Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Enjoy a peaceful paddle over five days around the canals close to Alleppey where you'll also meet local communities as part of a rural village homestay.
Alleppey Pulinkunnu canals Kavalam island homestay experience
Price
US $430 excluding flights
More info
This tour can be arranged on any day of the year and starts and ends near the backwaters town of Alleppey.
The price is based on minimum of 2 people traveling and sharing a room
The price is based on minimum of 2 people traveling and sharing a room
Description of Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Price information
US $430 excluding flights
This tour can be arranged on any day of the year and starts and ends near the backwaters town of Alleppey.
The price is based on minimum of 2 people traveling and sharing a room
The price is based on minimum of 2 people traveling and sharing a room
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel guides
This Indian state is renowned for stonkingly delicious food, tea and spices, and the beautiful Western Ghat mountains.
Three different seas to choose between, beaches galore, and a food scene that starts with dosa and ends with delight.
Vacation information
Dietary requirements:
We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Reviews
4 Reviews of Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 06 Mar 2018 by Immanuel Lanzaderas
The highlight was kayaking through quiet backwaters as local people started their day. Amazing food at really nice homestays. Getting to see rural and village life up close. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Aug 2016 by Aileen Taylor
Fantastic. One of the best vacations we have been on. Very well organised by Thomas who runs the operator we travelled with Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Apr 2016 by Scott and San
The overnight on the houseboat was magical and a perfect point half way to recharge after hiking and biking and before kayaking. Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Nov 2015 by Caroline Petersen
The most memorable parts were the incredible beauty of the backwaters, especially in the smaller waters which houseboats could not go down, seeing women doing their washing in the river and children playing. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet and people
Kayaking is the best way to explore the backwaters of Kerala, impacting minimally on the environment. The expedition presents an opportunity to meet up with the villagers, understanding their culture and enjoying their hospitality – all essential ingredients for a responsible traveler.By staying at home stays, heritage villas and small family-owned resorts, you will be supporting small ventures & positively impacting the livelihood of the local villagers who are employed there. The kayaking guides are from the backwater villages and this activity provides them with a decent livelihood. Moreover, the guides at the home stays and villas are also local communities, giving them employment and respectability.
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