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Upgraded - South India: Kerala to Goa

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Goa
4.5
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Upgraded - South India: Kerala to Goa - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
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Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Fort Kochi and its street food
  • Watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance
  • Relax on a houseboat in Kerala's backwaters
  • Tour a coffee plantation in the Western Ghats
  • Enjoy the beaches and culture of Goa

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Kochi (Cochin)
  2. Day 2 Full day exploring Kochi including Dutch Palace and Chinese fishing nets. Evening Kathakali performance and traditional dinner.
  3. Day 3 Cruise through Kerala’s tropical backwaters and sleep aboard a premium houseboat
  4. Day 4 Free day in the backwaters; optional walk to local villages or a cookery class
  5. Day 5 Morning express train to Kozhikode (Calicut), afternoon tour of the historic port's boatyards and markets
  6. Day 6 Drive into the Western Ghats to Wayanad. Afternoon game drive in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
  7. Day 7 Sip chai and walk amongst the tea plantations of Wayanad. Optional night jungle walk
  8. Day 8 Continue through the Western Ghats to the coffee heartlands of Coorg and visit the Tibetan Monastery
  9. Day 9 Sample locally-roasted coffee on a working plantation before driving to the coastal city of Mangalore
  10. Day 10 Catch the morning train to Goa, free afternoon on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Arabian Sea
  11. Day 11 Free day at the beach. Optional heritage walk through Panjim or day trip to Dhudsagar Falls
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in Goa
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What's Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Casino

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Lakes & Lagoon

    Berth / Cabin
    day 3

  • Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa

    Hotel
    day 4

  • The Raviz

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Wayanad Wild

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • The Windflower Resort & Spa

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Vivanta by Taj

    Hotel
    day 9

  • The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

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Explore!

4.5
(7,880 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • Helen
    · December 31st, 2024
    The trip overall was excellent. A fantastic guide with Satish, itinerary great, food excellent and a great group.
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Randy
    · February 16th, 2024
    Our tour guide (G) was awesome.
  • Helen
    · February 8th, 2024
    A huge highlight was meeting and chatting to a Buddhist monk who we met at one of the temples. Standing on top of...
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Upgraded - South India: Kerala to Goa
From Kochi (Cochin) to Goa

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before January 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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