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Classic South India

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam

3.8 (16 reviews)

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He went above and beyond on numerous occasions, including waking up at 5 am when I wanted to see the sunrise in Pondicherry.
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kochi
Kochi
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group
Day 2
Kochi
Kochi
Included Activities
- Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
- Mattancherry Palace visit
- Jewish Synagogue visit
- Kathakali performance
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Basilica
St. Francis Church
Mattancherry Palace
Paradeshi Synagogue
Day 3
Kochi to Munnar
Kochi to Munnar
Included Activities
- Tea Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Dining recommendations from leader
Landmarks
Tea Museum
Day 4
Munnar
Munnar
Included Activities
- Tea plantation viewpoint visit
- Mattupetty Dam boat ride
- Echo point hill visit
Landmarks
Mattupetty Dam
Echo Point Hill
Day 5
Munnar to Periyar
Munnar to Periyar
Included Activities
- Spice Plantation visit
- Martial Art Performance
Optional Activities
- Lunch at spice plantation
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Day 6
Periyar
Periyar
Meals
Dinner (Home-cooked Kerala meal with group after cooking class)
Included Activities
- Periyar National Park guided nature walk
- Kerala cooking class
Optional Activities
- Ayurveda massage
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Day 7
Periyar to Kumarakom
Periyar to Kumarakom
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Kerala meal at women-led restaurant featuring fish curry, meen pollichathu, and avial)
Included Activities
- Kerala Backwaters visit
- Guided walk around Kumarakom village
- Kerala sunset cruise (1 Hour)
- Group dinner at women-led restaurant
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Vembanad Lake
Day 8
Kumarakom to Kovalam
Kumarakom to Kovalam
Included Activities
- Positive Change for Marine Life visit
Optional Activities
- Farewell group meal with local cuisine
Landmarks
Positive Change for Marine Life
Day 9
Kovalam
Kovalam
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Santa Cruz Basilica
St. Francis Church
Mattancherry Palace
Paradeshi Synagogue

Landmarks
Tea Museum

Landmarks
Mattupetty Dam
Echo Point Hill

Landmarks
Periyar National Park

Landmarks
Periyar National Park

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
Positive Change for Marine Life

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Traveler Reviews

3.8

Overall rating based on 16 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.6
Guide
2.7
Accommodation
3.1
Food
3.7
Tour Operator
4.5

Fiona1.0•November 2024
I haven't yet been on this tour which I signed up for four weeks ago. Payment is due tomorrow or the holiday will be...
I haven't yet been on this tour which I signed up for four weeks ago. Payment is due tomorrow or the holiday will be cancelled but despite multiple contacts with them by chat or email they have been unable to confirm extra pre departure dates in Chennai. I put this down to local chaos or apparent incompetence. It looks as though I could book this hotel for the dates I want in 2 minutes online but I want the joined up experience with Intrepid. I travelled with them twice last year, including to India, and they were brilliant.Show more
Traveled in November 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, Fiona. We value your trust in Intrepid and we’re genuinely sorry to hear that you’ve encountered difficulties in finalising your booking arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing seamless and stress-free experiences, so it’s disappointing to know we’ve fallen short in this instance. Your continued support and past positive experiences mean the world to us, and we’re committed to resolving this matter promptly so you can enjoy a stress-free start to your holiday. If our team can assist in any way, we encourage you to reach out to us at ask@intrepidtravel.com. Thank you once again for your review.
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Nola4.2•September 2019
Excellent introduction to the the history and culture of South India. Able to visit places and experience things that...
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Jan4.5•September 2019
Our leader, Thilip, was excellent. He did so much for us, including extra sites and information he knew would be of...
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Geraldine4.0•September 2019
It’s been perfectly organised from the start . Excellent guide Dillip and driver Mr Bala
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Andrew4.5•September 2019
Thilepan Vijayraj (the guide) and Mr Bala (the driver) were both excellent. If someone I knew wanted to travel in a...
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Milan4.0•September 2019
The trip leader, driver and overall itinerary were great, and I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot. Some of the...
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Dean5.0•September 2019
Abhi is a great tour leader and went out of his way to ensure that we all had the best possible experience. The...
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Caitlin4.8•September 2019
The main reason I gave the trip experience a 5 was because of our trip leader, Abhimanyu. He did an excellent job...
The main reason I gave the trip experience a 5 was because of our trip leader, Abhimanyu. He did an excellent job from Day 1-he was prompt, friendly, informative and genuinely cared about our wellbeing/enjoyment of our time in India. Abhi consistently went above and beyond throughout the duration of the trip-from explaining every item on the menu to each of us at every restaurant and making sure our food wasn't too spicy to making sure we had the best rooms in each hotel/wifi as soon as we arrived. He frequently checked in with each of us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and to ask if we had any specific interests/requests each time we arrived in a new place. He went above and beyond on numerous occasions, including waking up at 5 am when I wanted to see the sunrise in Pondicherry, letting me borrow money when my ATM card was not working, and letting me use his personal cell phone data when I couldn't connect to wifi. I was shocked to learn that Abhi was only 25 years old because he was so professional and handled himself so well. I was really impressed by this. Abhi is a great tour leader and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. I believe that on a trip like this, the trip leader can make or break the trip and Abhi definitely made it! :) If possible, I would love to see him recognized above and beyond just receiving a ""5"", as I truly believe he deserves it.Show more
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Michael4.2•September 2019
Based upon the excellent workof the tour guide ABHI
Traveled in December 2018
Michael3.2•September 2019
I have faith in Intrepid from previous tours, but this was not an interesting itinerary - I found South India boring.
Traveled in December 2018

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I am only seeing a price per person for a shared room. Is there an option to have a private room? What would the price be for that?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Yes, a private room option is available for this trip. To have your own room, a single supplement of USD 370.00 per person will apply, in addition to the trip price.
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Kathy
Asked on February 1st, 2017
We want to visit rameshwaram, Adams bridge, Dhanushkodi, is it possible?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2017
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  Get in contact with us and our customer support team will work on pairing you with the perfect adventure.

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