Kochi to Vypin Village Day Tour | Local Culture & Fishing Life

Vypin Village Day Tour from Kochi

Vypeen or Vypin Island

6 Hours
Guided
Private Tour
Skip-the-Line Entry
Pickup offered
Free Cancellation

Vypin Island, a 27 km-long coastal strip near Kochi, is known for its golden beaches, scenic backwaters, coconut groves, and vibrant fishing communities. Cherai Beach at the northern tip and the historic Vypin Lighthouse at Puthuvype Beach, offering panoramic sea views, are must-see highlights. The island also offers local seafood farms and authentic Kerala cuisine at casual eateries.

Start your day with an 8:30 AM hotel pickup via Tuk-Tuk, followed by a scenic 9:00 AM ride on the Jankaar Ferry to the island. Visit the bustling local fish market, enjoy the lighthouse views, and experience traditional life with a canoe ride and village walk. Stop at a fishermen’s beach to observe daily routines, then savor a Kerala lunch on a banana leaf. The tour concludes around 2:00 PM with a return to your hotel, offering a perfect blend of nature, culture, and local flavors.

Highlights

Scenic Jankar Ferry ride from Kochi to Vypin Island
Explore the bustling local fish market
Panoramic views from the historic Vypin Lighthouse
Canoe ride and village walk to experience traditional Kerala life
Visit a fishermen’s beach and observe daily routines
Authentic Kerala lunch served on a banana leaf

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at Cochin/Ernakulam
English-speaking guide with mobile contact
Transfers by Tuk-Tuk
Bottled water
Local lunch
All entrance fees and applicable taxes

What's Excluded

Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

Tour Plan

08:30 AM – Pick-up from Hotel by Tuk-Tuk

Begin your day with a convenient hotel pick-up. Travel in comfort via a Tuk-Tuk while enjoying scenic views of Kochi’s streets as you make your way to the ferry.

09:00 AM – Jankaar Ferry to Vypin Island

Board the Jankaar Ferry for a short, scenic ride across the waters. Take in the views of fishing boats, backwaters, and the city skyline as you approach the island.

Additional Information

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Dress code is smart casual. Please be advised that shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended in the temples.
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
No heart problems or other severe medical conditions, most travellers can participate.

Terms and Conditions

Transaction fee 15% will be charged if the cancellation is made within 45 days and more then 30 days from the scheduled booking.
50 % cancellation will be charged on cancellation within last 30 days.
100% cancellation will be charged on NO SHOW.
Also be informed that cancellation has to be made on +91- 992915 2946 / 91 8905631046 or on the corresponding email ID: jaipurjanu@gmail.com / januprivatetoursjaipur@gmail.com ONLY otherwise no cancellation will be entertained.
Our 24 hours phone number and helpline is +91 9929152946
In case on any increase in cost of Hotel, Airfare, Transport, govt. tax, fuel etc we are bound to augment the same.
Any Hotel/ Package Booking would be tentative unless you pay in advance and book on guarantee basis.

Our liabilities & limitations:

Please note that after the finalization of the tour/service cost, if there are any hikes in entrance fees of monuments/museums, taxes, fuel cost or guide charges by the Govt of India and Rajasthan state government the same would be charged as extra.