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Speed Boat Ride

Light House Beach, Kovalam, India
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Ranked #6 of 9 attractions in Kovalam
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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“Decent”
- 28 Mar 2013
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Ghaziabad, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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“Decent”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

speed boat ride was a decent experience.. not so good not so bad.. just a ride in the blue clean water of arabian sea.

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Kovalam, India
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 attraction reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Need Speed?”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

For seasoned westerners the speed boat attraction is kind of lame. Indian tourists love it. But even for the equipment experiences first worldler it is worth to see Kovalam from the ocean side. If you aren't in the shape or mood to do it with a catamaran rowing boat, you should hire half an hour up and down the coast... More

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Bangalore
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31 reviews 31 reviews
7 attraction reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Must do at Kovalam!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

We took the speed boat ride from the vendor who was at the private beach of the Leela hotel. The speed boat was new and the driver of the boat was polite and very friendly. They charge Rs 2000 for half and hour ride and Rs 1000 for 15 min ride. Life jackets are compulsory and are tied professionally unlike... More

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Speed boat thrill”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

Kovalam's adventure sport is taking the speed boat ride into the sea. It was a thrilling experience and we got to see the adjacent two beaches. The best part is that the guys who pilot the speed boats are thoroughly experienced, very friendly and helpful and the utmost care is taken regarding the safety of the tourists by way ofproviding... More

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