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Group shore excursions in Kochi from the cruise terminal

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Group shore excursions in Kochi from the cruise terminal — Day trips things to do in Kochi

Half-day to full-day group tours tailored for cruise passengers, exploring Kochi's backwaters, sights, and local culture with guaranteed return to the cruise port.

These group excursions cater to cruise travellers docking at the Cochin Cruise Port, ensuring timely return to your ship. Options include a backwater houseboat cruise with lunch, a shikara canoe ride with Keralan lunch, or a city sightseeing tour by local transport.

The backwater cruise features lunch onboard the houseboat, while another option includes a motorized canoe journey combined with visits to the Chinese fishing nets. For those interested in cultural highlights, a comprehensive tour covers Fort Cochin's landmarks such as Santa Cruz Basilica, St Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, and the Jewish Synagogue.

Expect a mix of local transport on your city tour, utilizing ferries, tuk-tuks, and buses, allowing for an authentic taste of Kochi's everyday life. Tours adapt to ship schedules for a seamless experience.

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What's included in this experience?+
• Local guide or driver • Snacks and beverages (Afternoon Cruise only for Houseboat & Canoe Tour) • River cruise (only available for Houseboat & Shikara Tour) • Air conditioning in the vehicle • Pickup and drop-off at the port • Buffet lunch (Morning Cruise only for Houseboat & Canoe Tour)
What's NOT included?+
• Beverages • Tips • Meal/snacks (for city tour)
What should I know before booking?+
• Infants must be seated on an adult's lap. • Appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels. • Adults are required to accompany children. • The synagogue and palace are not open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Jewish holidays. • Operates regardless of weather; please wear suitable clothing. • Since the itinerary includes a visit to a church, modest attire that covers shoulders and knees is advised; casual wear like jeans, athletic clothing, joggers, or sneakers is not permitted. • Cruise passengers should provide ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time at the time of booking. • Staff/guide will be at the ship's berth or pier with a sign showing "VIATOR" and "BLUE UMBRELLA" Tour Departure, as per the chosen time during booking. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
What's the cancellation policy?+
To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the planned departure time.
What's the itinerary?+
• Pickup and drop-off at Cochin international cruise terminal Itinerary A: Backwaters via Houseboat & Fishing Nets: Combo tour includes a backwater cruise on a houseboat with lunch served onboard and sightseeing of Fort Cochin's Chinese Nets. Itinerary B: Backwaters via Shikara Canoe & Fishing Nets: Combo tour includes a backwater cruise on a Shikara canoe with a purely vegetarian lunch at a hotel and sightseeing of Fort Cochin's Chinese Nets. Itinerary C: Overview of Cochin: Sightseeing tour featuring Fort Cochin's Chinese Nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jew Town, and the Jewish Paradesi Synagogue. Itinerary D: Cochin from a Local Perspective: Sightseeing tour conducted on foot, using local ferry, local bus, and tuk-tuk. This tour covers Fort Cochin's Chinese Nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jew Town, and the Jewish Paradesi Synagogue. • Visit to the Fishing Nets in Fort Cochin (included in all tours) • Visits to the Basilica, St. Francis Church, and other attractions (included only in the City Tour and Local Tour) • Visits to Jew Town, Synagogue, Palace, and other attractions (included only in the City Tour and Local Tour) • Backwater cruise (included only for Houseboat and Canoe tours)

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