Highlights
- Coconut palm fringed waters.
- Cycling through the fisherman villages.
- Backwater villages & local life-styles.
- Kayaking in the Backwaters of Kerala.
- SUV transport & luggage transfers from rendezvous to drop off.
- Local guides & tour leaders.
- Healthy local Indian food.
Day 1: Arrival Cochin
On Arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our representative and will be transferred to your hotel at Fort Kochi. Cochin is the cosmopolitan center of Kerala. The colonial and heritage town of Fort Kochi is more lively and fun than the commercial city. Some of the best spots in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry (the more historical hub) include the Dutch palace, the Jew Synagogue, St Francis’ Church, Dutch Cemetery, Chinese Fishing nets, Santa Cruz Cathedral and so on. The old world charm infused with the numerous spice markets, antique shops and art galleries will amaze you. Evening we will enjoy the traditional cultural dance performance.
Accommodation: Fort House
Activity Distance: Transfer 45KMs
Day2 : Marari Beach
After breakfast, we will commence our cycling for the day. Leaving the heritage town of Fort Cochin, we will hit the beach road that will take us to our destination for the day, the white sandy beaches at Mararikulam. Today’s ride will take us along the fishing villages and coconut plantations on one side and the sea on the other. We will reach in time for lunch at the villa. Wind down by spending the afternoon on the beach.
Accommodation: Arakal Heritage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity Distance: Cycling 50KMs
Day 3: Alleppey
After a relaxed breakfast, we head to Alleppey, known for its serene backwaters. The route passes through country roads and small villages where we will see coconut husk being processed and made into coir ropes and mats. We hit the backwaters and cycle towards a backwater resort situated on the backwaters.
Accommodation: Citrus Alleppey
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity Distance: Cycling 40KMs
Day 4: Nedumudy
Today, you will meet up with our kayaking guide at the resort, who will brief about your kayaking tour and safety measures required for Kayaking. You will have excellent opportunity to see village life at close quarters during your kayaking. You can find the locals engaged in their day to day activities. The vast expanse of water, the friendly local people and their lifestyles which you get to experience in close proximity are bound to mesmerize you. By noon, you will cruise into the beautiful heritage villa, situated on backwaters.
Accommodation: Emerald Isle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity Distance: Kayaking 12KMs
Day 5: Muhamma
Today, after having breakfast at the backwater homestay, you will Kayak towards another ancestral home situated on the backwaters. As you kayak through the palm-fringed backwaters, you will be fascinated by the beauty and serenity of the backwaters and realize why it has become world famous and attractive to millions of tourists visiting this area. Enroot, you will have a picnic lunch and afterwards, you can either continue kayaking or enjoy cruising on the motor boat towards the backwater homestay.
Accommodation: Kovilakom Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity Distance: Kayaking 12KMs
Day 6: Departure
Drop to Kochi airport. Tour Ends.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Activity Distance: Tansfer 100KMs
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Departure date : Based on your inquiry
Tour Cost : Contact us
Bikes: Trek or Cannon Bikes
Bike Hire: Includes on Tour Cost. You may bring your own bikes, but in this case let us know in advance. Other equipment provided: Pedals, helmet, water bottles.
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