11-Day Kerala Spice Trial Cycling Tour
ID: GYG1050590-1622542
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
11 days
Description
Explore a 11-Day Kerala Spice Trail tour on geared cycles or E-bikes,Riding through misty tea hills,lush forests,Cardamomm Hills and serene backwaters-starting in Fort Kochi - Ending at Marari Beach.
Day 1: Arrival in Fort Kochi
Arrival transfer to Fortkochi, bike fitting, local sightseeing of Fort Kochi’s historic highlights.
Stay: Dutch Bungalow Heritage Hotel
Day 2: Fort Kochi – Thattekkad
Cycle through scenic village roads, spice and fruit plantations. Evening birdwatching and optional kayaking.
Stay: Birds Murmur Camp (Luxury Tents)
Day 3: Thattekkad – Kallar Valley
Ride past rainforests, waterfalls, and plantations. Afternoon nature trail or tribal village visit.
Stay: Dew Drops Farm Resort
Day 4: Kallar Valley – Munnar
Cycle into the hills of Munnar. Visit Tea Museum and enjoy a guided bazaar walk.
Stay: Olive Brook Hotel
Day 5: Munnar – Santhanpara
Ride through tea and spice plantations into the Cardamom Hills. Optional afternoon trek with views of Tamil Nadu.
Stay: Shola Crown Resort
Day 6: Santhanpara – Thekkady
Ride to Periyar via scenic forests. Evening cultural show or optional Kerala cooking class.
Stay: Hotel Treetop
Day 7: Thekkady (Free Day)
Explore Periyar Tiger Reserve with guided walk and optional bamboo rafting or hiking. Visit spice plantation and market.
Stay: Hotel Treetop
Day 8: Thekkady – Vagamon
Cycle through hill ridges, pine forests, and meadows to reach the hill station of Vagamon.
Stay: Winter Vale Green Stay
Day 9: Vagamon – Alappuzha Backwaters
Descend to the backwaters. Enjoy a village walk or optional houseboat stay.
Stay: Emerald Isle Heritage Resort
Day 10: Alappuzha – Marari Beach
Cycle to Marari via coir factory visit and coastal fishing village experience.
Stay: Abad Turtle Beach Resort
Day 11: Departure
Tour ends. Optional Stay extension or airport drop-off as per schedule.
Highlights
- Fort Kochi Sightseeing / Backwater homestays and experiences
- Vagamon Hill station /Tea plantations of Munnar
- Kayaking experience at Thattekad/ Birding experience at Thattekad
- Wilderness of Periyar Tiger Reserve /Leisure at Pristine Beach of Marari
- Cardamom forests of Shantanpara
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-Up from Kochi
INCLUDED
- Accompanying English Speaking Guide
- E-Bikes / Geared Bicycles (Trek / Giant / Cannondale / Scott)
- Accommodation in Twin Share
- Snacks, Beverages & Drinking Water
- Meals as Mentioned as per Itinerary
- Entry Fees at Forest, Monuments, Plantation, Museums etc
- Transfers in AC vehicle
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- Toll, Vehicle Permit, Parking & Government taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
