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Kerala Backwaters & Hillstations

9 days
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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
4.5
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Kerala Backwaters & Hillstations

9 days
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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
4.5
903 traveler reviews
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Encounters Travel
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 6 to 85

Places You’ll See

  • Kochi (Cochin)
    Kochi (Cochin)
  • Munnar
    Munnar
  • Kumarakom
    Kumarakom
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Kochi and its Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Witness rubber tapping and visit a pineapple plantation
  • Tour Munnar's tea plantations and taste fresh tea
  • Spot wildlife on a boat ride in Periyar National Park
  • Experience a night on a traditional Kerala houseboat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Kochi. Transfer to your hotel.
  2. Day 2 Exploring captivating Kochi
  3. Day 3 Visit Pineapple and Rubber Plantations en-route to Munnar.
  4. Day 4 Exploring the markets and tea plantations of Munnar
  5. Day 5 Continue to Thekkady and take a boat ride in Periyar NP
  6. Day 6 Craft and backwaters of Kumarakom
  7. Day 7 Board a houseboat and explore the Keralan Backwaters.
  8. Day 8 Disembark and enjoy the Keralan beaches
  9. Day 9 Bon Voyage! Transfer to Kochi Airport for departure.
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Encounters Travel

4.5
(903 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

83

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Emma
    · March 25th, 2025
    It was the best two weeks ever thanks to Atul and his wonderful team. We spent one week north of India, visited all the wonderful spots and we even celebrated Holi. It’s very complicated to select one highlight as we really saw so many wonderful things. After a week in the north we went to Kochi and visited the south of India which is more relaxing, green and seems like a different country. Atul was the best coordinator, he anticipated all our needs and was listening and adapting the program to our wish. Thank you so much Atul and Vijay for everything. You made our trip wonderful.
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  • Satish
    · July 25th, 2024
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  • Ruby
    · May 30th, 2025
    There were days when the itinerary was a little rushed so our group missed out on some events I would have liked to have participated in, but overall, what I did experience was very memorable and satisfying for an 11 day tour.
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Kerala Backwaters & Hillstations
From Kochi (Cochin) to Kochi (Cochin)

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