Top Kerala Sightseeing Tours - page 3

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.

Cool off on a day trip to the higher-altitude hill station of Munnar, located 5,575 feet (1,700 meters) above sea level. Your private full-day tour from Kochi visits the Tea Museum as well as tea and spice plantations with views of lush mountains and valleys. Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle and opt to tour with a local guide or independently, to set your own pace.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters on a private overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi. Float past rural villages, coconut palms, rice paddies, and more as you make your way through the narrow channels and expansive waterways known as the "Venice of the East". It's one of the best ways to escape the chaos of the city and truly relax and unwind on your trip to South India.

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.

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.

If you’d love to cruise on Kerala’s famous backwaters but don’t have time for an overnight houseboat stay, this day trip makes it easy to cruise from Kochi. You’ll be transferred to Alleppey in an air-conditioned car, then board a private boat with a sundeck and bathroom. Admire the views as you cruise quietly down the canals, passing villages and farmland. Refuel with a delicious traditional Kerala lunch.

Travelers short on time in Kerala can enjoy one of the southern state’s must-do activities–a backwaters cruise on a houseboat–without having to spend the night. This tour from Kochi to the palm-fringed backwaters around Alleppey provides the full houseboat experience in a handy day tour. Relax as you float through canals and past fishing villages. Indulge in a tasty lunch of local food.

The theyyam festival is unique to northern Kerala, and can only be experienced in certain towns between the months of November and May. This tour makes it easy to attend, as your local guide will take you to places that are challenging for independent travelers to get to. Learn about traditional Keralite culture through the fabulous devotional dances, music, and costumes of theyyam.

Learn more about Kerala’s rich and diverse history on this private guided tour than you would exploring independently. This convenient half-day tour covers both Fort Kochi and neighboring Mattancherry. Your guide will point out elements of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish culture on display, which combine to create Kerala’s distinct style.

Get some exercise on a full-day hiking adventure around Munnar. Walk through picturesque tea fields and forests, past one of the largest dams in India, and to a lookout at 6,560 feet (2,000 meters). Stop to enjoy your included packed lunch and chat with your guide and the other participants of this small-group tour (max. 14). This is a great way to explore the countryside without getting lost.

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.

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.

Make the most of a short time on land with this private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi designed for cruise ship passengers. Spend a half or full day seeing the sites of the town from a compact tuk-tuk, including Chinese fishing nets, churches, the synagogue, markets, and more. You’ll be picked up directly from the port and returned there in good time.

Discover the royal heritage of Tripunithura on a 3.5-hour tour of the Hill Palace that concludes with a high tea with members of the current royal family. Includes entrance to the Hill Palace Museum and Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, guide, and light refreshments.

This shore excursion is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Kochi. Tour the incredible sites on a four-hour journey through Fort Kochi, Mattanchery and the Jewish Synagogue. You'll learn about local life from your professional guide, get an up close look at the famous Chinese fishing nets that dot the coastline and explore the best this incredible Southern Indian city has to offer.

See the highlights of Cochin with a guide to lead the way on this small-group tour of the historic city. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise port in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and take you out to see famous sights, including the Chinese fishing nets, the Church of Saint Francis, the Paradesi Synagogue.

Get a comprehensive tour of Kochi combined with personalized attention from a dedicated guide. Traveling with a private guide means you can set your own pace while visiting highlights such as the burial ground of Vasco da Gama, the St. Francis CSI Church, Fort Immanuel, the Chinese fishing nets, and Kochi Beach. You'll also enjoy a tuk-tuk ride through Mattanchery on the way to Dhobi Khaba and watch a kolam craft demonstration.

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.

Want to experience the beauty, history and culture of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry on foot? Then this tour is for you. Travel back in time and through the streets as you follow your expert guide between the Chinese fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace that stand as icons of India's southern state. See beautiful murals that portray scenes out of Hindu scripture and learn how this incredible destination has come to be.

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

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.

Travel from Fort Cochin to Munnar while doing a bit of sightseeing along the way with this private transfer tour. Your driver will pick you up at Fort Cochin and take you to your Munnar hotel, with stops along the way to visit the Cinnamon Gardens Spices Plantation and check out a couple of roadside waterfalls.

This tour of Cochin delves into the history of one of India’s longest established Jewish communities. Save hours of researching and planning, by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you, including door-to-door transport, and entrance fees. See multiple synagogues, including Kadavumbagam, visit a Jewish Cemetery, and go to the Jewish-Christian Ancestry Tower too.

See Kochi without having to worry about sorting out transportation by pre-booking a tuk-tuk tour. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you on a personalized tour of Fort Kochi, where you can check out major attractions, do some shopping, or get off the beaten path. Popular stops include the Cochin Spice Market, the Paradesi Synagogue, the Dutch Cemetery, and the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica.