Kerala Backwater Cruise: Explore Traditional Villages on a Punting Boat Day Tour
4.7
28 Ratings
Kochi
Embark on a peaceful Kerala Backwater Cruise and explore traditional villages on a punting boat day tour. Experience the unhurried life of Kerala's people, witness local craftsmanship, and connect with the beauty of nature.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kochi (Cochin) - Meeting Point and Tour Introduction:

Please assemble at Wilson Tours at 8:20 am.
We will provide a brief overview of the tour.

  • Kerala Backwaters - Departure to Vaikom:

At 8:30 am, embark on a one-hour drive in an air-conditioned car to the backwater village known as Vaikom.
Backwater Village Experience:

Upon reaching the village, enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour cruise on a non-motorized punting houseboat.
Indulge in a delicious vegetarian lunch served in the village on banana leaves.
An English-speaking guide will elaborate on village activities, showcasing rope making from coconut fiber, mat weaving, and various spice plants.
Canoe Boat Ride and Tea Session:

Post-lunch, experience a one-hour canoe boat ride.
Relax and enjoy a tea session during the boat ride.
Return to Cochin:

After the activities, we will drive back to Cochin.
Tour Conclusion:

The tour concludes at 4:00 pm in Cochin.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Step into a serene and picturesque world on our punting boat day trip through Kerala’s backwaters. You’ll glide along calm waterways, visiting charming villages where you can witness local women expertly crafting things from coconut leaves. These villages offer a glimpse into the unhurried and simple life of Kerala’s people.

As you soak in the breathtaking natural beauty, you’ll encounter a variety of birds and lush greenery. You’ll also have the chance to see how coconut husks are turned into useful ropes and mats, a skill that has been passed down for generations.

This journey is an opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Kerala’s backwaters, appreciating its rich culture and traditions, while enjoying the beauty of nature and the warmth of its people. It’s a day filled with unique experiences you won’t want to miss!

Location
Wilson Tours
Princess Street
Wilson Tours Office at Princess Street, Fort Kochi (Opposite TROUVAILLE Cafe) at 10.30 Am, you'll be able to see the sign board that says Wilson Tours
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marineblue0222
May 1, 2024
Good - I visited the site directly. Because it was the off-season and I was alone, I couldn't go on the day I wanted, but I was able to go on the last day of the trip before catching a late-night flight. After the tour, they arranged a car for me to go from Fort Kochi to the airport for 1,700 rupees.
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Mobile21959997437
Apr 21, 2024
Best tours - This travel website is Excelent. We had 2 boats day trips, very well organised with taxi pick up, boat trip spectacular chilled beautiful. Lunch was very enjoyable Excelent chef. Drinks on way & cold bottle of water provided Tea coffee biscuits after and toilet very clean I will use again. Taxi man gave great information for further trips in India. Vey nice and helpful 😃👌
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Danatoium
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing backwater sunset trip - Our host Wilson Stanley organised for us an amazing boat ride in an eco friendly environment. The ride was in a traditional non electric wooden boat through the small channels on backwater. The whole experience was unique and relaxing lasting approximately 2.5 hours. We enjoyed the sunset, how to make rope making from coconut fibbers and coconut leaves roofing. All organised by Wilson. This is definitely something you must do when you visit Cochin.
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Claudiosf2383qb
Apr 14, 2024
Most amazing tour ever, would recomend it to everyone - This tour was absolutely amazing! From the beginning to the end! We nerver had such a great tour & we would defenately recommend it to everybody. It was peaceful and just wonderful and our Driver Ubaid was such a nice person, he is a really warmhearted person & we will miss him. Thank you so much for this amazing day.
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Philipnj8817fy
Apr 10, 2024
Kerala Backwater - Great tour including pick up and drop off, punt, short walk, lunch and a canoe down the smaller canals. Price was incredible and excellent value for money. Well done to all concerned.
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Brigittere1237oa
Mar 26, 2024
Top - This tour of the backwaters of Cochin was very beautiful. Gliding silently through the water with two men who guided the boat with long poles... A break with locals who cooked mussels and then burned the shells into lime for medicine. A lunch on a banana leaf, and an explanation and demonstration of how to make ropes from coconut fibers. Last but not least, how to escape from the palm leaf mats! A successful and educational day!
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Pioneer40340710118
Mar 19, 2024
Authentic backwater small group tour. - This is an authentic backwater river boat trip. We really liked the small covered boat that was punted along the river (no motor) which made it an incredibly peaceful experience and gets you close up to the wildlife . You get to see the locals fishing , reed gathering and mussel gathering all in a beautiful environment . The authentic Indian lunch at a local home was great plus another smaller boat trip on a smaller canal and local rope making and weaving demonstrations . Really good value.
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Lennart_h
Mar 10, 2024
Loved the tour and highly recommend - The whole experience was superb. The guide as well as the locals who helped and the 4 other participants of the tour were lovely and created a positive vibe. My personal highlight was to see a snake in the jungle once we went with the open roof boat into the more narrow canal. Second highlight for me was the traditional lunch the locals served us on a banana leave.
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Pilelectricp
Mar 3, 2024
VERY NICE DAY - A wonderful, busy day! The calm and zenitude of the 2-hour tour on the backwaters in an atypical eco boat... very pleasant! In small committee. The lunch was very nice and the last boat ride in the narrow backwaters was unique! Lots of birds to observe! Even a small (long) water snake!!!!! Small downside: the plastic bottles which spoil the view here and there.. Stanley is extremely kind and benevolent! We recommend the tour for those who like to enjoy tourist attractions but off the beaten track!
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Mobile18027604641
May 8, 2024
BAD SERVICE - I booked but when i go there there closed the business. But still did not received the refund. Bad Service not recommending trip advicer for any one
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