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India’s best tours and day trips.
The 12 most popular kochi 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“cruise and the local guide were very good , enjoying the peaceful and quite time. lunch was very tasty local food. The journey to the start of the cruise was long and not mentioned before”
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…”
Fort Kochi sights in 4 hours from Cochin Port: nets, Portuguese churches, palace murals, and a real taste of spice-filled Jew Town.
“Very knowledgable guide, Jude who lived locally. Lots of history explained in humourous banter. Very enjoyable, educational day.”
Private houseboat cruise from Cochin to Alleppey backwaters with a 2.5-hour ride, Keralan lunch, AC transfer, and a small crew onboard.
“one of the best tours we have experienced in Asia. fantastic boat, lovely crew, delicious lunch, a genuine look at life in Kerala. highly recommend this tour!!”
Private 4-day tour from Cochin to Munnar and Alleppey with Eravikulam views, tea stops, and an overnight houseboat on the backwaters.
“Great tour with driver Shareef. Super well organized and always reliable and on time. Safe driving style. We really liked it - all our wishes. You should also accept the extras offered to your liking to experience even more than what's included in the package”
A 5-day Cochin tour pairing Munnar tea country, Periyar wildlife, and an Alleppey houseboat stay, with key Fort Kochi sights.
“We are really happy of this tour in Kerala. It is a good way to visit many places in just 5 days with all the comforts and a local driver who tells you a lot about the history, the culture and the politics of the place. Our driver Frodin was kind and available, he adjusted…”
Motor-free Kerala backwaters from Kochi with banana-leaf lunch, village demos, open-canoe canals, and chai tea snacks.
“Bardzo relaksująca i pełna rozmaitych atrakcji wycieczka. Rozlewiska to piękne miejsce i aż żal było schodzić z łódki na ląd. Lunch przyrządzony i podany przez lokalnych mieszkańców był pyszny, wszyscy bardzo życzliwi. Wycieczka była dobrze zorganizowana a organizator był w stałym kontakcie. Jedyny zarzut mam do przewodnika. Mówił bardzo szybko, bardzo niewyraźnie i miałem wrażenie…”
Private Alleppey backwaters houseboat day from Kochi with AC pickup, 4-hour cruise, and authentic Kerala lunch onboard.
“Abhi picked us up in a/c car from Le Meridien Kochi, before time. Michael’s house boat was awesome. Michael greeted us personally with orange juice. Mann cooked us delicious lunch, rice, 🐠 fry , chicken curry, cabbage fry, gobi Manchurian, sambar and papadam. It ends w snacks onion pakora and tea coffee. 3 1/2 hrs…”
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…”
A 4-hour guided Cochin loop through Mattancherry, Jew Town, spice sights, Fort Kochi Chinese Nets, and landmark churches with an English guide.
“Our Guide, Tommy, was very knowledgeable and articulate. We enjoyed his running commentary very much. The only suggestion would be to spend less time (about half) at the Dhoby / Laundry.”
5-day private Kerala tour from Cochin: Munnar tea hills, Periyar wildlife by boat, and a classic Alleppey houseboat cruise.
“the tour is amazing, you are guaranteed to have amazing pics throughout your trips. I am very happy.”
Cochin to Alappuzha houseboat day cruise with lunch, backwater village views, guided stops, and hotel or airport pickup.
“We took the Alleppey Houseboat Day Cruise from Cochin and it was amazing! The boat was clean and nice, and the staff was friendly. We saw beautiful views of the backwaters, villages, and birds. The lunch on the boat was delicious and traditional. We also got to see how people live in the villages, which…”
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