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 $480 excluding flights

Duration

4 Days

Type

Tailor made

Reviews

More info

This tour can be arranged on any day of the year.
The tour starts and ends near the backwaters town of Alleppey.
This is an all inclusive tour & luggage will be shifted from place to place on boats.
Based on minimum of 2 people traveling.

Description of Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters

Price information

US $480 excluding flights

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Departure information

This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements

Contact Us

If you'd like to chat about this vacation or need help finding one, we're very happy to help

1-866-821-6866

Call toll free

Calling from outside the USA rosy@responsibletravel.com

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Vacation information

Dietary requirements:

We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Reviews

6 Reviews of Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters

4 out of 5 stars

SHOW

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 review

Reviewed 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 review

Reviewed 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 review

Reviewed on 01 Jan 2015 by Helen Bell

Don't hesitate as it was wonderful for activities, food and accommodation! Read full review

Reviewed 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 review

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2015 by Amy Bell

Kayaking through the lovely backwaters off the main channels where you can see people going about their everyday activities and spot interesting wildlife. Read full review

Responsible Travel

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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.

Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters