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Cycle Kerala (Holi 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 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kovalam

    Optional Activities

    • Wander to the harbour and watch fishing boats
    • Walk to the lighthouse
    • Relax at Kovalam beaches
    • Enjoy drinks at beachside cafes
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Kovalam Beach
    Kovalam Lighthouse
    Kovalam Fishing Harbour
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  2. Day 2

    Kovalam Cycling Introduction

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike adjustment and trial ride
    • Guided cycling ride through fisherman's villages (approximately 10 kilometres, total ascent 205 metres and descent 175 metres)

    Optional Activities

    • Extended cycling route up to 32 kms through fishing villages and coastal road
    • Walking along sandy beaches
    • Swimming in the Arabian Sea
    • Beachside cafe experience at sunset
    • Ayurvedic massage treatment
    Landmarks
    Kovalam Beach
    Arabian Sea
  3. Day 3

    Kovalam to Varkala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Veli
    • Guided cycling ride through lagoon area to Anjuthengu (approximately 20 kilometres)
    • Visit to Anjengo Fort (17th-century British East India Company trading post)
    • Guided cycling ride to Varkala (approximately 37 kilometres total cycling, total ascent 318 metres and descent 295 metres)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Varkala beaches
    • Explore Varkala clifftop setting
    • Visit to Janardhana Swamy Temple
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Anjengo Fort
    Janardhana Swamy Temple
    Varkala Beach
  4. Day 4

    Varkala to Kollam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided cycling ride alongside palm-fringed shores and lagoons (approximately 36 kilometres, total ascent 300 metres and descent 325 metres)
    • Stop at Kollam beach

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kollam town and old wooden houses
    • Visit local markets
    Landmarks
    Kollam Beach
    Ashtamundi Lake
  5. Day 5

    Kollam to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer on highway
    • Guided cycling on coastal roads shaded by palm trees (approximately 15 kms)
    • Ferry crossing with local water taxi
    • Guided cycling to Manarasala Snake Temple (approximately 22 kms)
    • Visit to Manarasala Snake Temple
    • Observation of traditional coir-making skills
    • Motor launch exploration of backwaters (approximately 3 hours to Alleppey)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Alleppey (Alappuzha) trading town in the evening
    Landmarks
    Manarasala Snake Temple
    Thottapally
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  6. Day 6

    Alleppey Backwaters Cycling and Canoe

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Mancombu area
    • Guided cycling through backwater villages (approximately 35 kilometres, total ascent 226 metres and descent 235 metres)
    • Visit to local churches and temples
    • Sunset or moonlit canoe cruise through backwaters with traditional songs

    Optional Activities

    • Interact with local villagers during cycling
    Landmarks
    Mancombu Area
    Alleppey Backwaters
  7. Day 7

    Alleppey to Erattupetta

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer and guided cycling to Erattupetta (approximately 33 kilometres, total ascent 657 metres and descent 648 metres)
    • Cycling through rubber plantations

    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

    • Guided walk through local plantation
    • Learning about fruits and medicinal plants

    Optional Activities

    • Bathing in rock pools (seasonal)
    • Visit to Poonjar Palace (external viewing only)
    • Explore local town
    • Extended cycling route of 32 km for more experienced cyclists
    Landmarks
    Poonjar Palace
  9. Day 9

    Erattupetta to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer on steep mountain roads
    • Guided cycling through Wagamon region with tea plantations and spice gardens (approximately 36 kilometres, total ascent 1176 metres and descent 1506 metres)
    • Visit to Connemara Tea Factory

    Optional Activities

    • Meet local tea pickers in plantations
    • Browse spice shops in Thekkady
    Landmarks
    Wagamon Tea Plantations
    Connemara Tea Factory
    Thekkady Spice Market
  10. Day 10

    Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided forest walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary searching for wildlife
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  11. Day 11

    Thekkady to Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided cycling down winding roads of Kuttikanam (approximately 30 kilometres total, total ascent 540 metres and descent 1524 metres)
    • Bus transfer to Kochi (approximately 3 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kathakali performers and watch traditional dance
    • Explore Kochi's European heritage sites
    Landmarks
    Kochi Harbour
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  12. Day 12

    Kochi Fort Cochin Cycling and Sunset Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided cycling through Fort Cochin (approximately 10 kilometres)
    • Tour of old town architecture and heritage sites
    • Sunset cruise around surrounding islands
    Landmarks
    Fort Cochin
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.4
Overall rating based on 29 Reviews
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    4.6
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  • Guide
    4.8
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  • Food
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    February 10th, 2023
    4
    Contrasts of Kerala Coastal, waterways and hill stations
    Traveled in January 2023
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  • A
    March 28th, 2023
    3.8
    Cycling along the coastline and seeing locals fiishing Climbing the hills up to the tea and rubber plantations
    Traveled in February 2023
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    March 10th, 2023
    3.8
    Paddy fields, baclwaters boat trip, homestay "saree" trying on, bike tour of Cochin
    Traveled in February 2023
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    March 14th, 2023
    4.5
    20km downhill on a bike! Never done that before without pedalling! Homestay meal in the backwaters was brilliant...
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    Traveled in February 2023
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    March 24th, 2023
    4.5
    Harbour cruise
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    November 25th, 2023
    4.5
    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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    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    November 28th, 2023
    4.8
    The school children were super friendly and loved to meet us.The culture trips were very interesting ie:-Tea...
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    Traveled in November 2023
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    November 25th, 2023
    4.7
    The tour guide Nishant Rana was excellent and the whole group thought so. Charming, organised, fun, proactive, a...
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    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    November 24th, 2023
    4.2
    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
    4.7
    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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    Traveled in February 2020
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