Backwater village eco boat cruise with lunch from Fort Cochin

• Cruise through backwater villages on a non-motorized country boat • Vegetarian lunch at a local village or vegetarian restaurant • Snacks provided for 15-hour departures • Pickup and drop-off from the Fort Cochin meeting point or cruise terminal

• Gratuities or tips

• Infants must be seated on an adult's lap. • Appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels. • If the group size is fewer than 4 guests, a small open canoe may be utilized instead of a covered large boat. In case of rain, only the covered boat will be employed.

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure.

• Guests will be collected from the Fort Kochi designated meeting point. (Pickup from the cruise terminal is available only for those arriving on cruise ships. All other participants should select the office meeting point for shared transportation.) • Travel to Vaikom by road, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes one way. • Pickup from Cochin and transfer to Vaikom Backwater village, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Upon arrival at the village, a cruise will begin on a non-mechanized covered boat navigating through rivers and canals. The cruise lasts between 2 to 2.5 hours, with an opportunity to see village activities, such as fishing, coconut leaf or coir production, and various spice plants. After the cruise, a traditional Kerala vegetarian lunch will be provided. Following lunch, guests will be transferred back to Cochin.