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Munnar Mountain Jeep Safari: Letchmi Hills & 7 Hills Trek
Munnar Mountain Jeep Safari: Letchmi Hills & 7 Hills Trek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (9)4h–5hA Munnar jeep safari combines off-road driving through spice plantations and tea gardens with a trek up Letchmi Hills and the 7 Hills ridge, reaching 2,450 meters. A live guide in English, Hindi, Tamil or Malayalam leads the route; pickup is included. The day runs 4 to 5 hours and ends at a forest waterfall (accessible during monsoon season).Is it for me?This is a private jeep and trek, not a shared group tour, so the pace and stops stay on your schedule. Book this if you want to move through the landscape by vehicle and on foot in the same morning—the jeep covers distance and access to the high tea gardens, while the trek puts you on the ridge itself where the 65-kilometer view opens up.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 58View ›
Jewish Town Walk Kochi: Paradesi Synagogue & Hidden Lanes
Jewish Town Walk Kochi: Paradesi Synagogue & Hidden Lanes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (9)2hA 2-hour guided walking tour of Kochi's Jewish Town takes you through the Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and the narrow streets of Jew Town where antiques, spices and 16th-century architecture stand side by side. Your guide speaks English and Hindi, shares insider tips on where to eat and save money, and leads you past the spots tourists usually miss—the Jewish Cemetery, the old Syrian churches, and the markets tucked into lanes you wouldn't find on your own.Is it for me?Book this walk if you want to understand Kochi's layered history—Jewish, Dutch, Syrian Christian—through the people and places that still shape the neighborhood, rather than just passing through on your own. The guide's local knowledge means you'll see the Paradesi Synagogue, the markets and the old churches in context, and leave with real recommendations for the rest of your time in the city.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 11.75View ›
Kochi City Tour & Kathakali Dance: Fort Kochi Heritage
Kochi City Tour & Kathakali Dance: Fort Kochi Heritage★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (8)6hA private six-hour tour of Kochi's Fort Kochi neighborhood visits three colonial-era churches and Mattancherry Palace while tracing the city's role in the spice trade, then concludes with a live Kathakali dance performance—a 17th-century classical drama from Kerala known for its ornate costumes and expressive gestures. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide and transport by air-conditioned vehicle. Minimum age is 12; the tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?This tour is private, so you move at your own pace with a dedicated guide instead of joining a group—ideal if you want to ask questions about the spice trade history or linger at a particular church. The performance is live and scheduled, which means the whole day holds together without you building it piece by piece.Free cancellationfromUS$ 78View ›
Munnar: Tea Plantation & Lakshmi Hills Hiking with Guide
Munnar: Tea Plantation & Lakshmi Hills Hiking with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (7)4hYou hike through Munnar's tea plantations, grasslands and shola forest with a guide who shares the history of how the British arrived and two locals named Kannan and Devan first planted tea here. You see flycatchers in the forest, flowering plants on the hillside, and views of Anamudi peak from Lakshmi hills. Light refreshments are included, and the pace is soft enough that you can listen and look around instead of just climbing.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to walk through Munnar's tea country and see the valley from above without navigating the route alone or figuring out which stories matter—the guide and the fixed pace handle both.Free cancellationfromUS$ 18.16View ›
Private Theyyam Ritual Tour from Kannur & Local Guide
Private Theyyam Ritual Tour from Kannur & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.14 (7)5h–8hThis is your chance to witness North Kerala’s living ritual art up close—see multiple theyyam performances in one day, meet local devotees and performers, and capture rare moments with your camera. With a knowledgeable guide by your side and private transport included, you’ll dive deep into Malabar’s most vibrant tradition.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 32View ›
Tuk tuk safari Munnar: Eravikulam National Park & tea history
Tuk tuk safari Munnar: Eravikulam National Park & tea history★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (6)1h–3hA tuk tuk safari through Munnar, Kerala, combines a guided visit to Eravikulam National Park's Rajamala tourism zone—where you can see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr in their natural habitat—with stops at the Tata tea Museum and the CSI Christ Church. Park entry is included; an English-speaking guide leads the route. The park closes during calving season in February and March each year.Is it for me?The tuk tuk moves at a gentle pace and the safari buses do the climbing, so this tour works for travelers who want to see the Nilgiri Tahr and the tea history without a strenuous hike. If you're traveling with young children or prefer to stay seated while the guide points out the landscape, the vehicle-based route keeps the day comfortable.fromUS$ 35View ›
Trivandrum to Alleppey: Private Transfer & Backwater Route
Trivandrum to Alleppey: Private Transfer & Backwater Route★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)5hA driver collects you from your Trivandrum hotel or airport in an air-conditioned car and takes you directly to Alleppey, handling the 2-3 hour route, tolls, and parking. You arrive at Kerala's backwater hub without arranging transport yourself or negotiating fares, ready to board a houseboat or settle into your accommodation on your own timeline.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Trivandrum and want to reach Alleppey without renting a car or haggling over shared transport—the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean you move straight from airport or hotel to the backwaters on your own timeline.Free cancellationfromUS$ 191View ›
Kochi Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & 24/7 Support
Kochi Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & 24/7 Support★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)You book a private sedan transfer from Kochi airport to your hotel, with the driver's contact details sent four hours before arrival. The car is air-conditioned and new, the driver experienced, and the price fixed with no surprises. You're covered within 40 kilometers of the airport, and a 24/7 helpline is available if anything changes. Just confirm oversized luggage in advance if you have it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel knowing exactly who's picking you up and what you'll pay—the advance driver details and fixed pricing are what make that possible.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 53View ›
Kumbalangi Village Tour: Coir Making, Crab Catching, Canoe Rides
Kumbalangi Village Tour: Coir Making, Crab Catching, Canoe Rides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (3)4h–8hKumbalangi is a model eco-tourism village south-west of Kochi where you spend a full day doing what the locals do: making coconut fiber, catching crabs, visiting farms, paddling a canoe, shaping pottery and watching traditional roof-thatching. The tour runs four to eight hours depending on your pace, includes a guide who speaks English, round-trip transfer from the Port, and a lunch of Kerala specialties served in the open air. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so you control the pace and can linger on whichever activities interest you most—ideal if you want to move at your own rhythm and have the guide's attention. The four-to-eight-hour window means you can book a shorter morning visit or a full day depending on your ship's schedule and how deep you want to go into village life.Free cancellationKids −49%fromUS$ 131View ›
Kochi Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off
Kochi Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (3)1h–2hYou're met at Kochi Airport with your name, driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel (or vice versa), and dropped at your door without negotiating a fare. The journey takes 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic. Book at least 4 hours in advance through Tripadvisor or Viator, and fuel plus parking are already covered.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving alone or with a small group and want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb—the fixed price and confirmed driver mean you can focus on your trip instead of logistics.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 30View ›
Anakulam Wild Elephant Safari from Munnar: Jeep & Tribal Village
Anakulam Wild Elephant Safari from Munnar: Jeep & Tribal Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (2)9h 30mAn off-road jeep safari from Munnar into Anakulam's forest combines river crossings, tribal village access and wild elephant viewing over a full day. Local guides born and raised in the region lead the route through tea plantations, waterfalls and spice gardens before the deep forest section. The tour runs 9.5 hours with two vehicles—one for the Munnar-to-Anakulam transfer and a second 4x4 for the forest ride and off-road sections. Entry to the tribal village, private waterfalls and forest areas is included; viripara waterfalls entry fees are optional.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the full off-road experience—river crossings, mountain climbs and deep forest driving—rather than a gentler wildlife viewing. The 9.5-hour commitment and the 4x4 jeep's intensity are what make the elephant viewing and tribal village access possible in a single day; this is not a casual afternoon but a full immersion into Anakulam's forest.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 89View ›
Day trip to Varkala from Trivandrum: Guided backwater tour
Day trip to Varkala from Trivandrum: Guided backwater tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)8hThis eight-hour guided day trip from Trivandrum takes you to Varkala by private car with a live guide who speaks English and Hindi. You'll visit Anchuthengu Fort with its views across the fort complex and gardens, Janardana Swami Temple (over 2,000 years old), Ponnumthuruthu Island with its Hindu shrine, Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala Cliff's red sandstone formations, and Veli Lake. The guide shares stories about the city's history, culture and religious significance; snacks and local tips are included, and lunch is at your own expense at a multi-cuisine restaurant.Is it for me?Choose the sedan if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want a nimble vehicle through the countryside; pick the SUV if you're a larger party or prefer more space. Either way, the fixed eight-hour window and included guide mean you move through Varkala's temples, backwaters and clifftops without building the day yourself — the route holds together, and you focus on what you're standing in front of.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 128View ›
Kochi Port to Airport: Private Transfer & Luggage Help
Kochi Port to Airport: Private Transfer & Luggage Help★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)1h 40mYou're met at your cruise berth by name, your luggage is loaded into a private air-conditioned car, and you're driven to Cochin International Airport in roughly 90 minutes. No waiting for a shared shuttle, no negotiating fares at the port — the transfer is arranged before you dock, and the driver handles the logistics so you can focus on getting to your flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're disembarking a cruise at Kochi Port and need to reach the airport without arranging transport yourself — the driver meets you by name at the berth, handles your luggage, and the fixed route and timing remove the guesswork of getting from ship to flight.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Kochi Airport Transfer: Sedan & SUV with Meet & Greet
Kochi Airport Transfer: Sedan & SUV with Meet & Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)50m–1hYou get picked up at Kochi Airport by a named driver who waits for flight delays, travel in a private AC sedan or SUV of your choice, and can be dropped anywhere in the city without extra charges. Bottled water, parking fees for 90 minutes, and local knowledge are included. Call support anytime if your plans change.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Kochi Airport and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation—a fixed price, a waiting driver, and the flexibility to change your destination means you go straight to your hotel without the usual airport transfer stress.Free cancellationfromUS$ 18View ›
Trivandrum Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with Name Placard
Trivandrum Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with Name Placard★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (1)1hYou're met at arrivals with a name placard, helped with luggage, and driven directly to your Trivandrum hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. No shared stops, no negotiation, no uncertainty about the route or the cost — the price is locked in when you book, and the driver handles the navigation so you can rest after your flight.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi rank and the uncertainty of negotiating a fare after landing — the driver meets you by name, the vehicle is waiting, and the cost is already decided, which turns an airport arrival into a straightforward handoff rather than a logistical puzzle.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 30View ›
Trivandrum Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-Greet
Trivandrum Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-Greet30mYour driver meets you at Trivandrum Airport arrivals with a name board, tracks your flight for delays, and drives you directly to your Trivandrum city hotel or resort in a private premium car or minivan. No shared rides, no taxi lines, all taxes and tolls included. The driver waits up to 60 minutes after landing, so delays don't strand you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive without arranging transport or negotiating fares — the driver's waiting with your name, which is what turns an airport arrival into a straightforward drive to your hotel.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 37View ›
Varkala Day Trip from Trivandrum: Guided Coastal & Heritage Tour
Varkala Day Trip from Trivandrum: Guided Coastal & Heritage Tour8hA private day trip from Trivandrum to Varkala and surrounding sites by car with a trained local guide who speaks English and Hindi. You pick which eight to nine attractions to visit—Varkala Cliff with its distinctive red sandstone formations, Sivagiri Mutt, Anchuthengu Fort, Veli Lake, and others—and the guide shares local stories and recommendations throughout the eight-hour route. The car and guide are included; entry fees to historical sites and lunch are separate.Is it for me?Choose the Sedan if you're traveling as a couple or small group; the SUV gives more space and comfort if you're four or more, or if you want extra room for luggage. Either way, the private car means you're not waiting for other travelers or following a fixed schedule—the day moves at your pace, and the stops are yours to choose.Free cancellationfromUS$ 80View ›
Trivandrum City to Airport: Private Transfer up to 6
Trivandrum City to Airport: Private Transfer up to 630mYou're picked up from your Trivandrum hotel at a set time in a private premium car or minivan, driven to TRV Airport with all tolls and taxes covered, and dropped at departures. No taxi lines, no negotiating fares, no surprises. Book the transfer when you book your flight and one less thing occupies your mind on departure day.Is it for me?Book this if you're leaving Trivandrum with luggage and want the pickup time locked in before you arrive at your hotel—the fixed price and set departure time are what make the morning predictable instead of stressful.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 37View ›
Trivandrum Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & Flight Tracking
Trivandrum Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & Flight Tracking1h–1h 30mYou get picked up at arrivals with a name sign, driven to your Trivandrum destination in a private air-conditioned car, and charged a fixed price that doesn't change if your flight is delayed. The driver waits for you, handles your luggage, and can drop you at any address in the city without extra cost. Book it if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your hotel knowing exactly what you've paid.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Trivandrum and want to skip the taxi negotiation — the driver is waiting, the price is set, and you can change your destination in the city without paying more.Free cancellationfromUS$ 14.70View ›
Trivandrum full-day guided tour: 8 hours, 10 sites
Trivandrum full-day guided tour: 8 hours, 10 sites8hA full-day guided tour of Trivandrum covers up to ten landmarks across the city—from the 16th-century Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Kovalam's lighthouse and beaches—with a personal guide who speaks English or Hindi, an air-conditioned car, and local snacks. You pick which sites to visit and whether you want an SUV or sedan at checkout. Entry fees to historical sites are separate.Is it for me?Pick the SUV if your group is larger or you want more space; the sedan works for smaller groups or couples. Either way, the fixed eight-hour window and the guide's knowledge of which sites fit together means you see ten landmarks without building the day yourself or negotiating timing at each stop.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 128View ›
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