Volledige dag punterboottocht in het Backwater Village
Beschrijving
Stap in een serene en schilderachtige wereld op onze punting boot dagtocht door Kerala's backwaters. Je glijdt over kalme waterwegen, bezoekt charmante dorpjes waar je getuige kunt zijn van lokale vrouwen die vakkundig dingen maken van kokosbladeren. Deze dorpen bieden een kijkje in het ongehaaste en eenvoudige leven van Kerala's mensen. Terwijl u geniet van het adembenemende natuurschoon, komt u een verscheidenheid aan vogels en weelderig groen tegen. Je krijgt ook de kans om te zien hoe kokosnootschillen worden omgezet in nuttige touwen en matten, een vaardigheid die al generaties lang wordt doorgegeven. Deze reis is een kans om verbinding te maken met het hart en de ziel van de backwaters van Kerala, en de rijke cultuur en tradities te waarderen, terwijl u geniet van de schoonheid van de natuur en de warmte van de mensen. Het is een dag vol unieke ervaringen die je niet wilt missen! (Let op : Dit is een groepsrondleiding en geen privérondleiding)
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Ontmoetingspunt en rondleiding Inleiding : Gelieve te verzamelen bij Wilson Tours om 8u30. We geven een kort overzicht van de tour.
Vertrek naar Vaikom : Om 8:30 uur begint u aan een rit van een uur in een auto met airconditioning naar het afgelegen dorpje Vaikom. Backwater Village ervaring : Bij het bereiken van het dorp, genieten van een twee en een half uur durende cruise op een niet-gemotoriseerde punting woonboot. Geniet van een heerlijke vegetarische lunch geserveerd in het dorp op bananenbladeren. Een Engels sprekende Gids zal uitgebreid ingaan op dorpsactiviteiten, waarbij touw maken van kokosvezel, matten weven en verschillende kruidenplanten worden getoond. Kanoboottocht en theesessie : Na de lunch kunt u een kanoboottocht van een uur maken. Ontspan en geniet van een theesessie tijdens de boottocht. Terug naar Cochin : Na de activiteiten rijden we terug naar Cochin. Conclusie van de tour: De tour eindigt om 14:30 uur in Cochin.
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- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
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It was one of the best trips of my life. The people were all so friendly and had lots of interesting things to tell. I enjoyed the nature and the silence so much. Everything was so clean and the boat wonderful. It was very interesting to listen to Ma'am of 74 years who made all these things, ropes, mats and tapioka chips by hand. Thanks to Baboo and Chendre (moon) for giving soft velocity to our boat and thanks to Meera for everything 🤗
Hi Maikeh Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🤗 We are truly delighted to hear that this experience was one of the best trips of your life. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the peaceful nature, silence, clean surroundings, and the traditional village life. We will certainly share your kind words with the boat men and Meera—they will be so pleased to know they helped make your journey special. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to the Kerala backwaters someday. Until then, wishing you many more beautiful journeys! With warm regards Stanley Wilson and Team
The trip was wonderful. Mr. Shahjahan and Ms. Mira were very good hosts. The pick up car was clean. The backwater boat and the open canal punting boat were in good condition. The Ammaji explaining the village activities was also very nice.
Hi Mr Dilay. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience exploring the backwaters and village life with us. We’re especially happy to know that you enjoyed the clean vehicle, well-maintained boats, and the peaceful punting through the open canals. Your kind words about Mr. Shahjahan, Ms. Mira, and Omanama are truly appreciated. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with them. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Kerala again in the future! Warm regards Stanley Wilson and Team
Wonderful tour hosted by Meera. The punting was idyllic and peaceful. Beautiful surroundings. Seeing traditional weaving and rope making was brilliant. Lunch was excellent.
Hi Mr Craig. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful punting experience and the beautiful surroundings. It’s lovely to know that the traditional weaving and coir-making demonstrations added a special touch to your visit, and that you enjoyed the traditional Kerala lunch as well. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Meera. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Kerala for another memorable experience! Warm regards Stanley Wilson and Team
I loved the experience, a big thank you to Meera, our tour guide, who was attentive, clear, and efficient in her explanations. I highly recommend it if you want a quiet little morning away from the city noise. Even with the rain, this experience managed to satisfy us.
Hi Veronica. Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to know that you had a peaceful and enjoyable morning away from the noise of the city. We’re especially happy to hear that Meera took such good care of you and made the experience memorable with her clear and thoughtful explanations. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we’re glad that even the rain added to the charm of your backwater experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again to Kerala! 🌴😊 Warm regards Stanley Wilson and Team
I wanted to get an impression of the backwaters without spending a whole day there (raining season!). For that purpose this tour proofed to be ideal. It started with a car rede to Poothotta village in Kotayam, where we were picked up by a comfortable boat (without motor) and our charming guide Meera. During the one hour upstream trip we enjoyed the tranquil landscape. We stopped at a local house where an old woman showed us the art of making ropes from coconut fiber as well as waving roofs from palm leaves. Then a small boat took us further into one of the smaller channels. Once back in Poothotta, we were served a traditonal Kerala Sadya meal, consisting of boiled rice and a number of vegetarian curries (some of them really spicy 🌶️) served on a banana leave. Luckily, there was no rain during the entire boat trip. At 14.30 I was back at the hotel. A perfect day with a short, but authentic experience in the less frequented backwaters.
Hi, Peter. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed an authentic glimpse of Kerala's backwaters away from the usual tourist crowds. It was a pleasure to welcome you to our tranquil village in Poothotta, and we're especially happy that Meera made your experience so enjoyable. Watching the traditional coir-making and palm leaf weaving, cruising through the peaceful canals by non-motorized boat, and ending with a traditional Kerala Sadya are all experiences we love sharing with our guests. We're also glad the weather was kind and the rain stayed away! Thank you for choosing Wilson Tours, and we hope to welcome you back again for another authentic Kerala experience. Warm regards, Stanley Wilson & Team
A very good experience of the Cochin countryside: a real houseboat minimally furnished for tourists with plastic chairs and, above all, a Western-style toilet, a very good restaurant meal that is a bit spicy but not too much (pineapple yogurt curry), a walk through a spice farm, and a stop at a maker of coconut fiber ropes and baskets. The day is well-paced with the various breaks; it is very balanced. The goodies to buy don't break the bank: a bag of chips for 50 rupees, a bag of spices for 100. The downside is the taxi ride from the hotel from Fort Kochi: 2 hours, including 1 hour and 30 minutes in unbearable traffic. But patience is well rewarded. The staff is super friendly.
Hi Bhamatif. Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the authentic village life, the delicious local lunch, the spice farm visit, and the coir rope-making demonstration. It is also lovely to hear that our team's hospitality made your day even more enjoyable. Thank you as well for your valuable feedback. We are happy to let you know that we have now replaced the plastic chairs on our traditional punting boat with comfortable cane chairs, making the cruise even more relaxing for our guests. We understand that the road journey from Fort Kochi can sometimes take longer because of heavy traffic, especially during peak hours. We truly appreciate your patience, and we are glad the experience made the trip worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back to Kerala again for another memorable backwater adventure. With warm regards. Stanley Wilson and Team
Excellent ...the guide named Gauri was co operative and provide information with details
Hi. Thanking you for the review. We are happy that you had a great experience in the backwater with our guide Gowri . Thanking you once again for choosing our service. We look forward to the opportunity of meeting again in the future. Warm regards Stanley Wilson and Team.
This trip was beautiful and we loved it. Small group and a really well put together mix of river and narrow backwaters with very interesting local craft demonstrations all led by excellent guide Imeera. Tasty lunch stop too. Perfect.
Hi , Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so pleased you enjoyed the mix of river and backwater cruising, the local craft demonstrations, and the traditional lunch. Meera will be delighted to hear your kind words. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to Kerala again soon! Warm regards, Stanley Wilson and Team
Amazing experience - the guide was very knowledgable. They went forward with the tour despite the fact we were the only ones in the group. 100% would recommend to anyone who wants to get a taste of the Kerala backwaters!
Hi Rajvir. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending our Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise. We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed learning about the Kerala backwaters from our guide Meera. We always do our best to provide a memorable and personal experience for our guests, so it was our pleasure to operate the tour even though you were the only guests that day. Your appreciation means a great deal to our team. Thank you once again for choosing Wilson Tours. We hope to welcome you back to Kerala in the future for another authentic village and backwater experience. With warm regards Stanley Wilson and Team
Great experience with an amazing host! Viakom was such an offbeat location to do the backwater trip, it was like we had the entire place to ourselves. The house boat was super comfortable and the canoe ride was peaceful. The best part was getting to learn the rope making using coconut husk and the thatched roof with the leaves. A truly local experience. Meera have us so much information and was an absolutely wonderful guide. She also was so sweet to surprise my partner with a birthday cake as we were celebrating. You must experience this tour with Wilson tours.
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the peaceful backwaters of Vaikom and appreciated its off-the-beaten-path charm. One of our goals is to offer our guests an authentic Kerala village experience away from the busy tourist crowds, and we're so pleased that this made your day special. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the comfortable punting houseboat, the serene canoe ride, and the traditional village demonstrations of coir rope making and thatched roof weaving. These experiences help preserve and share Kerala's rich cultural heritage. A special thank you for your kind words about Meera. She will be happy to know that her knowledge, hospitality, and the birthday surprise made your celebration even more memorable. Thank you once again for choosing Wilson Tours and for highly recommending us. We hope to welcome both of you back to Kerala for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Warm regards, Stanley Wilson and Team
