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.
Shikara canoe cruise from Cochin to Alleppey backwaters for paddy fields, village life, and calm canals, with easy port pickup.
Most Popular“The tour was great. The only concern was that the ride was too long but we survived. Both the car driver and the boat driver/guide were great.”
Go sunrise kayaking in Alleppey backwaters for about 3.5 hours, with pickup, safety gear, and a tea-snack stop near bird islands.
“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”
Full-day canoe and shikkara cruise from Kumarakom at sunrise, with bird sanctuary, Kerala meals, village life, and optional toddy.
“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”
Paddle Alleppey’s backwaters at sunset from Punnamada—guided, small-group, with a tea-snack stop and a calm, quiet finale.
“If you want to experience the true beauty of the backwaters, do this trip. Put guide Tom was patient, polite and very professional. We hit some waves, gentle ones, but he handled the kayak beautifully. Highly recommend it..”
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.”
Shaded Shikara day cruise from Kochi to Alleppey with hotel pickup, a 3-hour backwater ride, and optional lunch for $70.
“Absolutely loved this tour! They worked with the cruise ships departure times so we were back in time. It was a private tour so just the 3 of us, both driver and tour guide went above and beyond so we got an opportunity to hold an eagle and visit a local locals bar and sip…”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
