Kerala: Beaches & Backwaters

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 7 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 18
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-4447
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Operated in English

Starts Kochi, India
Ends Kochi, India

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Relax in the calm backwaters.
Experience a local homestay.
Chill out on quiet beaches.
Explore ecosystems aboard an Alleppey ferry cruise.
Sample South Indian cuisine.

The "Kerala: Beaches & Backwaters" tour starts from and ends in Kochi. It is a natural landmarks sightseeing trip that takes 7 days taking you through Kollam, Alleppey and Varkala in India. "Kerala: Beaches & Backwaters" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Now's the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Watch the sunset through the fishing nets of Kochi, stretch out on white-sand beaches, drift through the tranquil backwaters, and rise at dawn to see the sunrise — trust us, it's worth not hitting snooze. This seven-day tour offers a quick yet intimate introduction to the diversity of south India. Unwind with free time or some yoga, meet the local people, and spend the night with a local family. How's that sound for an authentic cultural experience?

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Day 1: Kochi
Day 2: Kochi/Alleppey
Day 3: Alleppey/Kollam
Day 4: Kollam/Varkala
Day 5: Varkala
Day 6: Varkala/Kochi
Day 7: Kochi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Simple hotels or guesthouse (twin-share) (5 nts), homestay (1 nt).

Meals

1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD145-190 for meals not included.

Transport

Bus, boat, taxi, tuk-tuk

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Additional Services

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi. Orientation walks in Alleppey, Kollam, and Fort Kochi. Kerala boat tour. Morning ferry cruise on Alleppey's backwaters. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey
Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi
Orientation walks in Alleppey, Kollam, and Fort Kochi
Kerala boat tour
Morning ferry cruise on Alleppey's backwaters
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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: Beaches & Backwaters tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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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:

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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.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Kerala: Beaches & Backwaters tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 February 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 February 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Kerala: Beaches & Backwaters tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Kerala: Beaches & 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

3. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

4. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

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.
Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.

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