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- Platinum Operator
- Explore!
- Bicycle
- Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Southern India by bike - Embark on an epic ride from Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
- Heritage sites - Discover UNESCO temples, Royal Palaces and Chettiar mansions.
- Savour South India's flavours - Taste Chettinad's famous cuisine and join a family-run cooking class on their spice farm.
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Chennai, transfer to Puducherry via Mamallapuram
- Day 2 Circular ride of the Auroville ashram, afternoon explore of Pondicherry's French Quarter
- Day 3 Pedal through rural villages to Chidambaram. Optional mangrove excursion
- Day 4 Follow the Cauvery River to Thanjavur, the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu
- Day 5 Cycle past Chettiar mansions; afternoon explore of Chettinad and cooking demonstration of famous Chettinad cuisine
- Day 6 Ride to Madurai and witness the Bed Ceremony ritual at Meenakshi Temple
- Day 7 Morning visit to Madurai Flower market. Cross into the lush Western Ghats
- Day 8 Early morning trek in Periyar National Park. At leisure or an optional river safari. Evening cooking class at a spice plantation home
- Day 9 Scenic ride through the Cardamom Hills to Erattupetta; Tea plantation visit en route
- Day 10 Cycle to Kottayam through spice and rubber plantations
- Day 11 Journey through Kerala's backwaters by traditional houseboat
- Day 12 Cycle the coastal road to Fort Kochi
- Day 13 Day at leisure in Fort Kochi
- Day 14 Trip ends in Kochi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Atithi (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Atithi
HotelDays 1, 2Lakshmi Vilas Heritage Resort (or similar)
Hotelday 3Lakshmi Vilas Heritage Resort
Hotelday 3Hotel Gnanam
Hotelday 4Hotel Gnanam (or similar)
Hotelday 4Chettinadu Mansion (or similar)
Hotelday 5Chettinadu Mansion
Hotelday 5JC Residency
Hotelday 6JC Residency (or similar)
Hotelday 6Abad Green Forest-Best Resort (or similar)
HotelDays 7, 8Abad Green Forest-Best Resort
HotelDays 7, 8Planters Homestay (or similar)
Home-stayday 9Planters Homestay
Home-stayday 9Windsor Castle
Hotelday 10Windsor Castle (or similar)
Hotelday 10Houseboat - Kochi (or similar)
Berth / Cabinday 11Houseboat - Kochi
Berth / Cabinday 11Abad Old Court House
HotelDays 12, 13Abad Old Court House (or similar)
HotelDays 12, 13
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Number of tours
576
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- Helen· December 31st, 2024The trip overall was excellent. A fantastic guide with Satish, itinerary great, food excellent and a great group.Show moreReview collected by Explore!
- Walter· November 25th, 2024Pema was an amazing guide! The all inclusiveness of this trip from a world religions and history perspective was wonderful! Make sure while in Kolkata to go to the Mother Teresa Ministry of Charity house--a don't miss. Also, make sure to include the Shemla History Museum--a wonderful museum for the Independence of India,Show more
- Janette· October 1st, 2025Traveling through Japan with Irene is nothing short of extraordinary. Though she hails from Spain, her deep knowledge and appreciation of Japanese language, culture, history, and traditions shine through every step of the journey. Irene has a rare gift for connecting East and West, blending her warm Spanish charm with a thoughtful understanding of Japan’s unique spirit. She explains the country’s heritage with clarity and enthusiasm, making temples, markets, and hidden alleys come alive with meaning. Attentive, approachable, and full of positive energy, Irene makes every traveler feel comfortable and inspired. With her, Japan feels both excitingly new and warmly familiar — a true once-in-a-lifetime experience guided by someone who clearly loves what she does.Show more
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- From Friday13 Nov, 2026To Thursday26 Nov, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:US $3,460 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday22 Nov, 2026To Saturday5 Dec, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:US $3,460 per personMultiple Room Types
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