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Kerala Backwaters & Beaches

8 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.6
357 traveler reviews
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  • Romantic
  • Private
  • Partially Guided
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Fort Kochi and Dutch Palace
  • Watch a Kathakali dance in Cochin
  • Cruise on a houseboat in Alleppey
  • Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Tour Kovalam's coastal attractions

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Cochin
  2. Day 2 Cochin - Kumarakom (48 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  3. Day 3 Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 At Kovalam
  6. Day 6 Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 At Kovalam
  8. Day 8 Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure
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  • Transport
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4.6
(357 reviews)

Number of tours

156

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Gabriella
    · April 26th, 2025
    Wonderful time on this tour, thanks to well managed everything was. The guides were informative, and I learned so much about India’s history and culture. The hotels were good as standard trip. Our driver was punctual and kept everything on track. The wildlife safari at Ranthambore was the highlight for me it was such an exciting experience. If you want to explore India comfortably with knowledgeable guides and reliable transport, this tour is the perfect trip.
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  • Tobias
    · April 26th, 2025
    This tour was such a good way to see India. The guides were knowledgeable and explained the history of every place we visited, making each site so much more interesting. I particularly loved visiting the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort. The hotels were always good. The drivers were friendly and reliable, and the vehicles were comfortable. The safari at Ranthambore was a major highlight. Overall, I had an easy and enjoyable experience during the trip.
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  • Ioan
    · April 26th, 2025
    I really appreciated this whole tour was managed. The guides were always there to explain everything and answer questions. We visited some incredible historical sites, and I loved the diversity in the tour. The hotels were nice. The drivers made the drives comfortable, and I felt safe the whole time. The wildlife safari at Ranthambore was unforgettable. I’ve been on a lot of tours before, but this one stood out because everything was so well-planned. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to explore India. Just wonderful.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Kerala Backwaters & Beaches
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 141695

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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