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14 days Biking Trip in Kerala
Cochin – Athirappally waterfalls - Thattekad – Munnar – Periyar– Vagamon – Pala – Kottayam - Kumarakom - Marari Beach |
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Day 01 Arrive Cochin Meeting & Greeting on arrival at Cochin airport and transfer by car to Hotel Day 02 Kochi-Athirappally Waterfalls Today we start our Cycle tour in South India: Morning start the cycling to Athirappally (45 kms cycling) Total distance is 45 kms and cycling possible on the entire route. Start with flat tarmac village roads and progressing to the mountain hike when you reach closer to Athirappally. Afternoon you can visit Athirappally waterfalls
Day 03 Athirappally-Thattekkad (60 kms cycling) After the breakfast start cycle ride to Thattekkad. Total distance is 60 kms and cycling possible on the entire route. Cycling on mountain roads/village roads and plains.
Day 04 Thattekkad-Munnar (72 kms cycling) After breakfast start ride to Munnar Today is a day of climbing to the heights at Munnar at over 1600 meters. We will pass through Cocoa , Cashew, teakwood, Mango, pepper & coconut plantations. Total distance is 72 kms and cycling possible on the entire route – last few kms are very steep. (Hill/mountain roads with challenging hikes along with gain in altitude) Day 05 Munnar (55 kms cycling) Today we will take cycling towards Kundala Dam through Swiss dairy farm, Madupetty – full of tea estate gardens/beautiful views around. (From hotel to hotel cycling-55 kms) Day 06 Munnar – Santhanpara (50 kms cycling) After breakfast start cycle ride to Santhanpara. Mountain roads - challenging hikes are expected.
Day 07 Santhanpara – Periyar (75 kms cycling) After breakfast start ride to Periyar/Kumily. Mountain roads - challenging hikes are expected.
Day 08 Periyar (today no cycling) Morning boat ride to watch the wildlife. Afternoon visit of spice plantation + elephant ride Evening watch Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial Art)
Day 09 Periyar-Vagamon (50 kms cycling) After breakfast start your cycle ride to Vagamon (challenging mountain road with steep ascend/descend)
Day 10 Vagamon-Pala (45 kms cycling) After breakfast start your cycle ride to Pala (mountain-steep ascending curves, then to small town roads).
Day 11 Pala – Kumarakom (60 kms cycling) After breakfast start your ride to Kumarakom – the gateway to the backwaters. (village/small town roads). Afternoon backwater cruise by a country boat
Day 12 Kumarakom-Marari Beach (cycling via Alleppey for 60 kms) After breakfast start your cycling to Marari Beach via Alleppey. (village/small town flat roads).
Day 13 Marari-Fort Kochi (45 kms cycling) After breakfast start ride to Fort Kochi. Total distance is 45 kms and cycling possible on the entire route. This is a flat tarmac road, most of the cycling on the village/coastal area, visiting fisherman’s villages. Afternoon visit around Fort Cochin + last moment shopping.
Day 14 Kochi-Departure Departure transfer to Kochi airport to board your onward flight. End of your Bicycling Tour in Kerala. |
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Tour Cost & Other details of Kerala Tour on a Cycle | |
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Tour Rates
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Rates will be sent to you on request |
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Insurance |
Insurance your own arrangement. You have to take adequate Insurance coverage.
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Bike Hire & other items |
We provide Hybrid Cycle free in the tour or you can bring your own cycle. Saddle and helmet are also provided free. But if you wish to bring your own helmet/ saddle/pedal to fit into your personal style, you can bring the same. If you wish you can also bring your own cycle/bike.
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Support |
Supporting vehicle & driver will follow the riders throughout the Kerala Cycle trip for all kind of assistance & route direction and take care of the day to day bike maintenance.
The vehicle will carry your luggage too. Bottled water & fruits will be provided en-route.
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Daily cycling in Kerala |
Cycling is possible as per the distance mentioned each day in the programme. But you can choose the distance for the daily cycling as per your cycling ability.
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Kerala Bike Tour Grade |
Easy – on a tarmac village/small town roads (No routes are 100% flat, so there might be odd climbs and descent during your Bicycling Tour in Kerala) |
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Best time to Travel |
Sep to Mar |
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Climate |
The weather is tropical and warm. Monsoon months are June-July-August. |
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What to bring |
Casual Shirts / T-shirts / Shorts Sunglass, Sunscreen lotion, Gloves, Waterproof jacket (for unexpected rain/drizzle)
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Payment details |
Payment not required for any kind of enquiry. 50% advance required at the time of booking or 45 days prior to your arrival, whichever comes early. Balance & full advance to be made 21 days prior to your arrival.
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Cancellation Policy |
100% refund if you cancel 30 days prior to travel 50% refund if you cancel 15 days prior to travel 25% refund if you cancel 7 days prior to travel No refund if you cancel after that
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Other Terms & Conditions |
Kerala4you Holidays shall not be held responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by Acts of God, change of schedule, strikes, vehicle breakdown, or other conditions. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary if necessary. There is an element of risk involved in any adventure activity including traffic accidents, etc. You must follow our instructions and obey the road rules at all times. You must release or indemnify Kerala4you Holidays and our staff against any liability we incur to anyone else, resulting from your failure to follow our instructions. We also reserve the right to cancel the day's cycling due to any unavoidable circumstances. |
