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Kerala Cycling Tour
Overview
This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle the Kerala coastline beside magnificent tropical beaches
- Relax on the beaches of Kovalam.
- Explore Varkala, an unspoiled village with a lovely beach.
- Explore the magical waterways around Kollam and Mancombu.
- Stay in the charming hill station of Erattupetta
- Spot wildlife at Periyar National Park.
- Fort Cochin Explore this fascinating colonial coastal town
Self-Guided option available
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Day 1 - Arrive at the Trivandrum international airport and transfer to Kovalam Hotel. Evening free time to roam around on beach or to adjust bikes. Overnight stay in Hotel (Transfer 15 kms / 30 minutes)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 2 - Cycle around Kovalam to get used to bikes and the Indian roads. Afternoon free to enjoy at Kovalam beach. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 10 kms / 2 hrs including stops)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 3 - Today after breakfast transfer to Veli about 30 kms / 50 minutes. Start your cycling to Varkala via Anjengo fisherman’s village and en-route visit ‘Anjengo fort’ before you continue yourride to Varkala. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 37 kms / 5 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 4 - This morning cycling goes through villages to Paravur about 13 kms /1 hour. Enjoy your picnic lunch en-route before we transfer you to Kollam. Evening visit the light house and Thangassery village. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 36 kms / 5 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 5 - Today morning a short transfer to leave highway and start cycling about 15 kms on back roads before a short ferry crossing and continue cycling further towards Mannarasala Snake temple again board vehicle and transfer to Thotappally. After this, we will continue our drive to Alleppey. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 6 - Day free to explore nearby area by cycles. Evening village walk and a sunset cruise on canals by traditional wooden canoe. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 35 kms / 5 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 7 - Today after breakfast drive to Kanjirapally about 2 hrs and start cycling to Erattupetta. Late afternoon visit rubber plantations. Overnight Home stay. (Ride 33 kms / 5 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 8 - Today after breakfast you have a full day to explore Vagamon hills by cycling or transfer. We may bath in rock pools before visiting to Poonjar Palace a 900 year old residency of the Maharaja & his family before returning to Erattupetta hotel. (Ride 9 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 9 - Today will be a little tough day for the whole tour which involves a steep ascent towards Thekkady by using vehicles and cycles. Overnight stay in Hotel (Ride 30 Kms / 6 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 10 - Thekkady is a major spice growing area. Early morning we will leave for guided jungle walk in the Periyar National park to admire its abundant birdlife – kingfishers, storks and hornbills, followed by a bamboo rafting. The forests feature plenty of bird life and arboreal animals like giant squirrel and Nilgiri langur. Evening, enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake and experience panoramic view of forest-clad hills reflected on the lake.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 11 - Today after breakfast the route will involve transfer and cycling also enjoy freewheel ride. Arrive fort Cochin late afternoon. Check in to hotel and evening free to roam around at Fort Cochin. Evening optional Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay in Hotel (Ride 30 kms / 5 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 12 - Today enjoy Fort Cochin and Mattancherry sightseeing by cycles visiting St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon free time to explore fort Cochin by your own. Overnight stay in Hotel (Ride 10 kms )
Overnight - Hotel
Day 13 - Today after breakfast tour Concludes and transfer to international airport to board flight for your respective destinations .
Tour Ends
Essential Information
Base Price Includes
- Accommodation on double/ twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Daily buffet breakfasts included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by a Private vehicle as indicated in the itinerary.
- Professional Indian English speaking professional biking Tour leader including his wages, accommodation, food and travelling expenses.
- Support English speaking assistant cycle leader from 7pax on wards includes his wages, shared accommodation with main leader, food and travelling expenses.
- Cycle Mechanic services for the whole trip ( To maintain cycles, services, fix punctures or any other technical problems , daily clean cycles).
- Mineral water, snacks, tea/ coffee, fruits, cookies during cycling days only.
- Representative for assistance on Arrival /Departure.
- 24/7 assistance by our support team.
Base Price Does Not Include
- International / Domestic air fare.
- Any meal other than Breakfast unless specified.
- Any service or activity charges other than those included in the inclusions.
- Supplement Cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season.
- Entrance fee at monuments and National Parks.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand changes in the itinerary like natural calamities, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations and any medical emergency or evacuations.
- Travel insurance and Visa
- Expenses of a personal nature- Staff Tips, Laundry, phone calls, soft or alcoholic drinks, excess baggage charges, camera and Video fee or any other expanses which are not mentioned in above inclusion list.
- All government taxes as applicable.
