourism initiative designed to benefit the locals
• Canoeing is subject to weather
• This is a nature-friendly, plastic -free tour
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US$226.67
Price varies by group size
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US$226.67
Price varies by group size

Alleppey Backwater Day Tour In Houseboat.
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The experience Backwaters of Alleppey on a Houseboat is something refreshing and beyond imagination.
The Houseboat backwater programme has been designed for those who like to visit best canals in and around Alleppey . The houseboat make a trip through the below beautiful rivers and canals with an hour lunch break. . Houseboat makes a trip through some of the beautiful villages in Alleppey. These are Kainakari Village and Kuttithod and boat reach a place called Kuttamangalam.
We provide 1hr country boat to experience the narrow canal called Kuttamangalam canal where houseboat cannot make a trip. This 1hr trip gives breath taking scenic beauty of the local village, paddy field etc.
After an hour of this country boat trip, houseboat start moving towards its final location for halt. The boat halt between 1730hrs and 1800hrs for overnight stay
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US$307.66
per group
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US$307.66
per group

Private luxury Houseboat trip at Alleppy Backwaters.
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The Houseboat backwater programme has been designed for those who like to visit best canals in and around Aleppey . The houseboat make a trip thorugh the below beautiful rivers and canals with an hour lunch break. . Houseboat makes a trip through some of the beautiful villages in Aleppey. These are Kainakari Village and Kuttithod and boat reach a place called Kuttamangalam.
We provide 1hr country boat to experience the narrow canal called Kuttamangalam canal where houseboat cannot make a trip. This 1hr trip gives breath taking scenic beauty of the local village, paddy field etc.
After an hour of this country boat trip, houseboat start moving towards its final location for halt. The boat halt between 1730hrs and 1800hrs for overnight stay.
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US$139.40
From
US$139.40

5 Nights & 6 Days Kerala Tour Covering Munnar, Aleppey Houseboat, Kovalam Beach
This 6 days Kerala trip is designed for those who want to visit most attractive and interesting places in Kerala.This tour gives best experiences of Kerala - Munnar hill station, Alleppey backwater houseboat and Kovalam Beach.Other important aspect of the package are below.
Munnar – Located at a height of 1450-1695m, this is one of the best hill stations in Kerala which tourist cannot avoid visiting. It stood first in the domestic and international tourism due to its greenery, tea plantations, waterfalls, view points, cool climate, mountains – combination of all these make Munnar No 1 destination.
Houseboat in Alleppey is an experience beyond imagination.The main attraction of Alleppey is criss crossed canals, lagoons, villages on the banks of these canals, paddy fields etc
Kovalam Beach – One of the best beach in Kerala. The lighthouse beach, howa beach etc are in Kovalam.You can also see the light house at Kovalam beach.
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US$693.89
per group
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US$693.89
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Overnight Houseboat Backwater Trip at Aleppey.
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The Houseboat backwater programme has been designed for those who like to visit best canals in and around Aleppey. The main attraction of this trip is to have an experience of the best narrow canals, beautiful villages and village life of Aleppey.
About the boat -
This is one of the small private traditional boat used. Those who like the authentic traditional rice boat converted to a houseboat, this is the best example.
Open Country Boat trip
Another attraction is that we provide one hr open country boat to have an experience of very narrow canals where either the houseboat or shikkara boat used to make a trip.
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US$151.65
per group
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US$151.65
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise with Lunch from Cochin - Private Tour
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Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 6 -7 hour tour from Fort Kochi and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala by a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages and backwater boats and more. Alleppey is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon, was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty that he declared that Alleppey was “The Venice of the East.”
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US$119.60
Price varies by group size
From
US$119.60
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Kayaking in Cochin Backwaters with Pick up & Drop
Kayak along the backwaters and canals of Kadamakkudy Islands .Kadamakkudy Islands is an island suburb of the city of Cochin
It's a small group tour with 4- 6 Persons ,Kayaking is conducted in either morning or evening ,with pick up /drop from hotels in Fort cochin /Mattancherry /Wellingdon Island /Ernakulam MG Road /Bolghatty /Kundanoor
Kayak used is a single or double seater sit on top rigid type . All guests have to wear Life Jackets .There will be a support kayak with Staff and diver
Morning pick up will be at 6.00 -6.15 Am and Evening pick up will be at 4 or 5 Pm
Tour will be self explanatory ,but there will be a support kayak with staff /diver
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US$31.20
Price varies by group size
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US$31.20
Price varies by group size

From Cochin Port: Backwaters by Houseboat & Chinese Nets
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Explore the backwaters of Kerala by houseboat on a group tour specially designed for cruise ship passengers from Cochin Port. Enjoy lunch aboard the boat in Alappuzha, and then visit Fort Kochi to see the famous Chinese fishing nets.
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From
US$85.00
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US$85.00

Lotuslande Houseboat
With its farsighted languorous stretches of the backwaters, and the tranquil natural beauty comprising of the paddy fields Alleppey is undoubtedly the 'Venice of the East'.
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From
US$211.88
per group
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US$211.88
per group
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