KOCHI
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Motorless backwater boat cruise from Fort Kochi with village coir craft and banana-leaf vegetarian lunch.
“Beautiful trip. So pleasant and the guide was extremely knowledgable and great conversationalist”
Calm Vaikom backwaters by non-motorized punt boat from Kochi, with banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, craft stops, canoe ride, and tea.
“It was really a well curated programme for the tourists to enjoy! Also, the guide (Ms. Meera) was so knowledgeable and friendly that we didn't face any issue.”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with flexible guidance, heritage sights, and quick culture stops for about $11 per person.
“Our tuk tuk ride in Cochin was excellent, our driver and guide Haneef was brilliant. He couldn't do enough for us and took us to some amazing places. He was in contact with us from the day we booked until our pickup at Cochin cruise terminal”
Cruise-day Kochi by eco tuk-tuk with pickup: Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi churches, Mattancherry sights, synagogue lanes, spice market.
“Although the driver was a pleasant and helpful man we didn't always understand his English. Also he wasn't a guide as we thought, more of a driver who simply told us when this church or mosque were built. All in all a little dissapointing.”
Cruise pickup private tuk-tuk in Kochi for $11 pp, hitting Fort Kochi sights, synagogues, palace, nets and markets in 3–4 hours.
“Samier gave us a very thorough tour of Kochi. He's been driving for 25 years and he was very knowledgeable about the area. Samier was very prompt, waiting at the pier as we departed the cruise ship. He was in contact the day before our arrival to make final meeting arrangements.”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup, flexible Fort Kochi stops, mostly free-entry sights, and one extra-ticket museum.
“Drivers are friendly, speak pretty good English, and will Taylor your tour to what you want to do. They were prompt and navigate traffic with ease.”
Cruise-ship pickup by private tuk-tuk for a 4–5 hour Fort Kochi highlights loop, with English-speaking drivers and included site entries.
“Thaha is a great Tuk Tuk driver. We covered a lot of stops in a short time. Great job and we appreciate all he taught us about all our stops.”
Half-day Kerala backwaters by non-motor boat from Fort Cochin, with village canals, vegetarian banana-leaf lunch, and round-trip transfers.
“Lovely experience through the backwaters. Very tranquil morning and efficient pickup. Would highly recommend.”
Private tuk-tuk shore excursion in Kochi with cruise pickup, quick stops at Fort Kochi icons, and handy help for photos.
“Our driver was very happy,one of the reasons was he has 2 beautiful daughters. We had a wonderful time!”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi with cruise pickup, top Fort Kochi landmarks, spice and craft stops, and flexible time with a local guide.
“The tour is advertised as having English speaking guides. The guide had very basic English so we didn't find out a lot. We had no idea of an itinerary from the guide. We visited far too many shops where there was pressure to buy.”
