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Trip to God's Own Country

7 days
Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
4.9
31 traveler reviews
Trip to God's Own Country - Swastik India Journeys
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Private
  • Partially Guided
  • Explorer
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 18 to 85
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Highlights

  • Visit Eravikulam National Park
  • Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Visit local spice plantations
  • Sail a maze of canals from Kumarakom to Alleppey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cochin - Munnar
  2. Day 2 Munnar
  3. Day 3 Munnar - Periyar
  4. Day 4 Periyar
  5. Day 5 Periyar - Kumarakom
  6. Day 6 Kumarakom - Houseboat
  7. Day 7 Houseboat - Alleppey - Cochin
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

33

Age Range

18 to 85 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

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  • B
    · April 18th, 2025
    It was an amazing experience. Full of nature and cultural experiences.
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • B
    · December 15th, 2023
    It was an incredible and well organized trip. We highly recommend!!
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Trip to God's Own Country reviewer 3
    · December 8th, 2023
    Driver was lovely but he was not a tour guide and had limited English. We had the cheapest hotel rooms, lacking in outside views, one next to a noisy lift keeping us awake all night. Driver slept in the car which was poor. We were taken to places and sold extra tours to see animals that were not there and the locals told us did not exist. Poor value for money. Munnar was lovely. Had to pay to upgrade our houseboat. Generally disappointed with this tour except our driver who really tried very hard.
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    Trip date: November 2023
  • A
    · September 27th, 2022
    The tour exceeded our expectations in every way. Hotels were excellent. Guides were knowledgeable. Loved staying at the houseboat. It was a unique experience.
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on... Show more
    Trip date: September 2022
  • F
    · September 13th, 2020
    It was a wonderful experience. Our driver Swami was the best.
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on... Show more
    Trip date: January 2020
  • MA
    · February 9th, 2020
    This tour was amazing, we really enjoyed it! Our driver Jinoy who was nice and helpful with everything.
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Dear Martin , Thanks for the great feedback. It feels lovely to hear that you had an amazing time on the tour. It was our pleasure to organize a trip for you. We look forward to welcoming you to India again soon!! Regards, Karni Swastik India Journeys
    Trip date: February 2020
  • L
    · November 26th, 2019
    Best tour ever!! Golden triangle tour was amazing.Goa was a perfect way to end the trip. It was peaceful and relaxing.
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • PR
    · November 20th, 2019
    The tour was a brilliant adventure. The hotels were excellent with good facilities with a range of activities, particularly for health conscious travellers in this part of the world. The driver was excellent, responsible and knowledgeable. The guides overall were very good, friendly and knowledgeable in their area of history and culture. The traveller should carry out their own research before committing to the daily activities provided by the tour as you may need to make choices about what activities you want to do. The 'every day' entrance fee expenditure, which were relatively small amounts, had not been explained to me up front or indeed listed anyway on the itinerary, even as approximate amounts, this would have been appreciated. I would question the facilities and cleanliness of the floating hotel boat, the limited crew members on board had to operate the boat and look after the guests including cooking / cleaning and so on. The crew also used the boat facilities for their own living quarters. However, for one day and night it was an experience not to be missed, the food was exceedingly good.
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • F
    · November 20th, 2019
    Had a wonderful time. Houseboat stay was amazing. Hotels were excellent. Driver and guides were very professional and helpful.
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • H
    · July 24th, 2019
    It was an excellent trip.it gave us lots of good memories. The trip was overall one of the best experiences of my life.
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    Swastik India Journeys commented on this review
    Dear Hinata, Thanks for the great feedback. It feels lovely to hear that you enjoyed the trip. It was our pleasure organizing a trip for you. We look forward to welcoming you to India again soon!! Regards, Karni Swastik India Journeys
    Trip date: July 2019

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7 days
Trip to God's Own Country
From Kochi (Cochin) to Kochi (Cochin)

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    • Are there private tours available?

      Private tours are available and can be arranged to ensure personalization and privacy.

    • Can I leave the tour earlier if needed?

      Yes, it's possible to arrange an early departure from the tour. However, it may involve additional charges.

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      We provide basic guidance for visa requirements but you must apply individually. Please check with the respective embassy for detailed requirements.

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      Our packages generally include stays at three-star hotels or similar accommodations.

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      Group size can vary. We operate tours that can accommodate any group size, from solo travelers to large groups, depending on bookings for each tour date.

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      We offer some flexibility, but it is subject to availability and may affect the tour price.

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    • What safety measures are in place for solo female travelers?

      We ensure all our tours are safe for solo female travelers, including guaranteed departures and private room accommodations.

    • Can you provide airport pickup?

      Airport pickup is included in the tour from the specified airport.

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      Not all meals are included. Meals are provided under specific conditions, which will be outlined in your tour details.

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      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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