India · DAY TRIPS IN KOCHI
Good day trips in Kochi fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Green Magic Munnar day tour from Kochi, with tea plantations, waterfalls, a hill trek, banana-leaf lunch, and Lockhart Tea Factory.
“Beautiful Munnar experience with great guide and driver. The tea plantations were stunning, and the trek up the hills offered incredible views. My guide, Ramish, was very knowledgeable and shared a lot about the history and present-day Read more”
Review of Munnar’s private day trip from Kochi, with waterfalls, tea gardens, Mattupetty Dam, a tea museum, breakfast, and practical tips.
“The trip was fine for what it was. We really had more of a driver - not a tour guide. He didn’t join us or give us any information on activities- he just drove us. The selection of activities was fine. We made an unscheduled stop at an elephant ride shop, which was OK, but not the best. Also, our driver skipped over the Tea Museum stop.”
Review of the private Kochi to Munnar day trip, with tea plantations, waterfalls, spice farms, costs, timing, guides, and practical booking advice.
“This trip is amazing and well worth the money spent. We were treated so kindly by both our guide and driver, who wanted to make sure that we enjoyed ourselves. Our driver was a "pro." Driving in traffic in India is a challenge and he safely delivered us to and from. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind. The beauty of southern India speaks for itself. What a long but extraordinary day!”
Review of a private Kochi tour to Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls, with a hanging bridge, resort lunch, air-conditioned transport, and practical tips.
“Our “tour guide” who was the driver was unwell, bad cold, wheezing throughout, almost fell asleep multiple times and was very aggressive on the road. He could barely speak English and was not very communicative or friendly. We were so Read more”
Pick the kind of day you want and start there.
