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15 Best Kerala Backwaters Tours In India

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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.

15 Best Kerala Backwaters Tours In India

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.

“I found this on Viator and it was well reviewed. It ended up being a great experience. It’s so so calm on the water, and our guide Arya (sp?) was so knowledgeable about local plants and animals. She even sung to us which was beautiful. On top of being on the water, saw the palm…”

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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.

“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.”

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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.

“We got to do so much during our 8 hour experience. Unfortunately we didn’t see any elephants- apparently too wet- but the things we saw and did were inspiring. Our guide, Mani, is local and truly understands the area, the people, the agriculture and how people make a living. We learned a lot and saw…”

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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.”

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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.

“A must while in Fort Kochi. Mr.Joseph was kind, always smiling and he took us all around Fort Kochi with excellent guidance and history telling. We had a wonderful experience.”

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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.

“Booked this on our first morning in Kochi and it's a great quick way to see the main attractions & familiarise yourself with the area. Our driver Firoz was local, knowledgeable and spoke very good English. He didn't go into depth at each stop but told us enough which was what we wanted.. Recommend this…”

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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.

“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”

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Best of Kerala Tour (Exclusive Private tour)

Best of Kerala Tour (Exclusive Private tour) - Munnar tea hills, St. Francis Church to Echo Point views

10.Best of Kerala Tour (Exclusive Private tour)

5.0

Private 8-day Kerala tour from Kochi to Munnar, Periyar, Alleppey backwaters and Kovalam with A/C transfers and breakfast.

“we were scammed by one of the agent called Amit and his number is 9990688577, and we dont have any other contacts to report the issue so we dropped an email to Anurag Travels and then this agent is asking for a settlement of 4k for 12.5k of the money they took to Read more”

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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.

“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”

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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.

“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.”

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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.

“It is wonderful journey in Kochi. We love it. This is our first time in Kochi. Climate also be good here. Thanku ishaq ismail .”

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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

14.Full day in hiking in Munnar (By Munnar Info)

5.0

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”

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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.

“Great communication, great value for money. Brilliant service from our driver, Rajesh, definitely added to the experience with humour, flexibility and a willingness to respond to all requests. Felt very safe and looked after throughout. Will definitely be recommending to friends who are visiting later in year.”

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