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Kerala Backwaters & Hillstations

9 days

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)

4.5 (896 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kochi
Kochi
Day 2
Kochi
Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kochi
- Visit to Synagogue
- Visit to spice market
- Visit to Dutch Palace
- See Chinese Fishing nets at Kochi waterfront
Optional Activities
- Kathakali Dance performance in the evening
Landmarks
Synagogue
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing nets
Day 3
Kochi to Munnar
Kochi to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit rubber plantation with rubber tapping demonstration
- Visit pineapple plantation
- Optional visit to Cheeyappara or Valara Waterfall (winter months when rivers are full)
Landmarks
Cheeyappara Waterfall
Valara Waterfall
Day 4
Munnar
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to local Munnar market with guide overview and free exploration time
- Visit to tea plantation
- Tea processing demonstration (withering, rolling, drying, packing)
- Tea tasting
Landmarks
Munnar Market
Day 5
Munnar to Thekkady
Munnar to Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar in Periyar National Park
- Wildlife viewing opportunity (elephants, deer, water birds, rare tiger sightings)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Thekkady town
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Lake Periyar
Day 6
Thekkady to Kumarakom
Thekkady to Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shikara boat ride on backwaters for approximately one hour
- Local village exploration
- Learning about Coir Making (coconut husk fiber extraction)
- Learning about Mat Weaving
- Learning about Toddy Tapping (palm sap extraction)
- Coconut water sampling
Optional Activities
- Local Ayurvedic treatment
Day 7
Houseboat
Houseboat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight stay on Deluxe AC Houseboat (Kettuvallam)
- Navigation through backwater waterways
- Wildlife viewing (kingfishers, egrets, water lilies)
- Sunset viewing on the backwaters
Optional Activities
- Local village exploration at houseboat stop
- Fishing with hired rods onboard
Day 8
Houseboat to Kochi
Houseboat to Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard houseboat
- Return transfer to Kochi
Optional Activities
- Relaxation time at beach resort
Day 9
Kochi Departure
Kochi Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Shopping for gifts and souvenirs

Landmarks
Synagogue
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing nets

Landmarks
Cheeyappara Waterfall
Valara Waterfall

Landmarks
Munnar Market

Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Lake Periyar

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Tour Operator
4.5

Emma5.0•March 2025
It was the best two weeks ever thanks to Atul and his wonderful team. We spent one week north of India, visited all...
It was the best two weeks ever thanks to Atul and his wonderful team. We spent one week north of India, visited all the wonderful spots and we even celebrated Holi. It’s very complicated to select one highlight as we really saw so many wonderful things. After a week in the north we went to Kochi and visited the south of India which is more relaxing, green and seems like a different country. Atul was the best coordinator, he anticipated all our needs and was listening and adapting the program to our wish. Thank you so much Atul and Vijay for everything. You made our trip wonderful.Show more
Satish5.0•July 2024
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Andrea5.0•April 2026
I love how this tour has a lot of free time cuz we get to see other places that wasn’t included on the tour package,...
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From

$1,270

15% off

US $1,080 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $250 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

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Plan your adventure:

Kerala Backwaters & Hillstations

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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