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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- 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 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Explore historic Fort Kochi and its street food
- Watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance
- Relax on a houseboat in Kerala's backwaters
- Tour a coffee plantation in the Western Ghats
- Enjoy the beaches and culture of Goa
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Kochi (Cochin)
- Day 2 Full day exploring Kochi including Dutch Palace and Chinese fishing nets. Evening Kathakali performance and traditional dinner.
- Day 3 Cruise through Kerala’s tropical backwaters and sleep aboard a premium houseboat
- Day 4 Free day in the backwaters; optional walk to local villages or a cookery class
- Day 5 Morning express train to Kozhikode (Calicut), afternoon tour of the historic port and markets
- Day 6 Drive into the Western Ghats to Wayanad. Relax in your eco-lodge
- Day 7 Sip chai and walk amongst the tea plantations of Wayanad. Optional night jungle walk
- Day 8 Continue through the Western Ghats to the coffee heartlands of Coorg and visit the Tibetan Monastery
- Day 9 Sample locally-roasted coffee on a working plantation before driving to the coastal city of Mangalore
- Day 10 Catch the morning train to Goa, free afternoon on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Arabian Sea
- Day 11 Free day at the beach. Optional heritage walk through Panjim or day trip to Dhudsagar Falls
- Day 12 Trip ends in Goa
What's Included
- Meals
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Casino
HotelDays 1, 2Lakes & Lagoon
Berth / Cabinday 3Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa
Hotelday 4The Raviz
Hotelday 5Wayanad Wild
HotelDays 6, 7Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa
Hotelday 8Vivanta by Taj
Hotelday 9Vivanta Mangalore
Hotelday 9The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino
HotelDays 10, 11
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Number of tours
549
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Helen· December 31st, 2024The trip overall was excellent. A fantastic guide with Satish, itinerary great, food excellent and a great group.Show moreReview collected by Explore!
- Walter· November 25th, 2024Pema was an amazing guide! The all inclusiveness of this trip from a world religions and history perspective was wonderful! Make sure while in Kolkata to go to the Mother Teresa Ministry of Charity house--a don't miss. Also, make sure to include the Shemla History Museum--a wonderful museum for the Independence of India,Show more
- Janette· October 1st, 2025Traveling through Japan with Irene is nothing short of extraordinary. Though she hails from Spain, her deep knowledge and appreciation of Japanese language, culture, history, and traditions shine through every step of the journey. Irene has a rare gift for connecting East and West, blending her warm Spanish charm with a thoughtful understanding of Japan’s unique spirit. She explains the country’s heritage with clarity and enthusiasm, making temples, markets, and hidden alleys come alive with meaning. Attentive, approachable, and full of positive energy, Irene makes every traveler feel comfortable and inspired. With her, Japan feels both excitingly new and warmly familiar — a true once-in-a-lifetime experience guided by someone who clearly loves what she does.Show more
Dates & Availability
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- From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Thursday20 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,890 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday16 Nov, 2025To Thursday27 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $6,110 per personMultiple Room Types
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- From Saturday7 Feb, 2026To Wednesday18 Feb, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,830 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-4%From Thursday12 Feb, 2026To Monday23 Feb, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,370NZ $5,140 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-4%From Thursday26 Feb, 2026To Monday9 Mar, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,260NZ $5,030 per personMultiple Room Types
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