KOCHI · KERALA
Kochi’s best days out.
The 5 most popular backwater kayaking tours in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Go sunrise kayaking in Alleppey backwaters for about 3.5 hours, with pickup, safety gear, and a tea-snack stop near bird islands.
Most Popular“The young guides spent the whole time at the front chatting to each other or on their phones. They glanced back approx 3-4 times in total to check we were there, but weren’t really bothered about anyone’s safety. Seeing the sunrise Read more”
Kayak Alleppey backwaters on a 6-hour village route through paddy fields, canals, birds, and optional open-water swimming. Private group.
“I only had 24 hrs in the backwaters and this was a perfect way to experience and get emerged in it. I absolutely loved paddling around the backwaters, observing and interacting with the locals, and taking in the beautiful scenery and seeing incredible birds. My guide was pRead more”
Kayak Kerala backwaters at sunrise or sunset with a floating tea break. Small groups, English guide, and calm paddling for $14.
“A truly unique and tranquil experience. Everything from planning and hosting was humbling. would highly recommend”
Paddle Alleppey’s backwaters at sunset from Punnamada—guided, small-group, with a tea-snack stop and a calm, quiet finale.
“We ended up not going on this trip due to extremely poor communication.”
Kayak Kochi’s Kadamakkudy at sunrise or sunset with an expert-led paddle, a floating tea break, and local fishing-net views.
“Loved it. Huge thanks to Trip buggy for planning it so well, from the little details to the warm hospitality, they really made it special and super easy for us.”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
