Village Backwater Day Tour

A friends of mine, Raquel invite me to share a navigation day. her Homesyay arrange everything. They picked up from our centrally located hotel in Kochi at 8:00 am and driven to the backwaters. we meet our guide, who will explain the days activities.   Along the way we will stop at the coir mat making factory,  little break to take some pictures and for have lunch: Vegetarian Thali.  If you feel adventurous, ask your guide to stop by a toddy shop for a "toddy" that is a local alcoholic beverage brewed from tapping the coconut trees.  I try it, no very nice .As the sun is setting behind us, our  canoe navigate through the backwater channels to reach the lodge where we began our day.  After such beautiful experience, they driven back to our hotel in Kochi. 

Experience rural life and the calm beauty of India’s most stunning natural landscapes on this Backwater Village Experience from Kochi. Explore on foot, by bike and even in a canoe with a guide, and interact with locals as you learn about the culture and lifestyle that make this region of India unique. Stop at bustling markets and the village harbor. Sample 'toddy,' a brewed alcoholic beverage made from coconut trees. Relax on a scenic boat ride through placid waters. This tour also includes a Kuttanadan dinner served on banana leaves made with ingredients from Kerala farms.