Cycling, Beach & Backwaters of Kerala

Cycling, Beach & Backwaters of Kerala

Kochi 02 Nights – Marari 01 Night – Alleppey 01 Night – Alleppey Houseboat 01 Night – Kumarakom 01 Night – Kochi 00

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USD2070

Kochi 02 Nights – Marari 01 Night – Alleppey 01 Night – Alleppey Houseboat 01 Night – Kumarakom 01 Night – Kochi 00

Cycling, Beach & Backwaters of Kerala
 

Kerala, often hailed as “God’s Own Country,” is a vibrant mosaic of diverse religions and cultures. This page offers a glimpse into the rich spiritual heritage of this enchanting state. Discover the grandeur of Kerala’s ancient temples, delve into the mesmerizing world of Padayani, explore the legacy of Christianity and Judaism, and immerse yourself in the vibrant rituals of Theyyam.

4 to 5 Star Level of Hotels OR Simillar will be considered :
City Hotel Room Category Nights
Kochi Duke’s Chamber 02
Marari Xandari Pearl

http://xandari.com/pearl-beachresort-marari-overview.php

Green Pearl Villa 01
Alleppey Superior Room 01
Alleppey One Bedroom Houseboat 01
Kumarakom Heritage Bunglow 01

Total = 06  Nights

 
PER PERSON PACKAGE COST IN US DOLLARS (USD)  

(BASED ON 4 to 5 STAR HOTELS OR SIMILLAR)

Travel Occupancy

Validity

01 MAY ’2025 TILL 30 SEPTEMBER’2025

Validity

01 OCTOBER’25 TILL 31 MARCH 26
Minimum 02 Persons travelling together on Twin sharing basis. Land Cost  USD 2150  Per Person Land Cost USD 2350 Per Person
Minimum 04 Persons travelling together on Twin sharing basis Land Cost  USD 2090  Per Person Land Cost USD 2277 Per Person
Minimum 06 Persons travelling together on Twin sharing basis Land Cost  USD 2070 Per Person Land Cost USD 2255 Per Person
Note : There will be a backup vehicle accompanying throughout the cycling tour hence the cycling distance mentioned in the itinerary can be made flexible depending on your interest and fitness level.

Included​

Personalised Meet & Greet at Airport & Hotels where booked thru us
06 Nights Accommodation in Double / Twin rooms on sharing basis including daily breakfast throughout.
Full Board Meal Plan (all three meals) will be provided during Houseboat stay.
01 Non Geared bicycle for each person from Day 02 to Day 06 (05 days) with Helmet or Trek Marlin 5 bicycle (2024)
Services of Accompanying Tour Leader
01 backup vehicle for Luggage
01 demonstration of Traditional Syrian Christian cooking class
01 Refreshment pack during start of cycling each day (02 bottles Mineral water (500 ml.) +02 bottles soft drinks (50 ml.) + Wet tissue)
01 Picnic Hamper during start of cycling each day (includes Chips, Cookies, chocolates)
Transfer from Airport / Hotel in Kochi + Transfer from Kumarakom to Kochi Airport (only 02 transfers included) “where ever mentioned by car” Airconditioned Toyota Crysta (02 persons travelling) or by Aircond Micro bus “Tempo Traveller” (04 persons travelling) on travelling together basis or similar vehicle as per availability.
Grub: Refreshments & water.
Entrance fees at monuments during the sightseeing tours as per Itinerary.
02 Bottles of Mineral Water per day in the Vehicle
Sanitizer, Wet Wipes, Tissue box in the Vehicle
Current Government of India Goods & Service Tax (GST)

Excluded

Domestic & International Air Ticket
Travel Insurance (you can obtain yourself)
Lunches & Dinner throughout where not included (can be provided at extra supplement, if needed) except in Houseboat as mentioned in Itinerary.
Rates not Applicable for Christmas / New Year Period / Fair / Festivals or any Blackout dates.
Gratuities/Tipping (this is not mandatory and a prerogative of the guest)
Items of personal nature use such as laundry, phone bills, drinks etc.
Video or Still camera fees at monuments and parks
Extra Meals, Drinks & Beverages other than mentioned in programs,
Emergency Transportation / Evacuation.
Extra cost for unseen & unstoppable circumstances (natural disaster, strike etc.)
Early check-in and Late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in inclusions
Any other item not mentioned in cost includes column

Day 01 : Arrive Kochi

On the first day of your Beach & Backwater Cycling Holiday in Kerala, you will be picked up from the Cochin International Airport and transferred to the hotel (by car) for overnight stay.

Kochi, or more familiarly, Cochin is a city of many parts. Around for a long, long time, Kochi played a pivotal role in the development of shipping and trade in the region. Kochi’s prime location on the west coast, its fine bay and protected harbour made it popular with seafarers and merchant ships who made frequent stops to stock up on spices, coffee and wood en-route to the rich markets of Europe and West Asia. And so down the ages, Kochi prospered as a busy port city and commercial centre.

Evening enjoy Live show of classical dances of Kerala including Kathakali, Mohiniyattom and KalariPayattu at famous theatre.

Kerala is renowned for its rich dance traditions, including classical and folk forms. Key dance forms include Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and several folk dances like Theyyam and Ottamthullal. 

  • Overnight : at Hotel in Kochi
    Accommodation of Double / Twin Room at inclusive of breakfast for 02 Nights  

Today morning get familiar to your choice of bicycle & After fitting out your bikes start your bicycle tour exploring the heritage town with visit to Ancient churches, Jewish synagogue and Chinese fishing net as well as Dutch Palace. (approx. 7-10 Kms of cycle ride)

Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace (Closed On Fridays) And Jews Synagogue (closed on Fridays, Saturdays & Jew Festival days)

The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue located in Kochi Constructed in 1568, It is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as “Chinese fishing nets.

The Dutch Palace was built around 1545 by the Portuguese as a gift to the then Maharajah of Kochi Veera Kerala Varma. Palaces reflect the glory of erstwhile kingdoms and bygone eras. Kerala’s traditional architectural style is reflected in many palaces across the state.

Later return to your hotel for relax & overnight.

After breakfast, you’re set to learn some Coir (coconut fiber) making from a local outfit, the traditional way! Later commence your Beach & Backwater Cycling Holiday in Kerala. Start paddling through the busy roads of Cochin towards Marari, going passing through the backwater the here you will hit the beach road that will take you to your destination for the day. Today’s ride will take you along roads that have the fishing villages and coconut plantations on one side and the sea on the other.  On arrival check in to your hotel & Relax.  (approx. 43 Kms of Cycle Ride)

Marari Beach is neat and well-maintained beach, one can enjoy both sunrise and sunset views. It is peaceful and less crowded, providing an ideal spot to enjoy nature and take long walks. Marari Beach experiences warm and humid weather throughout the year. The beach’s proximity to other attractions like the backwaters of Alappuzha, the Lighthouse, & the International Coir Museum 

  • Overnight : at Hotel in Marari
    Accommodation inclusive of breakfast

After a relaxed breakfast, head to Alleppey, known for its serene backwaters. The route passes through country roads and small villages where people will busy in their routine works of livelihood catching fishes, travelling through narrow canals, working in fields, also watch coconut husk being processed and made into coir ropes and mats. On arrival check into your hotel & relax.  (approx. 30 Kms of Cycle Ride)

In the evening take a walk through the paddy fields and meet the local people or take a ride to the nearby village market. After visits return to Hotel for Overnight Stay.

  • Overnight : at Hotel in Alleppey
    Accommodation inclusive of breakfast

Today after breakfast take your bicycle enjoy moderate ride through beach & backwater toward your jetty point to board one of Kerala’s most luxurious forms of accommodation and transport, The Houseboat. for a cruising on serene backwaters. The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and canals lying parallel to the Arabian Sea of the Malabar coast of Kerala state in south-western India. (approx. 30 Kms of Cycle Ride)

On arrival check into your Houseboat.

Enjoy Lunch & Dinner at your houseboat.

One night cruise on the backwaters of the Alappuzha is one of the most popular cruises offered. A round trip, in which you board the boat at Alappuzha and disembark at Alappuzha after having spent the night in the tranquillity of the Backwaters. The cruise takes you through the clear waters of the prominent Punnamada Lake – the venue of the legendary Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race. You can visit the 400-year-old Champakkulam church, one of the 7 churches established by St. Thomas. The Chavara Bhavan, located 6 km from Alleppey, is another interesting place that one can’t afford to miss. The ancestral home of the Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the Chavara Bhavan houses the legendary 250-year-old beacon of light – preserved intact in its original and primitive form.

  • Overnight : at Houseboat in Alleppey (anchored along the shore during overnight stay)
    Accommodation inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Checkout after breakfast from your houseboat and Cycle towards the next destination Kumarakom. (approx. 40 Kms of Cycle Ride) Check into your hotel, relax for while.

Here you have option to visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary & nearby local Church & Temples or relax at your hotel .

  • Overnight : at Hotel in Kumarakom
    Accommodation inclusive of breakfast

a labyrinth of backwaters with shimmering water, the brilliant green of mangrove forests, coconut palms lining the embankments, blue skies, flocks of migratory birds skimming the water – that is kumarakom, a veritable dreamland! every year, more than seven million tourists visit kerala, a place that the national geographic magazine has described as one of the must-see places in a lifetime.  kumarakom is an important stopover for a majority of these tourists. this famous tourist backwater hub is a cluster of islands on the eastern banks of lake vembanad.

Today morning after breakfast & checkout comes to end of your Beach & backwater cycling holiday in Kerala. You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Kochi Airport by car to connect your onward flight on time.

 ** Tour Ends**

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Kochi

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