Top Kochi Day Trips

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.

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.

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 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.

Make the most of a day in Fort Kochi on a private guided tour that will appeal to travelers with varied interests. Learn more about the city’s diverse history and culture from your local guide. Admire the iconic Chinese fishing nets, spend time on the beach, check out the churches and palaces, and visit some specialist museums. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

On this private tour, you can experience the beauty of Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls. We will provide the pick up and drop facility from the Cochin Airport, Cruise Terminal (Port) or any Hotels within the city, pick up time can be flexible based on your convenience. One of our dedicated chauffeur (Driver) will be with you throughout the tour as a Guide.

Munnar famous for the natural beauty of hills , rivers, Streams, Tea plantations, Waterfalls, flora and fauna. The region is at the height of 1500m to 2695m above sea level and easily accessible from cochin. In this trip, we will pick you from cochin which offers the beauty of Arabian Sea. Then proceeding to Munnar ,The main places you can visit in this tour are,  Attractions on the way to Cochin; Neryamanagalam forest view, Cheeyappara waterfalls, Valara waterfalls  Explore Attractions at Munnar; Homemade spices garden Visit ( Entry fee INR 100/- excluded in the package ) ,Tea plantation view, Munnar Tea Museum, Srishti ( handmade paper, linen & fruits product making experience with Differently abled peoples from local community ), KFDC Flower Garden ( Entry fee INR 50/- per person excluded in the package), Photo Point, Mattupetty Boating  Attractions back to Cochin; Munnar market & old church visit, Karadippara view point

On this private, full-day houseboat tour, you’ll glide through lush paddy fields, picturesque lagoons, and scenic local villages in Alleppey’s backwaters. Get up close and personal with “God’s Own Country,” getting to know the Keralan countryside away from the roads. Tours include door-to-door vehicle transfers from either the airport, port, or your hotel, plus lunch and welcome drinks.

Our unique private Tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi is tailored to suit all your needs. You can explore all the historical Sightseeing attractions, explore local culture, taste local food and shopping....

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.

Take an overnight journey into the famed Kerala backwaters aboard your own private houseboat. You'll cruise past marshes and villages, making a pit stop to take a 1-hour trip on a smaller boat through a narrow canal to see backwater rice paddies and take in village life. All meals will be served on board and an overnight stay on board in a well-appointed room is included.

Take a whirlwind trip up to Agra to see the Taj Mahal with this whirlwind tour to India's most celebrated monument. This tour includes round-trip airfare from a choice of Indian cities (including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru) to Delhi, all ground transportation, and the services of a local guide as well as admission fees to both the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Experience your private Tuk-Tuk tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up from the cruise ship and timely Drop off to the cruise terminal. 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 tuk tuk (auto rickshaw) 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.

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)

Experience the serene beauty and incredible calm of Kerala on this Kochi Backwater day tour. Cruise along the waters in an eco-friendly houseboat and get an up close look at local fishing villages and rural life. Your private guide and chef will prepare a savory Southern Indian meal onboard that you can enjoy while sightseeing and relaxing. 

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.