SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
Cochin backwaters eco cruise on a motorless country boat, coconut weaving stop, and banana-leaf veg lunch from Fort Kochi, half-day.
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A calm punting cruise through Kerala backwaters from Kochi to Vaikom, with banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, tea, crafts, and canoe canals.
“I found this on Viator and it was well reviewed. It ended up being a great experience. It’s so so calm on the water, and our guide Arya (sp?) was so knowledgeable about local plants and animals. She even sung to us which was beautiful. On top of being on the water, saw the palm…”
Kochi cruise-shore tuk-tuk tour with pickup, mobile tickets, and a 3–4 hour loop through Fort Kochi’s icons and culture.
“Navas met us at the cruise terminal. He was easy to find. He asked what we'd like to do and see and was very helpful. He listened to our wishes. We had a smashing tour with. He went above and beyond an even stopped at a florist store to finRead more”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour from the cruise terminal with Chinese nets, churches, synagogues, temples, palace and spice market.
“A wonderful first visit to India Cochin with Sanoj, a fantastic guide and lovely person, we had the pleasure of visiting his home and meeting his lovely wife. Thank you Sanoj for such a great trip”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi churches, spice market, and more for $11.
“We paid for things that were not included such as water and entry to the Dutch Palace. It seemed to be a blatant money grab, just taking us to stores where he got kickbacks for taking us there. Only a couple of highlights, we would steer well clear next time.”
Cruise-ship friendly private tuk-tuk loop through Fort Kochi, from Chinese Fishing Nets to synagogues and spice markets for about 3-4 hours.
“Very informative guide, enjoyable tour. Take plenty of water, to keep hydrated. 3-4 hours is enough on a tuktuk. The roads are very busy but our quite was very experienced”
Cruise-ship friendly tuk tuk tour of Kochi’s Fort Kochi sights, churches, Jewish landmarks, and spice spots. Private, guided, great value.
“Great communication throughout the booking process. Our driver/guide was excellent very clear English and a great sense of humor. We felt perfectly at ease with him driving us through the streets.”
Half-day no-motor backwater cruise from Fort Cochin to Vaikom with a village visit and vegetarian lunch, plus round-trip transfers.
“Such a beautiful tour. In the quiet and peaceful backwaters from Kochi. And through a small canal in the middle of nature. It was guided well through the nature and village, no questions unanswered. Also a cute village. At the end we got a really tasty lunch. Maybe the best food I ate so far…”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup. Fort Kochi highlights, photos, and key entry stops over 4–5 hours.
“We booked this for a pickup from Cochin cruise terminal. Originally our cruise was due to depart at 4pm but changed to an earlier 2pm all aboard. Nazeer contacted me via WhatsApp and I managed to reorganise an earlier pickup. Clearing iRead more”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup for Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, spice stops, and synagogues in 4–5 hours.
“We really enjoyed our tuk tuk guided tour of Kochi.Our drivers Azad,Aslam and Prasad were excellent and looked after us very well.We were met outside the port terminal and taken to the city’s key landmarks including the Chinese fishing nets,lRead more”
Cruise-ship pickup tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with nets, churches, cemeteries, temples, spice market, and photo stops.
“Great tour with two lovely guides who were very attentive and spoke good English.”
Fort Kochi by tuk-tuk from your cruise, spotting Chinese fishing nets, European churches, a palace museum, and a historic synagogue.
“Fun. Personalized. Helpful. Our driver was really kind, knowledgeable and allowed us to decide what to do and where to go based on his suggestions.”
Private tuk-tuk tour from Kochi cruise port with port pickup, key Fort Kochi sights, included entry tickets, and bottled water.
“Samad picked us up promptly just outside the cruise terminal gate. He was easy to find with a welcome sign with our name on it.”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with port pickup, photo help, and Fort Kochi highlights from Chinese Fishing Nets to Jew Town.
“Jalish - best took took experience . Happy to meet him! He Helped me to see everything in Cochi including massage, food experience and boat tours.”
Sunrise canoe cruise near Kochi with Kerala breakfast and village life views on calm backwaters.
“A great start to the day with beautiful views and insight into local life and people. Our hosts were a joy to spend time with and there was a good balance of engagement but also letting us be in peace as we enjoyed the surroundings. BreaRead more”
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