Top Kochi Outdoor Activities

When your cruise ship drops anchor in Kochi, don’t spend precious vacation time planning visits to nearby attractions. Instead, let someone take care of planning and driving and quickly set off to see what the area has to offer. Take a trip on a traditional bamboo houseboat on Kerala’s backwaters, and then tour the city’s colonial-era forts and churches. Plus, lunch and round-trip transportation back to your ship are included.

While docked in the Cochin cruise port, explore the city from your ship on this worry-free shore excursion. Depending on the date you book, follow one of three itineraries. Either, make a stop in Fort Kochi to see St. Francis Church, go on an adventure through the backwaters of Kerala during this houseboat tour, or cruise down a river in a houseboat, and visit the giant Chinese fishing nets.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters with this overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi. Float past rural villages, coconut palms, rice paddies and more as you make your way through the narrow channels and expansive waterways known as the "Venice of the East". It's one of the best ways to escape the chaos of the city and truly relax and unwind on your trip to India.

Experience the so-called "Venice of the East," AKA the Kerala Backwaters, on a private cruise. Your driver will pick you up in Kochi and take you to Alleppey, where you'll board your personal vessel. You'll then head out on the backwaters, passing villages and natural areas while your on-board crew prepares an included lunch. At the end of your cruise, your driver will take you back to your Kochi hotel.

Benefit from personalized attention and a fully customizable itinerary on this private tour of Kochi and Mattanchery in a tuk-tuk (auto-rickshaw). Ride through the streets like a local, listening to commentary on Kochi's history and culture from your driver-guide. Visit highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, the Dutch Palace, the Jain temple, and St. Francis church. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the best of Kochi on a private tuk-tuk tour. Discover the city’s key landmarks including the traditional Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, and the Jewish synagogue and learn about the history of Kochi from your tour guide. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and is a great way to explore the city like a local as you ride in the back of a tuk-tuk.

Enjoy a houseboat tour on the inland waterways of Kochi when your cruise ship pulls into the Kochi port. Travel to Alleppey (Alappuzha) to board a traditional houseboat that takes you on a 2-hour cruise through scenic waterways lined with villages, rice paddies and coconut palms. Sample the delicious cuisine of Kerala during a lunch served on board your vessel. Afterward, transfer to an air-conditioned coach to see the highlights of Fort Kochi, including the Chinese fishing nets.

See Kochi’s top attractions independently, in your own private tuk-tuk, with this private shore excursion, which includes round-trip transfers from the cruise ship dock. You'll have plenty of flexibility to explore at your leisure, with time to stop at key attractions such as Fort Kochi Beach and its Chinese Fishing Nets, the Dutch Cemetery, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, and Mattancherry Palace, to name a few.

Visit the South Indian hill station of Munnar, known for its tea plantations and fantastic views, with this private day tour from Kochi. Highlights include a tea museum, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and the Munnar Rose Garden, with time to stop for lunch and shopping along the way.

Discover the coastal city of Kochi on a traditional Indian tuk-tuk during this private excursion. Zip around the streets of Kochi as you explore the city’s key landmarks including Fort Kochi, the traditional Chinese fishing nets, the Jewish Quarter, and the Dutch Palace. Learn about the rich history of the city and its mix of cultures from your guide and sit down to a traditional Keralese meal for lunch.

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this seven-hour tour from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional house boat. Enjoy an up close look at rural life and stunning nature during this memorable day on the water.

Cool off on a day trip to the higher altitude hill station of Munnar, located 5,575 feet (1,700 meters) above sea level. Your private full-day tour from Kochi (Cochin) visits the Tea Museum, and tea and spice plantations with views of pristine mountains and valleys covered with lush vegetation. Ride in your own private air-conditioned vehicle, and tour the town with an informative local guide.

Make the most of a day in Kochi with a shore excursion to the Kerala Backwaters, with time to admire Kochi’s Chinese fishing nets, too. You’ll be met at the cruise port so there’s no need to try to navigate an unfamiliar place. Spend the day cruising around the peaceful, palm-fringed backwaters around Alappuzha and enjoy a tasty local lunch on board your boat.

Cover some of Kerala’s best-known attractions on this multi-day cruise through “God’s Own Country” in a traditional thatched houseboat. Explore the misty, wildlife-packed hills of Munnar, see top colonial sites in historic Cochin, and float along Alleppey’s famous backwaters. Tasty onboard meals are included. Upgrade to include optional horse rides, Ayurvedic massages, or Kathakali dance shows.

Explore the Fort Kochi area in your own private tuk-tuk with this excursion, led by a local tuk-tuk driver. Your driver will give you the inside scoop on life in the city while showing you attractions such as the Chinese Fishing Nets, the Cochin Spice Market, Synagogue Lane, and the local Jain Temple, with the option to customize your tour to suit your tastes.

Make the most of your time at shore and take a tour of Kochi’s main highlights. There are three different itineraries based on the day of travel which visits key landmarks including the Kerala backwaters, the traditional Chinese fishing nets, the St. Francis Church, and Fort Kochi. Learn about the history of Kochi from your guide and enjoy a hassle-free trip during this shore excursion.

When docking on shore from your cruise, it can be hard to find tours that’ll make sure you're on time to meet your cruise before it heads out on the water again. This Celebrity Constellation Kochi shore excursion is a perfect solution as it meets you right at your boat and takes you back in time, too. Depending on the day of your tour, you’ll either ride on a houseboat through the backwaters of  Alleppey; ride on a houseboat through the backwaters of Alleppey and visit Fort Kochi; or visit multiple highlights such as the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St, Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica.

This Group shore excursion is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Kochi. Tour the incredible sites on a four-hour journey by Local Ferry ,Local Bus ,Tuc -Tuc and foot , to visit the Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace ,Spice Market ,Dhobi Khana (local laundry) etc . You'll learn about local life from your professional guide and explore the best this incredible Southern Indian city has to offer.

Explore the highlights of Kerala on this easy, private eight-day tour. Relax and enjoy yourself as all logistics are taken care of. Visit a range of cultural and natural attractions that showcase the small state’s diversity. Starting in pretty Kochi, you’ll travel to the hill station of Munnar surrounded by tea fields, the national park and wildlife sanctuary at Periyar, the backwaters at Alleppey, and the beach at Kovalam.

Cruise passengers who arrive in India at Kochi don’t have to miss out on seeing one of the country’s highlights–the Taj Mahal–as this two-night private tour to Agra simplifies the journey. After being picked up from Kochi’s port you’ll catch a flight to New Delhi, and travel overland to Agra from there. Be amazed by the beautiful UNESCO-listed site, and visit other Agra highlights, including the Agra Fort.

Visit India’s most iconic structure, the Taj Mahal, on this 2-day private tour from Pune to Agra. Enjoy comfort and convenience with all flights, transfers, and transportation arranged and included in the price of the tour. Visit the highlights of Agra such as the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, local markets and more while learning about the history and culture of the city from your guide.

Experience the highlights of Kerala’s backwaters and mountains on this private five-day tour of the little state. Tour the tea plantations of Munnar, cruise the backwaters on a renovated rice barge, and visit beautiful beaches. Go at your own pace on a private tour and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle so you don’t waste time waiting for trains and buses. Ideal for travelers short on time in Kerala.

This incredible tour showcases the best of Kerala and creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy rural South Indian life. Enjoy a rival cruise along the Alleppey backwaters in a traditional house boat. Savor the flavors of local Kerala cuisine cooked on board and tour Fort Cochin, see the famous Chinese fishing nets, check out St Francis Church and tour Dhobi Khana.