Cycling the Backwaters and Beaches

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Independent
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 2
  • Tour Code BM-39305
  • 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 Kochi, India
  • Ends Kochi, India
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Visit Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace on the city tour of Kochi
  • Enjoy cycle ride from Fort Kochi to Athirapally through coastal, interior, and state highway roads
  • Discover the sprawling Vembanad lake with a lush shoreline in Kumarakom
  • Cycle through the scenic countryside, spice gardens and rubber plantations in Thattekad
  • Wonder at picture-perfect landscapes, sparkling rivers and beautiful freshwater lakes in Alleppey
  • Explore Kollam, a Market town made by old wooden houses with red-tiled roofs
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The Cycling the Backwaters and Beaches tour starts and ends in Kochi. The Cycling the Backwaters and Beaches is a bicycle tour that takes 10 days taking you through Kochi, India and other destinations in India.



On this exciting 11-day cycling trip in South India, start your journey in Kochi, where you can see a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, Dutch architecture, mosques, Hindu temples, and Chinese fishing nets. The next stop is Athirapally, enjoy your exciting cycle ride from Fort Kochi to Athirapally through the coastal, interior, and some time the state highway roads. Then travel to Thattekad, cycling through the scenic countryside of temples, spice gardens, paddy fields, and rubber plantations. Moving forward visit Kumarakom, a serene Backwaters destination and a charming peninsula jutting into the Vembanad Lake that is dotted with plenty of traditional rice boats and canoes. Next, you will Cycle to Kollam which is nestled among coconut palms and cashew tree plantations on the edge of Ashtamudi Lake. End your journey in Kovalam - Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, and catamaran cruising are some of the things you will enjoy here.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Kochi Arrival
  • Day 2: Kochi
  • Day 3: Kochi - Athirapally
  • Day 4: Athirapally - Thattekad
  • Day 5: Thattekad - Kumarakom
  • Day 6: Kumarakom - Alappuzha
  • Day 7: Alappuzha - Kollam
  • Day 8: Kollam - Kovalam (2.5 Hrs. Drive)
  • Day 9: Kovalam
  • Day 10: Kovalam -
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 09 Night’s accommodation on a twin sharing basis at the listed Superior hotels or similar
Meals
  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily dinners
Transport
  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Transportation in an AC deluxe vehicle
  • Support Vehicle & Driver (to transfer backup cycles, spares, etc.)
Guide
  • Service of an English-speaking tour manager
Others
  • 1 high-quality Scott Subcross Tour - Hybrid (3 x 8) including: Helmet
  • Back up Cycles
  • First Aid
  • Services of professional cycle expert
  • Traditional Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All local applicable taxes
Entrance
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions
  • Visa fees, if applicable
  • Any item not mentioned as included
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycling the Backwaters and Beaches tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 13 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 13 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cycling the Backwaters and Beaches 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 Cycling the Backwaters and Beaches 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.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15. Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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