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Kerala Backwaters and Beaches Tour

8 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.6
345 traveler reviews
Kerala Backwaters and Beaches Tour - UncleSam Holidays
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Partially Guided
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 Dutch Palace
  • Watch a Kathakali dance in Cochin
  • Cruise on a houseboat in Alleppey
  • Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Tour Kanyakumari's spiritual sites

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Cochin
  2. Day 2 Cochin - Kumarakom (48 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  3. Day 3 Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 At Kovalam
  6. Day 6 Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 At Kovalam
  8. Day 8 Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure
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4.6
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Age Range

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Customer Reviews

  • Leandro
    · May 31st, 2025
    One of the highlights of this trip was how connected we felt to the local culture. Our guide in Jaipur showed us not just monuments but also local crafts and food joints. Our driver was polite and went out of his way to make us comfortable. Truly authentic travel experience.
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  • Simon
    · May 31st, 2025
    This tour had a perfect balance of sightseeing and downtime. We saw majestic forts, colorful markets, and peaceful temples. The guide was friendly and had great English, which made learning about the sites easier. Hotels were generally good and serene atmosphere. Our driver was always on time and handled the drives with patience. Highly recommend this route for history.
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  • Michela
    · May 31st, 2025
    Real sense of Rajasthan, this is the tour to take. It went beyond touristy spots our guide took us to hidden temples and local markets. I loved staying in heritage hotels in Mandawa and Pushkar. Our driver was safe, helpful, and knew shortcuts. The whole trip was smooth, and I learned a lot about local traditions and history of Rajasthan.
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8 days
Kerala Backwaters and Beaches Tour
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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.
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