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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore Kovalam's lighthouse and beaches
- Cycle through Varkala's clifftop vistas
- Discover Alleppey's backwaters by boat
- Stay at a traditional homestay in Erattupetta
- Watch Kathakali dance in Kochi
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Trip starts in Kovalam
- Day 2 Morning cycle ride, afternoon free to relax on the Arabian coast
- Day 3 Drive to Veli Lagoon; visit Anjengo Fort and cycle to Varkala
- Day 4 Cycle through traditional Keralan villages to Kollam
- Day 5 Boat trip along Backwaters; cycle to Allepey- Manarasala Snake Temple
- Day 6 Morning cycling through Backwaters' villages; sunset canoe trip
- Day 7 Drive and cycle to Erattupetta; Planters Homestay
- Day 8 Optional cycle rides available
- Day 9 Drive and cycle to Thekkady; visit plantations and tea factory
- Day 10 Forest walk, explore Thekkady - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Day 11 Great cycle descent to Kuttikanam, drive to Kochi
- Day 12 Tour of Kochi by cycle; evening boat cruise
- Day 13 Tour ends Kochi
What's Included
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- Additional Services
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What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Number of tours
455
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- AMartine· February 10th, 2023Contrasts of Kerala Coastal, waterways and hill stationsTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARoz· March 28th, 2023Cycling along the coastline and seeing locals fiishing Climbing the hills up to the tea and rubber plantationsTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichael· March 10th, 2023Paddy fields, baclwaters boat trip, homestay "saree" trying on, bike tour of CochinTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AEmmeline· March 14th, 202320km downhill on a bike! Never done that before without pedalling! Homestay meal in the backwaters was brilliant with Sari / Lunghi trying on a lot of fun!Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJohn· March 24th, 2023Harbour cruiseTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AWendy· November 25th, 2023Going to a tea plantation in India was a dream realised. Swimming in the Arabian Sea (how romantic!) swimming in rock pools, nature walk - seeing fruits & spices growingTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJames· November 28th, 2023The school children were super friendly and loved to meet us.The culture trips were very interesting ie:-Tea plantations and factory . spice farms and village visits were special.Food and hotels were lovely.Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACaitlin· November 25th, 2023The tour guide Nishant Rana was excellent and the whole group thought so. Charming, organised, fun, proactive, a gentleman, efficient, a delight. I really hope that this feedback will get to him.Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALee· November 24th, 2023The swimming in the river pool was wonderful. Also enjoyed the stay in the backwaters and the homestay.Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARachel· February 23rd, 2020I loved every minute of it. Perhaps a little more cycling on the last day - we all said we could have carried on another 20/30km. Least favourite tour was around Kochi.Trip date: February 2020
Dates & Availability
13 days
Cycle Kerala (Holi Festival)
From Kovalam to Kochi (Cochin)
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