VAIKOM VILLAGE TOURS
Vaikom is a vast network of rivers and canals which merge into the great expanse of Vembanadu Lake. Vembanadu is the second largest freshwater lake in South Asia and the largest in India. In this water world, you will come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes that will take you in to the heart of this scenic lake. A group of islands that forms Vaikom is well connected mainly by 3 bridges across the 3 channels of Muvattupuzha river before it merges to mighty Vembanadu lake. And these lands separated in to small pieces by crisscrossed estuaries, narrow canals and backwater passages. The main attractions are connected with its backwater activities, cultivation, village life and culture.
The Vaikom Tourist Village offer comfortable accommodation and holiday packages that include Houseboat cruises, Ayurvedic Massages, Yoga, Meditation, boating fishing , swimming etc.
Vaikom is also very close to the popular tourism destination Kumarakom. It is 37 from Ernakulam and 32 km from Kottayam and about 60 km (37 mi) from Kochi International Airport
Exclusive Village Backwater Cruise in Country Boat (Full Day Cruise with Lunch)
Tour Description : This is a visit to a traditional village (an hour’s drive south of Cochin). Since there are no industries here, the village is free from all types of pollution. The main occupation of the villagers is making ropes with coconut fiber, mat weaving with leaves of wild-pineapple, traditional coconut processing, fishing, farming, etc. On this tour, we explore the village with a guide, by boat (small hand-punted canoe) and on foot.
Total Duration : 7-8 hours depending on your interests
Price :
INR 2500 per person for 9-15 persons
INR 3200 per person for 5-8 persons
INR 4000 per person for 3-4persons
INR 5000 per person for 2persons
INR 7500 for a solo traveler
Itinerary :
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Pickup from Cochin at 8.30 am |
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9.30 am arrive at Vaikom Village |
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10 am - 12 pm - Canal cruise |
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Visit Handloom unit in the village |
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Proceed to a Village House to enjoy the Kerala traditional lunch in a banana leaf and village farm visit |
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Pot making centre to see the making of different kinds of Clay pottery |
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Visit to the famous Mahadeva Temple at Vaikom. One of the most respected shrines of Lord Shiva |
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Return to Cochin around 4:00 pm |
Included:
Pick-up and drop off at Cochin / Ernakulam, English-speaking Tour guide with cell phone, Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, 7-hour Vaikom Village tours, Bottle water, Kerala Vegetarian Lunch , All taxes.
We can also pick up/drop from/to other nearby locations.
Excluded :
Tips & Personal expenses
Half Day Vaikom Village Backwater Cruise and Cochin Sight seeing
Tour Description : To fill
Total Duration : 2.30 hours depending on your interests
Price :
INR 2800 per person for 9-15 persons
INR 3750 per person for 5-8 persons
INR 4500 per person for 3-4 persons
INR 5250 per person for 2 persons
INR 7500 for a solo traveler
Itinerary :
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Pickup from Cochin at 8.30 am |
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9.30 am arrive at Vaikom Village |
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2 Hours - Canal cruise |
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Proceed to a Village House to enjoy the Kerala traditional lunch in a banana leaf and village farm visit |
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St: Francis Church (India’s oldest European Church) |
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The Chinese Fishing nets that Cochins famous for fishing |
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Jewish Synagogue and Jew town market | |
Mattancherry palace or Dutch palace | |
Return to Cochin around 5:00 pm |
Included:
Pick-up and drop off at Cochin / Ernakulam, English-speaking Tour guide with cell phone, Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, 7-hour Vaikom Village tours, Bottle water, Kerala Vegetarian Lunch , All taxes.
We can also pick up/drop from/to other nearby locations.
Excluded :
Tips & Personal expenses
Note:
Mattancherry Palace / Dutch Palace will be closed on Friday
Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday afternoon ,Saturday and other Jewish holidays
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