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Backwaters of Kerala - An authentic tour of Kerala

7 days
Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: Italian, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore iconic Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Visit historic Mattancherry Dutch Palace
  • Discover St. Francis Church, India's oldest
  • Experience a traditional Kathakali dance show
  • Relax on a serene Alleppey houseboat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Cochin & Sightseeing
  2. Day 2 Cochin – Munnar (130 km / Approx. 4 hrs)
  3. Day 3 Munnar – Periyar (Thekkady) (100 km / Approx. 3 hrs)
  4. Day 4 Periyar – Alleppey (130 km / Approx. 3.5 hrs)
  5. Day 5 Alleppey – Kumarakom (33 km / Approx. 1 hr)
  6. Day 6 Kumarakom – Leisure
  7. Day 7 Kumarakom – Cochin (50 km / Approx. 1.5 hrs) – Departure
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Customer Reviews

  • Backwaters of Kerala - An authentic tour of Kerala reviewer 1
    · July 21st, 2024
    It was very informative, and everyone was very...
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    MTA Destination Management Company commented on this review
    Hi Shadanna, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour informative and enjoyed the friendliness of our team. We're especially glad that Gurusamy made such a positive impression—he truly is a gem. We will be... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024

Dates & Availability

7 days
Backwaters of Kerala - An authentic tour of Kerala
From Kochi (Cochin) to Kochi (Cochin)

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    • MTA Destination Management CompanyOperatorWritten March 2024

      Included activities are the Tea Museum in Munnar, Spice Plantation in Periyar, and a Jeep Safari in Periyar.

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