This tour through the canals, backwaters, rivers, and inlets will make you connect with the local community living in the interiors and remote areas of Kerala and give an idea about their lifestyles and means of living. This trip is a good combination of experiencing the culture and nature at one go.
- Kayaking in the backwaters of Alleppey
- Home-stays and heritage backwater retreats
- Healthy local delicacies
- Typical backwater villages and people
- Paddy fields and tea shops
Day 1: Alleppey
Today, you will meet up with our kayaking guide at Alleppey who will brief about your kayaking tour and safety procedures required for Kayaking. You will start paddling into the remote countryside bordered by the villages and coconut trees. The daily lives of the locals, the hardworking farmers, children going to school, the serene ambiance, and the chirping sounds of water birds capture the essence of the Kerala villages. You can also see some wooden canoes transporting people, vegetables, fish, livestock, and home appliances from one place to another. After stopping for lunch at a scenic place, you will be taken to a cozy resort on the backwaters.
Kayaking Distance : ~ 10 Kms
Day 2: Champakulam
On day 2, you will be paddling through the backwaters to a lovely peaceful homestay at Champakulam. While kayaking through these backwaters, you can see the lively activities of the village people, farmers working on their farms, water birds and obviously, some smiling faces. The close interaction with the locals living in the area and their daily lives will fascinate you. If lucky, you will also be able to see the traditional toddy tappers on coconut palms. You will continue kayaking through the backwaters enjoying the village lifestyle and reach an elegant home where a traditional lunch awaits you.
Kayaking Distance : ~ 10 Kms
Day 3: Nedumudy
Your destination today will be a heritage villa situated along the backwaters. You will have excellent opportunity to see village life at close quarters where you can find the locals engaged in their day to day activities. The vast expanse of water, the friendly local people and their lifestyles which you get to experience in close proximity are bound to mesmerize you. By noon, you will cruise into the beautiful heritage villa, situated on backwaters. Here you can enjoy delicious Kerala food and a well-deserved rest. You also have the option to go on village walks.
Kayaking Distance : ~ 10 Kms
Day 4: Kainakary
Today, after having breakfast at the backwater homestay, you will Kayak towards another ancestral home situated on the backwaters. As you kayak through the palm-fringed backwaters, you will be fascinated by the beauty and serenity of the backwaters and realize why it has become world famous and attractive to millions of tourists visiting this area. You can have a delicious traditional lunch at the ancestral home that you stay for the night. Spend your rest of time relaxing at the backwater homestay.
Kayaking Distance : ~ 12 Kms
Day 5: Depart
Depart from Kainakary to your next destination.
| Places | Night( s) | Hotels / Camps |
| Alleppey | 01 | Pagoda Resort |
| Champakulam | 01 | Guest House |
| Nedumudy | 01 | Guest House |
| Kainakary | 01 | Guest House |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airport and hotels.
– 04 nights hotel accommodation.
– Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
– A dedicated vehicle for the duration of the trip
– Expert english speaking guide
– All necessary equipment required for kayaking and caving.
– Permits for Kayaking and caving.
– All taxes.
– International Airfare.
– Tips, gratuities, Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks, camera/ video camera charges, or any other expenses of a personal nature.
– Visa fees, personal insurance.
– Any item not specified under cost includes.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.