A quiet start in Kuttanad
Sunrise Cruise
Begin early and travel through the Alleppey–Kuttanad backwaters as the villages and waterways start their day.
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These timings and durations were supplied by the operator. Final routes, inclusions, availability and prices are confirmed directly.
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From three hours
to a longer journey.
Regular cruises accommodate 2 to 9 guests. Larger boats are also available for bigger groups, subject to direct confirmation.
A daytime backwater journey
Lunch-Time Cruise
A three-hour daytime Shikara ride with views of Kuttanad villages, waterways, farming and local life.
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Evening on the backwaters
Sunset Cruise
Spend the late afternoon on the waterways and return as the evening light settles across Alleppey.
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More time to explore
Extended Morning Cruise
A longer morning route for guests who want more time around Kuttanad’s villages, paddy landscapes and waterways.
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A relaxed half-day route
Extended Afternoon Cruise
An extended afternoon cruise with time to see more of the backwater landscape before the evening return.
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Shikara and open-boat combination
Special Narrow Canal Trip
Combine a Shikara ride with a smaller open boat to enter narrow canals and see Kuttanad village life more closely.
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