Duration
90 min
Minimum Age
8+
From
₹499/person
The budget-friendly way into the mangrove tunnel. You launch from the same jetty as our signature trip and paddle the same long, straight, closed-canopy corridor — in 90 minutes instead of three hours. It’s a shorter, steadier paddle: there’s no swim stop and no lingering along the route, and it isn’t a fast, adrenaline-pumping run either. If you want the unhurried version with the natural swimming spot, choose Mangrove Forest Kayaking; if you want to see the tunnel on a tighter schedule or budget, this is the one.
Varkala Cliff 25 min·Kollam City 35 min·Trivandrum (Airport) 75 min·Alappuzha 100 min
What to expect
The same mangrove tunnel as our signature route, in 90 minutes
Our most affordable guided mangrove kayaking trip — ₹499 per person
Steady pace — no swim stop, not a race
Guided throughout, life jackets provided, same departure times as the full trip
What to bring
Sunscreen
Sunglasses with a strap
A hat or cap
Drinking water
A change of clothes and a towel
Water shoes or sandals that stay on
Frequently asked
How is this different from Mangrove Forest Kayaking?
It covers the same tunnel but in 90 minutes rather than 180. The leisurely pace and the swimming spot are not part of this trip, and it is not a fast-paced or adrenaline experience — it is a shorter, budget-friendly paddle.
Is there a swim stop?
No. Swimming is part of the longer Mangrove Forest Kayaking trip, not this one.
What’s the minimum age for this activity?
We recommend a minimum age of 8. Every participant wears a certified life jacket regardless of swimming ability, and a guide accompanies every session.
Which departure time is best?
Departure times are the same as the full trip. The 6:00 AM sunrise slot is the most requested; late-day slots (4:00–4:30 PM) catch good light.