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Cycle Kerala (Holi Festival)

13 days
From Kovalam to Kochi (Cochin)
4.4
15 traveler reviews
Cycle Kerala (Holi Festival) - Explore!

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Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
210822
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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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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in Kovalam
  2. Day 2 Morning cycle ride, afternoon free to relax on the Arabian coast
  3. Day 3 Drive to Veli Lagoon; visit Anjengo Fort and cycle to Varkala
  4. Day 4 Cycle through traditional Keralan villages to Kollam
  5. Day 5 Boat trip along Backwaters; cycle to Allepey- Manarasala Snake Temple
  6. Day 6 Morning cycling through Backwaters' villages; sunset canoe trip
  7. Day 7 Drive and cycle to Erattupetta; Planters Homestay
  8. Day 8 Optional cycle rides available
  9. Day 9 Drive and cycle to Thekkady; visit plantations and tea factory
  10. Day 10 Forest walk, explore Thekkady - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  11. Day 11 Great cycle descent to Kuttikanam, drive to Kochi
  12. Day 12 Tour of Kochi by cycle; evening boat cruise
  13. Day 13 Tour ends Kochi
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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.6
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.4
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  • A
    · February 10th, 2023
    Contrasts of Kerala Coastal, waterways and hill stations
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · March 28th, 2023
    Cycling along the coastline and seeing locals fiishing Climbing the hills up to the tea and rubber plantations
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 10th, 2023
    Paddy fields, baclwaters boat trip, homestay "saree" trying on, bike tour of Cochin
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 14th, 2023
    20km 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 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 24th, 2023
    Harbour cruise
    Trip date: March 2023
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  • A
    · November 25th, 2023
    Going 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 growing
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 28th, 2023
    The 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 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 25th, 2023
    The 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 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 24th, 2023
    The swimming in the river pool was wonderful. Also enjoyed the stay in the backwaters and the homestay.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 23rd, 2020
    I 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

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Cycle Kerala (Holi Festival)
From Kovalam to Kochi (Cochin)

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