Glide through Alappuzha's canals and paddy fields on a shikara, walk the old pier and 1862 lighthouse on Alappuzha beach, then finish on palm-lined Marari beach.
8:00 AM — Pickup Ernakulam South station · Vyttila Hub · Cochin Airport (on request) (Airport pickup on request)
10:00 AM — Shikara canal ride About 2½ hours on Punnamada lake, narrow canals and paddy fields. (Boat paid direct)
12:45 PM — Lunch & Alappuzha beach Karimeen lunch in town (own expense), then the old pier and promenade. (No swimming here)
3:00 PM — Alappuzha lighthouse The 1862 lighthouse — climb up for views over the coast. (Tower: check timings)
4:00 PM — Marari beach A quiet fishing-village beach lined with coconut palms. (No swimming at red flags)
6:30 PM — Drop-off Ernakulam South, Vyttila, Airport, or your own stop in the city
Good to know
🛶 The boat ride: Shikaras are run by licensed operators near Finishing Point; the fare is paid direct to the operator. Life jackets for everyone; children always with an adult.
🌊 Beach safety: No swimming at Alappuzha beach — strong currents. At Marari, only near the lifeguards and flags. No sea bathing at all in the monsoon months.
🚧 Highway works: Elevated-highway works on NH 66 between Aroor and Thuravoor can slow the drive — we leave on time. If traffic is bad, we shorten the lighthouse stop, not the boat ride.
✈️ Flying in?: We can pick you up at Cochin Airport in the morning — it adds about an hour. Or end your day at the airport for a late flight: ask us.
