Day Trips from Kochi at a glance
- Our pick: Kochi Backwaters Day Trip: 6 hours punting boat & village lunch, US$ 28 per person (6h, 4.90★ · 488).
- Private option: Kumarakom day trip from Kochi: Shikara cruise and bird sanctuary, US$ 186 per group (10h, 5.00★ · only 5 reviews).
- Also recommended: Munnar day trip from Kochi: Tea plantations and waterfalls, US$ 137 per group (10h–13h, 4.73★ · 60).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: US$ 28–US$ 85 (median US$ 62). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 3 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Day Trips from Kochi
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Kochi Backwaters Day Trip: 6 hours punting boat & village lunch Six-hour backwater day trip from Kochi with punting boat cruise, village lunch, and canoe ride. Includes pickup, guide, and tea. Departs 8:30 am. Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (488 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
Munnar day trip from Kochi: Tea plantations and waterfalls Day trip from Kochi to Munnar with private transport, Kerala breakfast and a live English-speaking guide. Visit tea estates, Mattupetty Dam and three waterfalls on the way. Every day · 06:00, 06:15, 06:30 and 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.73 (60 reviews) Duration: 10h–13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per group
Munnar Day Trip from Kochi: Tea Plantations & Spice Gardens Private day trip from Kochi to Munnar with hotel pickup, tea museum visit and stops at Mattupetty Dam and spice plantations in a private AC vehicle. Tue–Sun · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.85 (46 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Kumarakom day trip from Kochi: Shikara cruise and bird sanctuary Full-day Kumarakom tour from Kochi featuring the Bird Sanctuary, traditional Shikara boat cruise through backwaters, and Pathiramanal Island with hotel pickup and lunch. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 186 per group
Athirappilly Waterfalls Day Trip: Kerala's Biggest Falls Day trip from Kochi to Athirappilly Waterfalls, Kerala's 84-foot cascade. Visit Thumboormuzi hanging bridge and Vazachal falls with AC transport and bilingual guide. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 62 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi Backwaters Day Trip: 6 hours punting boat & village lunchOur pick | US$ 28 per person | 6h | 4.90★ · 488 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Kumarakom day trip from Kochi: Shikara cruise and bird sanctuaryPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 186 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 47 per person if 4 go | 10h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Munnar day trip from Kochi: Tea plantations and waterfallsAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 137 per group up to 2 people · ≈ US$ 69 per person if 2 go | 10h–13h | 4.73★ · 60 | Every day · 06:00, 06:15, 06:30 and 07:00 | English |
| Munnar Day Trip from Kochi: Tea Plantations & Spice GardensPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 13h | 4.85★ · 46 | Tue–Sun · 06:30 | English |
| Athirappilly Waterfalls Day Trip: Kerala's Biggest FallsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 62 per person | 7h–8h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English |