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Kerala Heritage, Backwaters and Hill Country

10 days

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)

4.2 (1,377 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Bamba Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cochin
Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Cochin Airport
Day 2
Cochin
Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Dutch Palace with murals depicting Hindu epics
- Explore Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
- Evening interaction with Mohiniattam dance guru
Landmarks
Chinese Fishing Nets
St. Francis Church
Dutch Palace
Paradesi Synagogue
Day 3
Cochin to Munnar
Cochin to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local market in Munnar
Landmarks
Western Ghats
Day 4
Munnar
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Kollukumalai Tea Estate
- Visit Tea Museum
- Plantation walk through tea plantations
Landmarks
Kollukumalai Tea Estate
Tea Museum
Day 5
Munnar to Madurai
Munnar to Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Witness evening temple ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple
Landmarks
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Day 6
Madurai
Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Azhagar Kovil temple
- Evening street food tour in Madurai
Landmarks
Azhagar Kovil
Alagar Hills
Day 7
Madurai to Thekkady
Madurai to Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Spice plantation visit with guided walk
- Cooking demonstration featuring Kerala's traditional recipes
Landmarks
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Day 8
Thekkady to Alleppey
Thekkady to Alleppey
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Village walk in Alleppey
- Shikara ride through Alleppey backwaters
Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Day 9
Alleppey to Marari
Alleppey to Marari
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic local lunch served onboard houseboat)
Included Activities
- Beach stroll in Alleppey
- Houseboat day cruise
- Local lunch served onboard houseboat
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Arabian Sea at Marari Beach
- Beach walk at Marari Beach
- Ayurveda therapies at Marari Beach
Landmarks
Marari Beach
Day 10
Marari to Cochin
Marari to Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Cochin Airport

Landmarks
Cochin Airport

Landmarks
Chinese Fishing Nets
St. Francis Church
Dutch Palace
Paradesi Synagogue

Landmarks
Western Ghats

Landmarks
Kollukumalai Tea Estate
Tea Museum

Landmarks
Meenakshi Amman Temple

Landmarks
Azhagar Kovil
Alagar Hills

Landmarks
Periyar Tiger Reserve

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters

Landmarks
Marari Beach

Landmarks
Cochin Airport

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Rating: 4.2 (1,377 reviews)
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Pauline4.0•February 2020
Once at the hotel near Rathenbourne the trip was well planned and carried out. The young man who met us at the...
Once at the hotel near Rathenbourne the trip was well planned and carried out. The young man who met us at the station, Arbaz, was courteous and on time. The hotel was lovely and the staff could not have been more helpful, even changing the menu for dinner to suit our western tastes. Arbaz was contactable throughout our stay and was always on time. He gave very good service and is a credit to the company. I would have liked a little more information about getting the train at Nizamuddin station, being prepared for such long trains would have been an advantage. Although there was a representative on the station platform he only made himself known to us once we had reached the carriage. On returning to Dehli Arbaz stayed with us on the platform until the train arrived. The other guide had a larger party and stayed with them. On reaching Dehli the taxi driver was waiting for us as arranged. Once in the taxi he was eager to show us the sights of Dehli and despite repeated requests to go to the hotel, he continued to ask about shopping/eating/which monuments we wanted to see and the journey from station to hotel took one hour and fifteen minutes and the traffic was clear. The hotel used for the end of the tour needs some consideration for the future. Although the room was lovely, even though it didn’t have a window, some of the staff were less than courteous. The breakfast offered was not suited to European guests added to which there was no coffee on offer. Most of the equipment was in need of a through clean.Show more
Susanne5.0•May 2026
We enjoyed our trip very much with our tour guide Justin Choi. He gave us a good history of each adventure and...
We enjoyed our trip very much with our tour guide Justin Choi. He gave us a good history of each adventure and instruction of where to meet up if we are left to wonder off to explore for ourselves, places to explore and try local foods. The only thing I would like to add is to have an extra hour for us to do a bit of look around and little shopping, especially when the site is big with lots of shops and restaurants. Overall, it is a wonderful experience. Oh, almost forgot to mention the little history/culture book that was provided by our tour guide Justin was wonderful and interesting. Great experience! :)Show more
Stephen5.0•April 2026
Loved it! An amazing country with stunning scenery, the friendliest and most helpful local people and affordable...
Loved it! An amazing country with stunning scenery, the friendliest and most helpful local people and affordable too. Enjoyed all food, especially the bibambap, gukbap and Korean BBQ. Our tour guide,Justin Choi, was outstanding. So knowledgeable and helpful and great fun. His history lessons on the way to each destination were so insightful and greatly enhanced the experience. Highly recommend this tour, everything ran so smoothly and effortlessly. Seoul was amazing, so easy to get with their metro system. The trip of a lifetime!Show more

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Kerala Heritage, Backwaters and Hill Country

Itinerary

Cochin

Cochin

Included Activities

Cochin to Munnar

Included Activities

Munnar

Included Activities

Munnar to Madurai

Included Activities

Madurai

Included Activities

Madurai to Thekkady

Included Activities

Thekkady to Alleppey

Included Activities

Alleppey to Marari

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Marari to Cochin

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