What is the best time to go for Kochi backwater tour?

The best time to go for the Kochi backwater tour is during the winter season between the months of October to February. During the winter you can enjoy the tranquil water of Kerala to the maximum.

Will meals be included in the Kochi backwater tour package?

Yes, meals will be included in the Kochi backwater tour package. During your backwater tour, you will enjoy delicious traditional Kerala style lunch. The lunch option included in the package is only vegetarian.

Is the Kochi backwater tour safe?

The backwater trip Kochi is completely safe for families, couples and friends. The crew members of the houseboat crew are always there to help the guests. The customers can enjoy complete privacy and security during the tour.

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Kochi Backwater Tour

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Kochi Backwater Tour Overview

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.

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09 Feb, 2020

Excellent

Gajadhar Gandhi

Valuable experience, the blackwater gave us good views and photos, everything we visited was just big WOW, very well-planned team

09 Dec, 2019

Excellent

Chandrakin Mukhopadhyay

The most memorable tour I had, everything was well-organized, we visit the village and passed through the narrow canal was amazing... Lots we explored on this tour more than the itinerary planned we get... Don't miss this tour from Thrillophilia

06 Dec, 2019

Excellent

Vasudeva Marar

Kochi blackwater tour was simply amazing, we get to see many things on this tour in which it was kind of educational tour, the traditional lunch they served us in the banana leaf was super delicious, This tour worth everything.

Kochi Backwater Tour Policies

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No refund applicable.

THis is the new booking policy

If cancellation is made 1 days or more before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 1 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking

Kochi Backwater Tour FAQs

What is the best time to go for Kochi backwater tour?
The best time to go for the Kochi backwater tour is during the winter season between the months of October to February. During the winter you can enjoy the tranquil water of Kerala to the maximum.
Will meals be included in the Kochi backwater tour package?
Yes, meals will be included in the Kochi backwater tour package. During your backwater tour, you will enjoy delicious traditional Kerala style lunch. The lunch option included in the package is only vegetarian.
Is the Kochi backwater tour safe?
The backwater trip Kochi is completely safe for families, couples and friends. The crew members of the houseboat crew are always there to help the guests. The customers can enjoy complete privacy and security during the tour.

Is pick up and drop off facility available?

Yes, pick up and drop off facility is available at Cochin. For the full day package, you will depart from Cochin to Vaikom Backwater village between 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and transfer back at 6 PM. For the half-day tour, you will be transferred from Cochin to Vaikom Backwater village between 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and transferred back at 3 PM.

What are the different packages available for the Kochi backwater tour?

The different packages available for backwater tour of Kochi are full-day tour and half-day tour. The full-day tour is for 9 hours from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. The half-day tour is for 6 hours from 8:30 AM to 3 PM.

How much does it cost for a Kochi backwater tour?

The cost for the backwater tour of Kochi starts from 1250 INR per adult. The package is available at Thrillophilia along with a best price guarantee to give your pockets some relief while you have a wonderful time in the backwaters of Kerala. Apart from the cruise on non-mechanised boats, you can also enjoy seeing fishing, spice plants and banana leaf lunch. You can also watch the making handloom towels in a weaving unit during your journey.

Will it be a private tour or a group tour?

This activity can be availed as both a private tour or a group tour.

How many people are allowed to book a Kochi backwater tour?

The minimum number of people that are allowed to book Kochi backwater tours are 2 pax.

Kochi Top Attractions

Cherai Beach

Kerala is bestowed with several precious destinations nestled amidst mother nature. One such adored treasure being, the Cherai beach, which is spread across 10 KM and is one of the most admired beach by visitors in Kerala. Situated in the suburbs of Kochi, Cherai is gifted with the splendour of nature in contrasting hues. Cherai beach attracts a lot of local and foreign tourists because of its tranquil surroundings. The less-crowded beach is the place to go to for solitude and a few cherished moments of harmony with nature. The beach is lined with lagoons, backwaters, coconut groves and few luxury resorts.This pristine and immaculate beach has low tides making it accessible by tourist of every age throughout the day for various activities and water sports. This is the only beach where the Sea and backwaters are seen to merge in a single frame enhancing its panoramic beauty. Cherai beach is considered to be one of the cleanest beach in the country, added to its gentle waves making it an ideal beach for swimming in clean water. The beach has an alluring walkway dotted with greens and sufficient seating arrangements for weary legs.The beach is stippled with seating areas made out of dried hay and wood for visitors to revel in the beauty of the ocean. Evenings have a divine effect on the beach, the light blue sky turns crimson making it a place where nature translates it’s beauty into something serene and soothing where the only hymn heard is the rhythmic sound of waves constantly lashing against the land. Cherai beach offers a magnificent view of the sunset across the horizon, resembling a ball of hot fire melting away amidst the mighty ocean to return yet again the next day.Cherai beach takes pride in its traditional Seafood cuisine, the beachfront has several eateries and restaurants treating their guests to fresh catch of the day with elan. Try out Karimeen, fresh crab and oysters cooked the classic way and squids, tiger prawns and Kingfish dished out with perfection. The beach has a lot of activities to keep the visitors on toes, ranging from parasailing, speed boat, banana boat, bumpy boats and much more which is conducted with great safety and care of international standards. If activities with an adrenaline rush aren’t your kind of entertainment to keep you engaged, indulge in Yoga and meditation on the beach. Breathing fresh air from the ocean refreshes the entire being from tip to toe with a feeling difficult to express in words.The most scintillating beach of Kerala has every possible attribute that a visitor looks for, making it a place to visit by the tourist of every genre. Adventure seeker, memorable moments with family and friends, the traveller in search of solace, couples, a bunch of teenagers and people in their twilight years, everybody has a thing or two to cherish at the Cherai Beach.