Honnavar Boating Price List & Private Ride Durations (2025)

Transparent private Sharavathi river boat ride rates. Choose duration based on framing time, reflection priority and creative pacing.

Private rides only • Operating 6 AM – 6 PM • Free weather reschedule/refund • Peak demand Oct–May
Duration Ideal For Route Highlights Capacity Price (₹)
1 Hour
Kerala Spot + Lotus Point
 Quick experience, couples Kerala Spot mirror zone, Lotus Point bloom (seasonal), core mangrove passage Up to 4 1000
1.5 Hour
Adds still stretch
 Photography pacing, families + Extra still water stretch & second angle return for alternate compositions Up to 6 Larger Boat 1500
2 Hour
Creative full coverage
 Pre-wedding, cinematic reels All above + slowed drift for reflection symmetry & optional golden edge slot Up to 8–10 Advance Slot 2000
Sunrise / Sunset 75m
Golden / pastel light
 Edge light drama Timed arrival at reflection zone + colour transition & silhouette framing Up to 4 (Private) 1200
Pre-Wedding 2H
Shot sequencing
 Multiple compositions Positioning stops, reflection & silhouette sequencing, golden angle optimisation Couple + 2 crew 2500
  • Pricing is per private boat (not per seat) except group option.
  • 1.5H & 2H best for reflection retries & calmer creative pacing.
  • Dawn & final light deliver strongest symmetry and colour mood.
  • Free weather reschedule or refund if unsafe wind/rain.
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Booking & Upgrade Guidance

Pick a base duration, then decide if creative control or light window sequencing justifies upgrading.

1 Hour

Starter Private Ride

  • First-time experience
  • Quick couple outing
  • Tight travel schedule
  • Core spots only
Best when you just want the highlight feel.
1.5 / 2 H

Extended Creative

  • Reflection retries
  • Wide + portrait variety
  • Low pressure pacing
  • Early + golden overlap (2H)
Higher photo yield & relaxed mood retention.
Pre-Wedding 2H

Directed Shoot Slot

  • Controlled boat orientation
  • Reflection + silhouette sequence
  • Pastel vs rim-light planning
  • Angle / pose iteration
Purpose-built for cinematic frame sets.

Simple Decision Flow

1

Need only core feel?

1 Hour
2

Want extra variety / retries?

1.5H
3

Plan light transition too?

2H
4

Directed styling / couple shoot?

Pre-Wedding

Upgrade Value Gains

  • +20–40% more usable frames (1.5H vs 1H)
  • +60%+ creative angle freedom (2H)
  • Better chance to repeat reflection if ripple builds
  • More relaxed posing, reduces expression fatigue
  • Time buffer for light shift (pastel → warm)
If photography is priority, start at 1.5H baseline.

Unsure Which Slot?

Send a quick WhatsApp with:

  1. Group size
  2. Photo priority? (Y/N)
  3. Preferred light (dawn / golden / any)

We reply with a duration suggestion (usually < 10 mins daytime).

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