Cochin Special Local Tour
Duration : 06 - 07 hours
Type : Group Tour with English Guide
Group Size : 10-12 Maximum
Tour Theme : Local Region Tour
" Cochin Local Tour" is combination of Backwater cruise in covered country boat in Cochin (Northern side of vypeen island) for 02 hours , Local Rickshaw ride for approx 20 - 30 mins ,Local Ferry journey from Vypeen Island to Fort cochin (duration 5 - 8 mins) ,Local Kerala Sadya for lunch in a local restaurant and sightseeing in Fort cochin visiting the Chinese nets ,santa cruz basilica etc
Highlights:
Full description:
Pick-up from Cochin Port at 09.00 Am and transfer to Northern Part of Vypeen Island (approx .45 mins - 01.00 hour).On arrival board the boat . Boat is covered country type boat with very quite engine . Boat will cruise through the backwaters and village area for approx 02.00 hours .Local snack like Banana Fry served during the cruise .After the cruise you are transferred to Vypeen Boat Jetty by Rickshaw (approx 30 mins). Rickshaw is local medium of transportation .Later you will board the local ferry to Fort Cochin (approx 05 - 08 mins) across the sea . On arrival at Fort cochin visit the Chinese Nets . Later you are taken to local restaurant where traditional Kerala Banana leaf lunch called "Sadya"is served . " Sadya is a variety of vegetarian dishes and rice traditionally served on a banana leaf " .Later visit the Santa Cruz Basilica , St Francis Church etc and later transfer to Port to reach by 15.00 - 15.30 hrs (If extra time available we can visit at the Jewish Synagogue (Friday /Saturday closed ) ,Dutch palace (Friday Closed) and spice market area )
What's Included :
What's Not Included :
• Tips
• Liquors and wine
Good to Know :
Highlights:
- Cruise the backwaters of Cochin in a Covered Country Boat for 02 hours
- Rickshaw ride for approx 20 - 30 mins
- Local Ferry journey
- Kerala Sadya for Lunch and Local Snacks during the backwater cruise
- Visit the Fort Cochin Chinese Nets
- Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church
Full description:
Pick-up from Cochin Port at 09.00 Am and transfer to Northern Part of Vypeen Island (approx .45 mins - 01.00 hour).On arrival board the boat . Boat is covered country type boat with very quite engine . Boat will cruise through the backwaters and village area for approx 02.00 hours .Local snack like Banana Fry served during the cruise .After the cruise you are transferred to Vypeen Boat Jetty by Rickshaw (approx 30 mins). Rickshaw is local medium of transportation .Later you will board the local ferry to Fort Cochin (approx 05 - 08 mins) across the sea . On arrival at Fort cochin visit the Chinese Nets . Later you are taken to local restaurant where traditional Kerala Banana leaf lunch called "Sadya"is served . " Sadya is a variety of vegetarian dishes and rice traditionally served on a banana leaf " .Later visit the Santa Cruz Basilica , St Francis Church etc and later transfer to Port to reach by 15.00 - 15.30 hrs (If extra time available we can visit at the Jewish Synagogue (Friday /Saturday closed ) ,Dutch palace (Friday Closed) and spice market area )
What's Included :
- Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing in Fort Cochin Chinese Nets etc
- 2 hours backwater cruise
- Kerala Local Sadya for Lunch ,Local Snacks during the boat cruise
- Local Rickshaw ride ,Local Ferry Journey
- 1 bottle of drinking water per person
- All taxes
What's Not Included :
• Tips
• Liquors and wine
Good to Know :
- For the pick-up, drivers will be holding a sign with your name on it for ease of identification
- Cochin Local Tours only possible if the Ship departs late evening by 04.00 Pm or Later
- Rickshaw ride is more than a experience than a ride .Rickshaws dont have seat belt
- As it is local themed tour ,expectation should be more like to see the local backwaters and villages ,to take a local rickshaw/Ferry ,local kerala sadya etc