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Pass By: Carnival Tours & Travels, 1/361 Princess Street Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India

Itinerary A : Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets

After pickup from Kochi Port transfer to Alleppey (approx 1 hour 45 minutes) to board your houseboat.On arrival check in and short motor boat transfer to the houseboat . Houseboat 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 for approx 2.00 hours and 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.Later transfer to Cochin Port.

Itinerary B : Backwaters by Houseboat

Pickup from Kochi Port transfer to Alleppey (approx 1.45 hrs) to board your houseboat.On arrival check in and short motor boat transfer to the houseboat . Houseboat 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 Local Snacks with Tea or Coffee on board. The houseboat cruise will be for approx 2.00 hours and then you will disembark and transfer back to Cochin Port.

Itinerary C : Glimpse of Cochin

We will pick you from Ships Berth and transfer to Mattancherry to visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese, The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Next door is the Jewish Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India.Also go for a short stroll along the Jew Street/Jew Town shops. Later transfer to Fort Kochi for a short walking tour visiting St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The church was constructed in 1503 by Portuguese friars and is now the burial place of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who led the first ships sailed directly from Europe to India. Next we will visit Santa Cruz Basilica, one of the largest and most impressive churches in India. Stroll along the street of Fort Kochi to see Chinese fishing nets that were introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan in the 14th century. Kochi fishermen still use the fishing nets to earn their livelihoods. Later transfer to cochin port. (The Jewish synagogue is closed on Fridays/Saturdays and all Jewish holidays. The Dutch palace is closed on Fridays.)

Itinerary D : Cochin as a Local (Highlights of Cochin Group Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .)

Pass By: Cochin Backwater Day Tours, Kochi (Cochin) India

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Pass By: cochin shore excursions, 1/361 Kappithns Fort Kochi, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India

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Incluso

Port pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch (for Houseboat Tour only)
Bottled water
Driver/local guide
River Cruise (for Houseboat Tour only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Only Tea/Coffee/Snacks (For Houseboat Tour: 13:35 Departure )

Non incluso

Drinks
Gratuities
Lunch/Snacks (For City tour)

Extra

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Please note: This itinerary includes visit to a church, therefore modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended; no casual clothing such as jeans, sportswear, joggers, or sneakers
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Please note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding "VIATOR" sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA" Tour Departure as per the time selected during the booking . Please report 5 mins before
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

Funzioni

Turismo

80%

Acquatica

45%

Culturale

25%

Adrenalina

20%

Recensioni

4.8

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Rigby G

5 | 2017-12-19

We had a very enjoyable day - we did all the advertised activities, plus on the way out to the lake the guide spotted an elephant ceremony at a temple and we stopped for some great photos. The houseboat tour was very interesting and the lunch provided was excellent. It would have been better if we could have seen the nets working even a demonstration but I guess we were there at the wrong time of day.

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BRYANSTOECKEL

5 | 2017-12-16

Overall a good tour very good guide and houseboat tour and lunch good however let down by minibus which was probably best available but seats were small and cramped causing both of us to get leg cramps

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Susan G

5 | 2017-12-08

Fantastic value. Lovely staff, food, boat. Professional and fun. Would highly recommend.

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eamoncanney

5 | 2017-11-04

This tour is an absolute must do when visiting Cochin. The backwater houseboat tour gave an enlightening glimpse into everyday life along the backwaters. The houseboat was very comfortable and the lunch representative of the flavours of Kerala. On return to Cochin the tour also took us to the city's highlights which was a perfect way to conclude a wonderful day.

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lgaston

4 | 2017-08-02

Lovely trip, very relaxing and interesting. Would recommend. We also had an excellent local lunch

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Donald U

4 | 2017-05-19

Our tour provider was Carnival Tours. The guide and bus was waiting for us at the cruise terminal, he spoke good English and was quite knowledgeable. The bus was in good condition and the ride to the houseboat is approximately 2 hours. The houseboat trip itself is a little long as the scenery is mostly the same as you cruise the canals. The lunch served on the houseboat was an authentic Indian meal of fish, chicken, and rice and was very tasty in our opinion. The tour of Fort Kochi was about 5 hours long and we certainly enjoyed that also. We were taken to the sights that are a must see for most tourist. All in all it was en enjoyable day and half we would recommend it as a way to see and experience some of what Kochi has to offer.

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Carol T

5 | 2017-02-04

Well organised trip with good standard of bus and boat. Guide was interesting with good English, and an excellent lunch was served on board. Highly recommended

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