Cochin shore excursions
At a glance
Cochin shore excursions is a 7h private experience in Kochi, India, operated by Muziris Heritage - Day Tours. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $110 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach, Buffet lunch, Professional guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
When your cruise ship docks at Kochi , make the most of your time with a Kerala houseboat and Fort Kochi shore excursion. Board a traditional houseboat on Kerala’s backwaters, and savor an onboard buffet lunch as you sail by palm groves, villages, and fields. Afterward, tour colonial-era Fort Kochi, seeing the Chinese nets, St. Francis Church, and more. Round-trip coach transport with port transfers included.
What's included
What's included
- Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
- Buffet lunch
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 7h
When your cruise ship is in port in Kochi , meet your guide at the port side. Then, travel by comfortable, air-conditioned coach through Kerala’s countryside to Alleppey (Alappuzha), the main gateway to the area’s inland rivers and canals. After roughly an hour and 45 minutes on the road, arrive at a waterway where your charming wooden-and-bamboo houseboat awaits. Step aboard the traditionally built craft, find a spot on deck, and drink in the scenery as you cruise the placid waters past paddy fields, coconut groves, and rustic villages. Savor a delicious Keralan buffet lunch as you sail, enjoying dishes like fish, chicken, vegetables, and rice against the rolling backdrop of greenery and return to Kochi for a tour of Fort Kochi, the city’s waterfront colonial-era quarter. View the Chinese nets as you discover their exotic history, and admire St. Francis Church, India’s oldest European church, and Santa Cruz Basilica Your shore excursion then finishes with a port drop-off at about 4 pm
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Cochin shore excursions take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $110 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach; Buffet lunch; Professional guide; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Port pickup and drop-off.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Kochi.
