Cycle the Coast of Kerala

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4.5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 14
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-9529
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Chennai, India
  • Ends Varkala, India
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore the old spice town of Cochin
  • Experience warm hospitality in a village homestay
  • Cruise the backwaters on a traditional houseboat
  • Relax on the sandy beaches of Varkala
Start in Chennai and end in Varkala, the trip "Cycle The Coast Of Kerala" is a guided bicycle tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Varkala, Muhamma and Kochi in India. "Cycle The Coast Of Kerala" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Kerala is an excellent place to explore by bike; a true paradise with an idyllic coastline, tranquil backwaters, colourful temples and old stone churches. It’s not surprising it is often called God’s own country. Offering a gentler experience than the often-frenetic north, Kerala is great for a first-time bike trip or your first visit to India. From the old spice port of Cochin to the laid-back beach town of Varkala, we gently cycle through beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and colourful fishing villages, sampling superb south Indian cuisine along the way. A night in a village homestay provides a unique insight into the warm Keralan hospitality, and we cruise the Kerala backwaters on a traditional houseboat before relaxing on the sweeping beaches of Varkala.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Cochin
  • Day 2: Explore Cochin by bike and on foot
  • Day 3: Cycle to Muhamma, past old Portuguese villas and through fishing villages
  • Day 4: Continue riding along the coast to a backwater village in the Alleppey region
  • Day 5: Optional morning village ride; board houseboat
  • Day 6: Disembark houseboat; cliff-top ride to the laid-back beach town of Varkala
  • Day 7: Short morning ride to the surrounding coastal area; afternoon free to relax and enjoy Varkala
  • Day 8: End Varkala
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transport
  • Cruise the backwaters on a traditional houseboat
Others
  • Explore the old spice town of Cochin
  • Experience warm hospitality in a village homestay
  • Relax on the sandy beaches of Varkala
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Single supplement
  • E-bike hire
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 22 2019
5 - Excellent
Kerala is a gem!
Spoiler alert: your senses may never be the same again - but in a good way! We visited Kerala over 20 years ago, but only scratched the surface. The tour operator is very good at stripping away all that is unnecessary, to... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On May 09 2019
4 - Very Good
good
The home stay was awful, it would have been good to have an option to have a stay at hotel instead.It's not my idea of a holiday being a strangers house.People nice enough.Some environmental issues that were offensive, think this... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycle the Coast of Kerala tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 26 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cycle the Coast of Kerala tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cycle the Coast of Kerala tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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