Coconut Lagoons and Backwaters Tour

Experience the beauty of Kerala backwaters on a group excursion with a shared price. Cruise through Kumarakom canals and explore Kochi city. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kumarakom - The backwater destination of Kerala, where the house boat cruise is in the narrow channels and lake is the attraction.
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - While on houseboat cruise the tour will pass along the area of this bird sanctuary.
  • Thanneermukkom - The barrage ( Bund ) across the lake of Vembanadu is another attraction in the tour. The houseboat will pass this barrage.
  • Fort Kochi - After backwaters in Kumarakom the tour will drive back to Kochi. Before going to the harbor / the ship the tour will do an orientation drive to Fort Kochi heritage area.
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - During the orientation drive to Fort Kochi the tour will stop by the Chinese Fishing nets for photographing the nets in operation
  • Church of Saint Francis - City tour covers this monument to Vasco de Gama as it was here in the church Vasco was originally buried, before taking him to Portugal.
  • Jew Town - The also drive to Jewish Town in Kochi to see the ancient settlement of Jews in India.
  • Paradesi Synagogue - At Kochi Jewish Town the tour visits the Paradesi Synagogue which attracts Jews from world over.
  • Mattancherry Palace - It is in the neighbourhood that the Mattancherry Palace aka Dutch Palace, the palace building of Kochi royalty.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off by the side of the ship
  • Boat hire charges
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Group Excursion to narrow canals in Backwaters of Kumarakom. This tour is for group with 15 people who want to share the experience with price shared. Thus it gives the convenience of avoiding to bear the entire cost. The travelers have the comfort of meeting at the exact spot where they want….like at Cruise Terminal of Kochi Port or at the lobby of the hotel where the stay. The tours are customized to suit the arrival and departure schedule of your ship to ensure you have a worry-free Shore Excursion. Air-conditioned car or small van is used with local guides who are skilled and experienced. The tour covers the narrow backwater in Shikara boats (Gondolas) cruise combined with a city tour of Kochi. An early morning drive to Kumarakom and Cruise in the backwaters for 3 hours. After backwater cruise an orientation drive to Fort Kochi heritage area with photos stops at Chinese Fishing Nets. It is full day tour and option to stop for lunch in a local restaurant.

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Dress code is smart casual
Location
Kumarakom
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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