Kochi to Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Kottayam: Private day trip
Private ride with a local driver
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About your trip
Experience Kerala's legendary backwaters through three premier destinations. Glide through Alleppey's houseboat paradise and canal networks, discover Kumarakom's bird sanctuary and village life, then explore Kottayam's Syrian Christian heritage.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Kochi whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverâs local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youâll love sharing later. This isnât a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your Daytrip driver navigates from Kochi through scenic Kerala backwaters to Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Kottayam, coordinating houseboat experiences while you enjoy water-based exploration and cultural discoveries.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Kottayam should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From âŹ29
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalâŹ87
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Kochi
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Alleppey
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included




2
Kumarakom
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included




3
Kottayam
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included

Discover Kerala's literary and Christian heritage center, where ancient Syrian Christian churches preserve unique liturgical traditions, and rubber plantation wealth shaped modern development. Visit churches featuring distinctive Kerala architecture, with Hindu temple-influenced elements such as sloping roofs, wooden carvings, and stone lamps. Explore the CMS Press, India's first Malayalam printing press, producing early Christian texts in the regional language. Walk through peaceful town streets lined with traditional houses, bookshops selling Malayalam literature, and rubber trading offices. Sample authentic Syrian Christian cuisine, including appam with stew, Syrian Christian beef dishes, and unique spice-infused recipes blending Middle Eastern and Kerala flavors.
Back to Kochi
Weâll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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