Kochi Backwater Village Full-Day Punting Boat Cruise and Lunch
Combine nature with culture on a full-day cruise down Kerala's backwaters on a punting boat. Glide silently on a non-motorized boat, visiting villages to see local life and traditional crafts like turning coconut husks into ropes and mats. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch on banana leaves and a tea session during a canoe ride, all within a day tour starting and ending in Kochi that concludes by mid-afternoon.
Highlights
- ✓Relax with convenient transfers from Kochi to the Kerala backwaters
- ✓The open-air boat allows for unobstructed photos during the ride
- ✓Enjoy a vegetarian lunch on banana leaves in the village and tea
- ✓See local wildlife and lush greenery from the water
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meeting Point and Tour Introduction: Please assemble at Wilson Tours at 8:30 am. We will provide a brief overview of the tour.
- ✓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 2:30 pm in Cochin.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Lunch
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Tea and coffee
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Kochi Backwater Village Full-Day Punting Boat Cruise and Lunch
Combine nature with culture on a full-day cruise down Kerala's backwaters on a punting boat. Glide silently on a non-motorized boat, visiting villages to see local life and traditional crafts like turning coconut husks into ropes and mats. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch on banana leaves and a tea session during a canoe ride, all within a day tour starting and ending in Kochi that concludes by mid-afternoon.
Highlights
- ✓Relax with convenient transfers from Kochi to the Kerala backwaters
- ✓The open-air boat allows for unobstructed photos during the ride
- ✓Enjoy a vegetarian lunch on banana leaves in the village and tea
- ✓See local wildlife and lush greenery from the water
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meeting Point and Tour Introduction: Please assemble at Wilson Tours at 8:30 am. We will provide a brief overview of the tour.
- ✓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 2:30 pm in Cochin.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Lunch
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Tea and coffee
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.