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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.
“The tour was great. The only concern was that the ride was too long but we survived. Both the car driver and the boat driver/guide were great.”
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.
“It was very enjoyable and peaceful. The food was excellent. However it was very expensive and next time I would have looked for a lower price option.”
Private 4-day tour from Cochin to Munnar and Alleppey with Eravikulam views, tea stops, and an overnight houseboat on the backwaters.
“it was amazing memorable kerela trip organised by Taj voyages tour. We would like to recommend this trip.”
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.
“Très bon moment. Départ à l’heure, depuis Fort Kochi, pour environ 1h de route vers les backwaters plus au sud. Puis balade en bateau sans moteur pendant environ 2h. Repas végétarien (très bon) dans le village puis une nouvelle balade en bateau, plus petit cette fois pour se promener dans un canal. On recommande.”
Private Alleppey backwaters houseboat day from Kochi with AC pickup, 4-hour cruise, and authentic Kerala lunch onboard.
“Everything about the day was great from Sijo taking us on a tour around some fantastic beaches on the way to the tea and banana fritters that finished it off. The houseboat was great and the food was out of this world. I’d do it all again tomorrow if I could. The crew, didn’t catch…”
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.
“Tour was good and the guide was very nice and informative”
5-day private Kerala tour from Cochin: Munnar tea hills, Periyar wildlife by boat, and a classic Alleppey houseboat cruise.
“The entire package was well coordinated and showed us many wonderful and beautifull places. The Houseboat Cruise Tour was well worth it. All is good,very good memorable trip.”
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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