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What sets this tour apart is that it goes beyond a conventional Kumarakom sightseeing trip. Travelers experience the living landscape of Kerala—its coconut-fringed backwaters, green paddy fields, birdlife, village traditions, and distinctive local food.
Rather than simply viewing the backwaters from a boat, the experience brings together nature, countryside, culture and cuisine in one carefully designed day. The journey offers opportunities to see rural.
The combination of Kumarakom’s waterways, paddy landscapes, bird-rich surroundings and authentic food experiences makes this a more personal and immersive way to discover Kerala. It is ideal for travelers who want to see more than the usual tourist attractions and experience.
With private transportation, personalized attention and a comfortable pace, the tour can be enjoyed by couples, families and small groups. It is not simply a visit to Kumarakom—it is a chance to experience the landscape, life and flavours that make Kerala unique.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You can ask us to include your hotel in Kochi in the above list.
Itinerary
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1Kumarakom
The backwater destination of Kerala, where the house boat cruise is in the narrow channels and lake is the attraction.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (Pass by)
While on houseboat cruise the tour will pass along the area of this bird sanctuary.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The barrage ( Bund ) across the lake of Vembanadu is another attraction in the tour. The houseboat will pass this barrage.
Admission ticket free -
Fort Kochi (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
2Chinese Fishing Nets
During the orientation drive to Fort Kochi the tour will stop by the Chinese Fishing nets for photographing the nets in operation
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Church 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Jew Town
The also drive to Jewish Town in Kochi to see the ancient settlement of Jews in India.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Paradesi Synagogue
At Kochi Jewish Town the tour visits the Paradesi Synagogue which attracts Jews from world over.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Mattancherry Palace
It is in the neighbourhood that the Mattancherry Palace aka Dutch Palace, the palace building of Kochi royalty.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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