Kochi Kayaking

Kayaking with Kalypso was an amazing experience and we probably had the best spot for it! We opted for the trip at sunset, and were guided by  Mr.Akshay, Mr.Hrithik and Mr.Alphin. It started off with a short briefing session on the trip , the do’s and dont’s. As a person who doesn’t know swimming, I was a bit skeptical to go into the lake through which the watermetro runs, that too in a kayak! The initial 5 min were scary, and then next 1 hour 55 min were magical, the rowing experience, mangroves by the side, large boats passing by and finally the setting Sun!!! Any trip would be is memorable when the guides match our wavelength, thanks to Akshay, Alphin and Hrithik, they made us feel at home, we were a gang!!! Even for someone who has already experienced kayaking, we would highly recommend them! Thanks to team Kalypso!!! Looking forward to going on another trip, probably at sunrise!Vidya Nair 2024-10-07

We had an amazing trip kayaking through the mangroves in Kadamakkudy! Kalypso helped us organise a last minute trip, which turned out to be one of the highlights of our holiday. Special shout out to our guide Vineeth, who was excellent. We Would highly recommend Kalypso! Katherine Richardson 2025-03-17

First off, I have to appreciate the ease of booking this programme with Radhika, who patiently answered all the questions and booked this trip for us. We had a fantastic time kayaking in Kadamakudy with Alphin, who was our leader. After a short introduction to the islands and basic techniques of paddling we ventured into the water. The sight of migratory birds nestling near the mangroves was truly a sight to behold and we were able to kayak well under Alphin’s excellent guidance, navigating the small boats and ferrys. And when we reached the confluence of Periyar, it was truly wonderful to see the sunset over here. Our return back to base was easy,as we too had now become a part of this landscape. That’s how immersive it was. One of a kind experience. A must do for everyone travelling to Kochi. Three cheers to Kalypso! Yamini John 2025-02-11

Our two outings with Kalypso Adventures were highlights of our first visit to Kerala. Kayaking at sunset on the backwaters near Cochin with our fabulous guide, Alphin, was a terrific experience. We saw many birds while we were paddling and Alphin took the time to identify them for us. Our next adventure was hiking to the top of Meesapulimala, the second highest peak in Kerala, with our dynamic and fun loving guide, Santhosh. He made sure that we were safe, well hydrated and never hungry during the trek. It was an amazing experience. A big thanks to Alphin and Santhosh. We couldn’t have asked for better guides. Meeting you both was a real pleasure. Laurie Campbell 2025-02-16