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Eco Trails Kerala

262 Reviews

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Kumarakom, Kottayam | 686 563, Kottayam 686563, India

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“Gods own country’s Kerala pride”

One should not miss the travel in house boat. The boarding or travel can start from Alleppy or... read more

Reviewed 6 August 2018

Girishkumar K

Kozhikode, India

via mobile

“3 Days of pure delight”

What a great and relaxing 3 night romantic cruise down the backwaters. The crew were amazing and... read more

Reviewed 12 February 2018

Paul C

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The Backwaters of Kerala is unique and is found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting...more

Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Girishkumar K

Kozhikode, India

179

Reviewed 6 August 2018 via mobile

Gods own country’s Kerala pride

One should not miss the travel in house boat. The boarding or travel can start from Alleppy or Kottayam or kumarakkam. All the places around 2 hrs journey from Cochin International Airport. Can select road or train as per the convenience. It is better to...More

Thank Girishkumar K

DrValliappan

Coimbatore, India

690174

Reviewed 13 March 2018 via mobile

Boat tour in Backwater

Although Allepey is the place for house boats, Kottayam ALSO has small boats (Vallam) and passenger boats, mainly for transport of people between villages and to carry goods, via Kaayal (back water)and tourists can pay a small fare and travel along. The water is full...More

Thank DrValliappan

Renate K

155

Reviewed 22 February 2018 via mobile

Rip-off Artist

We should have known by the look on our driver's face that something was amiss. What should have been a clean comfortable boat, well equipped for an overnight cruise was in fact an dirty, smelly dilapidated tub. What should have been a highlight of our...More

Thank Renate K

Paul C

Reviewed 12 February 2018

3 Days of pure delight

What a great and relaxing 3 night romantic cruise down the backwaters. The crew were amazing and the food was the best of our stay and we stayed in 5 star hotels......The bedrooms are clean and airy with good aircon. The bathroom is basic but...More

1 Thank Paul C

clkbentley

London, England, United Kingdom

Reviewed 26 January 2018 via mobile

2 nights of quiet bliss

My girlfriend and I had two magical nights aboard a houseboat with two crew - we were the exclusive customers. It was without doubt the highlight of our nearly three week trip through India! So peaceful and relaxing - especially in comparison to the intensity...More

1 Thank clkbentley

triptinewdelhi

New Delhi

132

Reviewed 8 January 2018

Nice

Good shikara ride and unforgetable experience.This is a must to take a ride on a shikara.Everyone enjoyed it and it was a beautiful sight.

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Andrew B

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed 23 October 2017

Houseboat Heaven

A relaxing trip with great food and beautiful scenery. The crew were friendly, the cooking was magnificent and the bedroom was very comfortable. Thoroughly recommend chugging around the backwaters if you have the chance.

1 Thank Andrew B

Carmen R

Seville, Andalucia, Spain

617

Reviewed 11 October 2017

A-ma-zing

As one of my friends says, this is one of the most relaxing experiences ever! we spend the night there and it is really worthy. Everything is clear in the houseboat, cook and captain were super sweet, and of course Kence was very organize, punctual...More

2 Thank Carmen R

Vicki O

234

Reviewed 22 September 2017 via mobile

Luch cruise

Amazing to see, amust just to experience, you cant believe how many boats are on the water mind blowing. I strongly recomend if in india.

Thank Vicki O

Alan L

Basingstoke, United Kingdom

912

Reviewed 23 April 2017

Our first trip to India

As part of my Wife's 50th Birthday present we were spending 5 days in Kerala and I contacted Eco Trails to ensure we got the best from our trip. Kence was very helpful and contact with him throughout was easy. We decided to spend 2...More

4 Thank Alan L

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