Recently Viewed
Athirappilly & Vazhachal Waterfalls Private Day Tour from Kochi: Experience Scenic Beauty
3.8
26 Ratings
Chalakudy
Experience the scenic beauty of Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls on this private day tour from Kochi. Enjoy pick-up and drop-off services and a dedicated chauffeur as your guide.
Experience the scenic beauty of Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls on this private day tour from Kochi. Enjoy pick-up and drop-off services and a dedicated chauffeur as your guide.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Thumboormuzhi Hanging Bridge - On the way to Athirapally, you’ll pass by the Ezhattumugam Hanging Bridge. Nearby, the Thumboormuzhi Dam is a popular tourist attraction.
-
Athirappilly Falls - “Athirappally Falls is the largest waterfall in Kerala and is often called the Niagara of India.”
You’ll be picked up from the Kochi Hotel at 09:30 AM and…
- Thumboormuzhi Hanging Bridge - On the way to Athirapally, you’ll pass by the Ezhattumugam Hanging Bridge. Nearby, the Thumboormuzhi Dam is a popular tourist attraction.
-
Athirappilly Falls - “Athirappally Falls is the largest waterfall in Kerala and is often called the Niagara of India.”
You’ll be picked up from the Kochi Hotel at 09:30 AM and transferred to Athirappally (approximately a 2-hour drive) to see the waterfalls. Athirapally Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the country, known for its majestic beauty and the roaring sound that captivates travelers. Located just 5 km away along the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges, the cool mist that envelops the area around the falls makes Athirapally a picturesque destination. The water cascades from a height of 80 feet, offering a visual treat for visitors. Situated near dense forests, the lush greenery adds to the enchanting appeal of the site. You can reach the top of the waterfalls with just a 5-minute walk from the main road. By 03:00 PM, you’ll head back to Kochi after lunch.
Lunch at a 4-star resort in Athirappally
During your day trip to Athirappally, lunch is included in your tour package.
- Vazhachal Falls - .
What's Included
- Entry Tickets at Athirappally & Vazhachal Falls
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entry Tickets at Athirappally & Vazhachal Falls
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Any item not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ columns
- Any item not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ columns
Additional Information
On this private tour, you can experience the beauty of Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls. We will provide the pick up and drop facility from the Cochin Airport, Cruise Terminal (Port) or any Hotels within the city, pick up time can be flexible based on your convenience. One of our dedicated chauffeur (Driver) will be with you throughout the tour as a Guide.
On this private tour, you can experience the beauty of Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls. We will provide the pick up and drop facility from the Cochin Airport, Cruise Terminal (Port) or any Hotels within the city, pick up time can be flexible based on your convenience. One of our dedicated chauffeur (Driver) will be with you throughout the tour as a Guide.
Location
Thumboormuzhi Hanging Bridge
river Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(26 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Elena_c
Nov 27, 2024
We’ve seen beautiful... - We’ve seen beautiful waterfalls, the driver was professional and the place was full of nice monkeys.
Review provided by Viator
Christina_f
Sep 19, 2024
Great trip in beautiful nature - Very personal tour, the driver, Anas, was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the area and did accommodate to personal preferences. Lunch was great and ‘safe’ also for westerners, in a beautiful resort. Would recommend it!!
Review provided by Viator
242karing
May 9, 2024
A wonderful nature experience - A trip that is absolutely worth it. If it is hot outside, you should take your time for the descent and ascent. Then everyone can do it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Shaheen_i
Feb 2, 2024
A breathtaking amazingly loved experience - We went to Athirapally and the whole experience was all new to us but the tour guider and the agency made ua feel so amazing and the waterfall view was literally breathtaking. The tour guider took really good care of us and he explained us everything clearly.
We were picked up from our hotel 30 min prior to departure and they were really punctual and amazing people.
The whole tour was so amazing and we enjoyed and loved every bit of it. ❤️
Highly recommend!!
Review provided by Viator
John_p
Nov 20, 2024
Great tour. Excellent lunch but appalling communication - The Athirapilly falls are spectacular and well worth the 2 hour drive, the latter part being through palm oil, rubber and pineapple plantations. Depending on your preference you might want to swap the second falls for a trip to the beach, but not before having the resort lunch which was fantastic. We also had a careful and courteous driver. The only negative factor was a total absence of communication from Safrn tours.
Review provided by Viator
Supremerulerotu
Aug 17, 2024
A Nice Tour of Two Falls (and more)! - Beautiful river sites on this tour. Waterfalls, a suspension bridge, and more!
Pros:
- A nice day trip to see some of the natural beauty of the area.
- Nice views at the top and bottom of the Athirappilly falls. enjoy the mist from the falls from the bottom.
- Lots of monkeys at the Athirappilly falls. But beware, they are greedy and try to steal any food you have, whether an ice cream from your hand or foods from a tote bag.
- A pleasant stop at a suspension bridge over the river. Beautiful views, places to relax on both sides of the river, and a nice break from the car ride.
- Vazhachal falls and a third (if water is flowing) are nice as well, even if visible only from an observation area.
- Very good lunch in a nice resort restaurant.
- The guide/driver took us via the forest, offering a chance to see wild elephants. (Although we didn't spot any, just some evidence they were there!)
- The fact the tour was all-inclusive (except for tips) was great!
Cons:
- It's a long car ride to and from, over mostly rough roads.
- To access Athirappilly falls, it's a moderate hike. The hike down to the base (and back up) is more challenging, so just be aware that moderate athletic ability is needed to see the falls!
- Despite signs warning of fines, lots of people throwing trash on the ground especially at the falls. You'd think the park management would take a lounging staff member at the front gate and assign them to scold litterers.
Summary: A nice trip outside the city. Be sure to stop as often as possible to see as much as possible. It breaks up the trip and makes the car time more rewarding!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Clarkstravels
Dec 28, 2024
Very average day tour. - Private tour with car and driver. Long drive about 2 hours, crowded waterfalls. Very average tour.
Very average lunch.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Richard_g
Sep 23, 2024
A day late? - I had booked my tour for Sunday 22 SEP & received the confirmation email. An hour after scheduled pick up and the driver had not arrived. Using the in-app function to contact the vendor was to no avail as they were not open on Sundays, so I had to install WhatsApp to contact Viator.
Thankfully I did soon receive a call from the vendor, saying there had been a technical issue and the hadn't received the notice from Viator (how did it becomes confirmed). The tour was rescheduled for the following day. Although I did receive my tour, a day of my vacation was lost.
Of the tour itself, the waterfalls were a wonderful sight, and there were none of the usual 'shopping stops' that tend to take place on these tours. My driver Mahsood was friendly & professional.
Review provided by Viator
Anthony_m
May 5, 2025
Disappointing. - While the falls were impressive, though very crowded, a couple of things led to me rate this trip poorly. Firstly, I was asked to pay an additional 100 rupees to bring my camera to the hanging bridge which I refused to pay since I had already paid AUD150 for the day. No charge for a phone cameras. WTF?? I had already paid the entry fee to the hanging bridge which was not refunded. This was just one of many tourist rip-offs I experienced in India. Secondly, the drive to and from the falls was unsafe and unpleasant. I was very relieved to get back to my hotel.
Review provided by Viator
A2008umthomasl
Dec 5, 2024
Lunch NOT included - The falls were okay but not spectacular. The drive there and back was a good 5 hours. Our driver drove well but unfortunately remained silent the whole time and did not explain anything or tell about the city. Lunch was very good but now comes the sticking point. We would have to pay ourselves and not included as described. Organizer has not responded to my request to date.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
More activities from this operator
