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Amazing tour
Beautiful nature & people on this tour. Everyone is so kind, helpful, happy. Very nice experience!!!
Backwater Tour from Cochin
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $20 / person
- Location
- Kochi, India
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 135 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Suresh
Description
We provide our backwater cruise in a non motorised boat without environmental pollution. First 3 hours boat cruise is in a covered boat through villages side very attractive and relaxing tour, we do a small village walk to understand the village life and we show some of the spices plants growing in the village also. after the lunch we do the open canoe cruise through the narrow canals around one hour and we come back at the village house and have tea/coffee , here at the village house we show the coir rope making and coconut leaf weaving and from here we return to Cochin by car/van.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 10–88)
- $20
- Child (ages 3–9)
- $15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Backwater cruise in non mechanised covered traditioal Boat (kettu vallam) and open canoe cruise through the narrow canals, village visit, fresh water muscles processing, coir making, coconut leaf weaving and the intraction with local local village people. Traditional veg. Lunch at the village house , evening tea and snacks are provided. Experienced english speaking guide will be explaining the specilities of backwaters, flora and fauna of this area.
What's included
Included
We provide lunch and evening tea/cofee and snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide
Not included
tips
Pickup Locations & Times
Cruise ship terminal at willington island Kochin.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
135 reviews
How it compares in Kochi
- No. 28 by number of reviews among 531 tours in Kochi
- Starting price $20 is 81% below the typical $106 for tours of similar length in Kochi
Excurgo comparison of 531 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Backwater Tour from Cochin take?
Backwater Tour from Cochin lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Backwater Tour from Cochin cost?
Prices start at $20 per person for this Kochi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Backwater Tour from Cochin run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Backwater Tour from Cochin cost for children?
Children aged 3–9 pay from $15, adults from $20.
Can I cancel Backwater Tour from Cochin for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Cruise ship terminal at willington island Kochin. Pickup points include NO 18 Hotel, Ballard Bungallow.
What languages is Backwater Tour from Cochin offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(135)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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A wonderful day experience!
It was a great day! We got picked up on time by driver who drove us to the boat. The cruise was very relaxing and beautiful. It took 3 hours and was a really nice experience. It was just two of us because it was the during low season. Fantastic experience. Afterwards we had a lovely lunch at the local house - it was delicious and the lady who prepared it was very sweet and friendly. Then we went on half hour long canoe ride on small canals. It was all very nice. Overall amazing day!!! I would recommend this tour especially because they are promoting ethical and sustainable tourism and it is a wonderful experience!
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A perfect way to witness nature’s beauty and serenity
The experience was mesmerising!! Getting to see the beautiful backwaters of Kochi was not only beautiful but the peace around the water and trees blended with everything so perfectly. The cherry on the top was the lunch which we had afterwards which was so so so yum!! Everyone including the guide, the ones driving the boat, the aunt who cooked the food for us and showed us traditional rope making along with the beautiful thing from banana leaves were sooooo sweeeeet… if you are looking for something extremely calm, peaceful while enjoying the nature’s beauty at its best, this is a must to do activity if planning a trip to Kochi.
G
Nice glimpse into the backwaters
Very nice backwater tour, various activities and excellent price-performance ratio.
N
Peaceful day out!
Very informative and beautiful !! Our guide even stopped and bought masala so he could make us tea! Soo nice and thoughtful!!
G
Great sustainable tour with an amazing chauffeur
We got picked up by a really friendly driver at hour hotel. He left us at a house by the a river and we took of with a guide and two pole handlers. It was just me and my partner because it was the during low season. Fantastic experience. Afterwards we had a lovely lunch at their house and a woman showed us how they make coconut rope and to weave leafs. Then we went on an hour long canoe ride along the rice fields, which was totally overgrown since it’s no longer in use. All in all it took about 7-8 hours. We really enjoyed the tour but it felt a bit rehearsed and forced at times. The thing that made it amazing was our chauffeur who was so kind wand helpful. We recommend this tour especially because they are a group of families that are promoting ethical and sustainable tourism
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Authentic and wonderful experience
Wonderful and very authentic experience. Super sweet guide and host family. Delicious food! Beautiful nature! Very nice how we also got a look at everyday life
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Jupí ☺️
We had such an lovely time ☺️ everyone were so kind and welcoming. U can feel such an positive energy from this family ☺️ they took us for 2 boat rides, gave us lunch and some tea. We really enjoyed our day there. 100% recommend to visit☺️☺️ thank you all for beautiful day and experience !!! ☺️☺️☺️
S
Breathtaking nature in wonderful company
It was an incredible moment in their company :)) everyone we met was so lovely and the boat trip was breathtaking, such calm and such wonderful nature
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Wonderful place
Wonderful place back waters Kerala is a natural place good place
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