Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour.
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Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour. is a 7-hour experience in Kochi, India, from $20 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Hello travelers to Kerala, the green paradize of India. Athirappaly the 'Nayagra of South India' is visited in one day, 60 km fom Kochi. The marvellous destination is virgin to foriegn tourists. Waterfall will sure char
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About this experience
Hello travelers to Kerala, the green paradize of India. Athirappaly the 'Nayagra of South India' is visited in one day, 60 km fom Kochi. The marvellous destination is virgin to foriegn tourists. Waterfall will sure charge you with vigor and rejuvenation. You will be picked from your hotel. A guide cum driver will escort you to the waltefalls at Athirapally, which is 60 k.m. from Kochi. An air conditioned sedan is used for the travel. It is a drive through the main high way for 30 k.m and the rest is through the virgin forests, villages, plantations of Rubber ( Latex), Spices, Herbs, Oil Palm. At intervels you will come accross populated small towns where beautful and luxurious houses and super stores built by non resident Indians using their Petro Dollers. These small towns are standing testimony to the people who are always trying to live a life of luxury. Kerala in its complete beauty is found on our way to waterfalls. You will be fascinatedby this unique country side of Kerala.
What's included
Included
- English-speaking Professional Guide Driver
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- Pickup and drop-off from Cochin Port, hotels, airport, railway station, or other agreed locations
- Bottled water
- Driver allowance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Cruise ship arrival monitoring with guaranteed timely return to port
- Wi-Fi in the vehicle
- Guided sightseeing at Athirappilly Waterfalls
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuity.
What you'll see and do
Excel India Tours
Staff of Excel India Tours will meet you at the ship. You can see him holding the pager board with the name of lead traveler of your group. The staff will escort you to waiting Van /Car / Coach. Then different tours start. Tour # 1. Backwater & Houseboat Tour. This tour is designed to introduce Kerala and its attractive backwaters to travelers. In the morning the tour start with an overland drive from the Kochi harbor to Alleppey / Kumarakom Backwaters. ( 1 hour 45 minutes ) Tour reaches the Jetty of the houseboat. Board a pre arranged houseboat and start the backwater cruise (3 hours.) The houseboats are previous spices boats of Kerala innovated into houseboats for tourists with bedrooms kitchen and a spacious lobby. The kitchen of the houseboat under an enthusiastic Chef will cook for you our traditional food to your taste. The cruising along the backwaters and palm fringed rice paddies and tiny villages will be an experience you will never have anywhere else. After the cruise the tour will return to Kochi (drive is 1 hour 45 minutes.) An orientation drive to Fort Kochi to Chinese Fishing Nets and Jewish Town for photo stops. ( 30 minutes ) Returns to the pier. Tour # 2 .Glimpses of Cochin The group travels to Fort Kochi (30 minutes) At Fort Kochi, the group will be transferred to the waiting Tuk Tuks (two people in one) Ride in Tuk Tuk to Church of St. Francis. Visit the church and pay homage to Vasco de Gama who had his first burial in this church before taking him to Portugal. (30 minutes) Then do a soft walk (5 minutes) to Chinese Fishing nets. Watch the operation of these. Interact with the fisher men and try your hand in operating the nets. (20 minutes) Return to waiting Tuk Tuks and ride in it to Jewish Town. Walk around Jewish town along the ancient streets of the Jewish community studded with the fascinating Jewish houses once occupied by the European Jews before they leaving for Israel after the state Israel formed. (30 minutes) At the end of the Jewish town visit the Paradeshi Synagogue belonged to the European Jews who still use this synagogue on Sabbath. (Three resident Jews and visiting Jews from other countries form minion.) You can wander around the area for hunting gifts in the shops. (30 minutes) Walk to Dutch Palace ( 10 minutes ) the seat of administration of the Koch Royalty now a museum for most beautiful mural on the wall. Dutch Palace (30 minutes) Return to ship in the waiting Van /Car / Coach Tour # 3 Glimpses of Cochin and Fishing Village Tour Tours proceed to Chellanam fishing village by road (1 hour drive.) overseeing fish and rice fields. Reaching the Chellanam fishing harbor watch the early morning mob of fishermen and vendors indulged in the business of buying and selling fresh fish brought by the fishermen to the shore after the overnight fishing. The tour spends (1 hour here.) The tour proceeds from the fishing harbor to Fort Kochi. (30 minutes). Stop at the beach where the Chinese Fishing nets are operated. Watch fishermen operating these nets. (15 minutes) Walk to Church of St. Francis (5 minutes) Visit this first European church in India and more importantly it is in this church that Vasco da Gama the sailor first buried before taking him to Portugal. (15 minutes) Proceed to the Santa Cruz Basilica. (10 minutes drive) Santa Cruz is one of the heritages edifices of Kochi. You can get wonderful photos of the church both inside and outside of the marvelous building. (15 minutes.) From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour travels to Jewish Town. (20 minutes) Walk around Jewish town along the ancient streets of the Jewish community studded with the fascinating Jewish houses once occupied by the European Jews before they leaving for Israel after the state Israel formed. (30 minutes) At the end of the Jewish town visit the Paradeshi Synagogue belonged to the European Jews who still use this synagogue on Sabbath. (Three resident Jews and visiting Jews from other countries form minion.) You can wander around the area for hunting gifts in the shops. (30 minutes) Walk to Dutch Palace (10 minutes) the seat of administration of the Koch Royalty now a museum for most beautiful mural on the wall. Dutch Palace (30 minutes) Return to ship in the waiting Van /Car / Coach End of the tour and returns to ship. ( 30 minutes drive ). Tour # 4 Backwater Ride in Water Taxi. Tour of 6 hours takes you to backwaters (2 hours in backwater ride.) This tour is designed to introduce Kerala and its attractive backwaters to travelers. In the morning the tour start with an overland drive from the Kochi harbor to Alleppey / Kumarakom Backwaters. ( 1 hour 45 minutes ) Tour reaches the Jetty of the Water Taxi. The group will board a pre arranged water taxi and start the backwater cruise (2 hours.) The water taxis are previous travelling boats of the land lords of Kerala innovated into boats for tourists with separate passenger cabins with elegant teak panels and driver’s room. If you desire so you can sit outside on top of the boat which is covered with a canopy. The cruising along the backwaters and palm fringed rice paddies and tiny villages will be an experience you will never have anywhere else. After the cruise the tour will return to Kochi (drive is 1 hour 45 minutes.)
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Aluva
Aluva is a prominent townon the banks of river Periyar in Kerala on the way to the Athirappally Waterfalls. We will be crossing this river,and if you prefer will stop near the river for photo.
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Ankamaly is the town next after Aluva on the way to Athirapally water falls. Here we will stop for a coffee and rest.
15 minutes here
Chalakudy is the next town after Aluva on the way to Athirapally water falls. A town of rich plantaters timber merchants and Non resident Indian.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Excel India Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking,1. Docking time, 2. Disembarkation time and3. Re-boarding time
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice Ambience
Must visit the place and experience the feel of waterfalls. If it's rainy time, it will be a nice experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ambience and the experience of visiting Athirapally Waterfalls. We completely agree—the waterfalls are especially spectacular during the rainy season, when the increased water flow creates a truly breathtaking sight. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Kerala for more memorable experiences in the future. Warm regards, Joyce Xavier Team Excel India Tours
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
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Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kochi.
How much does Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour. cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kochi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour. take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kochi is not rushed.
Is Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kochi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour.?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kochi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kochi and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Athirapally Waterfalls Tour. Private Day Tour. start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kochi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kochi?
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On Outty we rank every Kochi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kochi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kochi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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