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8 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Kochi

Kochi’s best days out.

The 8 most popular canoes & kayaks in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.

8 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Kochi

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise - The shikara canoe: close views without the bulk
Backwater Boat & Shikara Cruises, Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Tour Reviews

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

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

Shikara canoe cruise from Cochin to Alleppey backwaters for paddy fields, village life, and calm canals, with easy port pickup.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Everything was fine. Both driver and boat man were really lovely and helpful. Driver was on time at hotel. There are no toilets on boat. So 6 hours is a long time without a wee stop and take your own water and a sandwich. It is appreciated by boatman if you offer him a pastry…”

68 reviews6 hoursFrom $50by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village - Route and timing: from 5:00am pickup to the 8:30am finish
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Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

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2.Sunrise Kayaking in Magical Alleppey Backwater Village

Go sunrise kayaking in Alleppey backwaters for about 3.5 hours, with pickup, safety gear, and a tea-snack stop near bird islands.

★ 5.0

“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”

32 reviewsFrom $16.85by nadodilife

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Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey - The exact setup: start point, timing, and what you control
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Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

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3.Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour: Alleppey

Kayak Alleppey backwaters on a 6-hour village route through paddy fields, canals, birds, and optional open-water swimming. Private group.

★ 5.0

“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”

25 reviewsFrom $30.12by Offbeat Adventure

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Kochi Kayaking : Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break

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4.Kochi Kayaking : Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break

Kayak Kerala backwaters at sunrise or sunset with a floating tea break. Small groups, English guide, and calm paddling for $14.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing activity. Beautiful scenery and the sunset made it even better. Our guide was so lovely and very knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend! Would recommend bringing a spare change of clothes as your bottom half inevitably gets wet!!”

11 reviews3 - 4 hoursFrom $14by Trip Buggy

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Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food - The 6:00 am departure: timing that shapes the whole experience
Backwater Boat & Shikara Cruises, Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Full-Day, Kochi, Tour Reviews, Village Life Tours

Full Day Canoe Cruise with Village Life and Local Food

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

Full-day canoe and shikkara cruise from Kumarakom at sunrise, with bird sanctuary, Kerala meals, village life, and optional toddy.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing day, starting at sunrise with a boat trip through the backwaters with Sanu, stopping for tea at a local shop and finding a wide variety of birds. After a couple of hours we returned to their base for a delicious Kerala style breRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $113.24by GOVOYAGE HOSPITALITY

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Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes - The paddling plan: canals, houseboats, and moving between waters
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Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes

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6.Sunset Kayaking in Hidden Alleppey Backwater Routes

Paddle Alleppey’s backwaters at sunset from Punnamada—guided, small-group, with a tea-snack stop and a calm, quiet finale.

★ 4.0

“This 3 hour sunset kayaking trip was one of the best things I have done during my travels in India over the last few weeks. The guide, Tom, was wonderful and has an obvious love for kayaking. He was the most wonderful and easy goinRead more”

4 reviewsFrom $17.00by nadodilife

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Kochi Kayaking Tour: Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break - Entering the Day at Pizhala Bridge: How the Tour Starts
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Kochi Kayaking Tour: Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break

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7.Kochi Kayaking Tour: Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break

Kayak Kochi’s Kadamakkudy at sunrise or sunset with an expert-led paddle, a floating tea break, and local fishing-net views.

★ 5.0

“Good experience. Everything was well organised and stress-free, thanks to Trip buggy, so we could just sit back and relax. It was truly a memorable trip that gave us quality family time. Would recommend for anyone looking for quality service.”

3 reviewsFrom $88.64by GV Trip Buggy

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Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise - A 3-hour shaded Shikara cruise in Alleppey backwaters
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Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Shikara (Shaded Canoe Boat) Day Cruise

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

Shaded Shikara day cruise from Kochi to Alleppey with hotel pickup, a 3-hour backwater ride, and optional lunch for $70.

★ 4.5

“The backwaters is a wonderful place with a labyrinth of rivers!the boy in the boat was very helpful and friendly.my driver was at the beginning kind but he told me that he would go me for lunch which was not included in the price of the tour.he didn't ask me what I woulRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $70.00by Carnival Tours Kochi

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