Kerala Backwaters: Serene Punting Boat Trip

Discover Kerala’s backwaters on a serene houseboat tour. Witness local crafts, lush scenery, and vibrant birdlife. Experience the heart of Kerala’s culture.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kochi (Cochin) - Gathering Point and Tour Briefing:
    Please gather at Wilson Tours by 07:30 am.
    A brief introduction to the tour will be provided.
  • Kerala Backwaters - Journey to Vaikom:
    At 08:30 am, set off on a one-hour journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the picturesque backwater village of Vaikom.
    Backwater Village…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • 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
Ernakulam Wharf
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susanne_b
Nov 22, 2025
A very nice and... - A very nice and quiet tour. Perfectly organized. At the beginning of the boat tour there was a coconut to drink.
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Coastal41817445484
Nov 16, 2025
Thank you Meera - Stanley and his team were very nice and friendly. Meera the tour guide was very knowledgeable, sincere and friendly. She also has good sense of humor. The tour was well designed with good food selection for the Sandhya meal. The Associate punters were also very skillful and hardworking. Overall, great trip giving a feeling of exclusivity due to the warm and caring customer service provided by Meera. Thank you.
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346shakedg
Oct 6, 2025
About our beautiful canal trip - The tour includes the whole experience of living in a village near by the canals, shows the activities of the locals which is very interesting. The boat tour made the experience perfect. Meera, the guide was so nice and professional.
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Charlespf3587yd
Mar 17, 2025
Quiet waterways in sanspan in Karala Southern India. - Well organized, good bus transport from cruise ship to peaceful waterways. Female guide spoke good English. Visited local folks demonstrating local crafts. Fed a good lunch.
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Ivoneh523
Feb 11, 2025
Quiet and relaxing experience on the backwaters - Wilson is a very friendly and supportive guy! The ride was smooth and the minibus has AC. I had a very relaxing experience in the backwaters, the views were amazing and the tour through the ayurveda garden very Informative! Aria, our guide knows tons about plants and is happy to answer your questions! The food was delicious! We also had some chai with a family in the channels! Happy to support these people! You are in good hands!
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Kmmwob
Jan 26, 2025
Lovely half day on Muvattupuzha river - We had a lovely half day trip along the river with Arya as our guide. It was incredibly peaceful and great to learn more about Keralan culture and nature. Arya was very knowledgeable about the many different plants and birds that we saw. Would happily recommend to a friend!
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Israel_a
Jan 20, 2025
The entire experience was... - The entire experience was great! Our tour guide Mira was pleasant, knowledgeable and courteous. I felt like I was able to get the most out of the backwater experience in half a day.
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935ravit
Jan 8, 2025
Great tour - The boat ride was very relaxing and it was interesting to see some of the various daily village activities and learn about the crops that grow in the area.
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487garya
Nov 23, 2025
River punting - Good guide, decent houseboat and serene punting experience1. Lunch was good with 7 spoonfuls of vegetarian curries and chutneys with rice and poppadum. More river than backwater and enjoyable overall
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Tammy_b
Nov 22, 2025
Good value, no commentary by guide - Cruise on backwaters and lunch was pleasant. Slow moving and not much to see. Tour guide provided no commentary on long trips to and from cruise. Was boring most of the time. Still liked seeing the backwaters, but temper your expectations
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).