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Things to do in Alleppey

The backwaters reward getting off the deck: a shikara through the narrow canals, a kayak at dawn, a village walk between coir yards and paddies, birds working the lake edge. These are the Alleppey experiences, matched to how long you have.

Roofed shikara gliding a paddy canal in Alleppey

Shikara Rides

The classic canal glide

Kayaks on a narrow backwater canal near Alleppey

Kayaking

Paddle the quiet channels

Country canoe in a village canal, Alleppey backwaters

Canoe Tours

The village's own transport

Village walk between paddy fields in Kuttanad, Alleppey

Village & Food Tours

The land-side of the water

Waterbirds along the reed margins of Vembanad Lake

Bird Watching

Dawn belongs to the birds

Fishermen working nets on the Alleppey backwaters

Fishing Mornings

Work the morning nets

Houseboat cruising the wide backwaters of Alleppey at sunset

Backwater Cruises

All the water you came for

Full Alleppey experiences guide →

Kerala-wide themes

Backwater Cruises

3h – overnight · Easy

Kayaking & Canoeing

2 – 4 h · Easy-moderate

Tea Trails & Trekking

3 – 6 h · Moderate

Wildlife Safaris

Half day · Easy

Beach & Surf

Morning · All levels

Ayurveda & Wellness

1 – 7 days · Restful

Village Life & Food

Half day · Easy

Festivals & Culture

Evening · Easy

Cruise products

Shikara Ride · 1 – 2 h Speedboat Safari · 1 h Sunset Cruise · 3 h Day Cruise · 8 h Overnight Deluxe · 22 h Premium Luxury Charter · 24 h+Kumarakom Village Loop · 4 h All cruises →