KOCHI
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The 6 most popular shore excursions in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
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!”
Private Kerala houseboat cruise from Kochi Port with pickup, banana-leaf lunch, tea and snacks, plus backwaters and Vembanad Lake.
“Driver was good babu anthony journey was memorable and outstanding will remember it”
Cruise-port Kochi combo tour with a 2-hour backwaters houseboat ride, lunch onboard, and Fort Kochi sights like the Chinese fishing nets.
“A very interesting day with a good guide and driver! The boat ride was very relaxing and a fascinating excursion. The food was also an interesting experience and quite tasty.”
7-hour Mumbai shore excursion with a private guide: Crawford Market, Dhobhi Ghat, dabawallas, local train ride, ISKCON, and Gateway.
Kochi shore tour with an Alleppey houseboat cruise, Kerala buffet lunch, and Fort Kochi Chinese nets, plus port pickup and drop-off.
“An enjoyable day and very worthwhile.”
Private Kochi shore tour with a 2-hour harbor motorboat cruise, Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, churches, and Chinese fishing nets.
“My guide (I have no chance of spelling his name correctly) was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about his local history and culture. His English is good, surprisingly he first started learning English from listening to cricket commentators whilst watching it as a child.”
