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Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour

8 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.3
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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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Highlights

  • Explore Fort Kochi and Dutch Palace
  • Witness the waterfalls on route to Munnar
  • Visit Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
  • Enjoy bamboo rafting in Periyar
  • Relax on a houseboat in Alleppey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Kochi
  2. Day 2 Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  3. Day 3 At Munnar
  4. Day 4 Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 At Kovalam
  8. Day 8 Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure
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  • D
    August 11th, 2025
    4.0
    The trip was smooth. Kochi and Munnar was my favorite spot surrounded by misty hills and tea gardens. Every drive...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Dear Diane, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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  • V
    August 11th, 2025
    5.0
    We enjoy the Kerala culture and history. Munnar hills were the most photogenic spot. The hotel was surrounded by...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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    Dear Victoria, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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  • N
    August 11th, 2025
    5.0
    This trip of Kerala was amazing escape. Kochi heritage streets were so good in history, and the Kathakali show was...
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    Dear Noah, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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  • Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour reviewer 4
    June 25th, 2023
    3.0
    Driver was good and made every effort to make the tour worthwhile. Attractions were not that great and very...
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    Dean

    Asked on October 16th, 2024

    How many people have you already got for this trip starting on 23rd decembre 2024? How do I get back to Kochi at the end of the tour?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten October 2024

      If you would like to come back to Cochin we can arrange the additional transfer for you. As of now we can give you the number of traveler as booking is open.

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      Dean

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      How many travellers have already booked this trip up to today? What about the other trip Kerala Rundreise - 8 days, start on 23rd Decembre, end in Kochi (Cochin) on 30 Decembre. Have you already got some bookings for this second one?

    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes we have booking available for this date. As its almost 2 months and the booking window is open till 15 Dec'24.

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