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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 5 - 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- 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
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
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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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 .