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Kerala Backwaters Tour

7 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Day 1

    Cochin

    You'll arrive at Cochin airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. After settling in, a guided tour takes you through Fort Kochi, the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, and the Indo Portuguese Museum before walking along Marine Drive. That evening, catch a kathakali performance with all the classical dance, costumes, and detailed choreography that comes with it.

    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Kochi, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  2. Day 2

    Cochin to Periyar

    Breakfast done, you'll check out and drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which takes around 4.5 hours covering 146 km. Once you arrive and check in, the rest of the day is yours to either take a quiet walk around the estate or do whatever else you feel like.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  3. Day 3

    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

    After breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Periyar. The activities include bamboo rafting and border hiking for wildlife encounters, plus an elephant safari where you might spot tigers and other animals throughout the sanctuary.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
    • Border Hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Periyar to Alleppey

    You'll have breakfast at the hotel, check out, then head to Alleppey for a houseboat journey through the backwaters and lagoons. Your houseboat is your home for the night with meals served on board. In the evening, take a walk around the local streets to get a feel for the area.

    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
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  5. Day 5

    Alleppey to Kovalam via Trivandrum

    After breakfast on the houseboat, you'll check out and drive to Kovalam, which is about 4.5 hours away covering 159 km. Along the route, stop at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Padmatheertha Kulam temple pond, and Sri Chitra Art Gallery in Trivandrum. Once you reach Kovalam and check in, the rest of the day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  6. Day 6

    Kovalam to Kanyakumari and return

    Following breakfast, take a day trip to Kanyakumari, about 2.5 hours and 90 km away. On the way there, visit Padmanabhapuram Palace. At Kanyakumari itself, you'll see the Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari temple, Tri Samudra Milam where three seas meet, Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam, and Sthanumalayan Temple. Head back to Kovalam by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  7. Day 7

    Departure from Kovalam

    After breakfast and checking out, you'll get transferred to Trivandrum airport for your flight home or to your next destination.

    End point
    Trivandrum, Kerala, India (Trivandrum, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Trivandrum.)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
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