Kochi Bike And Backwaters Best.Day.Ever.

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Free Cancellation
  • Travelers below 6 years not allowed
  • Duration: 8 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Details :
    Pick up from No 18 Hotel, KB Jacob Road, Near Fort Kochi Police Station or Fort Kochi main bus station at 8:00AM & Drop off fort kochi at 4:00PM.

Overview

A unique tour, this one takes visitors to all the top attractions in Kochi and that too on bicycles. Now that’s one healthy and fit way to explore a destination! Attractions covered include Kochi Fort, Santa Cruz Basilica Vasco da Gama church, prawn peeling centres and Kumbalanghi model tourism village.

Highlights

  • Cycle through the villages of rural Kochi Connect with local fisherman and learn about their practices.
  • Take a boat ride down the gorgeous backwaters of India.
  • Enjoy a delicious, fresh lunch in the home of a local.
  • Explore rural village life in India.

Know More about this tour

What could be more perfect than spending the day breezing through rural India on a bike, taking in the sights and sounds, stopping along the way for some authentic local food? We know, sounds pretty great to us too. This Kochi tour is just that and more - let’s ride!  We’ll kick off this Kochi bike tour in Fort Kochi, a port town filled with fascinating sights such as the Santa Cruz Basilica and Vasco da Gama church. We’ll breeze past these spots at the beginning of the tour, and your local guide will stop along the way to give you the lowdown on Kochi and what makes it tick. We’ll also pay a visit to the fishermen who use traditional nets for their craft, and take a break at the beaches most popular with the locals. We’ll continue to tour Kochi and head towards Ezhupunna backwaters. En route we’ll stop by sea shore fish auction centres, and onwards to prawn peeling centres. These places are the backbone of the fishing industry in Kochi, making them the perfect place for you to get a real feel for the people who live and work here. We’ll cruise down coconut tree-lined streets, and if we have enough time we may even stop at a local toddy bar for a drink. Upon reaching the backwaters, it’ll be time to take a break and have some lunch. But not just any lunch! You’ll be treated to a traditional fisherman’s lunch with a local family, which will consist of fresh fried fish and tasty curry dishes. During this time in the villages you’ll have the unique chance to interact with locals and experience Kerala village life, an opportunity you’re sure to remember for a long time. In the afternoon, we’ll give the bikes a break for a couple of hours and hop on a canoe or shikara boat ride through the narrow canals. This relaxing part of the tour will get you right up close to the beautiful waters, the veins that run through this part of India, making it so naturally stunning. After your scenic boat ride, we’ll hop back on our bikes and return to Kochi, stopping off along the way to check out some prawn culturing farms and Kumbalanghi model tourism village. We’ll also have plenty of opportunity to stop and take pictures, and once you see this gorgeous scenery, you’ll definitely want to - trust us!  The total distance covered on this Kochi tour is around 34km, and we’ll be riding at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops. This tour is suited to cyclists of all levels, so don’t worry if you’re not a pro! We won’t be taking on any devilish hills – the terrain is fairly easy and gentle.

Notes:

Tipping

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

Inclusions

  • Local English speaking guide.
  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Bike

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Tip / gratuities for your guide.

Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel between 0 hrs To 48 hrs before scheduled tour departure, the cancellation charge will be 100%
  • If you cancel between 2 days To 180 days before scheduled tour departure, the cancellation charge will be 0%
  • Please note that in case of No show, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed tour fare.
  • Please note tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.