On this private, full-day houseboat tour, you’ll glide through lush paddy fields, picturesque lagoons, and scenic local villages in Alleppey’s backwaters. Get up close and personal with “God’s Own Country,” getting to know the Keralan countryside away from the roads. Tours include door-to-door vehicle transfers from either the airport, port, or your hotel, plus lunch and welcome drinks.
Simplify your tour of Kerala and keep every member of the group happy with this varied five-day tour. Experience Fort Kochi’s diverse culture, spot wildlife at Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy the cooler climate and tea fields of Munnar, and relax on an overnight houseboat cruise of the backwaters. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs and interests. Enjoy the trip without having to arrange the logistics yourself.
Trade the bustle of the city for the quiet of Kerala's famed backwaters on this group tour, which includes round-trip transportation from Fort Cochin. You'll take in the scenery from aboard a non-mechanized country boat, passing villages and natural landscapes. You'll return to Fort Cochin after dining on an included lunch of vegetarian fare.
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.
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.
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.
This tour of Cochin delves into the history of one of India’s longest established Jewish communities. Save hours of researching and planning, by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you, including door-to-door transport, and entrance fees. See multiple synagogues, including Kadavumbagam, visit a Jewish Cemetery, and go to the Jewish-Christian Ancestry Tower too.
Make the most of a day in Fort Kochi on a private guided tour that will appeal to travelers with varied interests. Learn more about the city’s diverse history and culture from your local guide. Admire the iconic Chinese fishing nets, spend time on the beach, check out the churches and palaces, and visit some specialist museums. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs.
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.
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 enchantment of the Kerala backwaters with this tour from Fort Kochi. You'll hop aboard a houseboat and cruise out into the backwaters, passing by traditional villages along the way. You can choose from basic boats or upgrade to a deluxe option that includes air-conditioning, and lunch will be served on board no matter what type of boat you go for.
Spend a morning hiking among tea pinnations with a professional guide with this tour. You'll make your way through forests, spice farms, and fields of tea, with a stop for a snack along the way. On clear days, you'll even get the chance to see Anaimudi, South India's highest peak.
Explore the Fort Kochi and Mattancherry areas on a walking tour with a local host. See a few of Kochi’s key landmarks including the traditional Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the Dutch cemetery, Old Hindu Temple, and the Jewish synagogue. Learn about the history of the area and the many cultures who came through Kochi’s ports over the years as you explore on foot.
Munnar is one of the best tourist destination in Kerala with several reasons like breath taking greenery, tea plantations, waterfalls, fiew points, cool climate etc. Due to all these reasons, Munnar is the No 1 tourist destination in Kerala and its is the best one day trip from Kochi. This package is arranged to facilitate for those tourists who are looking for a one day outing from Kochi to Munnar. Generally sightseeing in Munnar needs minimum two or more days, but in this package we are choosing best places in Munnar for sightseeing.
Spend a day exploring Munnar and its surroundings with this private, guided tour by taxi. You'll get the chance to see many of the hill town's most popular attractions, including various viewpoints and a tea plantation. You'll also have the chance to stop at Kundala Lake for a bit of pedal boating before returning to your hotel.
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.
Point To Point Or Airport Service, Within Town or Out of State, Sedan, Limo or Shuttle From Homes, Hotels, Events or Offices & Businesses, Frequent Business Travelers, Occasional Family Travelers & Vacationers, Early Morning Flights or Late Night Arrivals
Alleppey is a royal destination and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations.
We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression.
With its palm-fringed waterways, Alleppey—Venice of the East—is one of South India’s most scenic spots. But the most stunning locations are only accessible to boats. During this exclusive backwater tour, you’ll hop a traditional Shikara, or Indian canoe, to cruise past coconut palms, picturesque villages, and lush rice paddies. Get a peek at rural life in Kerala while you relax and glide down Alleppey’s iconic canals.
Athirappilly waterfalls – termed as Niagara of Kerala, is the biggest and famous waterfall in Kerala. Located at a distance of 85 kms away from Kochi city, Athirappilly is also famous for its fauna and flora as its located inside the forest. Along with the water fall, the sholayar range forest is very famous for "Great Pied Hornbill or Giant Hornbill". Some time you can also spot "Malabar Giant Squirrel". Both these are generally spotted Athirappilly forest range.
The Best Time to visit - Jun to Jan is the best time to see the water fall.
When not to visit - Due to summer rom Feb end to May end, there will be much less water in Athirappilly falls. The other two falls may not have water at all and you may find dry during this period
Get off the beaten path with a kayaking adventure in the Paravur Backwaters, one of the lesser-known areas of natural beauty in the area. Motorboats are prohibited in the area, making it ideal for quiet paddling, and you'll have a professional guide on hand to teach you about technique and how you around.
We make our Tuk Tuk Tour unique by guiding you with vast experience drivers who know each and every corner of this city. They will make you comfort and will also give you proper information about each places..
We provide you with a convenient and affordable transfer to the city of Munnar. This will not be just a pick and drop service you can have stops on the way to enjoy nature and click images/ have food or as per your choice.
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.
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Kerala Backwater Day Tour (Private) with Lunch from Cochin
"We came to Kerala for a 3 days short trip and went for a backwater cruiser in a private boat. It was very relaxing and enjoyed the Kerala food, especially the fish dishes. We bought crab from the local fish shop and prepared at the boat. Thanks to the team for making memorable."..."
"We came to Kerala for a 3 days short trip and went for a backwater cruiser in a private boat. It was very relaxing and enjoyed the Kerala food, especially the fish dishes. We bought crab from the local fish shop and prepared at the boat. Thanks to the team for making memorable."
Half Day Village Backwater Eco Country Boat Cruise :Group Tour from Fort Cochin
"Great guide, great tour, great food! What an experience! I loved every moment and met some wonderful people on my tour also. Wish I remembered mosquito spray tho."..."
"Great guide, great tour, great food! What an experience! I loved every moment and met some wonderful people on my tour also. Wish I remembered mosquito spray tho."
"Excellent tour. Our guide Matthew went above and beyond our expectations. We did a full city tour after and hit all the main highlights of COCHIN. Would highly recommend this tour."..."
"Excellent tour. Our guide Matthew went above and beyond our expectations. We did a full city tour after and hit all the main highlights of COCHIN. Would highly recommend this tour."
Adventure Tuk Tuk Tour in kochi - A Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick up
"My tour guide Shaji was excellent! Very friendly, helpful polite and knowledgeable. The places we visited in the tour were very interesting and Shaji was very informative regarding the history and background of each place."..."
"My tour guide Shaji was excellent! Very friendly, helpful polite and knowledgeable. The places we visited in the tour were very interesting and Shaji was very informative regarding the history and background of each place."
Best of kochi ! A private tour in kochi with a local guide !
"Both the Guide and the Driver were very informative, and helpful with a member of the party who had a bit of a mobility issue. After the tour was over, we went out for lunch and they offered to pick us up after, to drop us back to the hotel. Great time."..."
"Both the Guide and the Driver were very informative, and helpful with a member of the party who had a bit of a mobility issue. After the tour was over, we went out for lunch and they offered to pick us up after, to drop us back to the hotel. Great time."
Private Guided Kochi Tuk tuk Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships
"Thank you to our driver Adzi (or Azad?) and our lovely Swiss sponsored tuktuk Edith and G. He personalized our trip, was attendant to our curiosities and brought us joy."..."
"Thank you to our driver Adzi (or Azad?) and our lovely Swiss sponsored tuktuk Edith and G. He personalized our trip, was attendant to our curiosities and brought us joy."
"Didn’t get to kochi, cancelled trip as cruise was terminated by Indian government. Not much to say really. Your other trips were excellent so I am sure this one would have been"..."
"Didn’t get to kochi, cancelled trip as cruise was terminated by Indian government. Not much to say really. Your other trips were excellent so I am sure this one would have been"
Transport Near BWI Dulles Reagan National Airports
"The driver was very nice. He was there to pick me up right on time, even though my flight was early. He told me he was watching my flight so he would be there when I got there. It was just a great experience and I will definitely book with them again!!"..."
"The driver was very nice. He was there to pick me up right on time, even though my flight was early. He told me he was watching my flight so he would be there when I got there. It was just a great experience and I will definitely book with them again!!"
"Aaru was fun, engaging, and very knowledgeable. He listened and responded to what I was interested in (current art, traditional methods, local nature, cultural arts, the interesting and diverse history of Kochi, etc.). It was a fun and enjoyable day and I will treasure the experience and his delightful commentary and funny asides."..."
"Aaru was fun, engaging, and very knowledgeable. He listened and responded to what I was interested in (current art, traditional methods, local nature, cultural arts, the interesting and diverse history of Kochi, etc.). It was a fun and enjoyable day and I will treasure the experience and his delightful commentary and funny asides."