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15 Best Kerala Backwaters Tours In India

India's classics.

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.

15 Best Kerala Backwaters Tours In India

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch - Getting On the Covered Country Boat (and Why It Matters)

1.Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

Most Popular★ 4.8

Non-mechanized backwaters cruise from Fort Kochi, coconut coir village stop, and a hearty vegetarian banana-leaf lunch in Kerala.

“From the beginning to the end the activity was well organized and smooth. Pick-up worked really well and the driver was friendly. The traditional food was tasty and more than enough for the group. Highlight for us was the canal drive and especially the conversation with the guide. She was very helpful and had a…”

502 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $33by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Full Day Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise

Full Day Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise - Village lunch on banana leaves: where the day becomes real

2.Full Day Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise

★ 5.0

Kochi to Vaikom backwaters on a silent punting boat with banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, canoe ride, tea, and village crafts.

“Meera, our tour guide, was very friendly and provided us with much interesting information about the flora and fauna along the river, as well as the local economy of the surrounding villages. The lunch was delicious, too! Be sure to have decent balance due to needing to walk along a slab of wood to depart…”

393 reviewsFrom $29.01by Stanley Wilson Day Tours

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Mountain Hiking in Munnar (half day) By Munnar Info

Mountain Hiking in Munnar (half day) By Munnar Info - Tea Gardens Stop: The Easy-On-Your-Body Start

3.Mountain Hiking in Munnar (half day) By Munnar Info

★ 5.0

Half-day guided hike in Munnar for $15 with tea-garden trails, snacks, ridgeline views, and a clear-day shot at Anaimudi.

“Our guide, Vijay was very good and the views were amazing. The two flags are (1) they said it would be max a group of 8 but we had closer to 12 (a few of whom slowed us down considerably) and (2) the booking says snacks included but we were told after we drank our…”

390 reviewsFrom $15.00by Munnar Info

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Anakulam Wild Elephant Village life tour ( By Munnar Info)

Anakulam Wild Elephant Village life tour ( By Munnar Info) - Tea Gardens (Lekshmi Tea Estate): your first real taste of Munnar

4.Anakulam Wild Elephant Village life tour ( By Munnar Info)

★ 5.0

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”

344 reviewsFrom $70.00by Munnar Info

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Kochi: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with Hotel Pickup

Kochi: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with Hotel Pickup - Colonial-Era Stops You Can Picture: Vasco da Gama to the Dutch Cemetery

5.Kochi: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with Hotel Pickup

★ 4.8

Private 4-hour Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, colonial landmarks, Chinese fishing nets, spice markets, and Jew Town.

“We did a tuk-tuk tour with Azhar and had a great experience. The tour covered key sights including churches, temples, Jew Town, the spice market and local factories. One highlight was visiting a perfume factory where we got to see how incense and perfumes are made. Azhar was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to,…”

292 reviews4 hoursFrom $17by Biju's Tours

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5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience

5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience - Entering Munnar the right way: Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls

6.5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience

★ 4.5

Luxury Kerala in 5 days from Kochi: Munnar waterfalls, Eravikulam wildlife, Periyar boating, Alleppey houseboat, and Kochi sights.

“Great Experience in entire tour. Provided good family stay and vehicle for travel. Customer Service is very good and when ever required they helped. They were are also open to customize the tour package based on our choice.”

279 reviewsFrom $352by Paradise Holidays

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Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi – Private Tour with Hotel Pick up

Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi - Private Tour with Hotel Pick up - Chinese Fishing Nets: More Than a Photo Op

7.Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi – Private Tour with Hotel Pick up

★ 5.0

Ride a private tuk-tuk through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry’s colonial-era landmarks, with hotel pickup and a history-first guide.

“Our driver/guide was so nice. Did both things very well. He was flexible in what we wanted to see and do. It was a great into into Kochi and Fort Kochi. Take the tuktuk! It's fun.”

278 reviewsFrom $11.15by Gods Own Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour

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Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour

Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour - Price and value: what $11 gets you in real terms

8.Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour

★ 5.0

Hop between Fort Kochi and Mattancherry by private tuk-tuk. See major sights fast, with hotel pickup and many admissions included.

“Great tour with Hussain and Haneef. We are a family of 4 with teenagers so needed 2 tuktuks. We saw many sights around Fort Kochi as advertised and had a few extra treats as well which was appreciated. Hussain and Haneef were verRead more”

228 reviewsFrom $11.00by Legacy of Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour

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Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships - From Chinese Fishing Nets to Fort Kochi Beach: The First Hour That Sets the Mood

9.Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

★ 5.0

Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with pickup, a private guide, and classic Fort Kochi sights plus working-city stops for $11.

“We had a great experience with Aslam. Picking us up at the cruise terminal (very easy) and taking us to a lot of great spots while explaining local culture. We got to see a lot of the “real” Kochi and understand how history has shaped the city. The trip to the laundry was especially memorable.…”

194 reviewsFrom $11.00by Legacy of Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup - Your 4–5 Hour Route: The Tuk-Tuk Rhythm

11.Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup

★ 5.0

Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi churches, Mattancherry Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, and spice market.

“Although the driver was a pleasant and helpful man we didn't always understand his English. Also he wasn't a guide as we thought, more of a driver who simply told us when this church or mosque were built. All in all a little dissapointing.”

190 reviewsFrom $14.19by Legendary Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships - Chinese Fishing Nets to Fort Kochi Beach: the easy first hour

12.Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

★ 5.0

A private Kochi tuk-tuk shore excursion with cruise pickup, classic Fort Kochi sights, and flexible stops, for about 3–4 hours.

“Samier gave us a very thorough tour of Kochi. He's been driving for 25 years and he was very knowledgeable about the area. Samier was very prompt, waiting at the pier as we departed the cruise ship. He was in contact the day before our arrival to make final meeting arrangements.”

181 reviewsFrom $11.00by BAIJUS TOURS KOCHI TUK-TUK

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Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour

Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour - Stop-by-stop: what you’ll actually see and why each place matters

13.Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour

★ 5.0

Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour with friendly local guides: Chinese fishing nets, palaces, synagogues and temples, with pickup and mostly included tickets.

“We had an absolutely brilliant tuk tuk tour in Fort Kochi. Our guide was not only knowledgeable and friendly, but also an excellent photographer who captured some fantastic moments for us along the way. He explained the history, culture, aRead more”

177 reviewsFrom $7.92by Legendary Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour

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Full day in hiking in Munnar (By Munnar Info)

Full day in hiking in Munnar (By Munnar Info) - The guided trekking adventure: structure, not control

4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car

4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car - Day 1: From Cochin Airport to Munnar’s Waterfall-to-Tea Start

15.4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car

★ 5.0

4 days of Munnar hills, a private houseboat night, and Fort Kochi sights with meals and private car pickup in Kerala.

“Mainly did the trip being attracted by the private houseboat experience. Our sight seeing tour leading up to the houseboat stay was fulfilling and enjoyable. You will see some of the most beautiful sights you will find anywhere. Our driRead more”

176 reviewsFrom $192.11by Iris Holidays

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