Shikara Canoe Cruises

KOCHI

Best Shikara Canoe Cruises In Kochi

Ranked by traveller popularity

The 5 most popular shikara canoe cruises in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

5 Best Shikara Canoe Cruises In Kochi

Half Day Village Backwater Eco Country Boat Cruise :Group Tour from Fort Cochin

Half Day Village Backwater Eco Country Boat Cruise :Group Tour from Fort Cochin - Price and value: is $33 worth it?

1.Half Day Village Backwater Eco Country Boat Cruise :Group Tour from Fort Cochin

Most Popular★ 4.5

Half-day Kerala backwaters by non-motor boat from Fort Cochin, with village canals, vegetarian banana-leaf lunch, and round-trip transfers.

“This backwater boat tour was pure serenity. The no-motor boat made the ride incredibly peaceful, with only the sounds of nature around us. Gliding through lush canals felt like a dream. At the end, we enjoyed a delicious traditional meal served on banana leaves—simple, flavorful, and unforgettable. A perfect escape into nature and local culture.”

126 reviewsFrom $33.00by Carnival Tours Kochi

Check Availability →Read the review →

Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise - From Kannitta Jetty Into Vembanad: What You’ll See on the Main Route

2.Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

★ 5.0

Motorized shikara cruise through Alleppey backwaters from Kannitta Jetty, flexible 1–8 hours, narrow canals and temple views.

“Wonderful and relaxing 2 hour Shikara boat cruise through the Alleppey Backwaters. We were able to experience real village life with families fishing and farming rice paddies. Highly recommended to take shikara instead of Houseboat to experience the narrow canals and backwaters of Alleppey.”

74 reviewsFrom $9.79by Fantastic Boat Cruise

Check Availability →Read the review →

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise - Cochin to Alleppey: timing you can actually plan around

3.Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

★ 4.6

Private Shikara canoe cruise from Cochin to Alleppey backwaters for views of paddy fields, coconut palms, and village life.

“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…”

68 reviews6 hoursFrom $50by Carnival Tours Kochi

Check Availability →Read the review →

Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food

Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food - Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: Birds, Wetlands, and a Morning-Right Kind of Stop

4.Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food

★ 5.0

9-hour canoe and shikkara backwaters cruise from Kumarakom with breakfast, lunch, bird sanctuary stop, village food, and optional toddy.

“This is an extraordinary tour of the backwaters that takes you in the opposite direction of all the other tours. Indeed, I didn’t see another tourist for the first 8 hours of the excursion. Sanu was very kind and adjusted the tour to fit my interestRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $113.24by GOVOYAGE HOSPITALITY

Check Availability →Read the review →

Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise

Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise - The Easy Part: Pickup in Kochi (Fort Kochi, Wellingdon Island, Kundanoor, Ernakulam)

5.Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise

★ 4.5

Private shaded Shikara day cruise from Kochi to Alleppey canals with pickup, 3 hours afloat, and time for local life, lunch options.

“Absolutely loved this tour! They worked with the cruise ships departure times so we were back in time. It was a private tour so just the 3 of us, both driver and tour guide went above and beyond so we got an opportunity to hold an eagle and visit a local locals bar and sip…”

3 reviewsFrom $70.00by Carnival Tours Kochi

Check Availability →Read the review →

Explore Kochi & Kerala

Places

Backwaters

Heritage

Food

By Tuk-Tuk