About this trip
Seven days through Kerala, covering Kochi's old town, backwater canals, and a stretch of coast, with enough breathing room to actually settle into each place rather than rush through it.
You'll spend a night with a local family, which gives the trip a more personal edge than the standard hotel-hopping tour, plus free time to do your own thing or join in a yoga session.
It's a compact introduction to south India rather than an exhaustive one — good if you want a taste of the culture, the backwaters, and the coast without a packed itinerary.
What you'll do
- Watch the sunset by Kochi's Chinese fishing nets
- Cruise the backwaters at a slow pace
- Relax on white-sand beaches
- Stay overnight with a local family
- Join an optional yoga session
- Catch a dawn sunrise
- A short trip, so it's an introduction to Kerala rather than a deep dive
- Includes a homestay night, which suits travellers keen on direct cultural contact
- Some free time built in for you to explore or rest at your own pace
Worth it if you want structured backwater time and group camaraderie. Think twice if you crave cultural depth or beach flexibility.
- The two backwater days justify the tour; exploring solo here is genuinely harder.
- Guide delivered solid historical knowledge and activity suggestions; group stayed genuinely friendly throughout.
- Cultural activities are sparse and pre-set; don't expect meaningful engagement if that matters to you.
- Pace is relentless for seven days; accommodation comfort varies, so check specifics before booking.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £337, about 57% below the priciest month (Dec).
Getting there
Opens Trip.com, pre-filled — one-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown there.
Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kochi (Cochin) · 27 Jul – 28 Jul
Booked on their own sites, separate from your tour. We may earn a commission — it never changes your price.
Sort the essentials
Partner offersWe may earn a commission from partner offers. It never changes your price or our ranking.
More trips like this
Ranked on real fit — in case this one isn't quite yours.
Booked with the operator via TourRadar · we may earn a commission.
Want longer in India?
Working holidays, volunteering & more — £50 off with code 18TO35TRAVEL.
Powered by Global Work & Travel · we may earn a commission on bookings.