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Upgraded - South India: Kerala to Goa

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Goa
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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Fort Kochi and its street food
  • Watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance
  • Relax on a houseboat in Kerala's backwaters
  • Tour a coffee plantation in the Western Ghats
  • Enjoy the beaches and culture of Goa

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Kochi (Cochin)
  2. Day 2 Full day exploring Kochi including Dutch Palace and Chinese fishing nets. Evening Kathakali performance and traditional dinner.
  3. Day 3 Cruise through Kerala’s tropical backwaters and sleep aboard a premium houseboat
  4. Day 4 Free day in the backwaters; optional walk to local villages or a cookery class
  5. Day 5 Morning express train to Kozhikode (Calicut), afternoon tour of the historic port's boatyards and markets
  6. Day 6 Drive into the Western Ghats to Wayanad. Afternoon game drive in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
  7. Day 7 Sip chai and walk amongst the tea plantations of Wayanad. Optional night jungle walk
  8. Day 8 Continue through the Western Ghats to the coffee heartlands of Coorg and visit the Tibetan Monastery
  9. Day 9 Sample locally-roasted coffee on a working plantation before driving to the coastal city of Mangalore
  10. Day 10 Catch the morning train to Goa, free afternoon on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Arabian Sea
  11. Day 11 Free day at the beach. Optional heritage walk through Panjim or day trip to Dhudsagar Falls
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in Goa
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel Casino

    Hotel
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  • Lakes & Lagoon

    Berth / Cabin
    day 3

  • Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa

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    day 4

  • The Raviz

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    day 5

  • Wayanad Wild

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  • The Windflower Resort & Spa

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    day 8

  • Vivanta by Taj

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  • The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino

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Number of tours

457

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • Helen
    · December 31st, 2024
    The trip overall was excellent. A fantastic guide with Satish, itinerary great, food excellent and a great group.
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  • Walter
    · November 25th, 2024
    Pema was an amazing guide! The all inclusiveness of this trip from a world religions and history perspective was...
  • stacey
    · October 29th, 2024
    Excellent guide in achieving. Some days were a little too busy but most were perfect

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12 days
Upgraded - South India: Kerala to Goa
From Kochi (Cochin) to Goa

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Tour ID: 283821

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