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Kerala Highlights & Backwater Trails By G Experiences

13 days
Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 6
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cochin

    Cochin
    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cochin on your own
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Cochin

    Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day sightseeing tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo-Portuguese Museum
    • Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Jewish Synagogue
    St. Francis Church
    Marine Drive
    Hill Palace
    Dutch Palace
    Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
    Indo-Portuguese Museum
  4. Day 3

    Cochin to Munnar

    Cochin to Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the surroundings of Munnar on your own
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Munnar

    Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Munnar
    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit local town market

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walk through tea estates
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
    Old Munnar Town
  6. Day 5

    Munnar to Periyar

    Munnar to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walk around the estate
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Periyar

    Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day sightseeing tour of Periyar
    • Bamboo Rafting
    • Border Hiking
    • Elephant Safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  8. Day 7

    Periyar to Kumarakom

    Periyar to Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Kumarakom
    • Visit Vembanad Lake
    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumarakom Beach
    • Visit Backwaters
    • Visit Bay Island Driftwood Museum
    • Boat ride to Pathiramanal Island
    Landmarks
    Vembanad Lake
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Kumarakom Beach
    Bay Island Driftwood Museum
    Pathiramanal Island
  9. Day 8

    Kumarakom

    Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Backwaters cruise on traditional shikara boat

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely activities during the morning and early afternoon
  10. Day 9

    Kumarakom to Alleppey

    Kumarakom to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat cruise through backwaters and lagoons
    • Leisurely walk through local streets of Alappuzha
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 10

    Alleppey to Mararikulam

    Alleppey to Mararikulam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy resort facilities
    • Relax at the resort
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Mararikulam

    Mararikulam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at the resort
    • Explore the surroundings
  13. Day 12

    Mararikulam

    Mararikulam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at the resort
    • Enjoy the beach
    • Explore the surroundings
  14. Day 13

    Mararikulam to Cochin

    Mararikulam to Cochin
    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by G Experiences

  • Lindale5.0September 2026
    The stunning views visiting different parts of the South India and seeing the difference culture. Exploring amazing.
  • Bobbie4.0September 2026
    Beautiful tour, recommend to everyone for India tour.
  • Dorothy5.0September 2026
    Very satisfying trip. Great guide really made the trip connect to history, many wonderful places visited. Recommend...
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    Monica

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    Can you supply a list of the hotels we will be staying at and a cost for upgrading to 4 star?

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten August 2026

      We would like to join a group tour, is this possible?

    • G ExperiencesOperatorWritten August 2026

      3-Star Hotels: EUR 975 per person for 2 persons
      4-Star Hotels: EUR 1,295 per person for 2 persons

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten August 2026

      Has anyone else booked for this group tour yet?

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      Please send on the list of 3 star hotels that you use?

    • G ExperiencesOperatorWritten August 2026

      Yes, we do have a tour departure scheduled for these dates and there is 2 Person already on this date.

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten August 2026

      Please send me on a list of the 3 star hotels that are included in this tour.

    • G ExperiencesOperatorWritten August 2026

      Please find below the list of proposed 3-star hotels for your tour:

      Hotel Fort Castle – Cochin
      Hotel Bellmount Resorts – Munnar
      Hotel Blooming Paradise – Periyar
      Hotel Ashirwad Heritage Resorts – Kumarakom
      Standard Houseboat – Alleppey
      Hotel Marari Austin Beach Villa – Mararikulam

      Please note that the hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking.

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