The place is a backwater with Valiyaparamba beach at the other end. You need to take a boat or jetty to cross to the other side to reach the island. Walk across the island to the beach. The locals on the island are cordial. There are not much people on the seashore. Mornings are pretty much deserted and peaceful. There are resorts on the island which provide various activities like kayaking. KSRTC boat facilities are available. You need to wave at the boat inorder for them to sight you. Also it is extremely cheap. It reaches Kavvayi at 9:15 am. And is available at intervals throughout the day. The conductor and driver are approchable people. Else jetty's are available most of the time.

A hidden gem of North Kerala. I had the best time kayaking around the backwaters with Rahul. He showed me to the mangroves, the beach and a small little island where we did some bird watching. If you are in the area you must make a stop even for a short paddle - views are breathtaking and you will be in good hands! Thank you so much!

One of the known must place in north Kerala. Best services, kayaking through the mangroves, house boat etc are some of the attractions. The staff were really helpful and warm. Had an amazing time with my son.

Heaven on earth.. must visit if you are in this area.. as well a food tourist destination.. Beautiful backwater mangrove and a calm beach.. spend hours and you would find peace.. There is a resort as well if you are looking for one.. A perfect beach destination

Got the reference of Rahul through a common friend, and called him to book for Kayaking. He couldn't answer the call, but he made sure that he called me back and gave all the directions and the time slot to reach the kayaking point. A very friendly guy Rahul is, and he will make sure that your experience is good once you reach there. We were three folks, including my 12-year-old son. He accompanied my son in a separate kayak, and made sure that he enjoyed the trip as well. Rahul comes across as a real passionate person about kayaking, and it is evident when you talk to him. Add to that, it is a very beautiful location and a safe one at that for all age groups. Looking forward to the stay options and more kayaking experiences next time. Keep up the friendly and warm experience, Rahul :)

Great Kayaking experience!!! It is the first time we are doing Kayaking and We really enjoyed and loved every moment. Kaavayai is a beautiful pristine back waters with enchanting Mangrooves !!!!.must visit place....Many thanks to Rahul and his team for this awesome experience. I will surely recommend to all my friends.

During our holidays at Kannur we went for boating at this place. It's awesomely beautiful & we had a fabulous boating experience through the mangroves. It's more beautiful at sunset time. There's sea beach on the other side of the mangroves, you need to leave the boat & walk to the beach. Enjoy sun set at the serene beach & then come back to the main land by boating again.

I went kayaking with my mom and her friend for the first time. I was a little scared initially, but Rahul explained everything beforehand. It turned out to be a great experience. They provided clean and damage-free kayaks and jackets, gave us useful tips, and the mangroves were beautiful. We even stopped at an island, which was truly stunning. Overall, it was an amazing day, and we took a lot of photos to capture the memories.

Had visited Kavayi (3kms from Payyanur town) in Oct last month, initially we were little skeptical to take boat ride or to do Kayaking. Finally decided on Kayaking, and we really enjoyed the experience. We were a group of 6 adults and 3 children (8 years+)….think it may not be ideal for very small kids. Rahul and team was there and they very helpful. Reaching there around 4/4:30PM would be ideal, we did not carry mobile phones or wallets, left in the vehicles, as there is good chance of getting wet. But the 1:30-2:00 hours time spend was memorable, fun and little adventurous. You may carry an additional set of dress if possible. Sitting on the kayaking boats and rowing are not easy, but then there is not any scope of drownings etc, the water levels are not too deep, so its relatively safe. Thanks once again to Rahul for all the help. Only hitch, there is no good toilet or restaurant facilities around the place as of now.

Itz one time visiting spot. Pros: > Amazing experience while kayaking and visiting mangrove forest. > We can go kayaking at night which will be an entirely new experience Cons : > Toilet facilities are not good and maintained well on the island.

We took a ½ day tour with Rahul of Kavvayi Stories and absolutely loved it. We met him at an important temple in Payyanur. This was a priority for us and we found it historical, energetic, fascinating and powerful. Then we stopped at a small factory where for 6 generations, they’ve been making sacred metal idols and special bhartan for temples. It was so interesting to see the amazing work they do all by hand. It’s now government sponsored so that these traditions don’t die out but we too didn’t know anything about this and it was an enriching, inspiring experience. We had selected only 2 hours kayaking as it was our first time and it was perfect. We went to the mangrove forest and walked around, in delight and amazement, and then to Coconut Island where we were able to swim and enjoy the pristine nature and then over to a thin strip of land, dividing the backwaters from the sea. After playing in the waves, we walked back and got into our kayaks, now with full confidence, and back to the dock. An absolutely exquisite time was had and as a first time, 2 hours was enough. But next time, more kayaking and at least one overnight on the island. And can’t wait! Definitely motivating for gym workouts! Then Rahul suggested a beautiful, outdoor restaurant with the freshest, more delicious fish I’ve had. Rahul’s trips are completely customizable and most definitely, highly recommended!!!

Took a 4 hour kayaking trip with Rahul on the backwaters. It was absolutely beautiful, a true paradise. I absolutely recommend. Rahul is also very knowledgeable and passionate about the island, the backwates and the land. Thank you so much for a lovely day

Kayaking at Kavvayi Stories was the highlight of our trip. The lagoon is beautiful and serene and the folks at Kavvayi Stories are super helpful, guiding you if you are a beginner and giving you enough space and freedom to make the experience truly your own. If you are anywhere in the area, this is a MUST HAVE experience.

Hidden paradise in Kerala. This place is not even popular among the peoples from northern Kerala. One need to take 5 minutes boat journey to reach the island. The ambience, hospitality and food was really good. We got a chance to go for fishing and caching crab with a guy named sandeep. They also arranged a live music concert. The best part of the package is the kayaking. We went to a private beach and mangroves using kayak and it was one of the best experiance I had from kerala, Thanks Rahul, jithin, sandeep and the full team for arranging all and for the great hospitality.

One of the best experience during our recent kerala trip. We were 6 families and went for kayaking with the Kavvayi Stories team (Rahul and Jithin) and enjoyed it.

Find your flow and row, row, row.. Great experience...! kayaking with friends is fun..must visit by all Thankful to rahul who guided us and giving us good memories to cherish..!

A Small Island present at few kms of drive from kannur.! Seems this place needs a permission to be here.! Amazing place for a Private Party to be along with friends. Surrounded by Coconut trees and Back water, this s a must place to visit

Nice place for camping.... Beautiful island situated near payyannur town.....

Kavvayi coconut island camping by kavvai stories was one of the most amazing experience in kannur .I went with my colleagues and friends 8 of us and had a wonderful time. Rahul our instructor and owner was a very pleasing and polite person who was filled with information about the area and about the island mangroves. He managed to accomodat us in his busy schedule in the morning as I didnt have a booking earlier. Kayaking by itself was very simple and the team was very quick to learn and folllowed the instruction of Rahul deligently. Will definetely be going again but this time for the evening and night stay..

We did Kayaking at Kavvayi backwaters with KavvayiStories team. This was a wonderful experience and the team helped us to understand the basics of kayaking effortless. All safety measure were followed and I did not worry about my kid doing Kayaking for first time. This backwater is safe for non swimmers as the water depth is shallow. The best experience was to kayak in between the mangroves. This was also very cost-effective and value for money activity.

Awesome Experience with team "Kavvayi Stories". Got a wonderful day to remember forever in my life. Kavvayi Coconut Island is situated near to payyanur town which is about 3kms only. Kayaking and tent stay inside the island is the main attraction of the place. Neat toilet facility and refreshment room is available. Tasty and healthy food is provided at the tenting place. The morning view from the tent ⛺ is mind blowing. Another great experience you can have is kayaking thorough the mangroves Forest which is also situated in the lake and very near to the Island. Best and great experience 🔥.

Thank you Rahul for a memorable experience at Kasargod. His passion for North Kerala and making it a preferred tourist destination for travellers is obvious. He alongwith a group of liked minded people are working earnestly towards this. Visit to the Kunhimangalam Bell Metal Village was the highlight of our trip. Interacting with th artisans there and seeing the whole process of making metal wares was really special. Kayaking on the Kavvayi backwaters was an unforgettable experience.

It was a lifetime experience.. Kayaking at kavvayi coconut Island with the guidence of two gentlemen's Mr.Rahul and jithin. Initially we a team members of thirteen were hesitant to go.. But once they explained fed confidence to us . We are entered and really went through a tremendous experience.. It also boosted our confidence also.. Our sincere thanks to them. Mohan.

One of the best kayaking and river experiences at Kannur. A kayaking at kavvayi river. You can get down in the middle of the river to watch and play among mangroves. A must see place

Kavvayi.. A place that will make you fall in love with nature.. Kayaking with Kavvayi Stories is an unforgettable experience always.. May be this is the one and only one place in Kerala where we can kayak n in the. Backwaters and get down near the beautifully globe shaped mangroves.. The nearby beach is a bonus is a indeed.. Every second spent is soooo precious.. Thanks to Kavvayi Stories...

Again Again & Again . Would like to visit this place a million times ☺️ The crystal clear water and calmness of the wind take you to a mystical land ❤️. Perfect for a weekend getaway.

It is an island which is near to Payyannur / Kannur. Main attractions are Kayaking at early morning or aftee 4 pm. A beautiful beach and Boating , which will make ur day.

It is an exotic place with mangroves growing in the middle of the backwaters. We can kayak through the mangroves to witness amazing sunset. Rahul and his team was very supportive and friendly.

lovely way to see the backwaters and beautiful mangroves navigating in a kayak. Rahul was a great guide, pointing out many things of interest. Highly enjoyable way to spend an evening. Would highly recommend for families and groups

It was wonderful kayaking from kavvai backwater shore to mangroves with friends from HAL, Bangalore. Special thanks 🙏 to Mr. Jithin K P and Mr Rahul who operate this, for motivating my friends to go ahead without fear, they were afraid of kayaking to mangroves but once got in every seconds were enjoyed. Get a chance enjoy kayaking and boating to kavvai beach. Feels as I have done adventure at the age of 60.

Had an awesome time! Rahul our Kayak instructor was super helpful and patient :) Must visit!

Wonderful experience. First time going through kayaking. Better explained. Given confidence for raiding. Really enjoyed. Must visit this place.

One of the best experiences we had. Great team. Kayaking was awesome. Had a wonderful guide. Mangrove forest and the sunset was beyond words. Missed the beach part but next time, surely wanna be there. Thanks guys for the fantastic escapade!!

It was a wonderful experience kayaking at the backwaters. The host Had an awesome time kayaking on the sunset among the mangroves and a stop at the beach. The place is very clean and water is shallow and hence safe for non swimmers as well. Rahul was very helping and a Great guide. He assisted a lot with some local arrangements as well with great enthusiasm. Will definitely be back Loved the place and the vibe

Superb planning and stay. There are multiple camping option but this is the only one which takes you to stay in a isolated coconut island. The staffs were very good and cooperative.

Nothing much to say. It's all about Rahul. He took us to the roots where we come from. Everything is natural. He has a very personal space in my whole life for sure. Rest you should go and experience there. Ask him for the SEA KAYAKING. You can hold that for lifetime. And Babuvettan's lunch. "Money is not a factor there"...:

A great place for kayaking. We had a great time watching the sunset and kayaking through the mangroves. Host Rahul is a very genuine and a kind person and he’s been running this place for almost a decade now.

It was a really great experience. Mangroves and serenic beauty of kavvayi enjoyed through kayaking. I would recommend everyone to visit and experience it. We had reached there around 5. We had a beautiful sunset experience. If possible please do reach early so that you can explore more. Our instructor Rahul gave us a brief on kayaking and had provided us with great support. Loved the place.♥️

Had a great time, guys. It went really well. You guys did an amazing job! A much needed break after the lockdown. Thanks to all the people who worked behind this beautiful event. Loved kayaking and the delicious food. We had so much fun from the beginning till the end. It was true pleasure meeting all of you! ☺️♥️ #shecamping

My friends and I had visited the island for kayaking and beach fun for the entire day. While kayaking we came across two different species of rhizopus mangrove , the view of the ezhimalla hill, different species of birds and the green patch surrounding the island which was dominated by coconut trees. We were awestruck after seeing all this at the same place. And to add onto this we had kayaked to the beach and had the entire beach for ourselves where we had sighted a couple of peahens and had a great time at the seashore.Delicious lunch was provided by them. We had a magical experience here and would highly recommend this place to have a good time with nature. Special thanks to Rahul, our guide who was so kind and friendly.

We were sceptical because it was our first backwaters mangrove kayaking experience.Rahul,our guide ventured us out to a mesmerising kayaking journey through the beautiful backwaters mangroves.The rains during the kayaking made it truly refreshing and picturesque. Totally recommend this activity for anyone visiting the area.

Great

It was an amazing experience kayaking through the mangroves! I highly recommend this place when you are in North Kerala. Rahul was very kind and helpful throughout the experience. Cheers to the team!

I went Kayaking with Kavvayi Stories, the organisers of the camping, along with a friend. The two-hour adventure took us through a trail silhouetted by mangroves full of beauty. All along we received precise instructions and information on the Kavvayi backwaters from Rahul, our instructor. We had great conversations on the future of tourism in the area as well. The waters are shallower than one would think and, therefore, very safe. Since we took breaks to get down at various spots to learn more about them, the rowing was not tiring. We stopped by a part of the Valiyaparamba beach to catch the sunset before we headed back. We certainly hope to be back for a longer trail.

It was a weekend and Christmas Eve and was super crowded. But Mr Rahul understood that we were all the way from Tn and helped us with the kayaking arrangements . I had lovely time with my friends kayaking .

A Must visit place to spend some good time with your family members or with friends . Thanks to Rahul Narayan for being a wonderful host and explain about the place , Kayaking etc .

We are Two families of 4 adults and 4 kids. Rahul has planned out night campine stay so well that all our kids enjoyed the kayaking and dinner. Special fish fry is so good kids also eat very happily. He took us two drives of kayak once to mangrove and next to sea beach side. I am very much impressed by his patience and planning and on time availability. Any family can happily go for stay and kayak without any tension rest he will take care

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Nyc experience... We can enjoy the beauty of backwaters here with friends and family... Kayaking and other services are available here... There is a beach also available nearby here.

We had an amazing time going kayaking with Kavvayi Stories. Found them to be super passionate about what they do. It was such a beautiful location. An evening well spent. Definitely returning for more of these evenings!

Nice boating, kayaking and mangroves.

Kavvayi coconut island is really beautiful to experience beach, night kayaking, mangroves.Hospitality, photography everything was amazing.Thank you

I am a person who doesn't know how to swim. And when I got to know that there are jellyfishes, i got even scared. Let me tell you.... there's a life jacket on you and my friend told me that jellyfishes won't come near you because they are actually scared of you (which is actually true). Our kayaking instructor was amazing too.....And also thanks to the chettan who provided us with spicy homely food 😋 I want to come back to this place. ❤️ Loved it so much. These guys made me fall in love with nature. #stay_blessed

One of the most amazing places I've visited so far💕

Most beautiful place in kannur and kerala Pls add phone number.. ippo kayaking indo

Soothing experience. It was a wonderful experience of kayaking in the shallow waters and in between mangroves. A must do experience for everyone

Thanks Arun (host) for the exciting kayaking experience in shallow backwaters of kavvayi and in between the mangroves. The place I should say is least explored. It's a must visit place for everyone 😍

Amazing experience!

Absolutely loved our experience at Kavvayi! Glad to know that such fun outdoor activities are popping up in Kannur, kudos to the team!

A very unique experience! If you love to stay very close to nature which is really quiet and not crowded, this place is for you..! The food that was served was also very tasty.. Rahul and Jathin were really friendly and made sure the stay was awesome. Thankyou for that!

Here's a new and interesting thing to do in payyanur. Kayaking was so much fun. Thankyou so much Rahul for your guidance and I really appreciate your initiative. All the very best and do come up with various packages.

It was a really good experience.... we paddled around the river for more than 1 hr..... Both (Rahul and Jithin) the instructors are well experienced and takes up the responsibility of our safety.... The kayaking experience is worth the money we spend.....

#KavvayiStories are worth to tell and listen! It's a wonderful experience through the unexplored passage between the sea, island and backwaters. Away from crowds, Kavvayi is an island of peace, lush green and fresh breeze. I can't see such a beautiful place for Kayaking and camping in the entire North Malabar region. Best packages and guides are available to Kayak in the early morning, warm and windy evening or full moon night! An hour-long Kayak took us through the mangrove islands and serene beauty of Kavvayi Backwaters. Just 5 minutes walk through Valiyaparamba island led to the beautiful beach and sunset viewpoint. Camping at the Coconut Island along with delicious food and live music made it a remarkable adventure. Thank you, Rahul Narayanan and team, for setting up a new model in sustainable and eco-friendly tourism.

This is quite an exciting place to spend with friends. Good ambiance and service was offered

I visited the place on 24th Dec 2020 with friends. A nice place to hangout. People are good and friendly. Nice water activities.

An awesome and unique experience at a beautiful place least explored. It was my first kayaking experience, and the early morning kayaking through the mangroves and to the beach area was amazing. Once you are there, you need to be least worried about safety, service and hospitality as our hosts ensures you get the best. A must go spot in kerala for friends and families.It was indeed a lifetime experience for me. Would want to do a night camping with campfire next time on the island. I would definitely suggest everyone for this unique and wonderful experience.

It was a very well organised kayaking trip that covered a few islands and beautiful mangrove forests. The camping Island is beautiful too. Hope to try that out next time. Would recommend Kavvayi coconut Island to anyone looking for fun activities in that part of Kerala.

A must visit place in whole of kannur district .There is kayakking , boat ride and camping facilities at this site

Simply awesome.. Will wonder if you visit first time. Its like a hidden jewel in south kerala. Lot to explore.. Best of luck team behind. Lets go ahead.

Lets explore the unique and serene beauty of malabars incredible backwater Heven . Itz gonna be a blast for sure.

One of the must visit place in and around Kannur district. The place is known for great kayaking experiences as well as camping. The hospitality offered by them is awesome. The Mangrooves island, sunset and camping activities are must try. Overall it's a best place to enjoy and relax with your friends/family.

Indeed a refreshing experience of island camping ,slept under zillion stars with in solitary island with my mates ,had a wonderful sunset walk at kavvayi beach ,thank you for the care guys,kavvayi is a gem..

Me and my two friends went to Kavvayi and experienced the serene backwaters, blissful kayaking and magical sunset! I actually wonder why I didn't come here any early as it is just an hour drive from my home. I am out of words to explain how delightful the whole experience was! Special kudos to the excellent hospitality, guidance and professionalism of Team Kavvayi Stories, especially Rahul. I will definitely come back again to experience island camping and night kayaking! Highly recommended for groups as well as families who are interested to experience the unexplored waterways, pristine nature, river islands and warm hospitality of North Kerala.

Nice place

X lent do visit once

This island is located near Payyanur Kerala. We can only reach the Islands by boat or ferry. And then Kayaking also available for reasonable price. In the middle there is mangroves. Also we can reach the beach from the island.

An amazing place to spend your time with friends and family.. Had a great weekend with my friends in coconut island...

A cool and peaceful spot to chill out.... Kayaking through the mangroves and overnight camping makes it more beautiful... Loved it!!!!😍

Suggesting everyone to visit atleast once.It will bring you an awesome and unique experience like you never had.

It was simply an amazing experience.Must visit this place and enjoy the kayaking also!!!Awesome !!!

We spent a day at the island. The hosts looked after us with great care and the hospitality was excellent. With the limited resources available in the island they made our visit memorable. The only problem was the tent, which is not suitable for our climate. Suggest they go go bigger tents which are airy and comfortable. Overall, a good visit.

An awesome and unique experience at a beautiful place least explored in my home town payyanur. It was my first kayaking experience, Once you are there, you need to be least worried about safety, service and hospitality as our hosts ensures you get the best. A must go spot in kerala for friends and families.I would definitely suggest everyone for this unique and wonderful experience and A special thanks to Rahul for guidance !

# One word review # Kavvayi camping: Once in a lifetime experience. Sea, backwaters from river, mangroves, greenery - what is not to like. If you would like to take a break from your hectic work or to spend few hours / days of your life in a calm and beautiful place, this can be the best option. We were there as part of our regular gettogetger and this time wanted to be in a unique place than our routine ( used to have in Goa / Bangalore etc.), and so decided Kavvayi camping this time. My expectation was little less in the beginning as it is not so far from my hometown and have seen similar places before also, but it ended up as a most memorable experience in my life as we enjoyed the island stay, food, campfire, kayaking through mangroves, private beach, we cooked ourself etc. Couple of points I wanted to mention about the place are 1. It’s not commercialized yet like others, still you can feel the virginity. Island stay, tented accommodation, campfire etc. 2. Kayaking going to be an awesome experience especially through the mangroves. 3. You will get a chance to enjoy your evening at a private beach where you can play, swim , and take rest. Last but not least about food and hospitality. Food was too good as they arranged whatever we requested and also we got some fresh fish as an additional. The hosts were too good, especially Jithin & Rahul, they were exceptionally good and accommodating people. They were with us for the whole time as a friends and guided nicely. Overall this is a highly recommended place both for those , who never experienced the nature living it’s going to be a totally different experience and those who experienced definitely will get chance to enjoy our real natural beauty again. I will definitely suggest everyone to have a visit to this place and I can guarantee you that, this is going to be an adequate break from our digital life. Thanks.

we were a team of 7 with 4 children between age group of 13 to 16 and 3 ladies.our first experience of kayaking was filled with excitement. let me tell u, it is 200% safe with best quality life jackets and equipments which normally we dont find in many places especially in india. thanks to the 2 wonderful people whom we owe this to.. rahul and jithin, they have made their business their passion. really enjoyed kayaking through the mangroves. best part was kayaking across the backwaters to the island to reach the beach. it was much more easier and effortless than we thought. i wish them all the best and would definitely recommend this place. i am looking forward to have a camping experience with them during my next trip.

The real island experience and it was very interesting. it was beautiful, calm and breezy island. I had a great time with my friends. Camping and kayaking was a great combination!!

It was different experience.... 6 girls we went...place was safe... And they take care of us very well... Its was amazing place to go and have experience in private island....

A bunch of 15 of us went for an over night camp to Kavvayi Coconut Island Camping site and it was a great experience! We were promptly picked up and taken in a boat to the campsite where evening refreshments were served. Post that all of us went Kayaking and it was great fun. Barbecue and dinner arrangements were excellent as well. Next morning we again went Kayaking and then returned back post breakfast. Jithin and Rahul are excellent hosts and organizers. Very accommodating and patient with our requests. Definitely plan on going back on our next trip!

Excellent experience.. We feel like we were flying in the sky... People who took us was very pleasant and caring.. They showed each and every corner of the scenery.... Lovely experience for lifetime..... Everyone should enjoy such awesomeness..... Secondly... I would like to thank the hosts Mr Rahul n Jithin... You guys got a fantastic personality... The hospitality you provided us was unimaginable... Really impressed... Never really thought we could complete the whole course... But thanks... It was a riveting experience.. P. S. My child loved you guys... Kudos n cheers...

It was a wonderful experience. Awesome location with some of the most beautiful unexplored beaches, beautifully guided tours with Mr Rahul. Do not miss kayaking in kavvai lake.

First of all thank you so much to the entire team behind kavvayi kayaking.it was really an awesome kayaking experience,and we had a great time through mangrove forest with you guys. We really missed the journey through the private beach next time we will definitely Rock....please arrange more kayaks so that a group of 20-25people can go for kayaking at a time and enjoy very much.....Thank you Rahul for your immense support and co ordination. Being a person from Kannur it will be my privilege to suggest this spot for everyone who is really interested to cherish some time with kayaking in this busy life. All the best wishes to team Kavvayi kayaking.....😍

A hidden gem and you would miss out on something big if you miss this. You can actually walk on water, see mangroves up close and see all kinds of ocean animals. Trust me, it's more than worth it.