KOCHI
Kochi’s best days out.
The 8 most popular full-day tours in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Glide Kerala backwaters from Kochi on a non-motorized punting boat, with Vaikom villages, banana-leaf veg lunch, and tea.
Most Popular“It was really a well curated programme for the tourists to enjoy! Also, the guide (Ms. Meera) was so knowledgeable and friendly that we didn't face any issue.”
Private full-day Kerala backwaters houseboat tour from Kochi with hotel pickup, 5-hour cruise, banana-leaf lunch, snacks, and tea.
“Excellent experience. Very relaxing backwater boat trip. Lovely food on the boat prepared fresh by the cook. Very enjoyable experience”
Private Kochi full-day shore tour from the port: Kochi Castle, Chikurin-ji, Hirome Ichiba, and Makino Garden with pickup.
“We had a great full day private tour of Kochi with Soda as our guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable, and the day was well paced. We enjoyed visiting Kochi Castle, walking through Hirome Market, and seeing local sights like Chikurinji Temple. Good value for money and a relaxed way to see the highlights of…”
Full-day Kumbalangi fishing-village tour from Kochi with air-conditioned pickup, banana-leaf lunch, tender coconut, and hands-on fishing.
“The team is very supportive and guiding. Every details were well explained. The accomodation and the services were excellent and worth the money we pay.”
Quiet Cochin backwaters tour with no-motor canoe time, banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, village crafts, and chai with snacks from Fort Kochi.
“Très bon moment. Départ à l’heure, depuis Fort Kochi, pour environ 1h de route vers les backwaters plus au sud. Puis balade en bateau sans moteur pendant environ 2h. Repas végétarien (très bon) dans le village puis une nouvelle balade en bateau, plus petit cette fois pour se promener dans un canal. On recommande.”
Private guided day tour from Kochi to Munnar with hotel pickup, tea museum, waterfalls, dam views, and photo stops in about 14 hours.
“An awesome experience, had a great time, if you get motion sickness I would recommend medication! Had a great driver!!!”
Full-day canoe and shikkara cruise from Kumarakom at sunrise, with bird sanctuary, Kerala meals, village life, and optional toddy.
“We were worried that an entire day on the Backwaters would be too much. We were also concerned that it would be very touristy because we'd read reports of so many houseboats. Instead we were blown away. We had an absolutely brillRead more”
Private Kochi to Munnar day trip with breakfast, packed tea-and-nature stops, and Eravikulam National Park entry plus lunch voucher for up to 2.
“Good tour overall. Long day but we saw as much as we could . Breakfast and lunch with pick up / drop off was included .”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
