Your day begins
Hotel pickup between 8:30 and 8:45 AM.
An unhurried day.
An unforgettable place.
Bamboo boats, village craft traditions and a Kerala lunch — with pickup and return to your hotel.
Your full-day Vaikom tour A whole day.
A whole day.
Beautifully spent.
The complete experience₹1,900/ person
Boat rides, village craft visits,
Kerala lunch and hotel transfers.
Take the slow route
A bamboo boat journey through village backwaters.
A little closer to nature
A small canal ride, then hotel return around 4:00–4:30 PM.
Small moments. Lasting memories.
Your day in Vaikom.
Backwaters↗Bamboo boat, quieter waters
Three unhurried hours through village backwaters, with life unfolding along the banks.
Local crafts↗The village, by hand
Meet Kerala’s craft traditions through coir rope making and village demonstrations.
Kerala lunch↗A taste of local life
Pause for a traditional Kerala lunch before your small canal ride. Menu confirmed by the team.
More to discover ashore
The village programme also includes mat weaving, coconut leaf weaving for thatched roofing and a handmade cloth weaving centre visit.
Moments from the tour The people make
The people make
the memories.
Real moments from Arafath’s village experience, from the waterway to the craft workshop.
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Loved by travellers.
Trusted across Kerala.
Real feedback from guests who explored Kerala’s backwaters, village craft traditions, and scenic road journeys with Arafath Tours.
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Google Review★★★★★
“The full-day Vaikom backwater tour was the absolute highlight of our two weeks in Kerala. Arafath Tours took care of everything seamlessly — from hotel pickup in Fort Kochi to the wonderful village lunch. The bamboo boat through the serene canals was pure peace.”
TripAdvisor★★★★★
“Superb service and 100% honest recommendations. Arafath Tours arranged our cab journeys across Munnar and Fort Kochi with an exceptionally courteous driver. Spotless vehicles, transparent pricing, and always punctual. Highly recommend to any traveler!”
Google Review★★★★★
“Warm hospitality that makes you feel truly welcome. The craft visits — seeing coir rope making and traditional leaf weaving — along with the authentic banana-leaf lunch were unforgettable. A genuine Kerala experience with lovely, genuine people.”
Arafath cab facilities From landing
From landing
to unwinding.
Airport pickups, local journeys and outstation escapes. Tell us where you’re headed — we’ll help with the road ahead.
FORT KOCHI — ✳ — KERALA