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PKG1916
Cruise on Vrinda
3 Nights
Rs. 47,500/-
(Per Couple)
 Package Day Description
Day 1:
At 13.00 hrs, once all guests are on board, Vrinda sets sail along the main waterway on Vembanad Lake and enters the Alleppey canal. Lunch will be served on board. The cruiser sails along the scenic waterways for four hours and returns to the Vembanad Lake in time to watch the sunset. Later in the evening, guests enjoy a performance of the highly ritualized Kathakali dance which tells stories from the ancient Hindu epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata. Performances begin with the application of elaborate makeup which is based in traditional ayurvedic principles. The vessel will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty. Dinner on board.
Day 2:
At 7 am, Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad lake jetty and head south, towards Alleppey. Breakfast will be served on board. The vessel will enter the waterways of the Pamba river through the Alleppey canal. Sailing through scenic backwaters, guests can observe life along these water highways while passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. The vessel will anchor near Kanjippadam and guests will be transferred to a traditional rice boat to navigate through the narrower sections of the backwaters. For the next few hours, guests will observe and experience a way of life unique to this region, accompanied by a guide. This section of the cruise includes a visit to the half-statue of Lord Buddha at Karumadi and a traditional Kerala tharavad (family residence). Later in the day, guests return to Motor Vessel Vrinda where lunch will be served as the boat passes through picturesque stretches of the backwaters on the way back to Alleppey, known as the Venice of the East. Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad lake jetty. Enjoy Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial arts performance. Kalaripayattu is considered to be one of the oldest existing martial art in the world. Dinner on board.
Day 3:
At 7 am Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty and head south, past Kanjippadam. Vrinda will anchor near Chambakulam where guests will transfer onto the rice boat once again for a pre-lunch sightseeing excursion. Guests will visit St. Mary's Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721 and Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram - a 100 year old Hindu temple to Mother Goddess - at Nedumudy. Guests can also explore the Chambakulam snake boat yard, which displays one of the traditional long snake boats used in races. To further the understanding and appreciation of this experience, a qualified guide will be present on board for the full day. After cruising through the backwaters in the afternoon, Motor Vessel Vrinda will return to Vembanad lake, where guests can enjoy a Mohiniattam recital on board. This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the Dance of the Enchantress. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes perform with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions. Dinner on board.
Day 4:
At 8 am Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail north along the main waterway channel on the Vembanad lake. Breakfast will be served on board following which the vessel will return to the Vembanad lake jetty. Guests will check out at 10.00 hours and will be transported by air conditioned vehicle back to Cochin.
Choice of hotels and tour prices
Cost Includes
 Cost per couple on twin sharing basis
Accommodation in Guest Cabin
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
Pick up & drop from Cochin airport
Cancellation Policy
For cancellation made before 30 days of check-in date - No retention on the package price
For cancellation made within 30 days of check-in date - 100% retention on the package price
Terms and Conditions
A maximum of two persons can be accommodated in a cabin onboard The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda
Children below 12 years of age are not allowed onboard. Separate cabins will be required for accompanying children 12 years old
The itinerary, schedule and timings of the cruise can be changed without prior notice. Check for the departure dates
Note: In case of group of more than four, please submit your query for special price. Taxes: Included Extra price per adult: NA Extra price per child: NA
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