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Kerala Tour - 8 Days

8 days
Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Fort Kochi and St. Francis Church
  • Watch a traditional Kathakali dance show
  • Tour the tea estates and Eravikulam National Park
  • Enjoy bamboo rafting in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Relax on a houseboat journey in Alleppey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Cochin
  2. Day 2 At Cochin
  3. Day 3 Cochin - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 Munnar - Periyar (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 At Periyar
  6. Day 6 Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 Alleppey - Kumarakom (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  8. Day 8 Kumarakom - Cochin (48 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) and Departure
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  • CW
    · March 22nd, 2025
    Hotels, Houseboat and driver all things are perfect, Overall wonderful experience.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Clara, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: January 2025
  • MJ
    · March 22nd, 2025
    Perfect trip and services during the trip. hotels were good .
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Markus, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: January 2025
  • KW
    · March 22nd, 2025
    The backwater experience in Alleppey and Kumarakom was absolutely magical experience.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Kin, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: January 2025
  • Kerala Tour - 8 Days reviewer 4
    · March 21st, 2025
    This was my second organised tour in India and I had a lovely time. Kerala is very beautiful and all stops of the tour are well worth seeing. I had a lovely driver who was very friendly and reliable. There was only one day with a local tour guide which was nice since I generally prefer to discover places by myself. The hotels, with the exception of the hotel in Munnar, were great. There was a lot of noise and mold in the bathroom. The hotel in Kumarakom was particularly nice. I did not realise how exhausting the long drives between the places would be but we stopped whenever I needed a break. I was taken to some tourist traps on the first two days but then asked the tour organiser for no more of these places and this was then taken into account for the rest of the trip. I would have liked some clearer communication regarding my stay on the house boat as I did not know that the cook would sleep right outside my bedroom on the houseboat. Overall, this was an enjoyable trip that I would recommend.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Mailin, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Kerala Tour - 8 Days reviewer 5
    · March 12th, 2025
    I booked a group tour but ended up being solo, which I wasn't made aware of until I got there. My driver had very limited english, which made communication difficult. Lots of nice stuff on the tour; tiger reserve at Periyar is lovely, as was the houseboat in Allepay but overall a different experience to what I was expecting.
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    Dear Adam, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: February 2025
  • SS
    · February 9th, 2025
    I just got back from this Kerala tour and I am so glad I went! Cochin was a fascinating starting point. The mix of Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences in the city was interesting. Munnar hills and tea plantations were stunning, and the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was a good experience. The boat cruise in Alleppey was the one of most interesting part of my trip. The drivers were friendly, and the hotels were good.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Sandra, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • FB
    · February 9th, 2025
    The trip was well organized, and every destination brought something new. The cultural experience in Cochin was amazing, with some lovely old buildings. Tea gardens were a sight to behold, and the serene atmosphere. The boat ride in Kumarakom and Alleppey was unforgettable. The accommodations were good, and the driver made everything easy. I m already thinking about my next visit to other part of India.
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    Dear Franco, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • DM
    · February 9th, 2025
    The tour was excellent. I learned many things about South Indian places we visited and had fun doing so.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Duncan, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • EC
    · February 9th, 2025
    From the moment we arrived in Cochin, everything was well organized. The local guides were knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights into the region history and culture. Munnar tea gardens were amazing, and the hotel stays were comfortable. Our driver was friendly and safe, ensuring smooth travels. I particularly loved the visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. It was a peaceful, rejuvenating trip!
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Eugene, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: November 2024
  • DL
    · January 3rd, 2025
    Beautiful destinations like Cochin, Munnar, and Alleppey houseboat were simply great. Comfortable hotels and smooth transport. Our driver was friendly, informative, and handled everything perfectly.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Dines, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Kerala Tour - 8 Days. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024

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Kerala Tour - 8 Days
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    Robin

    Asked on April 23rd, 2025

    Is this a group tour? Or private, how much in total including a slightly bigger vehicle 4 star hotels, Can you include breakfast and dinner each day, if so what is supplement Also how much more for 5 star hotel

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please note for the 5 Star hotels its will be additional supplement of EUR 495 /- Per Person. Also please note if you upgrade your tour to 4 Star & 5 Star its will be your Private tour on same price.

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      If it is a private tour, what size car would we have as would want a car with big boot and bit of comfort, is this possible

    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please note the Car will be Etios, Dezire car for your Trip during the trip. Also if you would like to upgrade the Car Innova please find the attached pic for both the cars.

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      What is total price including tour 4 star hotel and Innova car, starting on 8th or 9th January 2026

    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please note the total price for this tour using Innova car and 4 Star hotels would be GBP 885 /- Per Person.

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      thanks alot will speak to my wife and let you know, says dosnt include momument fees roughly how much more will these cost approx just so i can budget ??

    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      Thanks for your email, Please note the entrances during the trip is hardly GBP 30 /- per person for entire trip. As there very few entrances.

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      sorry been away for just over a week so that is why not been in touch, been looking at this and my wife really likes this one as we have had a few different companies looking doing similar, just need a bit more info please confirm the following. 1. That it is half board 2. An idea of the hotels we will stay at 3. Do you do NHS discount thanks andy

    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      During the Tour the Breakfast is Included except the House Boat have all meals, Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. 3 Star & 4 Star Hotels during the stay. We have already give you the discount.

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    James

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    Are all transfers by car, can I upsize the car? Is the houseboat shared accomodation with individual rooms and shower/toilet facilities. Do I have to pay for tour guides at plantation and Periyar?

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      All the transfer is Included during the trip. Also the House boat will be 2 bedroom or 1 Bedroom house boat with the facilities like shower and toilet. There is no guide at Plantation, you can go and explore.

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    Héctor Hugo

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    What is included in the price for the full-day hiking tour?

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    Don

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

    Please can you tell me what hotels we would stay in on this trip.

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Thanks for your initial enquiry. Please note the hotels during the tour will 3 Star hotels. If you would like to upgrade the hotels to 4 Star or 5 Star you can.

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    Marie

    Asked on February 6th, 2025

    Are there specific regulations on clothing in Kerala?

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      In Kerala, it is generally accepted for men to wear shorts in public, except at religious sites.

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    Julie

    Asked on January 28th, 2025

    Is this tour guaranteed to depart if its just me booked on? I should arrive day 1 at Kochi airport around 5pm if that's OK? If I fly back to delhi on the 2nd Jan, what is the earliest you could get me back to kochi airport, so I know the best time to book a flight out. I'm solo so will I have a guide or driver with me for all activities so I feel safe?

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour is 100% guaranteed departure. During the city tour the guide will be there. Also you have guide tour in Cochin. Rest places the driver will be with you. Some activities in Thekkady will have a neutralist with you.

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      Julie

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      If a book a flight out of kochin at 12:00 on the final day, would that be ok? Will I be able to be dropped off at the airport for 9:30/10am.

    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes you can book your return flight at 1200 and will drop around 9.30 Am. The pick from hotel will approx. 7.30 Am on the last day.

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    Vicky

    Asked on January 26th, 2025

    What is the early transfer arrangement from Kumarakom to Kochi?

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      An early transfer can be scheduled on the last day of the tour to ensure that passengers arrive on time for their flights.

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    Thomas

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    I am interested in doing a 5 - 8 day tour in Kerala and am curious about the accommodations.

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Hotels used for this trip: Fort Castle - Cochin, Bellmount Resorts - Munnar, Blooming Paradise - Periyar, Standard House Boat - Alleppey, Ashirwad Heritage Resorts - Kumarakom. Hotels are subject to change as per availability. Also you can upgrade your hotels if you need.

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      Thomas

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Could you let me know what the price is for the tour? How many days/nights it is? Also, will this be a private tour? And what is included?

    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Tour Details: 7 Nights / 8 Days, Private Tour. Included: 7 Nights accommodation on double/twin sharing, arrival/departure assistance, daily breakfast, AC vehicle transfers, English speaking guide at Cochin, Kathakali dance show, Eravikulam National Park wildlife experience, Preiyar Lake boat ride, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary visit, one mineral water bottle per person per day.

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    Edo

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    What time does the tour start if I arrive in Kochi in the evening?

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      If you arrive in the evening, your tour will begin the next morning at 9 AM.

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    Laura

    Asked on September 13th, 2024

    What travel documents are required for the tour?

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