- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124681
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Drift through the backwaters on a traditional houseboat
- Delve into culture and spend the night with a local family
- Tantalise your tastebuds with a tasty homecooked curry
- Head for the hills for the cooler tea-producing climate
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Trip starts in Kochi (Cochin)
- Day 2 Explore Kochi
- Day 3 Journey through spice and tea plantations to Munnar
- Day 4 Visit to plantations and journey on to Thekkady
- Day 5 Walk in Periyar National Park
- Day 6 Free day to relax in the village and optional cooking class
- Day 7 Discover the backwaters by houseboat
- Day 8 Free time to explore Kochi
- Day 9 Trip ends in Kochi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Explore!
We've been taking small groups on adventure holidays for over 41 years. Our authentic adventure travel experiences explore the sights and culture of a country, with hand-picked accommodation that balances comfort and location. Our average group tour size is just 11; perfect for meeting new people and getting to the heart of our destinations. Explore is one of the worlds most trusted adventure travel companies with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries. We are passionate about travel and have developed a wide range of unique activities and adventures which give our customers an unforgettable experience with a team of award-winning Explore leaders. With Explore, you'll get to see your destination from a whole new perspective that takes you away from the typical well-trodden tourist track. You'll have the chance to meet, dine and stay with local people, rest in authentic accommodation with other like-minded explorers and travel to must-see destinations with a unique Explore twist. From family holidays to trips for solo travellers; cycling tours to wildlife safaris; trekking on mountains or exploring miles of scenic coastline; self-guided journeys small group trips or Private Tours; there is something for every kind of traveller with Explore. We will provide our expert knowledge, exciting itineraries and outstanding service as part of our sustainable travel experiences which take you under the skin of the country you're visiting for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- APeter· December 4th, 2023Highlights were the homestay in Kerela and the trips from there, especially by boat. Nature walk in National Park also good despite problems with leaches. Cooking demonstrations were fun. Wildlife knowledge of our local guide Sree Raj was excellent... Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APeter· December 4th, 2023The Kerala people Our excellent guide Sree-Raj The Kerala wildlife and birdsTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKathryn· March 6th, 2023Travelling round the backwaters on the houseboat, the home stay.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- CChristineCottam· December 1st, 2019An excellent way to travel and be immersed in the culture of this beautiful part of India
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Glad you had a nice trip!Trip date: December 2019 - ACatherine· May 17th, 2019Unnfortunately the flights were delayed on the way out due to fog at Abu Dhabi and the connecting flight was missed. The service at Abu Dhabi airport was very disorganised and I was unable to join the tour until the next day (after 2 days traveling with... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Glad you had a nice trip once you arrived.Trip date: December 2017Review collected by Explore!
- AEstelle· May 17th, 2019It would have been nice to have a bit more free time. We spent a lot of time being as a group. I would have liked a few more opportunities to have some free time to explore some towns by myself but there was little time to do so, expect in Kochi on the... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: December 2017Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· May 17th, 2019I was one of two members of the group along with the guide stuck behind a tree with a very angry water buffalo on the other side at the Periyar Park. We were fine. Park guides handled the situation extremely well; one of those exceptional/memorable... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewWhat an adventure! Thanks for your review and praise for the guides. Glad you had a memorable trip.Trip date: December 2017Review collected by Explore!
- AMalcolm· May 17th, 2019The number of people on the trip - 16 - was just about right for a trip of this type. Everybody seemed to get on very well.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Glad you had a good trip.Trip date: March 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AClare· May 17th, 2019It was Jojan's attention to detail and ability to adapt to what we wanted to do that made this holiday stand outExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to write a review. I am very pleased that you rated the trip highly and felt that our tour leader was able to make it stand out. I hope to see you travelling with us again in the future!Trip date: November 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· May 17th, 2019Such an interesting area would merit a longer tour (e.g. 14 days)Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Glad you had a nice trip.Trip date: January 2018Review collected by Explore!
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