From$599USD
7 days,Cochin to Cochin
Trip Code: AHBB

Relaxing backwaters, homestay, quiet beaches, wildlife, south Indian cuisine.

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Watch the sunset through the cantilevered fishing nets of Kochi, stretch out on white sand beaches, drift through the tranquil backwaters and arise at dawn to see the wildlife at its most active. This seven-day tour offers a quick introduction to the diversity of Southern India. Inhale the exotic perfume of cardamom as you stroll through a spice gardens and unwind with some yoga in your free time. Really meet the locals and spend the night with a local family on a tour that's all about authentic cultural experience.

What's Included

  • Orientation walk Fort Kochi, Kerala boat tour, Allepey homestay, Entrance fees and guided walk in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Spice Plantations
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner. (Allow USD115-150 for meals not included)
  • Hotels/guesthouses (5 nts), homestay (1 nt)
  • Bus, boat, taxi, auto rickshaw, cycle cickshaw
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10

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Map of the route for Beaches & Backwaters
Places Visited
  • India
Day 1 Kochi

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Alleppey (B,L,D)

Orientation walk in the morning. Private bus to Alleppey. Riverboat to homestay. Experience local life and enjoy a guided walk along the lagoon.

Days 3-4 Periyar Tiger Reserve

Enjoy a guided walk to the Periyar Tiger Reserve and spice plantation.

Days 5-6 Varkala

Lots of free time to explore the temple town.

Day 7 Depart Kochi

Travel back to Kochi and free to depart anytime after 2pm.

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