Group Shore Excursion: Backwater Houseboat Tour and Fort Kochi from Cochin Port

Sightseeing  :  India  :  Kerala  :  Kochi  :  Ports Of Call Tours

This group tour is specially designed for cruise travelers who dock at Kochi Port. Experience the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala for 2.5 hours aboard a houseboat. See the traditional villages and scenic backwaters. Later, board a coach to reach Fort Kochi. While exploring, you will learn about and view the Chinese fishing nets which have reigned along the shores for more than 150 years.After pickup from Kochi Port at around 9am, transfer to Alleppey (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes) to board your houseboat by 10:45am. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms and traditional wooden houseboats. There will be 3 staff members along with your guide who will ensure that your experience is relaxed and comfortable.

Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cuisine lunch with rice, vegetable dishes, fish, chicken and more as you gently cruise. The houseboat cruise will finish at approximately 1:30pm then you will disembark and transfer to Fort Kochi by air-conditioned coach. See and learn about the Chinese fishing nets which have dominated the coastline for more than 150 years.

When the tour ends, you will be dropped back at Kochi Port by 4pm to return to your cruise ship.