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Full-Day Village Backwater Tour

VaikomBackwaters

A daily village backwater experience from Fort Kochi with hotel pickup, bamboo boat ride, local craft activities, Kerala lunch, and small canal boat ride.

3HR
Bamboo Boat Ride
1900₹
Per Person
8:30 AM
Pickup
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Vaikom Village
Backwater Day

Available every day with hotel pickup between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM, village activities in Vaikom, Kerala lunch, and hotel drop-off between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

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Vaikom backwater village boat route
Every Day
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from hotel Office at Fort Kochi Daily tour
Bamboo boat ride through Kerala village backwaters
Vaikom Backwaters
3-Hour Bamboo Boat Ride
Village canals Backwater scenery
Traditional village activity in Kerala
Village Culture
Traditional Activities
Coir rope making Mat weaving
Kerala handmade weaving activity
Local Craft Visits
Weaving & Thatched Roofing
Coconut leaf weaving Handmade cloth center
Kerala lunch and canal boat tour
Lunch + Canal Ride
Kerala Lunch & Drop-Off
Traditional lunch 45-min small canal ride Drop 4:00-4:30 PM

Full-Day Village
Experience

A complete Vaikom backwater village tour with bamboo boat ride, traditional activities, Kerala lunch, and a small canal boat ride.

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Vaikom full-day backwater village tour Daily Full Day
Vaikom Backwaters
Bamboo Boat Village Tour
Start with a 3-hour bamboo boat ride through village backwaters, followed by local culture and traditional craft experiences.
Shikara style boat on Vembanad backwaters Included Activities
Traditional Village Culture
Craft & Weaving Experiences
Includes coir rope making with coconut fibre, mat weaving, coconut leaf weaving for thatched roofing, and a handmade cloth weaving center visit.
Kerala village craft and canal tour Timing 8:30-4:30
Hotel Pickup & Drop
Pickup, Lunch & Canal Ride
Pickup is between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM. After lunch, enjoy a 45-minute small canal boat ride. Hotel drop-off is between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
15
Full-Day
Tour

Real Village
Backwater Life

This is a full-day backwater village tour focused on Vaikom's calm waterways, handmade craft traditions, local culture, and a Kerala traditional lunch.

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3-hour bamboo boat ride
The tour begins with a long bamboo boat ride through Vaikom's village backwaters, giving guests time to see daily life along the canals.
Access
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Traditional village activities
Guests experience coir rope making, mat weaving, coconut leaf weaving for thatched roofing, and handmade cloth weaving.
Intimate
03
Kerala lunch included
After the village activities, a Kerala traditional lunch is served before continuing to the smaller canal boat ride.
Sustain
04
Pickup and drop handled
Hotel pickup is between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM, and drop-off is between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
Secure
1900₹
Per Person
3HR
Bamboo Boat Ride
45MIN
Small Canal Ride
8:30 AM
Pickup Starts

Trusted by Travelers & Guests Worldwide

Let's hear how our guests feel about our backwater tour & cab service.

"Arafath Tours has been a game-changer for our Kerala trip. The Vaikom bamboo boat ride and authentic banana leaf lunch were top-notch and unforgettable."

Guillermo Rauch
Family Traveler • Fort Kochi Tour
Guillermo Rauch

"We've seen incredible service with Arafath Cabs. Punctual hotel pickup in Fort Kochi and a spotless Innova Crysta!"

Rika Shinoda
Guest • Airport Transfer
Rika Shinoda

"Their team is highly professional. The live coir rope and mat weaving masterclasses transformed our understanding of local heritage."

Reacher
Tourist • Vaikom Explorer
Reacher

"We're extremely satisfied with the canal boat ride. Their guide's expertise and dedication exceeded our highest expectations."

John
Traveler • Backwater Tour
John

"Customer support via WhatsApp is exceptional. They answered instantly and arranged our custom family package smoothly."

Steven Sunny
Guest • Outstation Tour
Steven Sunny

"Arafath Tours has been a key highlight of our Kerala trip. Friendly driver and relaxing bamboo raft ride!"

Michael Vance
Solo Backpacker • Day Trip
Michael Vance

"A true game-changer for us. Exceptional service, combined with deep local expertise and commitment to excellence."

Paul Brauch
Guest • Private Cab
Paul Brauch

Book Vaikom
Backwater Tour

Full-day tour available every day. Pickup 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM, drop-off 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Price is ₹1,900 per person.

Book on WhatsApp → Call +91 99474 78328