Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater

Explore Alleppey’s backwaters on a customizable Shikara boat cruise. Choose your duration and budget for a unique, scenic adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vembanad Lake - Vembanad is India’s largest lake, spanning three districts: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Kottayam, covering an area of 2,033 square kilometers.
  • Kainakary - The Kainakary houseboat terminal is a renowned tourist destination in Alappuzha, featuring a floating bridge on Meenapally Lake, constructed by the government to attract…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Cruise in a Motorized Shikkara Boat
  • Safety Gears & Jackets
  • Tranquil Village Life Experiences
  • Use of personal drone and camera
  • Breakfast
  • Disposable rain coat during monsoon season
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol is not allowed; safety is our priority. We ensure our customers return safely
Additional Information

Beginning at Kannitta Jetty, the journey encompasses Vembanad Lake, Kainakary River, Umpikkaram Canal, Stone Bridge (Kallupalam) Canal, Bhajan Madam Canal, passing in front of Bhajan Madam Temple, St. Mary’s Lake, Pathil Chira Canal, Ayiraveli Canal, Chavara Canal, Palukaran Canal, Manalodi Canal, Muttel Canal, Pauvam Canal, Menappally Lake, and the…

Location
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Northstar576498
Feb 25, 2026
Beautiful 😍 experience - It was amazing, Haneef was friendly and knowledgeable .Thanks to him and his boat we managed to go into the narrowest of the water ways. He even obliged when I asked to take a pic in another boat.
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Richardrocks
Feb 19, 2026
Great experience - recommended! - Haneef is a lovely guy, great communications via WhatsApp, easy to arrange - highly recommended! We did 3 hours which was enough for us.
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Inspire38878132890
Feb 9, 2026
Awesome experience - Best guide and a great boat to see all the small canals where big houseboats cannot go, amazing experience. I would recommend this guide for sure
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Flyer14360346764
Jan 31, 2026
Great experience. - Very well done. The operator was very helpful and explained a lot. We had a lot of questions which were all answered. I would everyone to try this experience.
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Marion_c
Jan 23, 2026
Relaxing cruise around Alleppey Backwaters - Wonderful and relaxing 2 hour Shikara boat cruise through the Alleppey Backwaters. We were able to experience real village life with families fishing and farming rice paddies. Highly recommended to take shikara instead of Houseboat to experience the narrow canals and backwaters of Alleppey.
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Patriciatorque
Jan 19, 2026
Relaxin experiencia - Amazing experience, relaxing Cruise in small back waters, very friendly
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Rameezp2026
Jan 16, 2026
Best one - Such a wonderful experience we had, especially haneefkka, such a sweet person, highly recommend if you want to experience the real alappuzha
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367birutep
Jan 14, 2026
Amazing experience - Amazing trip, outstanding views. We saw very interesting life in the canals. Highly recommend!
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A1697eknoahs
Jan 4, 2026
Splendid Day with Haneef - We really enjoyed our experience on the boat with Haneef. We were able to go into the small villages where other boats couldn’t and that’s the big advantage of his boat. His family was also so hospitable and we really enjoyed the conversations that we had with him we learned so much about Kerala culture, and the backwaters themselves.
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Musab1
Jan 4, 2026
Beyond the Usual Backwater Routes - I had an amazing boat ride through the narrow backwater canals of Alappuzha, reaching places where normal shikara boats cannot go. It was peaceful, authentic, and truly special. Mr. Hanifa, the owner and driver, was outstanding—very skilled, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made the experience safe, personal, and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a genuine backwater experience.
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From $4
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).