INDIA · EXPERIENCES
India’s best tours and day trips.
The 7 most popular cruises & boat tours, picked for the experience and the price. Full reviews, run times, what you pay and who runs each one.
Sail Kerala’s backwaters on a non-motorized country boat, stop for coconut/coir crafts, then enjoy a hearty vegetarian lunch in Cochin.
Most Popular“The tour was well organised and thr guide Greeshma was very knowledgeable providing information and answering questions”
Cochin to Alappuzha private shikara canoe cruise: paddy fields, coconut palms, village life, and AC transfer in 6 hours.
“Good communication. Pickup on time. Both Simon (driver) and Manu (boatman) were a pleasure to spend the day with. We loved both the beauty of the backwaters and the insight into the very different way of life there. Simon also gave us a tour of the highlights of Kochi city area on the way back…”
Private Shikara boat ride in Alleppey with village stop, canal cruising, and sunset views, plus English guidance for great value.
“We had a wonderful experience on the backwater tour in Alleppey. Everything was very well organized and on time. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The tour itself was beautiful, and we chose to do it early in the morning – something I can highly recommend, as…”
Private houseboat cruise from Cochin to Alleppey backwaters with a 2.5-hour ride, Keralan lunch, AC transfer, and a small crew onboard.
“Everything starting pickup from the hotel, the ambiance, cleanliness, the behavior and services in boat , specially the food has been exceptional. I have not seen such an extraordinary service in recent past. Thanks a lot once again all the parties involved here.”
Half-day Cochin backwaters eco boat ride from Fort Cochin with a covered traditional boat, village coir making, and vegetarian lunch.
“This was a great trip. There was only our group of 4 on the boat and our guide, Kuldeep, could not have been better. The scenery and wildlife were just wonderful; spotting eagles and kingfishers was just amazing. Visiting the home of a local family was a privilege, they showed us their livelihoods, took us…”
Taj Mahal VIP tickets with guide plus a Yamuna long-tail boat ride for sunset views, including private pickup and skip-the-line entry.
“Nous avons passé une visite très agréable grâce à notre guide Shafiq. Après la visite du Taj Mahal, il a su rapidement et très efficacement trouver une alternative à la balade en bateau, non réalisable, au profit de la découverte du Fort d'Agra. Ses commentaires ont été très instructifs et adaptés à notre besoin. Il…”
Cochin to Alappuzha houseboat day cruise with lunch, backwater village views, guided stops, and hotel or airport pickup.
“Memorable Experiences , All Good”
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