The 5 day Kayaking trip through the backwaters of Kerala is refreshing, invigorating and something that will take you into the heartlands of this beautiful country.

Day 1: Today we will meet up with our Kayaking guides at Alleppey. After a safety briefing and getting to know our kayaks, we will commence paddling through the palm fringed water ways and countryside into the interiors. With the quite villages on either side, our only company are the peaceful villages folks, smiling children and farmers hard at work. You would cross a few small wooden canoes on the way, laden with home appliances, vegetables, fish or even livestock being transported from one place to the other. After a picnic lunch en-route at a beautiful location, we will paddle on to a small family owned resort – Akkarakalam

Day 2: We leave Akkarakalam after breakfast and head for Emerald Isle, a century old house which is today a home stay. We will kayak through the narrow canals of Pulinkunnu to the island of Kavalam – an erstwhile headquarters of affluent agrarian families - the majestic homes standing testimony to grandeur past. An excellent opportunity to see village life at close quarters - local people engaged in fishing, duck rearing, shell and mud collection for the farms. You may also see the traditional toddy tappers at their work on coconut palms. Toddy 'shops' (bars), traditional meeting places for men after a grueling day at work dot the landscape. We will stop for lunch at a beautiful coconut grove on a 'bund' on the lakeshore and continue our kayaking till we cruise into the beautiful heritage home "Emerald Isle" to enjoy a delicious Kuttanadan dinner and a well-deserved rest. In the evening we will take a walk to the nearby market and enjoy the serenity of the village life.

Day 3: Depart from Emerald Isle after breakfast and continue paddling. Morning is an opportunity to see the village life go by – stop over at the local tea shop or the spice garden bordering the backwaters. Picnic lunch on the banks of the Vattakayal lake. After a post lunch break, kayak through a small canals back to the backwater heritage villa.

Day 4: Today we set course after breakfast to Kovilakom, a small but beautiful "Tharavadu" (Ancestral home) again on the backwaters. Paddling along these waters, you'll realize why it has become world famous and endeared itself to millions of tourists visiting this area. Picnic lunch along the way and you paddle on to reach Kovilakom. Ask for an ayurvedic massage on arrival (to be booked in advance) or just relax and enjoy the serenity of this stately Tharavadu.

Day 5: Depart after breakfast.

Tariff: US $ 670.00 per person - minimum 2 people travelling

Inclusions:  Accommodation & all meals, Prijon Capri Kayaks, Accompanying Guide, Accompanying support boat, Refreshments & mineral water while kayaking