Keralan Backwaters - 3 days

Keralan Backwaters - 3 days

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Keralan Backwaters - 3 days

3 Days Starting and ending in Kochi, India

Visiting: Kochi, Alleppey

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

628/MBKBW

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Sailing

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Tour Overview

Embark on a serene journey through the enchanting Keralan Backwaters with this 3-day river cruise. Begin your adventure in Kochi, where you'll explore the historic St Francis’ Church, the Dutch Palace, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. Travel to Alleppey, the gateway to the tranquil backwaters, and board a deluxe rice boat for an unforgettable overnight stay. Glide past vibrant local villages, enjoy meals prepared with fresh local ingredients, and relax under the stars. Spend your days soaking up the sun, swimming, and taking in the breathtaking scenery. Conclude your journey back in Kochi, with memories of the lush landscapes and peaceful waters. This small group tour includes all relevant transfers, daily breakfast, two lunches, and two dinners, ensuring a comfortable and immersive experience in the heart of India.

Highlights

  • Kochi - Visit St Francis’ Church, the Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, and see the Chinese fishing nets.

  • Explore the coastal town of Alleppey, the gateway to Kerala's backwaters.

  • Spend a night aboard a deluxe rice boat on the Kerala Backwaters.

  • Glide past colorful local villages on a traditional rice boat.

  • Witness a sunset through coconut palms and dine under the stars.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Kochi

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Rice boat

Accommodation Name: Rice boat

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrive Kochi airport, where you will be met by a representative from On The Go. Drive for approximately 2 hours to Allepey and board our private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Allepey. Watch as our crew propel the boat through the water using tall bamboo poles!





The rice-boat is a simply furnished craft and consists of a thatched covered lounge/dining area, sleeping accommodation (with mosquito net) and a bathroom with a WC and washbasin. In the evening the boat is lit by hurricane lamps. Thatched awning on both sides of the boat allows the breeze and views to flow in. There is a small service area at the rear of the craft where the cook prepares simple meals using as many fresh provisions as can be plucked, caught or bought in the backwaters. A distance of some 20 kms will be covered, during which time the boat will glide past colourful local villages.

Day 2: Alleppey

Location: Alleppey

Accommodation: Rice boat

Accommodation Name: Rice boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day at leisure on the rice- boat. Opt for a swim, soak up the sunshine, enjoy the scenic beauty of colourful villages and have a sumptuous meal on banana leaves. In the evening, witness sunset through coconut palms, enjoy dinner under a million stars and sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of the backwater.

Day 3: Kochi

Location: Kochi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Alleppey - Kochi. Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Kochi Airport in time to connect with your onward fight.





If you'd like to extend your stay, we offer a variety of hotels, short stays and add-ons for you to choose from. Please read our best places to visit or [[best things to see each month|126647]] for suggested places to visit on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.





For information about visas, top travel tips, best time to travel and much more, browse our [[travel guide|126581]].

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Our rating: Deluxe

  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast along with two lunches and two dinners during the tour.

  • 2 nights on a deluxe air-conditioned rice-boat

    Spend two nights on a deluxe air-conditioned rice-boat, offering a unique accommodation experience.

  • All relevant transfer and transportation

    All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is considered an entirely personal gesture.

Age Policy

5yrs accompanied by an adult

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with all relevant transfers and transportation provided in private, modern chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicles. Enjoy a scenic drive from Kochi to Alleppey, where you'll board a private rice boat to explore the lush backwaters.

Accommodation

Experience the charm of Kerala's backwaters with two nights aboard a deluxe air-conditioned rice boat. Enjoy the simply furnished craft featuring a thatched covered lounge, dining area, sleeping accommodation with mosquito net, and a bathroom. Delight in meals prepared with fresh local provisions.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the Keralan Backwaters tour?

    The accommodation provided during the Keralan Backwaters tour is a deluxe air-conditioned rice boat, which is simply furnished with a thatched covered lounge/dining area, sleeping accommodation with mosquito net, and a bathroom with a WC and washbasin.

  • What meals are included in the Keralan Backwaters tour?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners. Meals are prepared using fresh provisions that can be plucked, caught, or bought in the backwaters.

  • What activities can I expect on the rice boat during the tour?

    While on the rice boat, you can enjoy leisure activities such as swimming, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying the scenic beauty of colourful villages. In the evening, you can witness the sunset through coconut palms and enjoy dinner under the stars.

  • How is the rice boat propelled during the tour?

    The rice boat is propelled through the water using tall bamboo poles by the crew.

  • What is the lighting like on the rice boat in the evening?

    In the evening, the rice boat is lit by hurricane lamps.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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Traveled through Egypt with On...

30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

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  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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