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Kerala Backwaters

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3.5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-21772
  • 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
  • Immerse yourself in Keralan culture on this exploration of 'God's Own Country'
  • Relax on a traditional houseboat and journey through the famous Kerala backwaters
  • Experience Keralan hospitality and village life with a homestay at a local house
The "Kerala Backwaters" trip starts from and ends in Kochi. It is an active and outdoor trip that takes 9 days taking you through Periyar National Park, Munnar and Kochi in India. "Kerala Backwaters" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Known as 'God's Own Country', Kerala offers a more laidback pace than its neighbouring states. Travel from the Arabian Sea to the foothills of the Western Ghats, exploring tea and spice plantations along the way. Float along the famed lagoons and canals of the Kerala backwaters on a traditional houseboat. All while immersing yourself in Keralan culture, from art to food and village life.



Explore fragrant plantations - Meander through plantations where tea leaves as well as cumin, cardamom, pepper, and other spices are harvested.

Float through the backwaters - Relax on a traditional houseboat and journey through the famous Kerala backwaters.

Experience Keralan hospitality - Immerse yourself in village life with a homestay at a local house.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Trip starts in Kochi (Cochin)
  • Day 2 : Explore Kochi
  • Day 3 : Journey through spice and tea plantations to Munnar
  • Day 4 : Visit to plantations and journey on to Thekkady
  • Day 5 : Walk in Periyar National Park
  • Day 6 : Free day to relax in the village and optional cooking class
  • Day 7 : Discover the backwaters by houseboat
  • Day 8 : Free time to explore Kochi
  • Day 9 : Trip ends in Kochi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel Casino (3 nights)
  • Edassery Eastend (1 night)
  • Abad Green Forest (1 night)
  • Gaaby World Homestay (2 nights)
  • Houseboat (1 night)
Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Boat
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Boat Crew
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Kochi are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Kerala Backwaters tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
3.5 - Very Good
Based on 2 reviews
  • Jan
  • On Jan 01 2020
4 - Very Good
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  • Helene
  • On Jan 01 2020
3 - Average
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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:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Kerala Backwaters tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Kerala Backwaters 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 Kerala Backwaters 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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