• South India by bicycle
  • South India by bicycle
  • South India by bicycle
  • South India by bicycle
  • South India by bicycle
  • South India by bicycle
  • South India by bicycle
  • South India by bicycle
India

South India by bicycle

Réf : ZVJMHD

In summary

  • Sports
    Gravel biking
  • Duration
    13 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Gravel biking
    Beginner
    For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km per day—over mixed terrain with an elevation gain of up to 800m.
    Intermediate
    For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km—over mixed terrain, with an elevation gain of 800 to 1,200 meters per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who cycle regularly and competitively: you are active and engage in physical activity every week. You wish to cover distances of 50 to 80 km over mixed, unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 meters per day.
    Advanced
    For those who regularly go on long rides with friends, you train several times a week. You want to cover distances of 70 to 80 km over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with 1,500m of elevation gain per day.
    Expert
    For those who regularly go on long rides, you train several times a week. You aim to cover distances of up to 100 km per day over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,500 m per day.
  • Destination
    Asia / India
  • Age
    From 16 - 70 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    167.6 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    French

In a few words

Let yourself be seduced by an original exploration of South India, far from the beaten track. This cycling trip through Kerala offers a total immersion, punctuated by the local way of life and the diversity of the landscapes traversed.

Your cycling route begins in Cochin , a historic port city where colonial influences and ancestral traditions intertwine. You then leave the urban bustle behind to cycle towards the Munnar Hills. There, the landscape transforms into a verdant carpet of tea plantations and magnificent mountain panoramas.

The route then plunges into the heart of the Periyar jungle , a wild natural sanctuary, before reaching the famous Backwaters . This peaceful network of canals lined with coconut palms is best explored at the pace of your pedaling and encounters with the locals.

To conclude this road trip adventure, the Malabar Coast awaits you. You'll finish your journey at your own pace along the magnificent beaches of Marari , an ideal haven of peace to savor the end of this unique trip, a perfect balance between gentle exercise, lush nature, and Indian culture .

The highlights

  • A gentle and immersive journey
  • Discovering Kerala by bike
  • Crossing the Backwaters by houseboat
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Sport

Level

Gravel biking

Beginner

Levels

Gravel biking
Beginner
For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km per day—over mixed terrain with an elevation gain of up to 800m.
Intermediate
For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km—over mixed terrain, with an elevation gain of 800 to 1,200 meters per day.
Confirmed
For those who cycle regularly and competitively: you are active and engage in physical activity every week. You wish to cover distances of 50 to 80 km over mixed, unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 meters per day.
Advanced
For those who regularly go on long rides with friends, you train several times a week. You want to cover distances of 70 to 80 km over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with 1,500m of elevation gain per day.
Expert
For those who regularly go on long rides, you train several times a week. You aim to cover distances of up to 100 km per day over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,500 m per day.
For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km per day—over mixed terrain with an elevation gain of up to 800m.

In figures

Gravel

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Average distance/day: 35 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 79 m
  • Average daily descent: 15 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Supervisor

A French-speaking cycling guide for all bike rides, except days 1 and 13.


Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
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    Cochin Airport - Cochin

    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Namaskaram, welcome to India, to Kerala!

    Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

    Today, you can leisurely explore the old town of Fort Kochi. From the Paradesi Synagogue to the Holy Cross Cathedral, passing by the Dutch Raja Palace, you'll be dazzled by its architectural diversity.

    And captivated by the colorful displays of spices with a thousand scents.

    Day 1

Accommodation

Access

Departure
Aéroport de Cochin
Day 1
End of stay
Aéroport de Cochin
Day 13

You will be met by your private driver upon arrival at Cochin Airport. The transfer to Cochin Airport at the end of your stay is also included.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Cochin

Price details

The price includes

  1. Assistance from your travel expert 24/7.
  2. Airport reception.
  3. Transfers and ground transportation in private vehicles with drivers.
  4. Accommodation in double or twin rooms including one night on a farm and one night on a houseboat.
  5. Breakfasts, from day 1 to 13.
  6. Full board at John's Farm
  7. Bike rental, MTB or hybrid bikes (Trek, Merida, Scott).
  8. A French-speaking cycling guide for all bike rides, except days 1 and 13.
  9. The support vehicle, helmets, first aid kit, spare parts and essential tools.
  10. Water bottles, tea, coffee, refreshments (bananas, chocolates, biscuits, fruit juice, etc.) during the hike.
  11. The activities as described in the program.

The price does not include

  1. The visa and the associated costs.
  2. International flights and international airport taxes.
  3. Tipping. It's part of the country's culture.
  4. Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the program.
  5. Drinks and personal expenses.

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate what formalities are required for entry and stay in the destination country. You can also consult this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


For connecting flights operated by different airlines, also check the formalities for countries you transit through.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are compliant, in particular regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to still be valid 6 months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account customs restrictions and other obligations of the destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date — remember to regularly check official websites.

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