Uncover Kerala's famous backwaters by bike. Take a leisurely tour of the state's must-sees from tea plantations to spice trading routes where the air is thick with cardamom. Learn about Kerala's majestic history visiting palaces and cultural sites. Finally, get to know a slower pace of life passing through sleepy villages and sharing a home with locals. Explore fragrant plantations - Meander through plantations where tea leaves as well as cumin, cardamom, pepper, and other spices are harvested. Float through the backwaters - Relax on a traditional houseboat and journey through the famous Kerala backwaters. Experience Keralan hospitality - Immerse yourself in village life with a homestay at a local house.
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General information
Tour ID124451
Tour length13days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
Temple Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695527, India
Jasmine Palace, Hotel Reception
14:00
End point
Manthra Rd, Pandikudy, Thamaraparambu, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India
Hotel Fort Queen, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join Trip in Kovalam
Day 2: Morning cycle ride and 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 Keralan villages to Kollam
Day 5: Boat trip along the backwaters and cycle to Allepey
Day 6: Morning cycle through the backwaters villages and sunset canoe
Day 7: Drive and cycle to Erattupetta
Day 8: Optional cycle rides
Day 9: Drive and cycle to Thekkady to visit plantations
Day 10: Forest walk and explore Thekkady
Day 11: Cycle descent to Kuttikanam and drive to Kochi
Day 12: Cycling tour of Kochi and evening boat cruise