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Cycle Kerala (Diwali Festival)

13 days
From Kovalam to Kochi (Cochin)
4.4
29 traveler reviews

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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
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 10 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kovalam

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to the lighthouse
    • Explore the fishing harbour
    • Relax at beachside cafes
    • Dinner out in Kovalam
    Landmarks
    Kovalam Lighthouse
    Kovalam Beach
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  2. Day 2

    Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Introductory bike ride through fisherman's villages (approximately 10 kilometres)
    • Bike adjustment

    Optional Activities

    • Extended cycling route (up to 32km through fishing villages and coastal roads)
    • Beach exploration and swimming
    • Surfing on Arabian Sea
    • Ayurvedic massage
    Landmarks
    Kovalam Beach
  3. Day 3

    Kovalam to Varkala

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer from Kovalam to Veli
    • Cycling through estuary and lagoon areas (approximately 37 kilometres total)
    • Visit Anjengo Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Janardhana Swamy Temple
    • Explore Varkala town
    Landmarks
    Anjengo Fort
    Janardhana Swamy Temple
    Varkala Beach
  4. Day 4

    Varkala to Kollam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through coastal areas to Kollam (approximately 36 kilometres)

    Optional Activities

    • Time on Kollam beach
    • Explore fishing villages
    • Visit cashew plantations
    Landmarks
    Ashtamundi Lake
    Kollam Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Kollam to Allepey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through coastal villages (approximately 37 kilometres total)
    • Ferry crossing
    • Visit to Manarasala Snake Temple
    • Motor launch exploration through backwaters (approximately 3 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Allepey town
    Landmarks
    Manarasala Snake Temple
    Kerala Backwaters
    Alleppey (Alappuzha)
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  6. Day 6

    Allepey

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through backwater villages (approximately 35 kilometres)
    • Sunset or moonlit canoe cruise through backwaters

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local churches and temples
    • Explore villagers' farms and gardens
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
  7. Day 7

    Allepey to Erattupetta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional curry prepared by host family)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through rubber plantations (approximately 33 kilometres)
    • Plantation overview with local family

    Optional Activities

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

    Erattupetta

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Plantation walk and learning about fruits and medicinal plants (approximately 9 kilometres cycling)

    Optional Activities

    • Rock pool bathing (depending on season)
    • Visit to Poonjar Palace (outside viewing only)
    • Local town exploration
    • Extended cycle route (32km)
    Landmarks
    Poonjar Palace
  9. Day 9

    Erattupetta to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through Wagamon tea plantations and spice gardens (approximately 30 kilometres)
    • Visit to Connemara Tea Factory

    Optional Activities

    • Meet local tea pickers
    • Explore spice shops in Thekkady
    Landmarks
    Connemara Tea Factory
    Thekkady Spice Gardens
  10. Day 10

    Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Forest walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Thekkady to Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling descent through Kuttikanam (approximately 30 kilometres total)

    Optional Activities

    • Kathakali dance performances
    • Explore European influences in Kochi
    Landmarks
    Kochi (Cochin)
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  12. Day 12

    Kochi

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through Fort Cochin (approximately 10 kilometres)
    • Sunset cruise around surrounding islands

    Optional Activities

    • Visit oldest European church in India
    • Visit oldest synagogue in India
    • Explore Chinese fishing nets
    Landmarks
    Fort Cochin
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Overall rating based on 29 Reviews
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    4.6
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    February 10th, 2023
    Contrasts of Kerala Coastal, waterways and hill stations
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    March 28th, 2023
    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
    Paddy fields, baclwaters boat trip, homestay "saree" trying on, bike tour of Cochin
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    March 14th, 2023
    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
    Harbour cruise
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    November 25th, 2023
    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
    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
    The tour guide Nishant Rana was excellent and the whole group thought so. Charming, organised, fun, proactive, a...
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    November 24th, 2023
    The swimming in the river pool was wonderful. Also enjoyed the stay in the backwaters and the homestay.
    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    February 22nd, 2020
    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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