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Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour

8 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.3
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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
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Fort Kochi and Dutch Palace
  • Witness the waterfalls on route to Munnar
  • Visit Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
  • Enjoy bamboo rafting in Periyar
  • Relax on a houseboat in Alleppey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Kochi
  2. Day 2 Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  3. Day 3 At Munnar
  4. Day 4 Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 At Kovalam
  8. Day 8 Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure
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    4.3
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  • 4.5
  • DR
    · August 11th, 2025
    The trip was smooth. Kochi and Munnar was my favorite spot surrounded by misty hills and tea gardens. Every drive during the trip made amazing. In Thekkady, we enjoyed a boat ride and learned. Alleppey’s houseboat was relaxing with good food. Kovalam gave us some beach time before heading home. Accommodations were clean and had basic very comfortable.
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    Dear Diane, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
    Trip date: July 2025
  • VS
    · August 11th, 2025
    We enjoy the Kerala culture and history. Munnar hills were the most photogenic spot. The hotel was surrounded by trees and very peaceful. The driver drove carefully through the hills. Periyar was fun we liked the spice farm and tried local snacks. Alleppey houseboat experience was the best part. Kovalam was more lively with plenty of local eateries. The entire tour ran smoothly, and the hotels were satisfactory. Great trip for South India part.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Victoria, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
    Trip date: June 2025
  • NW
    · August 11th, 2025
    This trip of Kerala was amazing escape. Kochi heritage streets were so good in history, and the Kathakali show was worth it. Munnar’s tea gardens were a unique charm. The driver was polite and punctual throughout, which helped a lot on hilly roads. Periyar’s spice plantation visit was unique. The Alleppey houseboat was a highlight basic but unforgettable. Kovalam beach was relaxing, with decent seaside accommodation. Overall, great Kerala trip.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Noah, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
    Trip date: June 2025
  • Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour reviewer 4
    · June 25th, 2023
    Driver was good and made every effort to make the tour worthwhile. Attractions were not that great and very mainstream. Hotels were ok, loved the tea plantation tours and the mountain drive. But going up a mountain in a bus to see 2 goats was not what I expected, especially when the name of the park is national tiger reserve: don’t expect to see any tiger, unless it’s Manu at the zoo.
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    Dear Marie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kerala Backwaters and Wildlife Tour.
    Trip date: June 2023

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    Dean

    Asked on October 16th, 2024

    How many people have you already got for this trip starting on 23rd decembre 2024? How do I get back to Kochi at the end of the tour?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten October 2024

      If you would like to come back to Cochin we can arrange the additional transfer for you. As of now we can give you the number of traveler as booking is open.

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      Dean

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      How many travellers have already booked this trip up to today? What about the other trip Kerala Rundreise - 8 days, start on 23rd Decembre, end in Kochi (Cochin) on 30 Decembre. Have you already got some bookings for this second one?

    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes we have booking available for this date. As its almost 2 months and the booking window is open till 15 Dec'24.

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