Why choose this Kochi tour ?
Group Excursion to narrow canals in Backwaters of Kumarakom.
This tour is for group with 15 people who want to share the excperience with price shared. Thus it gives the convenience of avoiding to bear the entire cost.
The travellers 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 customised 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.
Make the most of your Kochi adventure
What makes Coconut Lagoons, Paddies, Birds, & Fish Experience Tours a unique experience ?
The backwater destination of Kerala, where the house boat cruise is in the narrow channels and lake is the attraction.
While on houseboat cruise the tour will pass along the area of this bird sanctuary.
The barrage ( Bund ) across the lake of Vembanadu is another attraction in the tour. The houseboat will pass this barrage.
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.
During the orientation drive to Fort Kochi the tour will stop by the Chinese Fishing nets for photographing the nets in operation
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.
The also drive to Jewish Town in Kochi to see the ancient settlement of Jews in India.
At Kochi Jewish Town the tour visits the Paradesi Synagogue which attracts Jews from world over.
It is in the neighbourhood that the Mattancherry Palace aka Dutch Palace, the palace building of Kochi royalty.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Coconut Lagoons, Paddies, Birds, & Fish Experience Tours Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Port pickup and drop-off by the side of the ship
- Boat hire charges.
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Excel India Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Dress code is smart casual
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
