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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Karame123
Jun 15, 2025
Peaceful and fascinating - My son and I so enjoyed this wonderful tour! We are staying in Kochi, so this was a wonderful opportunity to get out of the city and see the peaceful backwaters and villages. Our tour guide, Arya, was very knowledgeable and kind. We enjoyed hearing her discuss details about the culture , traditions and vegetation, and she even sang some beautiful songs for us! She was patient with and adapted to our unique medical needs (me with my knee replacement and my son with his diabetes). The tour is beautiful and peaceful and mixes in lots of variety, including a house boat cruise on a backwater river, a peaceful canoe trip along a canal, a visit on an herbal farm, an amazing lunch, and a fascinating visit to a village where we had the opportunity to see how the people traditionally would create important products from coconuts. All in all, it was a very peaceful, educational, lovely day that really took us far from the typical touristy chase! We definitely recommend this experience!
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Jeanette_b
Jun 8, 2025
Authentic experience on the water! - Great day on the water! Our guide, Meera, is incredibly knowledgeable and it was great to learn more about the local villages and ways of life. Thank you for a memorable day!
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Dream23251985452
Jun 7, 2025
Backwater boating well planned - Our trip with Stanley Wilson tours was well organised. Meera our guide was informative and friendly. She explained well and managed the trip efficiently. She ensure our comfort all through out.
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Kristinawi244db
May 27, 2025
Peaceful experience - We really enjoyed the trip! Meera was very friendly and welcoming—she even made a drawing with my son on the boat, which was such a sweet moment. The boat ride itself was very relaxing, and it was fascinating to see how rope is made and how they craft things from leaves. The traditional food served in a banana leaf was delicious! We also went on a boat without a roof. Visiting a garden and learning about different plants was both fun and educational. Highly recommended for a peaceful and authentic experience.
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Mobile16894638180
May 25, 2025
Relaxed and informative navigation through Kerala backwaters - My husband and I went on this tour shortly after monsoon season kicked off and we had an amazing time! In fact, being on the river mid-downpour was really special. Our guide, Meera, was very friendly, welcoming and informative. We learned so much about the residents' connection to the waterways and the local plants. We would definitely recommend this tour for anyone coming to the Kochi area.
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Faith_t
May 25, 2025
Lovely experience in a Kerala - We had a great experience touring with Arya and I must say she is one of the best tour guides I have had. She took her time to explain every detail and ensured we were comfortable the entire time. It was a wonderful experience and we got great photos. Looking forward to another tour with her.
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Curious27034482296
May 20, 2025
Healing in Nature - It was a wonderful experience. I was healed by nature. They also showed us how to make ropes out of coconut skin and roofs out of leaves. I could see that the local people were living more sustainably. Our guide, Arya, also explained the benefits of various plants and how to make shampoo. During the tour, they made sure that the participants were always comfortable and there were no safety issues at all. He was also a good singer. Lunch was also delicious. I recommend it.
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Discover51367480051
May 18, 2025
Worth every penny - Meera was extremely informative, shared minutest details, and was very friendly during the entire trip. I'd definitely recommend the trip.
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Gerard_a
May 18, 2025
Highly recommend - Had a good experience, was very relaxing throughout the whole backwaters tour. Highly recommend you try this out when in Kerala
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C8059bpmeganc
May 18, 2025
Great day! - Had a great day out, travelling by boat and canoe was a great way to see the rivers and back waters. Aria our guide was very sweet, ensuring our needs were met, she was very knowledgeable about the area and highlighted lots of different birds and herbs/plants throughout the tour.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).