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

5.02 reviews
7 hoursEnglish guide
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$55USD · taxes incl.
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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.

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Duration
7 hours
Operated by
Viator
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
7 hours

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

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Operates
Daily
Departure times
8:00 AM · 8:30 AM · 9:00 AM · 9:30 AM · 1:00 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:00 PM · 2:30 PM
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