Top Kochi Outdoor Activities

Explore the backwaters of Kerala by houseboat on a group tour specially designed for cruise ship passengers from Cochin Port. Enjoy lunch aboard the boat in Alappuzha, and then visit Fort Kochi to see the famous Chinese fishing nets.

When docking on shore from your cruise, it can be hard to find tours that’ll make sure you're on time to meet your cruise before it heads out on the water again. This Celebrity Constellation Kochi shore excursion is a perfect solution as it meets you right at your boat and takes you back in time, too. Depending on the day of your tour, you’ll either ride on a houseboat through the backwaters of  Alleppey; ride on a houseboat through the backwaters of Alleppey and visit Fort Kochi; or visit multiple highlights such as the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St, Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica.

Cruise the fabled Keralan backwaters by traditional Non Mechanized Country boat on a 6-hour tour from Fort Cochin, and see the villages along the lush canals. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch in the countryside, and immerse yourself in the everyday lives of the locals.

While docked in the Cochin cruise port, explore the city from your ship on this worry-free shore excursion. Depending on the date you book, follow one of three itineraries. Either, make a stop in Fort Kochi to see St. Francis Church, go on an adventure through the backwaters of Kerala during this houseboat tour, or cruise down a river in a houseboat, and visit the giant Chinese fishing nets.

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this seven-hour tour 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 house boat. Enjoy an up close look at rural life and stunning nature during this memorable day on the water.

Benefit from personalized attention and a fully customizable itinerary on this private tour of Kochi and Mattanchery in a tuk-tuk (auto-rickshaw). Ride through the streets like a local, listening to commentary on Kochi's history and culture from your driver-guide. Visit highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, the Dutch Palace, the Jain temple, and St. Francis church. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the best of Kochi on a private tuk-tuk tour. Discover the city’s key landmarks including the traditional Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, and the Jewish synagogue and learn about the history of Kochi from your tour guide. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and is a great way to explore the city like a local as you ride in the back of a tuk-tuk.

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.

Our Tuk-Tuk Tours is a local collective of Tuk Tuk drivers who provide personalised tours in and around Fort Kochi. Our tours are tailored to suit your needs, whether you would like to visit all the famous tourist sites or explore local eateries or shop for souvenirs to take back home with you. This tour is the one we recommend for the guests from the Cruise Ships. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

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.

Discover the coastal city of Kochi on a traditional Indian tuk-tuk during this private excursion. Zip around the streets of Kochi as you explore the city’s key landmarks including Fort Kochi, the traditional Chinese fishing nets, the Jewish Quarter, and the Dutch Palace. Learn about the rich history of the city and its mix of cultures from your guide and sit down to a traditional Keralese meal for lunch.

Explore the highlights of Kerala on this easy, private eight-day tour. Relax and enjoy yourself as all logistics are taken care of. Visit a range of cultural and natural attractions that showcase the small state’s diversity. Starting in pretty Kochi, you’ll travel to the hill station of Munnar surrounded by tea fields, the national park and wildlife sanctuary at Periyar, the backwaters at Alleppey, and the beach at Kovalam.

Visit India’s most iconic structure, the Taj Mahal, on this 2-day private tour from Pune to Agra. Enjoy comfort and convenience with all flights, transfers, and transportation arranged and included in the price of the tour. Visit the highlights of Agra such as the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, local markets and more while learning about the history and culture of the city from your guide.

Take in Alleppey’s picturesque landscapes on a leisurely 4-hour bike tour. Travel with an expert local guide who will show you the serene backwaters, small beaches, villages, and farms. We’ll see the fishermen bringing in the fresh morning catch. You will also see quaint beaches of white sand along the coast. Along the way, there are local churches, temples, coir processing plants and toddy bars. At Alleppey, we will have a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will load the cycles in our vehicle and drive back to Cochin. Optional Extension: If you do not wish to return to Cochin, we can drop you at a resort in Alleppey/Kumarakom. Or, you can even extend this tour further with a relaxing houseboat cruise with lunch served on deck. Please ask us for more details if interested.

Thanks to this circuit, you can discover all of the famous places in Kochin. In each places, i will explain you how it's working and what you can do. I'm using a funny and helpful way with my resident experience of this city ! The circuit is adaptable, so don't hesitate to contact me to organize the tour !

Experience the highlights of Kerala’s backwaters and mountains on this private five-day tour of the little state. Tour the tea plantations of Munnar, cruise the backwaters on a renovated rice barge, and visit beautiful beaches. Go at your own pace on a private tour and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle so you don’t waste time waiting for trains and buses. Ideal for travelers short on time in Kerala.

Holiday package to Kerala that takes you to all the major tourist locations including hillstations,backwater and beaches.Travel Saga Holidays has exclusively designed this package that offers you the best value for money family holiday trip to Kerala.This package includes a 2 nights stay in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady, 1 nights in backwater,2 nights at Kovalam. You can experience some of the most famous family holiday destinations with this package. We are offering a private car with an experienced tourist Chauffeur who will pick you up from the Kochi airport and who will be with you through out the tour till dropping you back to the Trivandrum Airport. Accommodation in this tour is being offered in top rated 3 Star Hotels & backwater resorts in TripAdvisor. Please note that a minimum of 2 people is required for this tour.

Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600 kms of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.

This 6 days Kerala trip is designed for those who want to visit most attractive and interesting places in Kerala.This tour gives best experiences of Kerala - Munnar hill station, Alleppey backwater houseboat and Kovalam Beach.Other important aspect of the package are below. Munnar – Located at a height of 1450-1695m, this is one of the best hill stations in Kerala which tourist cannot avoid visiting. It stood first in the domestic and international tourism due to its greenery, tea plantations, waterfalls, view points, cool climate, mountains – combination of all these make Munnar No 1 destination. Houseboat in Alleppey is an experience beyond imagination.The main attraction of Alleppey is criss crossed canals, lagoons, villages on the banks of these canals, paddy fields etc Kovalam Beach – One of the best beach in Kerala. The lighthouse beach, howa beach etc are in Kovalam.You can also see the light house at Kovalam beach.

Kerala Private 5 day tour package takes you on a short break to Munnar and backwaters. The package includes stay at hand-picked resorts in Munnar and Alleppey. We have also included Village life experience and houseboat cruise in the package. This is an ideal getaway in Kerala.

Cover some of Kerala’s best-known attractions on this multi-day cruise through “God’s Own Country” in a traditional thatched houseboat. Explore the misty, wildlife-packed hills of Munnar, see top colonial sites in historic Cochin, and float along Alleppey’s famous backwaters. Tasty onboard meals are included. Upgrade to include optional horse rides, Ayurvedic massages, or Kathakali dance shows.

Once enter in Kalenchery island you can able to see the pleasant atmosphere of the village. We aim to ensure that the tourists have a good time seeing and experiencing real village life and they can walk through the village, watch fisher folk at work, fish themselves, visit the farms and receiving with tender coconut. The traditional lunch of Kumbalangi is served on a banana leaf with the crunchy papadam, banana and jackfruit chips can give french-fries a run for their money any day. Karimeen Pollichathu (Pearl spot)is one of the special attraction with the food in Kerala. (Minimum 2 persons required. Not valid between December 15 to January 10)

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.

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 (Cochin) visits the Tea Museum, and tea and spice plantations with views of pristine mountains and valleys covered with lush vegetation. Ride in your own private air-conditioned vehicle, and tour the town with an informative local guide.