Kochi · FULL-DAY
10 reviewed
Below are the 10 best full-day tours around Kochi right now, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top; it earns the spot.
Glide through Kerala backwaters on a non-motorized punt, enjoy banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, then canoe through canals with tea in tow.
“A great experience and special compliments to the awesome guide Ms Greeshma for the excellent hospitality and taking us through the details of village life.”
Munnar full-day hike through tea gardens and forests to a 2,000m viewpoint, with lunch and private pickup included for about $28.
“Great day with the wonderful guide Mr. Anand. Strongly recommend if you are looking for a hike in the natural beauty of Munnar”
Full-day Munnar hike at Lekshmi Hills through tea and cardamom forest to 2000m, with a guide, packed food, and wildlife chances.
“Excellent experience. Raja our guide was so informative, generous and friendly. We were a small group of 3 people. We walked for about 6hrs through the tea fields and up some hills. Not too strenuous a walk, moderate fitness should be fine to take this guided walk! Would highly recommend this tour to people visiting Munnrar!! Note, ample water and food is provided, so save weight in your backpacks!”
Private Kerala backwaters houseboat day trip from Kochi with pickup, tender coconut, banana-leaf lunch, snacks, tea, and easy transport.
“Excellent experience. Very relaxing backwater boat trip. Lovely food on the boat prepared fresh by the cook. Very enjoyable experience”
Private full-day Kochi tour from the port with tickets and a guide: Kochi Castle, Chikurin-ji Temple, Makino Garden, Hirome Ichiba.
“Masanari was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable and attentive. We shared our interests, and he organized the tour perfectly, even though some attractions were a bit far apart.”
Full-day Kumbalangi village tour from Kochi with AC pickup, banana-leaf lunch, tender coconut, fishing life, and optional hands-on fishing.
“The regular travelling always left an impression on me that never expect any travel agents meet up to a guest’s expectations or maintain their claims before initiation of the tour, but my travel to Kumbalangi Village and return changed my view about travel agents. Expertise Travels I have already shared your details to a lot of my friends and relatives.”
A motor-free Kerala backwater day from Kochi with banana-leaf lunch, village crafts, open-canoe canals, and a calm evening chai.
“Loved every minute of it, the rides, the lunch and the way everything was taken care of and explained to us.”
Private full-day Kochi to Munnar tour with hotel pickup, waterfalls, spice and tea stops, dam views, and guided comfort for $70.
“The trip was very nice. The driver who came was not only a driver but also a good guide. He explained everything in detail and took us everywhere slowly, took his time to show us around, and returned us safely.”
Full-day canoe and shikkara backwaters cruise near Kochi with sunrise birding at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary plus Kerala breakfast and lunch.
“We were worried that an entire day on the Backwaters would be too much. We were also concerned that it would be very touristy because we'd read reports of so many houseboats. Instead we were blown away. We had an absolutely brillRead more”
Private Kochi to Munnar day trip with AC pickup, breakfast and lunch voucher, waterfalls, dam views, and Eravikulam National Park entry.
“Good tour overall. Long day but we saw as much as we could . Breakfast and lunch with pick up / drop off was included .”
