India · BOAT TRIPS IN KOCHI
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 boat trips in Kochi justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Motorless backwater cruise from Fort Cochin with a village visit for coir and coconut weaving, plus a filling vegetarian lunch.
“Nice relaxing tour of the backwaters, informative guide, and a tasty vegetarian meal to finish.”
Glide through Kerala backwaters on a non-motorized punting boat from Kochi to Vaikom, with village craft, banana leaf lunch, tea.
“It was an amazing experience from start to finish. The boat ride was peaceful and beautiful, the lunch was delicious, and the activities were thoughtfully planned. The people running the tour, and everyone working behind the scenes, were incRead more”
Private tuk-tuk tour in Kochi from cruise terminals, $11 per person, with Fort Kochi sights, Chinese nets, churches, synagogue, laundry.
“Navas met us at the cruise terminal. He was easy to find. He asked what we'd like to do and see and was very helpful. He listened to our wishes. We had a smashing tour with. He went above and beyond an even stopped at a florist store to finRead more”
Cruise-ready tuk-tuk sightseeing through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, with Chinese fishing nets, churches, palaces, Jew Town, and spice shopping.
“Picked us up right on time and showed us everything we could want. Spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. Overall a very good experience, great value and highly recommended”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore excursion with cruise pickup, Fort Kochi sights, Mattancherry Palace, synagogues and markets. 3 to 4 hours.
“We paid for things that were not included such as water and entry to the Dutch Palace. It seemed to be a blatant money grab, just taking us to stores where he got kickbacks for taking us there. Only a couple of highlights, we would steer well clear next time.”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore trip with cruise pickup and a relaxed route through Fort Kochi sights for about 3-4 hours.
“Very informative guide, enjoyable tour. Take plenty of water, to keep hydrated. 3-4 hours is enough on a tuktuk. The roads are very busy but our quite was very experienced”
Cruise-ship day in Kochi by tuk tuk. Fort Kochi to Mattancherry churches, fishing nets, spice market, and synagogues with pickup.
“Excellent, driver was extremely helpful and very good English. We had a great day. Throughly recommended”
Half-day non-mechanized backwater cruise from Fort Cochin to Vaikom with village canals, vegetarian lunch on banana leaves, and round-trip transfers.
“A very relaxing way to enjoy the backwaters of Kerala if you do not have the time to go on a houseboat journey. The canal afternoon with Kerala vegetarian lunch was such a unique experience. We saw the versatile way the coconut has been used in a local village from stringing coconut hemp cord to making coconut leaf roof and, making coconut broom sticks. Seeing the simple way of life reminds us to cherish nature. It is very relaxing and educational even for a iPad loving 6-yr old. Gladly recommend this for families who need a tech time out afternoon.”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup, Fort Kochi highlights, free-entry stops, and photo help, in about 4 to 5 hours.
“A great Tuk Tuk tour with Siddique, he couldn’t do enough for us. Visited the hotspots as advertised, would highly recommend this tour.”
Private guided Kochi tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup. Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch Palace and Jewish sites, plus spice markets.
“The Dutch Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. The every day life of the people. The food that they eat and how they obtain it.”
Cruise-ship pickup Tuk-tuk tour in Kochi with tickets included, coconut water and bottled water, plus temples and colonial sights.
“We had a great experience. Shaiju Najeeb was fantastic. Pick up at the port was great. He took us everywhere we wanted to see along with some great shopping. I highly recommend this tour. Definitely a 5 star rating”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup. See Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi churches, Dutch Cemetery, Mattancherry Palace, synagogue, spice market.
“Fun. Personalized. Helpful. Our driver was really kind, knowledgeable and allowed us to decide what to do and where to go based on his suggestions.”
Kochi cruise port tuk-tuk tour with pickup, Fort Kochi sights, Chinese fishing nets, churches and synagogue, markets, entry tickets.
“Samad picked us up promptly just outside the cruise terminal gate. He was easy to find with a welcome sign with our name on it. We drove to a place for a backwater boating tour. The boat tour was great, and we saw many species of birdRead more”
Sunrise canoe cruise from Kochi area with village life views and a Kerala breakfast of curry, rice-flour breads, plus chai and local treats.
“A great start to the day with beautiful views and insight into local life and people. Our hosts were a joy to spend time with and there was a good balance of engagement but also letting us be in peace as we enjoyed the surroundings. BreaRead more”
Shikara boat cruise through Alleppey backwaters from Kannitta Jetty, flexible 1 to 8 hours on Vembanad Lake, canals and village life.
“Wonderful and relaxing 2 hour Shikara boat cruise through the Alleppey Backwaters. We were able to experience real village life with families fishing and farming rice paddies. Highly recommended to take shikara instead of Houseboat to experience the narrow canals and backwaters of Alleppey.”
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