- Hiking & Trekking
- Walking Adventure
- Mountain Hikes
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Explorer
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- Explore!
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Trek in the jungle of this biodiversity 'hot spot'
- Enjoy the views from one of South India's highest peaks
- Observe daily life in the tranquil backwaters of Kerala
- Meet the sociable Keralan people on rambles
- See colonial architecture and city sights on walking tours
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour in Kochi
- Day 2 Tour of Kochi and drive to Munnar
- Day 3 Hike to Seven Malai Hills through tea, coffee and spice plantations
- Day 4 Trek to Silent Valley through tea estates and shola forest
- Day 5 Trek to Meesapulimala Peak
- Day 6 Hike to Top Station
- Day 7 Drive to Thekkady
- Day 8 Trek in Periyar National Park
- Day 9 Drive to Alleppey and backwaters cruise
- Day 10 Backwaters village walk and return to Kochi
- Day 11 Trip ends in Kochi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Abad Fort Cochin
HotelDays 1, 10Edassery Eastend
HotelDays 2, 3Silent Valley Camp
CampingDays 4, 5Top Station Camp
Campingday 6Hotel Grand Thekkady
HotelDays 7, 8Kerala Houseboat
Berth / Cabinday 9
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
534
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- AKieron· March 21st, 2023There are almost too many to mention, Munnar was beautiful and the tea plantations have to be seem first hand to be fully appreciated. To end in Appalley on a houseboat was both fitting and brought an opportunity to digest and assimilate the trip in a serene and unique setting.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· March 23rd, 2023Walking through tea plantations.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASophie· December 4th, 2023Small-ish group of only 6 people, huge amount of variety of experiences packed into the itinerary, easy-going but very competent guide, no delays. The food on the walking/camping days was very good and the lunch locations were wonderful. We were blessed with good weather though which definitely helped. Walking along the old elephant path was wonderful (the day before Top Station camp). Seeing the ‘field to plate’ process of tea, spices, and rice was very educational and one of my highlightsShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJacqueline· December 5th, 2023Highlights were camping in remote areas, food delicious and varied daily, trekking incredible and challengingShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABernice· December 5th, 2023The best walk day was Meesapulimala trip. Lovely scenery Enjoyed the trip as a whole because of the variety of scenery and activities.Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABarbara· December 6th, 2023I thing the climb of Meesapulimala peak has to be my highlight but it was all amazing. Our guide ensured that we got a taste of the festival going on in Munnar while we were there and arranged a cooking lesson in Thekkady which was great.Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AGillian· February 25th, 2020I would like to see sriraj your leader of the...Show moreTrip date: February 2020
- AJohn· December 23rd, 2019A fantastic TripShow more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you! we are so glad you enjoyed itTrip date: April 2019Review collected by Explore! - AMichael· May 17th, 2019Just to emphasise that our tour leader was very good.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThat is great to hear, thank youTrip date: November 2018
- AJulie· May 17th, 2019I had a very enjoyable time with a great bunch of people.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewBrilliant! thank youTrip date: November 2018
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Graham
Asked on May 4th, 2023is this a walking holiday where baggage is transported - is it one which we can attach to a visit we are already making in India
Explore!Operator•Written May 2023This trip is escorted and luggage is transported between each hotel.
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Pat
Asked on October 17th, 2022Are you able to provide a flight?
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2022
All the prices on the website are not included international flights. You can book a flight inclusive option which is +£846 and we'll book your flights. Please, note this amount is an approximate as a fare of the tickets is a subject of changes.
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Rob
Asked on October 8th, 2022Is there any single supplement do I book my own flight or can you book them ?
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2022
You can book originally with a single accommodation and you can book the flight either by yourself or request a flight booking with us.
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