Kerala Backwaters in Style Cycling Tour

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4 days

From ₹30,000 pp dbl. occ.


Overview

This cycling trip offers a unique way to experience life around the backwaters of Kerala. We will be cycling through roads flanked by thick forests, breezy seashores, interior backwaters trail, and along the canal.

With routes mostly remaining flat and staying in a mix of beautiful places by the river, lake, and backwater, this cycling tour perfectly suits families with kids and beginner riders.

Start

Kochi | 07:30hrs

Finish

Kochi | 12noon

Lodging

boutique

Level

easy

Avg. dist.

50km

Suitable for

Age: 13+

Highlights

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backwaters

Get to see the backwaters of Kerala – its meandering canals, the birds and people life

Itinerary

Brief Itinerary

DayPlaceHotelMealsDistanceActivity
DAY 1Fort Kochi to ThodupuzhaRiver Banks MadapparambilL,D50kmcycling
DAY 2KumarakomAbad Whispering Palms Lake ResortB,L,D60kmcycling
DAY 3AlleppeyPamba Heritage VillaB,L,D40kmcycling
DAY 4KochiB60kmcycling

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Fort Kochi to Thodupuzha

Today we ride to the ancient town of Thodupuzha. Passing fertile spice farms and rubber plantations along the way, we make our way to the historic town dating back to 300 BC when the Buddhist and Jain religions first made their inroads into Kerala. We will ride through undulating terrain, rubber plantations, forests, cross a river and visit a local village. Our destination today is Madaparambil resort – an exceptionally beautiful riverside resort.

Meals: L,D
Cycling Distance: 50km

Day 2: Kumarakom

We ride through vast paddy fields, fish farms, coconut tree canopies to reach one of the Vembanad lake edges. We are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding area as we ride through rubber and spice plantations and finish our ride of the day when we hit the water's edge. What you take back from this beautiful ride is a true village experience spiced up with a few untold local stories. Today look forward to your stay at Abad Whispering Palms, set in a beautiful natural environment on the banks of the pristine Vembanad Lake.

Meals: B,L,D
Cycling Distance: 60km

Day 3: Alleppey

A beautiful ride today takes us near spectacular backwaters. Enjoy stunning vistas in all directions. Small canals, country canoes, fisherman throwing nets into the water, a coconut climber climbing up the coconut tree, women working in the rice fields, all come into scene one after the other. Our stay today is at a stunning Pamba Heritage Villa. The villa is more than a 110 year old wooden mansion, situated on the eastern bank of the holy river Pamba.

Meals: B,L,D
Cycling Distance: 40km

Day 4: Kochi

A classic ride along the Kochi coast with glimpses of unevenly spread backwaters accompanying you all the way. Cycling through small fishermen villages and lush coconut trees, we reach one serene end of the backwaters. Hop on to a country canoe and immerse yourself in the beautiful backwater sceneries, while we row together through a small stretch of backwaters. Enjoy a short break in a village before the tour comes to an end.

Meals: B
Cycling Distance: 60km

Dates and Prices



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Essential Info

Inclusions

LODGING

All hotels as mentioned in the tour details (subject to availability). All options are personally reviewed.

shuttle

A Van support that follows the group of riders and carries all belongings.

refreshments

Refreshments and mineral water while cycling.

trip leader

Expert Trip Leader(s) who look after your every need and add meaning to your vacation.

meals

Meals as per itinerary. Guests are given the opportunity to dine on their own so that they discover a location independently.

entrance

Entrance fees to most of the monuments and temples.

Exclusions

Airport pickup and drop

We recommend to book direclty from airport or hotel.

bike

Immaculately maintianed bike with helmet, suited to a terrain.

meals

Some meals may not be included. Please check your itinerary.

Beverages

Beverages such as alcohol, tea, coffee, juice at a hotel or restaurant.

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