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Kerala Backwaters Tour

7 days

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram

4.6

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Operator: Golden Triangle India Tours
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kochi
Start point
Kochi, Kerala, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Kochi
- Visit to Fort Kochi
- Visit to Marine Drive
- Visit to Hill Palace
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- Visit to Dutch Palace
- Visit to Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit to Pallipuram Fort
- Visit to Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit to Bolgatty Island
- Visit to Indo Portuguese Museum
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Marine Drive
Hill Palace
St. Francis Church
Dutch Palace
Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
Pallipuram Fort
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Bolgatty Island
Indo Portuguese Museum
Day 2
Kochi to Periyar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 3
Periyar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour of Periyar
- Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
- Border Hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
- Visit to Kumily
- Visit to Mangala and Devi Temple
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kumily
Mangala and Devi Temple
Day 4
Periyar to Alleppey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
Accommodation
Houseboat (Standard House Boat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey on backwaters
- Backwaters and lagoons experience on Alappuzha
Landmarks
Alappuzha Backwaters
Day 5
Alleppey to Trivandrum to Kovalam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Visit to Horse Palace
- Visit to Sree Chitra Art Gallery
- Visit to Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)
Landmarks
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Horse Palace
Sree Chitra Art Gallery
Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)
Day 6
Kovalam to Kanyakumari to Kovalam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)
Included Activities
- Day trip to Kanyakumari
- Visit to Padmanabhapuram Palace
- Visit to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Visit to Kanyakumari mandir
- Visit to Tri Samudra Milan
- Visit to Gandhi mandapam
- Visit to Sthanumalayan Temple
Landmarks
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kanyakumari mandir
Tri Samudra Milan
Gandhi mandapam
Sthanumalayan Temple
Day 7
Kovalam to Trivandrum
End point
Trivandrum, Kerala, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Marine Drive
Hill Palace
St. Francis Church
Dutch Palace
Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
Pallipuram Fort
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Bolgatty Island
Indo Portuguese Museum

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kumily
Mangala and Devi Temple

Landmarks
Alappuzha Backwaters

Landmarks
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Horse Palace
Sree Chitra Art Gallery
Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)

Landmarks
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kanyakumari mandir
Tri Samudra Milan
Gandhi mandapam
Sthanumalayan Temple

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Meals
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What's Not Included

Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Abad Atrium or Similar
Hotel
day 1
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Periyar Meadows or Similar
Hotel
Days 2, 3
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Standard House Boat
Houseboat
day 4
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Sagara Beach Resort or Similar
Hotel
Days 5, 6
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Adventure Type

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What to expect
- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Janaan
April 25th, 2026
Great way to explore India. Palaces were breathtaking, and the forts of Rajasthan were just as impressive. The boat...
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Andrea
April 23rd, 2026
The service provided, it was exceptional throughout our trip. Ranthambore safari was a thrilling experience. The...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 187399

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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.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- 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.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Kerala Backwaters Tour

Itinerary

Kochi

Included Activities

Kochi to Periyar

Periyar

Included Activities

Periyar to Alleppey

Included Activities

Alleppey to Trivandrum to Kovalam

Included Activities

Kovalam to Kanyakumari to Kovalam

Included Activities

Kovalam to Trivandrum

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