Category Canoes & Kayaks

India · CANOES & KAYAKS

4 Canoe & Kayak Trips in India, Compared

4 reviewed

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

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1.Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 6 hours · from $50Our pick

A half day shikara canoe cruise from Cochin to Alappuzha backwaters, with village life, paddy fields, and an easy, scenic Kerala ride.

“Excellent trip! Best boat to go by as wasn’t too big and could go down the smaller backwaters. Also being a private tour it was the best value for money! Guide was very informative Definitely recommend this trip!!”

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Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam

Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam - Price and how to judge if it’s good value

Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village - Stop by stop: what Alleppey, Punnamada Lake, and Kuttanad feel like

3.Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $16Top rated

Sunrise kayaking in Alleppey’s backwaters, paddling quiet canals and lakes with safety gear, a tea snack stop, and pickup option.

“The young guides spent the whole time at the front chatting to each other or on their phones. They glanced back approx 3-4 times in total to check we were there, but weren’t really bothered about anyone’s safety. Seeing the sunrise Read more”

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Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey - Price, Time, and Getting Real Value at $30.12

4.Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $30

Kayak Alleppey backwaters to Chennamkary, Kainakary, Venattukad, spot birds and locals, with optional open-water swimming.

“I only had 24 hrs in the backwaters and this was a perfect way to experience and get emerged in it. I absolutely loved paddling around the backwaters, observing and interacting with the locals, and taking in the beautiful scenery and seeing incredible birds. My guide was pRead more”

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