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Munroe Mapping - An hour away from Varkala

Varkala
Hosted by Vivek B

What you will do

The journey begins with a country boat ride before the island wakes up, moving through the mangrove tunnels towards the arch, passing little bridges and quiet waterways. A stop in the middle of Ashtamudi Lake gives you a chance to step into the backwaters and simply watch ordinary island life unfold — fishermen beginning their day, migratory birds moving across the water, and coconut trees leaning gently over the canals. A Kerala breakfast by the banks follows, with time to sit back and watch the morning routine of Munroe continue around you. Then, take a bicycle and ride through the island to the historic Dutch Church, carrying more than 150 years of local history within its walls. The journey continues into everyday Munroe life with a visit to a local coir factory or farm, where traditional work remains closely connected to the island and its landscape. A simple Kerala meal with fish fry brings everyone back together for lunch, followed by some time to relax before taking a short ferry ride connecting Munroe Island to the mainland. The ferry ride offers another way of seeing the island — its scattered islets, narrow waterways, homes and stretches of green appearing from a different perspective. As the day begins to slow down, return to the water for a sunset kayaking experience through the quieter backwaters. The day ends with tea and snacks, as the island settles back into its evening rhythm — leaving you with not just places you have visited, but a little understanding of how Munroe is lived. Usually starts at 6:15 AM | Ends around 6:30 PM Timings can be customised.

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What's Included

  • Sunrise country boat ride – 2-hour backwater experience
  • Traditional Kerala breakfast by the backwaters
  • Cycling around Munroe Island
  • Visit to the historic Dutch Church
  • Coir factory or farm visit
  • Kerala lunch with fish fry
  • Short ferry ride through the island waterways
  • Sunset kayaking – 2-hour experience
  • Evening tea and local snacks

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2-30 guests

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₹1,899/ guest

Meet Your Host

Vivek BS

Vivek BS

Eight years in Kerala’s hospitality space have shaped the way I understand hosting—not simply as a service, but as a way of telling stories through place, people, food, culture, and everyday life. My philosophy has always been to create experiences that are rooted in authenticity yet thoughtfully curated, allowing guests to slow down, connect with their surroundings, and experience Kerala beyond its familiar tourist narratives. For me, meaningful hospitality is about creating a space where people don’t just visit a place, but feel its rhythm, understand its nuances, and carry a part of it with them.

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₹1,899/ guest