KOCHI
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The 8 most popular full-day in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
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.”
Private Kerala backwaters houseboat day trip from Kochi with A/C pickup, Alleppey or Kumarakom cruise, banana-leaf lunch, tea snacks.
“Excellent experience. Very relaxing backwater boat trip. Lovely food on the boat prepared fresh by the cook. Very enjoyable experience”
Private Kochi shore excursion from port with a licensed guide, Kochi Castle, Chikurin-ji Treasure Hall, Makino Botanical Garden, Hirome Ichiba.
“I had an excellent experience here. The atmosphere was great, everything was clean and well maintained, and the staff were friendly. I visited with friends and we had a wonderful time. Would definitely come again!”
Full-day Kumbalangi village tour from Kochi with village walks, optional fishing, and a banana-leaf lunch with karimeen pollichathu.
“The team is very supportive and guiding. Every details were well explained. The accomodation and the services were excellent and worth the money we pay.”
Cruise Kerala backwaters by motorless canoe from Fort Kochi, enjoy banana-leaf lunch, village craft demos, then chai and snacks. Great value.
“Op de boot was het heel rustig en zenn aangenaam mooie natuur , eten krijgen bij hun thuis op een bananenblad zeer leuk en lekker je voelt je op je gemak. De backwaters was niet speciaal maar ook wel leuk om een kort tochtje te doen en hoe de mevrouw toont hoe ze van een…”
Private full-day Kochi to Munnar tour with AC pickup, tea stops, waterfalls, and museum tickets, plus an expert driver-guide for a 14-hour day.
“The trip was very nice. The driver who came was not only a driver but also a good guide. He explained everything in detail and took us everywhere slowly, took his time to show us around, and returned us safely.”
9-hour canoe and shikkara backwaters cruise from Kumarakom with breakfast, lunch, bird sanctuary stop, village food, and optional toddy.
“We were worried that an entire day on the Backwaters would be too much. We were also concerned that it would be very touristy because we'd read reports of so many houseboats. Instead we were blown away. We had an absolutely brillRead more”
One-day private trip from Kochi to Munnar with breakfast, lunch credit, dams, waterfalls, tea views, and Eravikulam National Park entry.
“Good tour overall. Long day but we saw as much as we could . Breakfast and lunch with pick up / drop off was included .”
