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Spend a day exploring Munnar and its surroundings with this private, guided tour by taxi. You'll get the chance to see many of the hill town's most popular attractions, including various viewpoints and a tea plantation. You'll also have the chance to stop at Kundala Lake for a bit of pedal boating before returning to your hotel.

Experience your private city tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up and timely Drop off. Explore the historical monuments and learn more about Kochi's rich history from your Driver/Local Expert. Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. Kochi was the center of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. Because of its rich spice history, Kochi was a major attraction for foreign traders. During this tour, you will travel in a taxi to explore Kochi's most important landmarks like Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church, the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, the Jain temple and more. And also some local places like Dhobhi Khana(Local Washing area), Ginger ware house(packing/drying of spices), and womens cooperatives spice markets, (spice making/ candle making, inscents making etc) to experience the life of local people. This tour includes monument entrance fees.

Explore the highlights of historic Kochi in the most comfortable way when you take a private tour by air-conditioned car. The itinerary is customizable to suit your interests, whether that’s history, culture, religion, or nature. Check out the famous Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town, the churches and palaces, and more, while learning about the ancient city from your guide.

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this private day trip from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional houseboat. Enjoy an up-close look at rural life and sample Kerala cuisine during this memorable day on the water.

Simplify your tour of Kerala and keep every member of the group happy with this varied five-day tour. Experience Fort Kochi’s diverse culture, spot wildlife at Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy the cooler climate and tea fields of Munnar, and relax on an overnight houseboat cruise of the backwaters. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs and interests. Enjoy the trip without having to arrange the logistics yourself.

Take a break from a busy schedule on a private overnight houseboat cruise on Kerala’s backwaters. Relax in the shade on your comfortable boat, a converted traditional rice barge. Enjoy the views of the coconut palm-fringed backwaters, small canals, and waterside villages. Take a one-hour tour in a smaller boat down narrow canals. You’ll be treated to three freshly prepared local meals during your stay.

Experience the charm of Kerala's backwaters with this tour from Fort Kochi. You’ll spend around three hours cruising the waters near Alappuzha, passing by local villages and untouched natural areas along the way. You'll also have your choice between a variety of vessels, from simple shikara canoes to fancier deluxe houseboats.

Get around Fort Kochi and Mattancherry in style on a private city tour by bicycle. Pedal along a pre-planned route through the historic parts of town with your English-speaking guide. Visit many highlights, including churches and temples, the Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town and the synagogue, markets and tea stalls, and more.

With its palm-fringed waterways, Alleppey—Venice of the East—is one of South India’s most scenic spots. But the most stunning locations are only accessible to boats. During this exclusive backwater tour, you’ll hop a traditional Shikara, or Indian canoe, to cruise past coconut palms, picturesque villages, and lush rice paddies. Get a peek at rural life in Kerala while you relax and glide down Alleppey’s iconic canals.

Make the most of a short time on land on a private day tour of Fort Kochi by tuk tuk. Unlike riding in a car, from a tuk tuk you’ll get an intimate perspective of the city. Visit a number of cultural and natural attractions around Fort Kochi, including the Chinese fishing nets, the beach, various churches and cathedrals, Mattancherry Palace, spice markets, and more.

Explore the grounds of Padmanabha Swamy temple and more with a local guide who shares legends of the warriors, saints, and history of Trivandrum. Take your time as your walk proceeds at a leisurely pace on a route that covers less than 1.5 miles (2.5km) over about two hours. Stay cool with the provided coconut refreshments and bottled water along the way.

This incredible tour showcases the best of Kerala and creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy rural South Indian life. Enjoy a rival cruise along the Alleppey backwaters in a traditional house boat. Savor the flavors of local Kerala cuisine cooked on board and tour Fort Cochin, see the famous Chinese fishing nets, check out St Francis Church and tour Dhobi Khana.

This tour is perfect for travelers interested in learning about local village life in Kochi. Get access to experiences that you might not discover alone, such as visiting a coconut oil factory, seeing fishing boats being made, visiting a coir factory, spice markets, and seeing local fishermen at work. A driver transport you between dispersed sites, so you won’t have to worry about making your own transport arrangements.

Visit the South Indian hill station of Munnar, known for its tea plantations and fantastic views, with this private day tour from Kochi. Highlights include a tea museum, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and the Munnar Rose Garden, with time to stop for lunch and shopping along the way.

Cruise the Kumarakom Backwaters & Narrow Canals – Private Day Tour from Kochi Experience the enchanting Kumarakom Backwaters on this full-day private tour from Kochi. Travel comfortably by car or minivan along scenic highways and charming village roads to reach Kumarakom, one of Kerala’s most beautiful backwater destinations, known for its tranquil lakes, lagoons, paddy fields, and coconut groves. On arrival, step aboard your pre-booked Shikkara boat for a three-hour backwater cruise through the serene waterways of Kumarakom. Glide past palm-fringed islands, narrow canals, and picturesque villages, where you’ll see traditional life unfold around the coconut gardens. After the relaxing cruise, enjoy an optional lunch at a lakeside Resort in the Kumarakom International Tourist Village before returning comfortably to Kochi. This private Kumarakom backwater tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic experience of Kerala’s scenic beauty, peaceful lifestyle, and vibrant culture.

Explore the backwaters of Kerala by houseboat cruise that includes an overnight stay on the boat with a small group of no more than 10 travelers. Glide across Vembanad Lake, see waterside villages, taste typical Kerala cuisine, and enjoy the tranquil scenery on this overnight trip from Kochi. On the second day, tour Kochi by car to visit the Chinese fishing nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, St Francis Church, and more.  Includes houseboat cruise, Kochi tour, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Hello! Skip expensive shore excursions ! Book a Private Tour or join a thrifty Group Tour ! Comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably.  The tours are customized to suit the arrival and departure schedule of your ship to ensure you have a worry free Shore Excursion. We ensure your timely return after the tour. All attractions in Kochi viz.,heritage, backwaters, houseboats, villages, farms and much more. Following are our popular tours. Cultures of Kochi. An over view tour of heritage areas of interior Kochi which are virgin to travelers. It is a prosperous state for which these regions out side Kochi are must visit places

Enjoy a houseboat tour on the inland waterways of Kochi when your cruise ship pulls into the Kochi port. Travel to Alleppey (Alappuzha) to board a traditional houseboat that takes you on a 2-hour cruise through scenic waterways lined with villages, rice paddies and coconut palms. Sample the delicious cuisine of Kerala during a lunch served on board your vessel. Afterward, transfer to an air-conditioned coach to see the highlights of Fort Kochi, including the Chinese fishing nets.

Cruising Kerala’s Backwaters on a houseboat is a must-do experience in the southern state, but if you don’t have time to stay a night on board, this day cruise is ideal. Travel in an air-conditioned car from Kochi to Alleppey, then board a private houseboat with a sundeck and bathroom. Glide through canals and past villages and farmland, and enjoy a traditional lunch as you relax.

Make the most of your limited time ashore in Kochi with a shore excursion designed specifically for cruise travelers. Depart directly from Kochi Cruise Port—and avoid the hassle of arranging transport—as you head into the city and surrounding waterways. Cruise through the peaceful backwaters by houseboat or shikara (wooden canoe), taking in Kerala’s lush scenery and everyday riverside life. Back on land, visit Kochi’s best-known sights, including the Chinese fishing nets, and explore historic neighborhoods that reflect the city’s layered colonial past.

Kochi’s sights are spread out, and it can be tricky covering the highlights in limited time. Take in Mattancherry Palace, the Chinese Fighing Nets, the historic synagogue in Jew Town, and other top attractions in less time than you could alone on this private half-day tour, which whisks you between neighborhoods by chauffeured vehicle. Throw in lesser-visited sights, including a women’s cooperative, for a taste of how Kochiites really live.

Munnar is one of the best tourist destination in Kerala due to several reasons like breath taking greenery, tea plantations, waterfalls, Forest, Flora and fauna, Eravikulam national park, cool climate etc. Due to all these reasons, Munnar is the No 1 tourist destination in Kerala and its is the best one day trip from Kochi. This package is arranged to facilitate for those tourists who are looking for a one day outing from Kochi to Munnar. Generally sightseeing in Munnar needs minimum two or more days, but in this package we are choosing best places in Munnar for sightseeing.

Trade the bustle of the city for the quiet of Kerala's famed backwaters on this group tour, which includes round-trip transportation from Fort Cochin. You'll take in the scenery from aboard a non-mechanized country boat, passing villages and natural landscapes. You'll return to Fort Cochin after dining on an included lunch of vegetarian fare.

Whether you’re staying in the city or just stopping for the day on a shore excursion, see the highlights of Kochi on a private day tour with hotel or cruise port pickup. Avoid walking in the heat, or catching taxis or tuk-tuks, with a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit famous sights including the Chinese fishing nets, Church of Saint Francis, and Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town, learning more from your guide.