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The 15 best kerala backwaters tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Non-mechanized backwaters cruise from Fort Kochi, coconut coir village stop, and a hearty vegetarian banana-leaf lunch in Kerala.
“The tour was well organised and thr guide Greeshma was very knowledgeable providing information and answering questions”
Kochi to Vaikom backwaters on a silent punting boat with banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, canoe ride, tea, and village crafts.
“Beautiful experience of Kerala backwaters with local guides. Very friendly and knowledgable guides. Highly recommend!!”
Half-day guided hike in Munnar for $15 with tea-garden trails, snacks, ridgeline views, and a clear-day shot at Anaimudi.
“Rajamani was our guide and he did a great job customizing the hike to fit our interests and abilities. He is very knowledgeable about the local plants, and even managed to find us a wild passion fruit for us to taste. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting munnar”
Private Munnar jeep day trip to Anakulam elephant village, tea gardens, and waterfalls with lunch, pickup, and a swim option.
“An excellent day trip which allows one to see the surrounding scenery. Transport via jeep was quite a good experience. Frequently stopped for photo opportunities etc. Devdas was clearly quite knowledgeable about different plants and tea Read more”
Private 4-hour Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, colonial landmarks, Chinese fishing nets, spice markets, and Jew Town.
“It was great. The driver Thouseef was so nice and did everything so confortable and interesting. I recommend doing this tour with him and this agency”
Luxury Kerala in 5 days from Kochi: Munnar waterfalls, Eravikulam wildlife, Periyar boating, Alleppey houseboat, and Kochi sights.
“Paradise holidays are a great holiday service provider. Ms Punitha and Ms. Jeni have been a great help through out the journey. They have provided the best hotels as per the expectations communicated to them !”
Ride a private tuk-tuk through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry’s colonial-era landmarks, with hotel pickup and a history-first guide.
“The trip itself was good and as expected. Shishendra was pleasant & knowledgeable. Unfortunately it ended on an awkward note. Whilst pick up is included, return to the pick up location isn't. So hopping out of the tuk tuk at my hotel, I Read more”
Hop between Fort Kochi and Mattancherry by private tuk-tuk. See major sights fast, with hotel pickup and many admissions included.
“Absolutely great trip. Our driver, Hussain, was friendly, professional, funny and attentive. He spent a lot longer with us than the suggested 3-4 hours - showing us additional sights on the way. Hussain was knowledgeable and keen to ensure we had a positive experience.”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with pickup, a private guide, and classic Fort Kochi sights plus working-city stops for $11.
“Navas met us at the cruise terminal. He was easy to find. He asked what we'd like to do and see and was very helpful. He listened to our wishes. We had a smashing tour with. He went above and beyond an even stopped at a florist store to finRead more”
Private 8-day Kerala tour from Kochi to Munnar, Periyar, Alleppey backwaters and Kovalam with A/C transfers and breakfast.
“Wonderful trip, we saw so much and everything was perfect .”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi churches, Mattancherry Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, and spice market.
“A wonderful first visit to India Cochin with Sanoj, a fantastic guide and lovely person, we had the pleasure of visiting his home and meeting his lovely wife. Thank you Sanoj for such a great trip”
A private Kochi tuk-tuk shore excursion with cruise pickup, classic Fort Kochi sights, and flexible stops, for about 3–4 hours.
“We paid for things that were not included such as water and entry to the Dutch Palace. It seemed to be a blatant money grab, just taking us to stores where he got kickbacks for taking us there. Only a couple of highlights, we would steer well clear next time.”
Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour with friendly local guides: Chinese fishing nets, palaces, synagogues and temples, with pickup and mostly included tickets.
“It is wonderful journey in Kochi. We love it. This is our first time in Kochi. Climate also be good here. Thanku ishaq ismail .”
4 days of Munnar hills, a private houseboat night, and Fort Kochi sights with meals and private car pickup in Kerala.
“We had Senagal as our driver who picked us up from Fort Kochi. He was very polite and a was a nice tour guide all throughout. This 4 day tour was an excllent way to cover a lot of Kerala without the hassle of having to organise your owRead more”
A small-group full-day Munnar hike through tea gardens, forests, and mountain viewpoints, with pickup and a packed picnic lunch included.
“Very good hiking trip. We covered a lot of ground in one day - about 15 kms walk and a climb of nearly 500 metres. Our guide Raj was clearly very experienced and set a brisk pace right at the start which meant we got to the peak quite quicRead more”
