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Learn about Munnar’s tea production and the origins of tea straight from the source. Walk through a tea plantation and meet local tea farmers. In addition to the fresh air and lush greenery, you’ll visit a working factory, where you’ll see local manufacturing techniques and refine your palate with a tea tasting.

Join a local guide on a hike through a tea plantation at sunset and avoid the risk of finding your own way down in the dark. Hike through tea and spice fields and get the chance to watch the sun set over Munnar from the Chithirapuram View Point, one of the most popular lookouts in town. Receive personalized attention and go at your own pace on this small-group tour.

Many Trivandrum visitors only glance through its sights before heading elsewhere. This small-group walking tour digs deeper: providing a guide who regales you with tales of its history, architecture, and culture. View the Kanakakunnu Palace and other landmarks, discover museums and tucked-away gems; hear tips on places to eat, shop, and see, and get an illuminating window on the city to help you enjoy it to the full. Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience.

Benefit from personalized attention on this private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi and Mattanchery, which lets you cover more sights in less time than you could on foot or while touring alone. Ride through the streets like a local, with commentary on Kochi's history and culture from your driver-guide. Visit highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore Kochi by tuk tuk on a private, guided food tour featuring a customizable dinner, hot drinks, and snacks. Taking in the city with a local guide gives you insider perspectives you won't get on your own—with a local-curated foodie itinerary showcasing a handpicked list of essential flavors.

Combine nature with culture on a full-day cruise down Kerala's backwaters on a punting boat. Glide silently on a non-motorized boat, visiting villages to see local life and traditional crafts like turning coconut husks into ropes and mats. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch on banana leaves and a tea session during a canoe ride, all within a day tour starting and ending in Kochi that concludes by mid-afternoon.

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

Discover Kochi's fascinating multicultural past on a relaxed guided walking tour through the historic neighbourhoods of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group experience (1–15 guests) combines history, architecture, local life, and hidden stories that most visitors miss. Walk through the streets where Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab, Chinese, and Jewish communities shaped one of India's oldest international trading ports. Your walking tour include: Fort Kochi Beach Chinese Fishing Nets Vasco da Gama Square St. Francis Church (India's oldest European church) Santa Cruz Basilica (exterior) Dutch Cemetery (view from outside) Bastion Bungalow David Hall Princess Street Burger Street English Village Green Cochin Club Parade Ground Local spice and handicraft shops Jew Town Paradesi Synagogue (outside; interior visit if open and admission ticket purchased) Mattancherry Palace (outside; interior visit optional if time permits)

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.

Discover the ‘Venice of the East’ on this overnight tour in the backwaters in Alleppey, India. Cruise down the backwaters and canals in your own private houseboat as you pass rice fields and coconut palms. Stay overnight and enjoy all your meals on the houseboat and admire the beautiful scenery of Kerala.

The captivating waterways of Alleppey—known as Kerala’s backwaters—aren't accessible to cars. Observe hidden corners of the lush, southern Indian state as you drift along scenic rivers in a traditional houseboat. The all-inclusive overnight tour includes sumptuous onboard meals, so you’ll have all your needs covered. Get a peek at picturesque villages, paddy fields, and coconut groves while you float past some of India’s most stunning locations.

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 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.

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.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in Kochi, don’t spend precious time planning visits to nearby attractions. Instead, let someone take care of planning and driving and quickly set off to see what the area has to offer. Take a trip on a traditional houseboat on Kerala’s backwaters, then tour the city’s colonial-era forts and churches. A buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your ship are included.

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.

Experience the enchantment of the Kerala backwaters with this private tour from Fort Kochi. You'll hop aboard a houseboat and cruise out into the backwaters, passing by traditional villages along the way. Choose from basic boats or upgrade to a deluxe option that includes air-conditioning, and lunch will be served on board no matter what type of boat you select.

This 13-hour private day trip takes you to Munnar hills, the green Paradise of Kerala. You will see breathtaking views of tea and spice plantations, pristine valleys and mountains, and a variety of flora and fauna. This tour also includes a visit to the Tea Museum and comfortable transport to and from Kochi (Cochin) in a private AC vehicle.

Visit a handful of northern Kerala’s most celebrated natural attractions during this full-day private tour. Explore a butterfly garden and hanging bridge in Thumboormuzhi, spot local flora and fauna at Athirappilly, Charpa, and Vazhachal waterfalls, and enjoy free time to swim, fish, or rent a boat at Cherai Beach. Admission tickets and round-trip, door-to-door transportation from Kochi are included.

Walking tours are a great way to get to know the character of a town, as you’ll get a close-up view that you’d miss otherwise. On this walking tour of Fort Cochin you’ll encounter thousands of years of history in one of Kerala’s most significant trading towns. Visit must-see sights like St. Francis Church and the Chinese fishing nets, and get an insider’s view of the town from your local guide. An ideal introduction to Fort Cochin.

Navigating Fort Kochi and Mattancherry solo can feel overwhelming to first-time visitors, but exploring on foot gives you an intimate perspective of the town. Keep things simple and join a local host on a walking tour, checking off key landmarks including traditional Chinese fishing nets, churches and temples, and the Jewish synagogue. As you explore, learn about the area's history and the diverse cultures that passed through Kochi’s ports.

"Varkala heart lies not in its monuments but in its back-waters, explore the lively city of Varkala and learn about the city’s rich history in the Magical Varkala Tour. Experience famous street markets of Varkala on this wonderful 8-hour trip in an AC car with a private guide. Highlights 1. Start your journey with a relaxing drive into Indian countryside to Varkala beach 2. Enjoy the spectacular views from the top of the Anchuthengu Fort, as well as the palaces, temples, gardens located in the fort complex, and listen to stories about the city's history, culture, and existence. 3. Treat yourself with a well-deserved lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant (at your own expense). 4. Complete the trip with a big smile on your face with beautiful memories to cherish in your pictures."

Make the most of your time in Trivandrum and visit the highlights on an easy half-day tour. An ideal tour for travelers short on time in the city, you’ll visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Fort Trivandrum, Jew Town, and other must-visit attractions. Avoid the hassle of haggling with taxi drivers or catching local buses. Learn more in half a day than you would independently.