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A traditional wooden boat with passengers, a man rowing, and lush greenery in the background. 1
A calm river with reflections of palm trees and a thatched roof structure. 2
A riverbank with water lilies and palm trees. 3
A traditional boat with a thatched roof carrying passengers and a person standing at the front. 4
A rural village scene with people walking and interacting. 5
By Carnival Tours Kochi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $46 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • 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

Activity location

    • Kochi
    • Kochi, Ernakulam, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Princess St, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India | Meeting Point : Carnival Tours Office at Princess Street ,Fort Cochin (Opposite Block Prints )(Near Shop N Save Shop or Aambal Eco Cloth store) at 8.30 Am. If you are running late by 5 to 10 mins to FORT KOCHI meeting point ,Please contact the mobile no mentioned in the voucher
    • Kochi, Kerala, India

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Shared Transport from Meeting Point and Shared Cruise

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
CA $45.85 x 1 AdultCA $45.85
Total
Price is CA $45.85

Private Transport and Shared Cruise

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option includes a private vehicle for pickup and drop-off, with a shared boat cruise.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
CA $118.11 x 1 AdultCA $118.11
Total
Price is CA $118.11

Private Transport and Private Cruise

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option includes a private vehicle for pickup and drop-off from your hotel ,Cochin airport or Cochin cruise terminal and private boat cruise with vegetarian lunch.(Only snacks for afternoon 15.00 Hrs tour -No Lunch)

Language options: English
Price details
CA $277.90 x 1 TravellerCA $277.90
Total
Price is CA $277.90
Until Wed, Sep 2

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off from hotel in Fort Cochin or Cruise Terminal (depending on option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Cruise by covered country boat
  • Inclusions
    Vegetarian lunch at a local village or restaurant (Except 3 PM afternoon tour)
  • Inclusions
    Snacks (Afternoon tour at 3 PM)
  • Exclusions
    Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Lunch for afternoon tour (3 PM)
  • Exclusions
    Pick-up or drop off outside of Fort Cochin

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • 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 or Cruise Terminal 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, savour a vegetarian lunch and later, a transfer to Fort Cochin. Arrive back at the meeting point

Location

Activity location

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    • Kochi
    • Kochi, Ernakulam, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Princess St, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India | Meeting Point : Carnival Tours Office at Princess Street ,Fort Cochin (Opposite Block Prints )(Near Shop N Save Shop or Aambal Eco Cloth store) at 8.30 Am. If you are running late by 5 to 10 mins to FORT KOCHI meeting point ,Please contact the mobile no mentioned in the voucher
    • Kochi, Kerala, India
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    • X789+HF4, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682003, India | The tour begins with Pick up from Cruise terminal exit at 8:30 AM .Staff will be waiting with Carnival Sign Board with Blue Umbrella
    • Kochi, Kerala, India