Kerala Backwaters in Style Cycling Tour
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.
Kochi | 07:30hrs
Kochi | 12noon
boutique
easy
50km
Age: 13+
Highlights
Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
Day | Place | Hotel | Meals | Distance | Activity |
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DAY 1 | Fort Kochi to Thodupuzha | River Banks Madapparambil | L,D | 50km | cycling |
DAY 2 | Kumarakom | Abad Whispering Palms Lake Resort | B,L,D | 60km | cycling |
DAY 3 | Alleppey | Pamba Heritage Villa | B,L,D | 40km | cycling |
DAY 4 | Kochi | B | 60km | cycling |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.