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Village Backwater Tour – Vaikom

Experience Kerala’s backwaters through an authentic, community-based tour in Vaikom village, where culture, sustainability, and natural beauty intertwine. This immersive village experience offers a slow-paced exploration of life along the waterways aboard a traditional hand-punted country boat. Rooted in meaningful local interactions and sustainable travel practices, this tour provides insight into the daily rhythms of Kerala’s backwater communities, making it a perfect fit for experiential travellers, small groups, and culturally curious explorers.

  • Authentic, non-touristy exploration of Kerala’s backwaters
  • Support and engage with local communities and traditional livelihoods
  • Witness coconut rope weaving, fishing, and paddy farming in action
  • Travel by eco-friendly country boat for a peaceful, immersive journey
  • Share a home-cooked meal and warm conversation with a local family
  • Ideal for travellers seeking responsible, cultural, and meaningful experiences

Your journey begins with a gentle boat ride through Vaikom’s quiet canals, where lush paddy fields, swaying coconut trees, and scenes of rural life unfold. As you float past homes and fields, you'll witness locals fishing with traditional tools, harvesting crops, and weaving coir ropes—each activity reflecting harmony with the brackish water ecosystem. The experience is enriched by a sit-down home-cooked lunch with a welcoming village family, offering a taste of Kerala cuisine and an opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations. Designed to leave a lasting impact, this experience fosters connection with nature, with culture, and with people.

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