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11 Best Canoes & Kayaks In South India

South India’s best days out.

The 11 most popular canoes & kayaks in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.

11 Best Canoes & Kayaks In South India

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise - The Day Runs Like This: From Cochin Port to Alappuzha Backwaters
Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Tour Reviews

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

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1.Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

A small Shikara canoe cruise through Alappuzha backwaters from Cochin, with village life, paddy fields, and easy port logistics.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“This company has great communications. The tour guide was on time and I group was on our way. The mini bus to travel to the houseboat was comfortable. Our group of 10 had plenty of room. The houseboat was very interesting. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on board as they also use this…”

68 reviews6 hoursFrom $50by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam - Price and Gear: What You’re Actually Paying For
Canoes & Kayaks, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam

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Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village - Meeting at Punnamada and timing your morning
Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Morning, Tour Reviews

Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

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3.Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

Sunrise kayaking in Alleppey backwaters with a small guided group, early start for calm water, bird islands, and a snack break by a local home.

★ 5.0

“The young guides spent the whole time at the front chatting to each other or on their phones. They glanced back approx 3-4 times in total to check we were there, but weren’t really bothered about anyone’s safety. Seeing the sunrise Read more”

32 reviewsFrom $16.85by nadodilife

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Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey - Meeting at Emerald Isle: how to start your paddle in the right place
Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

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4.Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

Kayak Kerala backwaters in Alleppey: Chennamkary, Kainakary, and Venattukad, village life, birds, and optional swimming for about $30.

★ 5.0

“I only had 24 hrs in the backwaters and this was a perfect way to experience and get emerged in it. I absolutely loved paddling around the backwaters, observing and interacting with the locals, and taking in the beautiful scenery and seeing incredible birds. My guide was pRead more”

25 reviewsFrom $30.12by Offbeat Adventure

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Canoes & Kayaks, Evening Experiences, Kochi, Morning, Tour Reviews

Kochi Kayaking : Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break

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5.Kochi Kayaking : Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break

Sunrise or sunset kayaking in Kadamakkudy backwaters with a floating tea break. Small group, English guide, and great value.

★ 5.0

“I arrived at the event first – I was afraid I'd miss the sunrise. I didn't really understand what a kayak was. If I'd seen it in a photo, I probably would have brought extra clothes. Besides, the water was damp, and drops from the paddle were falling on my clothes. The water in the…”

11 reviews3 - 4 hoursFrom $14by Trip Buggy

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Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry - From Art and Craft Village to Ariyankuppam River
Canoes & Kayaks, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Pondicherry Tours, Puducherry, Tour Reviews

Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

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6.Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

Kayak Pondicherry backwaters for 1 hour from Art and Craft Village. Small group, English guide, clear water, birds, and lagoons.

★ 4.9

“The kayaking was extremely fun! Bala, our guide was extremely patient and came along himself to assist. He provided us with good insight into the area.”

9 reviews1 hourFrom $10by Pondicherry Beachescapes

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Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food - Breakfast on Backwaters Time: Getting Your Energy Right
Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Full-Day, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Tour Reviews, Village Life & Countryside Tours

Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food

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7.Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food

Full-day Kochi/Kumarakom backwaters cruise by canoe and shikkara with sunrise birds, Kerala meals, and local food stops, starting 6am.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing day, starting at sunrise with a boat trip through the backwaters with Sanu, stopping for tea at a local shop and finding a wide variety of birds. After a couple of hours we returned to their base for a delicious Kerala style breRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $113.24by GOVOYAGE HOSPITALITY

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Kayaking to the Black Devil Snail Sandbar Island in Paravur Lake near Varkala - Paddle out: 20 to 30 minutes that teach you control without stress
Canoes & Kayaks, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Kayaking to the Black Devil Snail Sandbar Island in Paravur Lake near Varkala

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Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes - Your 4:00 pm timeline: how the sunset schedule shapes the tour
Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, Evening Experiences, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Tour Reviews

Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes

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9.Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes

Sunset kayaking on quiet Alleppey backwaters from Punnamada. Paddle canals, island villages, tea break, and watch the sun fall.

★ 4.0

“This 3 hour sunset kayaking trip was one of the best things I have done during my travels in India over the last few weeks. The guide, Tom, was wonderful and has an obvious love for kayaking. He was the most wonderful and easy goinRead more”

4 reviewsFrom $17.00by nadodilife

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Kochi Kayaking Tour: Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break - The meeting point at Pizhala Bridge (and why it helps)
Canoes & Kayaks, Evening Experiences, Kochi, Morning, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kochi Kayaking Tour: Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break

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Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise - Getting from Cochin to Aleppey: the part you can plan around
Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise

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11.Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise

Private shaded Shikara cruise from Cochin to Alleppey’s backwaters, with hotel pickup, 3 hours on the canals, and village views.

★ 4.5

“The backwaters is a wonderful place with a labyrinth of rivers!the boy in the boat was very helpful and friendly.my driver was at the beginning kind but he told me that he would go me for lunch which was not included in the price of the tour.he didn't ask me what I woulRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $70.00by Carnival Tours Kochi

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