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Cycle Kerala

13 days
From Kovalam to Kochi (Cochin)
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kovalam

    Start point
    Temple Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695527, India (Jasmine Palace, Hotel Reception, 14:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Soma Palmshore Beach Resort), Hotel (Soma Palmshore Beach Resort (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Vizhinjam harbour and watch fishing boats
    • Relax in cafes overlooking the beach
    Landmarks
    Vizhinjam Harbour
    Kovalam Beach
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  2. Day 2

    Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Soma Palmshore Beach Resort), Hotel (Soma Palmshore Beach Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycle ride through local fishing villages
    • Test ride to check bike adjustments

    Optional Activities

    • Extend cycle ride up to 32 kilometres along inland village road
    • Walk along sandy beaches
    • Try surfing in the Arabian Sea
    • Ayurvedic massage at local wellness centers
    Landmarks
    Arabian Sea
  3. Day 3

    Veli - Varkala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of the local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort), Hotel (Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Veli
    • Cycling to the lagoon estuary
    • Visit Anjengo Fort
    • Cycle ride to Varkala

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the beach
    • Explore the clifftop setting
    • Visit Janardhana Swamy Temple
    Landmarks
    Veli Lagoon
    Anjengo Fort
    Janardhana Swamy Temple
    Varkala Beach
  4. Day 4

    Kollam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Regant Lake Palace), Hotel (Quilon Beach Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely cycle ride to Kollam
    • Time on Kollam beach

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Kollam beach
    Landmarks
    Kollam Beach
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  5. Day 5

    Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Green Palace Resort), Hotel (Green Palace Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycle ride along coastal roads
    • Stop at Valiyazeekal bridge
    • Visit Manarasala Snake Temple
    • Afternoon motorboat exploration of backwaters

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of Alleppey town
    • Hotel pool
    Landmarks
    Valiyazeekal Bridge
    Manarasala Snake Temple
    Kerala Backwaters
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  6. Day 6

    Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Green Palace Resort), Hotel (Green Palace Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Motoboard transfer to Kanjipadam
    • Cycle through backwater villages
    • Traditional boat ride through backwaters

    Optional Activities

    • Visit churches and temples
    • Walk in the village
    • Sunset canoe ride through backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kanjipadam
    Kerala Backwaters
  7. Day 7

    Erattupetta

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Planters Homestay), Home-stay (Planters Homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Pampady
    • Cycle through rubber plantation region
    • Stay at Planters Homestay with host family

    Optional Activities

    • Watch host family cook traditional curry
    • Walk through the gardens
    • Swim in natural rock pools
    Landmarks
    Rubber Plantations
  8. Day 8

    Erattupetta

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Planters Homestay), Home-stay (Planters Homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning plantation stroll

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in rock pools
    • Optional cycle ride (32 kilometres)
    • Visit Poonjar Palace
    Landmarks
    Poonjar Palace
  9. Day 9

    Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Green Forest-Best Resort), Hotel (Abad Green Forest-Best Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer through high ranges
    • Cycle through Wagamon region
    • Cycle through tea, rubber and spice plantations

    Optional Activities

    • Meet local tea pickers
    Landmarks
    Wagamon
    Thekkady Spice Gardens
  10. Day 10

    Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Green Forest-Best Resort), Hotel (Abad Green Forest-Best Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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  11. Day 11

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casino), Hotel (Hotel Casino (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycle descent through Kuttikanam
    • Visit tea factory
    • Bus transfer to Kochi
    Landmarks
    Kuttikanam
    Kochi
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  12. Day 12

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casino), Hotel (Hotel Casino (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycle tour of Fort Cochin and Mattanchery
    • Evening sunset boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Fort Cochin
    Mattanchery
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  13. Day 13

    Kochi

    End point
    Manthra Rd, Pandikudy, Thamaraparambu, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India (Hotel Fort Queen, Hotel reception, 09:00)
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    February 10th, 2023
    4
    Contrasts of Kerala Coastal, waterways and hill stations
    Traveled in January 2023
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    March 28th, 2023
    3.8
    Cycling along the coastline and seeing locals fiishing Climbing the hills up to the tea and rubber plantations
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    March 10th, 2023
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    Paddy fields, baclwaters boat trip, homestay "saree" trying on, bike tour of Cochin
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    March 14th, 2023
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    20km downhill on a bike! Never done that before without pedalling! Homestay meal in the backwaters was brilliant...
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    March 24th, 2023
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    November 25th, 2023
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    Going to a tea plantation in India was a dream realised. Swimming in the Arabian Sea (how romantic!) swimming in rock...
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    November 28th, 2023
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    The school children were super friendly and loved to meet us.The culture trips were very interesting ie:-Tea...
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    November 25th, 2023
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    The tour guide Nishant Rana was excellent and the whole group thought so. Charming, organised, fun, proactive, a...
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  • A
    November 24th, 2023
    4.2
    The swimming in the river pool was wonderful. Also enjoyed the stay in the backwaters and the homestay.
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  • A
    February 22nd, 2020
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    I loved every minute of it. Perhaps a little more cycling on the last day - we all said we could have carried on...
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    Can you let me know how many are already booked on this trip please

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      On the Cycle Kerala tour starting 21st December we have 2 people currently travelling, this is 2 solo travellers in their 60s, one male and one female.

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    Could you kindly advise how many travellers are booked for the departure on the 23rd of November? Sue's son is in his mid-30s and he would love to have also some travellers in the group with a similar age. Could you give us some more insights on the demographics in the group? Could you maybe provide us with an age range or with the average age of the travelers?

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      Currently there are 5 passengers booked. 1 single lady in her 60's, 2 ladies travelling together in their 60's and 70's, 1 couple in their 60's

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