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Cochin: Half-Day Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise W/ Lunch

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Cochin: Half-Day Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise W/ Lunch
Top rated
4.6761007 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6761007 out of 5 stars
318 reviews

Cruise the fabled Keralan backwaters on a non-mechanized, covered boat tour from Fort Cochin. See the villages along the lush canals. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch in the countryside.

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Duration 5 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Meet your driver at the reception of your accommodation or at cruise terminal
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Lois – United Kingdom

Our guide was lovely, friendly and very knowledgeable! We had a fantastic time, enjoyed the slow ride along the river and canals, getting to see some of the wildlife/birds in the area. Lunch was delicious, honestly could not recommend this tour more

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Anita – Malta

The journey to the activity was about an hour and our driver was chatty and friendly so the time passed quickly. The boat was great, really authentic, seated 12 people but we were just 9 so a great intimate experience. Since it’s non motorized you spend a decent amount of time in the backwaters including some narrow canals with the guide providing lots of interesting information. She really did know her stuff! There’s quite a bit of wildlife too… birds, dragon flies, fish and then also the locals going about their daily life catching mussels or simply rowing down the backwater to their next destination. The visit to the village to see the coconut crafts was really interesting and the lady was full of smiles demonstrating her hard work whilst our guide narrated and gave us in-depth explanations. Then upon returning back to where we started, we had an amazing traditional lunch of Sadhya, various Indian dishes served on a banana leaf. What a great end to a great day!

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Highlights

  • Cruise the lush backwaters of Kerala on board a non-mechanized country boat
  • Enjoy a vegetarian lunch in the countryside of Cochin
  • Visit a village to see coconut palm weaving and coir making

Full description

Discover the famous backwater canals of Kerala on a half-day tour from Fort Cochin, and immerse yourself in a quiet way of life, far from the pressures of big city life.

The tour starts with a pickup from a meeting point in Fort Cochin at 8:30 AM. Drive to a village just outside Cochin City to board a traditional covered country boat. The boats have a capacity for about 20 people, allowing for an intimate experience while enjoying the serenity of the landscape.

Your guide will paddle you through the sumptuous vegetation, stopping at a village to see coconut palm weaving and coir making. Then, savor a vegetarian lunch and later, a transfer to Fort Cochin. Arrive back at the meeting point at around 3:00 PM.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from hotel in Fort Cochin or Cruise Terminal (depending on option selected)
  • Cruise by covered country boat
  • Vegetarian lunch at a local village or restaurant
  • Drinks
  • Pick-up or drop off outside of Fort Cochin

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • In the case of a no show or cancellation of a guaranteed reservation, operator reserves the right to levy retention charges for the tour amount paid
  •  In the unlikely event that the operator is unable to conduct the tour (due to strikes, natural calamities etc.) you will get a full refund
  • Meeting Point : Carnival Tours Office at Princess Street ,Fort Cochin (Opposite Block Prints )(Near Shop N Save Shop or TROUVAILLE Cafe) at 8.30 Am. Vehicle will wait only till 8.35 Am
  • (Guest who booked Private Car .Driver will provide pick /Drop you from your Hotel)
  • Guest who Booked "Pick up from Cruise Terminal" will pick up /Drop from Cruise terminal -Sign Board : CARNIVAL/BLUE UMBLRELLA
  • Incase Tour Group Size is less than 4 Guests ,instead of covered big boat .Small open canoe may be used . Incase of rain only covered boat will be used .

From $33.00 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 318 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Lois – United KingdomMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was lovely, friendly and very knowledgeable! We had a fantastic time, enjoyed the slow ride along the river and canals, getting to see some of the wildlife/birds in the area. Lunch was delicious, honestly could not recommend this tour more
A
Anita – MaltaApril 23, 2025 – Verified booking
The journey to the activity was about an hour and our driver was chatty and friendly so the time passed quickly. The boat was great, really authentic, seated 12 people but we were just 9 so a great intimate experience. Since it’s non motorized you spend a decent amount of time in the backwaters including some narrow canals with the guide providing lots of interesting information. She really did know her stuff! There’s quite a bit of wildlife too… birds, dragon flies, fish and then also the locals going about their daily life catching mussels or simply rowing down the backwater to their next destination. The visit to the village to see the coconut crafts was really interesting and the lady was full of smiles demonstrating her hard work whilst our guide narrated and gave us in-depth explanations. Then upon returning back to where we started, we had an amazing traditional lunch of Sadhya, various Indian dishes served on a banana leaf. What a great end to a great day!
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Debra – United StatesApril 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide stopped and told about the back water area. He let us try little bananas and pointed out and explained plants we were interested in. We loved the boat trip and most of all we loved the lunch on banana Leaves. The reed and rope demonstration was great too. Our local guide on the boat was great too.

Product ID: 39150

Activity provider:Carnival Tours Kochi
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