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A patient, gentle, Red Card approved guide, Joyce Xavier is based in Kochi, India. He leads culture, archaeology, nature, walking and backwater experiences in Kochi, Alappuzha and Trivandrum, with trips also reaching Chennai, Bangalore and Pondicherry. Expect clear, slow English, flexible pacing and practical transport in a Toyota SUV or premium houseboat. Guests remember his broad smile, helpful suggestions and the way he brings Kochi’s culture and politics to life in English and Hindi, turning a day out into a warm local friendship.
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Experience the rich culture and heritage of Kochi, Kerala's coastal city, on a tour through Fort Kochi and the old Jewish Town. Visit St. Francis Church, the or...
Visit Alleppey, known as the Venice of the East. Cruise in a Water Taxi / Shikkara boat through the backwaters of Kerala. Sail past expansive paddy fi...
Transfer from Kochi for a memorable houseboat trip through the serene backwaters of Alappuzha. Cruise across lakes, lagoons, and rivers while observin...