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By Destination Holidays
Free cancellation available
Price is $28 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore the serene backwaters of Vaikom Village in Kerala on this full-day tour, featuring a unique blend of houseboat and country boat rides. Begin your journey from Fortkochi with a scenic drive to the village, then step aboard a traditional houseboat for a three-hour cruise. Engage in local crafts like coir making and savor a traditional Kerala vegetarian lunch served on a banana leaf at a beautiful island. Afterward, switch to a country boat for an intimate ride through narrow canals, experiencing rural life up close. Cap off your day with tea and local snacks, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere.

    • Scenic drive to Vaikom Village followed by a unique non-mechanised houseboat cruise
    • Engage in local experiences such as coir making and mat weaving etc.
    • Indulge in a traditional Kerala vegeterian lunch served on a banana leaf
    • Enjoy a relaxing country boat ride through narrow canals with local activities

Activity location

  • Vaikom
    • Vaikom, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Park Avenue Fort Kochi
    • Princess Street
    • 682001, Kochi, Keralam, India

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Village Backwater Punting Boat Cruise from Kochi

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$28.00 x 1 Adult$28.00
Total
Price is $28.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Vaikom

  • 6h
Travelers will experience Vaikom village backwater through a mix of scenic rides and hands-on rural traditions: Traditional houseboat cruise – a serene three-hour ride along Vaikom's backwaters on a non-mechanized houseboat Village life immersion – hands-on experiences in coir making, mat weaving etc. along the cruise Island lunch stop – a traditional Kerala vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf Country boat ride – a peaceful cruise through narrow canals in a second village, offering an intimate look at rural life Dried coconut processing – a firsthand look at how coconut oil is traditionally made Spice plantation visit – exploring local spice cultivation Rare bird watching opportunity – a chance to spot native and migratory birds along the tranquil backwaters and canals Tea break with local snacks – a relaxed pause to soak in the tranquil village surroundings

Location

Activity location

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    Vaikom
    • Vaikom, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Park Avenue Fort Kochi
    • Princess Street
    • 682001, Kochi, Keralam, India
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    Crowne Plaza Kochi
    • 682304, Kochi, Keralam, India

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