Backwater Village Life Tour from Kochi –Country Boat: Local Lunch

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Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Authentic Kerala Backwater Cruise & Village Life Tour from Kochi

Experience the charm of Kerala’s backwaters on a peaceful Shikkara (country boat) cruise through palm-fringed canals and tranquil lagoons. Glide gently over the water, propelled by a motor or bamboo poles, and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature — the calls of the myna and koel birds. Your friendly boatmen may pause for a refreshing tender coconut or demonstrate toddy tapping, showing how coconut sap ferments into Kerala’s traditional palm wine.

Visit a Kerala village to see women spinning coir, weaving palm leaves, and, if time permits, explore a handloom weaving centre where cotton sarees are made on looms. Savor an authentic Kerala Sadya lunch served on a banana leaf at a local family home or an elite vegetarian restaurant.

After this memorable Kerala backwater and village tour, return comfortably to Kochi.

Options

Morning Session Village Life

Duration: 5 hours: Shared Tour
Pickup included

AfternoonSession Village Life

Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Full day Shared Tour Big Deal

Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking professional Guide Driver
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Traditional country boat cruise through the Kerala backwaters
  • Driver allowance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
  • Hotel, Cochin Port, airport, railway station, or agreed pickup and drop-off
  • Guided village walking tour
  • Authentic home-style Kerala lunch

What to expect

  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Murinjapzha is a village with meandering backwaters studded with beautiful houses of all styles and fashions built by the non resident Keralites. amongst them we will aslo find tiny old fashioned houses of those still live in here.
  2. Pass by
    Poothotta is sleepy village on the way to the backwater destination Vaikom and famous Vaikom Siva Temple.
  3. Pass by
    Udayamperoor or Diamper is famous for the Synod of Roman Catholics held 1799 CE for making Catholic church to be brought under the Pope of Rome. The Diamper Synadal Church is on our way to the backwaters.
  4. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
    Pass by
    Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is held as a powerful place of Shiva. The belief is that if a devotee worships before the Ucha puja, all his/her wishes are fulfilled.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our staff will be reaching the pick up point mentioned or requested by the guest. We will inform you exact time of pick up individually before starting the tour or at the time of booking the tour.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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