Kerala: Beaches & Backwaters
From AUD $614 Was AUD $819
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Kerala: Beaches & Backwaters
7 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Now's the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Watch the sunset through the fishing nets of Kochi, stretch out on white-sand beaches, drift through the tranquil backwaters, and rise at dawn to see the sunrise — trust us, it's worth not hitting snooze. This seven-day tour offers a quick yet intimate introduction to the diversity of south India. Unwind with free time or some yoga, meet the local people, and spend the night with a local family. How's that sound for an authentic cultural experience?
Highlights
- Relax in the calm backwaters
- Experience a local homestay
- Chill out on quiet beaches
- Explore ecosystems aboard an Alleppey ferry cruise
- Sample South Indian cuisine.
Trip Details
7 days
Bus, boat, taxi, tuk-tuk
Small Group
English
Kochi, India
Kochi, India
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Kochi
Get to know your fellow travellers in the seaside neighbourhood of Fort Kochi. Stroll along the tropical backwaters and capture a group photo in the stunning scenery. Pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends!
Day 2: Kochi/Alleppey
Day 3: Alleppey/Kollam
Day 4: Kollam/Varkala
Note that Kollam Harbour is closed to visitors May through June.
Day 5: Varkala
Day 6: Varkala/Kochi
Day 7: Kochi
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $819
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Now's the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
11/27/2023
This is the first time I did 18 to 30 something tour. I've always done Classic tours before. I felt like the group I had had ',clicks', within the group and everyone didn't become friendly as it should be.
11/13/2023
Good experience all over the years
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
11/27/2023
This is the first time I did 18 to 30 something tour. I've always done Classic tours before. I felt like the group I had had ',clicks', within the group and everyone didn't become friendly as it should be.
11/13/2023
Good experience all over the years
10/30/2023
Amazing destinations with an amazing guide
10/30/2023
A really wonderful trip with a lovely relaxed itinerary. Tour CEO Justin made it an absolute r pleasure to be on. Made lvoely connections and had a great time. All restaurant recommendations were excellent.
08/07/2023
I have now taken two trips with G Adventures and both of them have been brilliant. The telephone support when booking the trip is brilliant as it the website with details of the trip. I was able to book airport transfers and extra nights in hotels extremely easily. The group sizes are excellent and the trip guides are fantastic - I cannot recommend G Adventures enough.
04/17/2023
The amount seen in a short space of time
04/03/2023
Really enjoyed the mix of cultural experiences plus chill time on this trip
03/20/2023
I liked the accommodation and the locations visited/activities offered on the trip. I also think travelling in a group meant I could do more things than I would have done otherwise.
03/06/2023
Great tour guide, but probably being in high end of the age bracket didn't feel thr group wanted to share the same experiences as I did. But the tour guide made sure I got the most of my trip and was always attentive.
03/06/2023
Trip was very well organized, perfect balance between fixed group activities and freetime and the tour took us to highly interesting places you would probably not see as an individual traveller (such as fish market in Kollam or NGO Planeterra).
02/20/2023
I thought the trip was very well run, the accommodation we stayed in, activities we did, and restaurants we were taken to were all good, and our guide was lovely and looked after us very well
02/06/2023
I personally love these tours
01/23/2023
Very good experience for someone wanting a whistle stop tour
01/09/2023
The primary reason is relaxed nature of the tours, and that I don't feel like I am always being taken to the most touristy places or where the company/ guide might get some commission.
01/09/2023
I have in general always been happy with GAdv.
10/23/2022
Great Experience
10/23/2022
Great guide
09/19/2022
This is a great way to travel to a new place, on a budget, meet new people, and feel safe despite traveling solo. The only concern was the cleanliness of some of the accommodations.
02/09/2022
Everything (hotels and travel) being organized made it super easy and made me feel comfortable in the atmosphere of India. I felt that my CEO was organized and had all the answers I needed
02/09/2022
great guides, local transport, free time, affordable
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