Kerala Bicycle Tour Package
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
Meeting and Greeting on arrival at Cochin airport and transfer by car to Hotel
Rest of the afternoon free to re-fit and ready your cycles for Kerala Bicycle Tour packages.
Day 02 : Kochi-Thattekkad (57 kms)
Today we will start our first day of Kerala Bicycle Tour packages
After breakfast we start cycling towards the foothills of the Western Ghats, the lowland forests of Thattekkad. We cycle through the scenic countryside of temples, churches, schools, small towns/villages/canal, paddy fields, rubber plantations.
(Total distance is 57 kms and cycling possible on entire route. Easy to moderate minor village/small town roads with occasional hike
Day 03 : Thattekkad-Munnar (72 kms)
After breakfast start cycle ride to Munnar (best route for the Kerala Bicycle Tour Packages)
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 04 : 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 on mountain roads- a good day for the Kerala Cycle Tour)
Day 05 : Munnar-Periyar (total 113 kms)
After breakfast we start cycling to Periyar. Mountain roads – challenging hikes are expected.
You can do cycling as much as possible. Support vehicle is available, if required, we can transfer you to Periyar after 65-70 kms of cycling.
(Hill/mountain roads with challenging hikes along with gain in altitude-an interesting day of Cycle tour in Kerala)
Day 06 : Periyar (no cycling today)
Morning boat ride to watch the wildlife.
Afternoon visit of spice plantation + elephant ride
Evening watch Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial Art) – no bike tour in Kerala today.
Day 07 : Periyar-Kumarakom
After breakfast we start cycling towards Kumarakom. We cycle approximately 85 kms, out of which 20 kms is deep descend with challenging curves. Then proceed to Kumarakom by vehicle. Kumarakom – the gateway to the backwaters, is unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways. A perfect day of cycling holidays in Kerala.
(Hill/mountain roads with challenging hikes + 20 kms of deep descending)
Day 08 : Kumarakom-Marari Beach (cycling via Alleppey for 60 kms)
After breakfast start cycle ride to Marari Beach via Alleppey. Easy cycling on Kerala village/small town flat tarmac roads. Rest of the day free at the beach.
(easy cycling in Kerala on flat road)
Day 09 : Marari-Fort Kochi (45 kms cycling)
After breakfast start cycling 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 of Fort Cochin + last moment shopping. End of your Bicycle Tour in Kerala.
Day 10 : Kochi-Departure
Transfer to Cochin airport
End of your Kerala Bicycle Tour packages.
| Tour Cost & Other details of Kerala Bicycle Tour Packages | |
|---|---|
| Tour Rates | Rates will be sent to you on request |
| Insurance | Insurance your own arrangement. You have to take adequate Insurance coverage. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| Best time to Travel | Sep to Mar |
| Climate | The weather is tropical and warm. Monsoon months are June-July-August. |
| What to bring | Casual Shirts / T-shirts / Shorts Sunglass, Sunscreen lotion, Gloves, Waterproof jacket (for unexpected rain/drizzle) |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |