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A group of people gathered around a traditional black water wheel in a forested area. 1
A man working with clay pottery in a workshop. 2
A person weaving on a loom with a white cloth. 3
A river surrounded by dense tropical foliage, a small boat, and a wooden bridge. 4
People processing coffee beans in an outdoor setting with a large pot and a blue tarp. 5

Gramam: Authentic Village Experience Tour in Kerala

By Go Ace Tours Pvt Ltd
Free cancellation available
Price is €136 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Immerse yourself in the heart of Kerala with the Gramam Village Experience in Vaikom. Begin your journey with a warm welcome at a traditional village home, where you’ll savour refreshing refreshments and get acquainted with local life. Explore vibrant cottage industries, from coir making to handloom weaving, and witness artisans preserving age-old traditions. Delight in a traditional Kerala Sadya served on a banana leaf, before drifting peacefully through the serene backwater canals in a canoe. This authentic experience connects you with the rich cultural tapestry of rural Kerala, perfect for those seeking genuine local encounters.

Activity location

  • Vaikom
    • Vaikom, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vaikom
    • Vaikom, Kerala, India

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Full Day Experience

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Traditional Kerala Sadya
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€136.45 x 1 Adult€136.45
Total
Price is €136.45
Until Thu, 6 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pottery making experience with traditional methods
  • Inclusions
    Carpet weaving unit visit with artisan interaction
  • Inclusions
    Traditional Kerala Sadya (banana leaf lunch)
  • Inclusions
    Straw mat & Roof mat weaving unit visit
  • Inclusions
    Narrow canal canoe ride
  • Inclusions
    Coir fibre extraction & Coir rope making experience
  • Inclusions
    Handloom weaving unit visit and demonstration
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off from Kochi / Kottayam / Alleppey area
  • Inclusions
    Traditional oil extraction unit visit
  • Inclusions
    Welcome reception and refreshments at a traditional village house
  • Inclusions
    Arrowroot processing demonstration
  • Inclusions
    Herbal garden visit with tea/refreshments
  • Inclusions
    Copra (dried coconut kernel) processing unit visit
  • Inclusions
    Clam processing unit visit with live demonstration
  • Exclusions
    Any personal expenses (shopping, tips, additional food or drinks)

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Vaikom

  • 6h
Your experience begins at 10:00 AM on arrival at a traditional village home in Vaikom, where you will be warmly welcomed with refreshments and introduced to local life. You will then explore nearby village industries, including clam processing, carpet weaving, pottery, handloom weaving, and oil extraction, witnessing traditional skills in action. Around 12:30 PM, enjoy an authentic Kerala Sadya served on a banana leaf. After lunch, relax with a peaceful canoe ride through narrow village canals. The journey continues with visits to local activities such as copra processing, coir fibre and rope making, mat weaving, and arrowroot processing, offering insight into rural livelihoods. The experience ends with a visit to a herbal garden and tea, followed by drop-off in Kochi or nearby areas.

Location

Activity location

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    Vaikom
    • Vaikom, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Vaikom
    • Vaikom, Kerala, India

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