Traditional country boat · Instant confirmation
Up to 2 people
₹2,499
₹2,499
1 hour · 2 guests
Drift along Varkala’s backwaters on a traditional Kerala country boat, a slow, scenic way to take in the canals and countryside. Check prices, pick your slot, and book online directly with your local host, with no middlemen.
The country boat ride price in Varkala starts at ₹2,499 for up to 2 people, for a 1-hour ride. Additional guests beyond 2 are ₹349 per person. There are no hidden charges: the price you see is what you pay.
1-hour ride · up to 2 people
₹2,499 is the minimum charge and covers 2 people. Extra guests are ₹349 each.
Rides run daily between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Country boat or speed boat?
The country boat is the slowest and most scenic option, built for taking in the backwaters at a relaxed pace rather than for speed. Choose it for a peaceful sightseeing hour; choose the semi speed or high speed boat for a faster, 30-minute thrill.
You won’t be charged yet
One price for up to 2 people, with the boat, boatman and life jackets included. Extra guests are added to your total before you pay.
Pay securely online and receive your booking confirmation.
Your meeting point is sent on WhatsApp once your booking is confirmed.
Pick an available departure between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Enter the number of people riding. Up to 2 are included in the price.
Pay the transparent ₹2,499 price, plus ₹349 for each guest beyond 2.
Receive your confirmation, with meeting-point details sent on WhatsApp.
From meeting your local host to the return, here is how the hour unfolds.
Your host shares the exact meeting point on Varkala’s backwaters on WhatsApp after booking.
Settle into the traditional country boat with your boatman and guide.
Glide through Varkala’s calm backwater canals at a relaxed pace, taking in the surrounding countryside.
A relaxed, peaceful pace through the backwaters.
Ride in an authentic Kerala-style country boat.
Built for 2 or more people.
See the backwaters and countryside away from the coast.
This ride takes place on Varkala’s backwaters, making it an easy add-on if you’re staying around North Cliff, South Cliff, or elsewhere in Varkala.
The exact meeting point is sent to you on WhatsApp after your booking is confirmed.
Reachable by auto or taxi, with parking available at the starting point.
One price covers two of you, with ₹349 for each extra guest.
A calm, beginner-friendly hour on the water, suited to all ages.
Anyone looking for a relaxed look at Varkala’s canals and countryside.
₹2,499 minimum for up to 2 people for a 1-hour ride. Extra guests beyond 2 are ₹349 per person.
1 hour.
The ride is for a minimum of 2 people. Extra guests beyond 2 are ₹349 per person.
Yes, it’s beginner-friendly and suited to all ages.
The traditional country boat, a boatman/guide, and life jackets.
Choose a date and departure time, then book your 1-hour country boat ride for ₹2,499 for up to 2 people.
Review the cancellation terms when you book.
Head back to where you started, wrapping up the full 1-hour ride.
Yes. Choose your slot, pay online, and get instant confirmation through Cruoo.
Daily from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The country boat ride is a slower, traditional 1-hour backwater experience, while the semi speed and high speed boats are faster, 30-minute coastal rides.
Yes, it’s a traditional Kerala canoe-style ride through Varkala’s backwaters.
