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Captivating Kerala

6 days

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)

4.5

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Kochi (Cochin)
Kumarakom
Alleppey

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Highlights

Explore the lush backwaters of Kerala
Discover Periyar's wildlife on a nature walk
Learn about spices in Kumily Spice Garden
Cruise Kerala's backwaters on a houseboat
Tour Kochi's historic sites and architecture

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Kochi, Gateway to the Backwaters of Kerala
Day 2 Nature and Relaxation in Periyar Dive Into Culture
Day 3 Onwards to Kumarakom Dive Into Culture
Day 4 Cruise the Calm Backwaters
Day 5 Explore Multi-Cultural Kochi Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals
Day 6 Farewell Kochi

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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Le Meridien Kochi
Hotel
Days 1, 5
Elephant Court
Hotel
day 2
Rhythm Kumarakom
Hotel
Days 3, 4

Operated by

Trafalgar

4.5

(2,202 reviews)

Number of tours

444

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

92%

Trafalgar has been hand crafting unique guided holidays for nearly 70 years....

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Customer Reviews

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Trafalgar
4.5

Kevin
· March 24th, 2024
A pretty comprehensive tour
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Vivian
· November 18th, 2023
The itinerary provided a very wide and varied taste of Japanese culture. The tour guide was personable and excellent.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 201206

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Payment information
- For any tour departing before March 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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