Kerala & Maldives Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Succumb to the languid pace of South India life at beach side resorts
- Take in the iconic backwaters of Alleppey by kayak
- Uncover historic Kochi and its colonial architecture
- Unwind with 5 nights aboard an authentic dhoni as you cruise the Maldives
- Explore the rich mangrove ecosystems of Paravur
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Trip includes
- 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners
- airport transfers
- private air conditioned vehicle
- comfortable hotel accommodation on a twin share basis
- expert bilingual cycling and kayaking guides in Kerala
- internal flights Trivandrum to Male
- accommodation on board a Dhoni including Maldives tourist taxes and tour permits
- Expert local tour guide, local captain and crew on board dhoni
- good quality cannondale, trek or similar bikes
- kayaking equipment
- basic snorkelling equipment
- sightseeing with local guides including entrance fees
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Itinerary
Arrival at Kochi. Transfer to Fort Kochi. On arrival, you will check into a heritage hotel at Fort Kochi. You are able to use the remainder of your day at you leisure. An arrival briefing will be held this evening (details will be provided on arrival). Overnight: Dutch Bungalow or similar.
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After an early breakfast, you will discover this amazing city of Kochi. Kochi (Cochin as it was known in colonial times) is a major port on the west coast of India, set on a cluster of islands surrounded by sparkling blue lagoons and backwaters. Its historic links can...
After a short transfer to the backwaters, you begin your leisurely 15km kayaking adventure. We begin early so as to enjoy the local communities beginning their day thus gaining insight into the local way of life. Often starting with happy school children skipping alon...
Today we cycle through the backwater & beach areas towards Kollam (Quilon) – an ancient port city with great historical significance especially in relation to the struggles during colonial times. We then continue cycling, mostly on dirt roads that take us through ...
Today we explore the the local network of mangroves by boat a true highlight of the area and a crucial element of the local ecosystem, providing shelter to juvenile fish from the larger predatory fish in the open waters. These mangroves are also home to a variety of bird species such as the iconic Kingfisher. Overnight: Fragrant Nature or similar.
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Today, we get back on our bicycles and cycle through the quite villages at Paravur until we reach the Coir Factory. Coir is a meterial made from coconut husks from which matting and ropes can be made. Here we have an opportunity to see the traditional coir making skil...
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your departure flight to Male. On arrival at the International airport at Male, you will be transferred to your dhoni. Our dhonis are all equipped with motors as well as private cabins and a sun deck. You will be introduced to the cr...
On the Maldives Dhoni Cruise there’s only one thing to do, relax and enjoy! After breakfast we cruise to the nearby atoll and the village of Felidhoo. Felidhoo Atoll is still quite untouched and its main industry is fishing. Our cruising time will be 4 to 5 hours. We ...
We have plenty of time to relax today as we cruise to the beautiful uninhabited island of Vashugiri. At the beach, you can go skin-diving, snorkeling or swimming. Our crew will organise a beach barbeque where we can enjoy a feast of local seafood. We spend the night at anchor and you may choose to sleep up on deck beneath a blanket of stars.
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Today we cruise to the picturesque inhabited island of either Felidhoo or Keyodu. Here we will meet the islanders, explore the local towns and have some time for local entertainment in the evening. We return to the dhoni in the evening.
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We cruise back to Male Atoll. You will have time to visit Male city where you may like to do a bit of souvenir shopping, visit the museum or fruit market before we cruise to a nearby resort island for our final night at anchor.
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Waking up on the dhoni, we have breakfast before being transferred to the airport.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfares and departure taxes
- Visas
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, bottled mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol etc
- Optional activities and sightseeing during free time
- Still/video camera fees at monuments
- E-bike upgrade - additional cost applies (subject to availability)
Accommodation
- 12 day trip
- 6 nights hotel
- 5 nights dhoni
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