
kerala backwaters river cruise
Off Board Experiences

Locally Immersive Experiences
The smallest inhabited river island of the Kerala Visit a local school and engage with the children as they narrate their stories. Spend some time with them and we hope that both our guests, and the children use the time to mutually learn from each other.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages and Meeting Craftsmen
This journey takes travellers through villages that are hard to find even on the internet. We’ll cruise through the scenic expanses of greenery and waterways to remote villages.
Witnessing Life by the River at its Simplest and Most Beautiful
On the journey through Kerala’s backwaters, it’s possible to visit a number of beautiful villages. We encourage travellers to witness this laid-back and peaceful life, occupied with coir making, fishing and shell harvesting.
Partaking in Ancient Healing Treatments
It’s not a trip to Kerala if you didn’t seek out Ayurveda. For our guests onboard the cruise, we’ve designed we visit a traditional Ayurveda centre. We encourage our guests to interact with the doctor and gain some insight into this ancient holistic way of life.
Explore the interiors of Kuttanad
The expanses of land in Kuttanad were reclaimed from the lake for paddy cultivation when the region was severely hit by famine during the colonial period. These paddy fields are at the lower altitude than the sea.
Aranmula Kannadi
Discover the timeless elegance of Aranmula Kannadi, Kerala’s legendary handcrafted metal mirror, celebrated for its unmatched craftsmanship and heritage. A symbol of prosperity and tradition, each mirror reflects centuries of artisanal excellence and cultural legacy.
Kerala Birding Trail
Kerala is a paradise for bird lovers because of its rich mix of backwaters, wetlands and forests. More than 500 bird species have been recorded here, including many migratory and endemic species..
Kumarakom Sanctuary Boat Safari
Nestled on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful paradise of lush green jungles along the waterways next to the lake. The canals are rich with avian life and one ends up seeing a very wide varieties of water and land birds here.
Witness Traditional Dances
Guests have the opportunity to witness different traditional dance styles from Kerala such as Kathakali, Mohiniyattam , Thiruvathira or satire at the compound of lakeside homestay.
Kalaripayattu, A Traditional Martial Arts Performance
Our journey begins with action. Before we embark on our cruising adventure, guests get to witness a Kalaripayattu performance.
Temples & Culture Centres
Vaikom is located in Kottayam–the land of natural rubber latex and spices.Clients
Testimonials

What a beautiful voyage!! Raghu took us to his home. Joshi taught us about birds. The whole team taught us about Indian hospitality. We found God himself on the backwaters. With love and abundant memories.
Russell Brand
International Comedian and Social Commentator

A day to remember!
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Former Prime Minister, India
Beautiful boat, exceptional crew, made for a superb week cruising around the magnificient backwaters.
A lot of fun and some interesting places to visit
A lot of fun and some interesting places to visit
Tim & Edwina Le Blanc Smith
United Kingdom
We have had a wonderful time, beautiful, very peaceful, an outstanding crew and astounding care and an extraordinary part of the world.
Nicky and David Gray
United Kingdom
We have just arrived back in New York and we’re still glowing from our trip to India.
We loved every minute on the Vaikundam. As I promised, we will put a review online.
We loved every minute on the Vaikundam. As I promised, we will put a review online.
Nancy and Marc
United States
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66-67 UGF, Charmwood Plaza, Eros Garden,
Near Surajkund Faridabad - 121009
(Haryana) India
Near Surajkund Faridabad - 121009
(Haryana) India
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