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Kerala Backwaters Tour

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram

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Operator: UncleSam Holidays
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cochin
Cochin
Start point
Kochi, Kerala, India (Kochi, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cochin
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Walk along Marine Drive
- Kathakali dance show
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Nets
Indo Portuguese Museum
Marine Drive
Day 2
Cochin to Periyar
Cochin to Periyar
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Periyar Meadows or Similar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Optional Activities
- Walk around estate
- Free own activities in evening
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 3
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Periyar Meadows or Similar)
Included Activities
- Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
- Border Hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 4
Periyar to Alleppey
Periyar to Alleppey
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Lunch at House Boat), Dinner (Dinner at House Boat)
Accommodation
Houseboat (Standard House Boat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey through backwaters and lagoons
Optional Activities
- Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Day 5
Alleppey to Kovalam via Trivandrum
Alleppey to Kovalam via Trivandrum
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Houseboat)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Visit Horse Palace
- Visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery
- Visit Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)
Landmarks
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sri Chitra Art Gallery
Padmatheertha Kulam
Day 6
Kovalam to Kanyakumari and return
Kovalam to Kanyakumari and return
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)
Included Activities
- Day trip to Kanyakumari
- Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Visit Kanyakumari temple
- Visit Tri Samudra Milan
- Visit Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
- Visit Sthanumalayan Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
Landmarks
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kanyakumari Temple
Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
Sthanumalayan Temple
Day 7
Departure from Kovalam
Departure from Kovalam
End point
Trivandrum, Kerala, India (Trivandrum, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Trivandrum.)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Nets
Indo Portuguese Museum
Marine Drive

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters

Landmarks
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sri Chitra Art Gallery
Padmatheertha Kulam

Landmarks
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kanyakumari Temple
Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
Sthanumalayan Temple

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Abad Atrium or Similar
Hotel 3*
day 1
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Periyar Meadows or Similar
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3
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Standard House Boat
Houseboat
day 4
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Sagara Beach Resort or Similar
Hotel 3*
Days 5, 6
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Rating: 4.5 (259 reviews)
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Reviews from other tours by UncleSam Holidays

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4.5

Benicio4.0•September 2026
I really enjoyed this 21 days India trip, all the tour guides provide good knowledge. During the trip we meet number...
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Miriam5.0•August 2026
Unexpected wildlife experience, I saw real tiger's in forest. really wonderful experience, i recommend to all for...
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Traci4.0•April 2026
Ladakh is spectacular & highly recommended as a destination. The guide and driver were excellent, but the itinerary...
Ladakh is spectacular & highly recommended as a destination. The guide and driver were excellent, but the itinerary was impractical with little or no local advice sought as to the route taken, leading to long days of driving & duplicated routes. Be aware also that in the remote parts of the tour the accommodation is very basic, power is limited to 6:30pm-11:00pm daily and heating is sporadic. In April temperatures were as low as 15 degrees C below zero at night in some of the remote places. The resulting snow and ice were amazing, but ensure you pack accordingly!Show more

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Plan your adventure:

Kerala Backwaters Tour

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Included Activities

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Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

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