Kerala's longest backwater boat ride: about 8 hours by water from Kollam to Alappuzha. We take you to the jetty, then meet you in Alappuzha and drive you home.
Highlights: 8-hour boat ride, Ashtamudi lake, Past Amritapuri, Picked up at Alappuzha
Itinerary
9:15 AM — Pickup Kollam Junction station · Kollam KSRTC bus station · Trivandrum Airport (on request) (Airport pickup on request)
10:30 AM — Board at Kollam jetty The tourist boat leaves the boat jetty by the KSRTC stand and heads out across Ashtamudi lake. (Fare paid direct · check run days)
Midday — Chavara & Kayamkulam lake Coir villages, Chinese fishing nets and the wide Kayamkulam lake. Lunch at a canal-side stop, own expense.
Afternoon — Amritapuri & canals Past the Amritapuri ashram towers, then narrow canals by Thrikkunnapuzha and Thottappally. (Tea stop on the way)
6:30 PM — Alappuzha jetty pickup Our vehicle is waiting at the Alappuzha boat jetty to bring you back to Kollam on NH 66.
9:00 PM — Drop-off Kollam Junction, KSRTC bus station, or your own stop in the city
Good to know
⛴️ The boat: A government-run tourist boat with an upper deck; tickets are paid direct, cash at the jetty or on board. It does not run every day and pauses when the canal is silted — we confirm before you book.
🕐 Timings: Be at the Kollam jetty by 10:00 AM; arrival in Alappuzha is about 6–6:30 PM. The boat sets the pace — if it is late, our vehicle waits for you.
☀️ On the water: 8 hours with shade only on the decks — hat, sunscreen and water help. Life jackets on board; stay seated when the boat docks.
🎒 Your bags: Large bags can stay locked in our vehicle; it meets you in Alappuzha. Carry only a day bag, phone, cash and medicines on the boat.
