- 9H
- Kochi
- 9H
Location: Fort Cochin
Timings: Full Day Tour - 9 Hours (Open from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
Half Day Tour - 6 Hours (Open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
Well known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, Kochi is considered one of the finest harbours in the world. If you’re visiting God’s Own Country Kerala, the famous backwaters are something not to be missed on. Cruise through the serene lakes lined up with beautiful coconut trees, and watch local and migratory birds, giant Chinese fishing nets, local villages and a lot more!
Reach Vaikom Backwater Village from Cochin, from here the Kochi Backwater tour begins in non-mechanised boats passing through rivers and canals. On your journey, watch the village life unfold with fishing and other activities, like spice plants at the village.
After an authentic banana-leaf lunch, watch the making of handloom towels in a weaving unit. Canoe through the narrow canals in an open country boat on your way back with lots of memories!
Note:
Minimum 2 pax should book this tour, and the children below 5 years can join for free & above those are counted as an adult.
How to reach Kochi Backwater Tour Starting Point:
The location is 13.5 Km from the Cochin Harbour Terminus, you can easily reach by public or private transport.
- 5H
- Kochi
- 5H
Timings: 5 Hours (Open from 9 AM to 2 PM)
The vibrant city of Kochi is the gateway to Kerala's mesmerizing tourism. With traces of European history entrenched in the city’s landscape, this lovely seaside delight has much to offer with its backwaters lined with coconut palms and clear skies.
Discover the bygone era by beginning the tour with a professional driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the double storied Dutch Palace at Mattancherry standing by the panoramic Kochi backwaters. Move towards the prominent structure of 15th-century Jewish Synagogue to find Chinese porcelain ware, artifacts, and writings in Hebrew. Continue your refreshing outing with a stopover at Fort Kochi Beach. Spend some time around local fishermen using a unique mechanism of Chinese Nets. Conclude your trip at around 2 PM with lifelong memories.
Places Covered:
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
St. Francis CSI Church
Fort Kochi Beach
Bastion Bungalow
Chinese fishing net
Mattancherry Palace
St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church
Jew Town
Aspinwall HouseIndo Portuguese Museum
Ernakulam Shiva Temple
Marine Drive
Note: Min 2 people are required to book this package, and children below 5 years can join for free, above 5 can be counted as an adult.
How to reach: Pick up and drop is included within a 12 KM radius from Fort Kochi.
About the Activity:
The cycling tour in Kochi lets you know about Kerala’s history while travelling through scenic paths of Kochi on the two wheels of a bicycle. Past through monuments and prominent tourist locations that imply to the famous spots of Kochi.
Begin your two-wheel tour at 2 PM and proceed towards Fort Kochi and pedal past large warehouses that export spices and tea. Traverse through Kochi city and visit the famous spots such as old Vallarpadam church, Ernakulam Market and witness the living style of Kochi people. You shall also enjoy a ferry ride during the cycling tour as the package includes ferry tickets. The package also provides you with safety helmets and the assistance of an experienced tour leader. The package is inclusive of geared bikes and lets you grab evening tea and snacks with bottled water.
Starting Point: Folklore Cultural Theatre, Bus stand building, Fort Kochi
End Point: Fort Kochi
Route: Fort Kochi - Ferry - Vallarpadam - Broadway Market - Ferry - Mattancherry - Fort Kochi
Note: Minimum 2 persons are required to book this package.