Uncover Kerala’s famous backwaters by bike. Take a leisurely tour of the state’s must-sees from tea plantations to spice trading routes where the air is thick with cardamom. Learn about Kerala’s majestic history visiting palaces and cultural sites. Finally, get to know a slower pace of life passing through sleepy villages and sharing a home with locals.
Why we love this trip
- Explore fragrant plantations – Meander through plantations where tea leaves as well as cumin, cardamom, pepper, and other spices are harvested.
- Float through the backwaters – Relax on a traditional houseboat and journey through the famous Kerala backwaters.
- Experience Keralan hospitality – Immerse yourself in village life with a homestay at a local house.
INCLUDED MEALS – Breakfast: 13; Lunch: 3; Dinner 2
ACCOMMODATION – 2 nights simple homestay; 8 nights comfortable hotel; 2 nights premium hotel
CYCLING GRADE: – Leisurely
Is this the tour for you?
- We’ve graded the pace of our tour of Kerala as leisurely, however, we cover a lot of ground to fit in the highlights, so expect a couple of longer drives.
- While you don’t need to be a cycling pro to take on this tour (all rides are leisurely) it will help if you have a basic level of fitness and enjoy long stretches on a bike.
- It’s worth noting that we have a back – up vehicle to transport you if you’re feeling tired or just fancy a break from pedalling.
- Our accommodation is chosen based on location and authenticity – while it brings us closer to local life, standards may not meet those of home.
Cycling Information
Daily distances
Total distance : 339 kilometres
| Day 2 | 10km/32km |
| Day 3 | 37km |
| Day 4 | 36km |
| Day 5 | 39km |
| Day 6 | 35km |
| Day 7 | 33km |
| Day 8 | 9km/32km |
| Day 9 | 36km |
| Day 10 | 0km |
| Day 11 | 30km |
| Day 12 | 10km |
Key: Tour rides
Optional rides are available
General cycling information
On this tour we cycle 269 km/167.1 miles over ten days (an average of 27 km/16.7 miles per day) with further optional rides available. We avoid main roads where possible and cycle mainly on tarmac back roads (90%) and some gravel paths (10%). A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the tour. We have graded the route as easy.
Bike information
Your included bike is either a 24 gear Medirda D20 and D40 Mountain bike, 27 year Trek-3700 Mountain bike or 29 gear Rudley Trail Fire 4 Mountain bike and will be the correct frame size for your height. A 2.5 litre handlebar bag and water bottle holder are included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the tour. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet. E-Bikes are not available to hire on this tour.
Cycling grade： Leisurely
Price is tour only price. Flights can be added for a supplement to create an ATOL protected package.
This tour is currently available to book up until December 2025