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Houseboat Excursion in Kerala backwaters. |
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Cruising along the Alleppey backwaters |
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tour unrated (all ratings for this guide)
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Houseboats once were spice boats or rice boats which used to carry black pepper, ginger, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, and later cashew nuts, rice and coir. The spice boats now innovated into luxury houseboats for hosting tourists from world over. Made from teak it has caulked hull with bamboo canopy. Bedrooms spacious for two and laid with Cambridge white bed linen have attached powder rooms. This house boat meanders through the backwaters studded with coconut groves and lush green paddy fields. Paddy fields attract us as they lie below sea level. We can witness the life of villagers educated and prosperous on the banks. Bungalows or rich houses of prosperous people painted in bright colors and churches, and temples also adorn the banks. While cruising we can enjoy a 'Sadya', Kerala's national food with fish 'Karimeen' or Pearl spot. |
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Depart from Kochi 09. 00
Arrive Alleppey 10. 30
Board Houseboat and
cruise in the backwaters
Lunch 13. 00
Resume cruising 14. 00
Snacks Tea/Coffee 16. 00
End cruising 16. 30
Depart Alleppey for Kochi and arrive Kochi 18. 00
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Total duration of Tour 08. 00hours. (Our day and the time we start the tour is flexible and is meant to accommodate your schedule and interests. |
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Meet up location: I wll meet the guests at the lobby of the city hotel where guests stay.
Or if the guests arriving by cruiser ship I will meet the guests at the Kochi harbour. |
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| End location: The guests will be dropped at the place where they are picked for the tour. |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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I am authorized to guide historical monuments. I can guide tourists in Hindu temples in this region except the sanctum.
A few temples do not allow non Hindus to enter in side the temple. I will not be able to guide the tourists as I am not a Hindu. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 2500 Indian Rupee. - Guests need money to pay tips, buy souvenirs, pay camera fees, etc., There is no possiblity to increase this amount. |
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| Guide fee for the tour, Car hire charges for transfer from Kochi to houseboat and return( Toyota Innova / Cheverlet Tavera with saeting capacity for 6 including driver and guide.), Houseboat ( Silfer Star catogory ) for a day cruise from 11.00 a.m. to 16.30 p.m. including lunch, evening tea/coffee and snacks, soft drinks, bottled drinking water. |
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| Tips, camara fees, buying souvenirs, and other expenditure of personal nature. |
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| Tour #: 16514 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Cultural, City |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
| You must be able to get in and out of the car and house boat. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. Suitable for mature teenagers. |
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| Language(s): English (advanced), German (basic), Hindi (conversational) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 4 |
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