Kerala Backwater Cruise: Explore Traditional Villages on a Punting Boat Day Tour

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

Embark on a tranquil and scenic adventure with our punting boat day trip through the backwaters of Kerala. Glide along peaceful waterways and explore charming villages where local women skillfully craft items from coconut leaves. These villages provide a window into the relaxed and simple lifestyle of Kerala’s residents.
As you immerse yourself in the…

Location
Wilson Tours
Princess Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paulo
Apr 16, 2025
Backwaters Tour - It was a great experience with good gastronomy, beautiful sights and very nice and gentle people. I would absolutely recommend it.
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746carlieb
Apr 14, 2025
Backwater calm - The backwaters are very calming, lots of birds and snakes to spot. It was also fun to have a go at punting the boat. Luckily we were able to book onto this trip very last minute too - you can go directly to their office on Princess Street to do this.
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Roam00479910640
Apr 13, 2025
Backwater trip in punting boat - Amazing wholesome calming trip, a day well spent. Our guide meera was also very friendly and knowledgable. The backwater trip and canoe trip both were very good. Food was healthy and tasty. Washroom provisions available at all places. Must go when in kochi!
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Olivia
Apr 13, 2025
Incredible day tour on the backwaters, thank you Meera! - We had such an amazing day on this backwaters tour! Meera was an amazing guide, so welcoming and knowledgeable. First part was on a punting boat up the backwaters. We learnt so much about local living and even stopped by a local house to learn coconut coli and weaving. Fascinating to see all the interesting ways people leverage the local resources! Then we had an absolutely delicious lunch, which was served on a banana leaf. We moved to a smaller canal boat and went up the narrower backwaters which was probably our favourite part. We saw so much wildlife, sea snakes and blue kingfishers! It was truly magical. We also stopped at a local farm to see how they grow local fruits and spices. Meera was so lovely and we learnt so much from her. Would highly recommend to anyone, thanks to everyone involved!
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201aditib
Apr 13, 2025
An amazing experience that brings you closer to the nature - The boat cruise ride is one that everyone visiting Cochin should experience. Meera, the guide, the driver, and everyone else involved in bringing this experience together are extremely welcoming. Their hospitality is absolutely amazing. The open boat ride and the farm visit were the standout for us. It’s worth every penny. Highly recommend everyone to experience this once.
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Wanderer13240796726
Apr 12, 2025
Nice experience - It was well organized, comfortable and nice experience. Good to include this on your plans od you visit Kochin. Meera knows a lot about region and it was pleasure to Kern.
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Ashokm776
Apr 11, 2025
Enchanting backwater punting cruise - The trip was amazing. Right from the beginning of the bus journey towards the cruise, the service was immaculate. The village punting cruise, the narrow lane cruise and the scenic villages en route made our day. Thanks to Stanley and Jasmin for this wonderful outing. Also a big thank you to our ever smiling and eager to help guide Meera, who did a wonderful job in explaining everything.
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Jimacrae
Apr 9, 2025
An excellent experience - A really interesting, peaceful and educational experience. Meera was very warm and knowledgeable guide. Would thoroughly recommend
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Compass63278841084
Apr 7, 2025
Backwaters of Kerala - Fantastic experience , Meera was an amazing guide . We would recommend this trip to anyone that wants a rich experience of Indian backwaters
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Dianne
Apr 12, 2025
Well worth a visit. - This was a very enjoyable tour. Arya , our guide was the best. She pointed out all things of interest during our boat trip and explained what everything was. She could answer all questions thrown at her. Our lunch at a village was beautiful and stopping to watch how they use coconut fibre to make ropes etc was fascinating. Thank you very much Arya.
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From $31
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).