Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 14 Day India: Kochi & Goa's Golden Beaches. Jump into India’s vibrant south on this budget-friendly adventure designed for young travellers. Backwaters, beaches, and beer — oh my! Cruise through Kerala’s famous waterways on a houseboat, wander misty tea plantations, and explore the colonial charm of historic port towns. Stroll through ancient ruins, soak up the sun on golden beaches, and experience laid-back coastal vibes with fresh seafood and a cold Kingfisher in hand. From royal palaces to bustling spice markets, this two-week trip blends read more adventure, culture, and chill time for the ultimate South India escape.
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US$862 per person
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Trip Length
14 Days
Trip Starts
Goa
Trip Ends
Kochi
Departures
Jul 2026 to Jan 2028
Countries Visited:
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-39 Years
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
AHGK
Itinerary
Arrive at any time and welcome to India's popular beach town - Goa! Tonight, opt to join your group for a dinner out on the town and cheers to new adventures and friends! Then head to the train station for an overnight train to Hampi.
Accommodation:
Alor Holiday Resort
Included Experiences
- Connect With New Friends: Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
- Basic Overnight Train (beds): Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Pull into Hubballi train station early this morning and drive the rest of the way to Hampi. Then jump into a tuk-tuk to the hotel for the next two nights. Dig in to some breakfast and take some time to freshen up before enjoying some free time to explore this historic town. Come together in the evening to catch the sunset Raghunatha Temple.
Accommodation:
Dream Hampi Villa & Home Stay
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Enjoy a free evening in Hampi.
- Shri Malyavanta Raghunatha Temple: Visit the beautiful temple atop the boulder for sunset.
Explore the ancient ruins of Hampi. This UNESCO World Heritage site was built in the mid 1300's. Rome through the ruins and royal structures. In the afternoon, hike to the monkey temple atop Anjanadri Hill for sunset.
Accommodation:
Dream Hampi Villa & Home Stay
Included Meals:
Lunch
Included Experiences
- Hampi Ruins Walking Tour: Explore the spectacular ruins of Hampi Palaces, Hazararama Temple, and the boulders on the river on this walking tour.
- Free Time: Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Hampi how you wish.
- Anjanadri Hill Monkey Temple Sunset Hike: Visit the temple on top of Anjanadri Hill, known as the monkey temple. Enjoy a perfect sunset view and explore the complex.
This morning, opt to rise early for a hike up Mantanga Hill and enjoy a stunning sunrise over the rocky hill. Spend the day at leisure exploring of Hampi what you might have missed the day before. This evening, take a tuk-tuk to the train station for an overnight train to Mysore.
Included Experiences
- Basic Overnight Train (beds): Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
- Free Time: Enjoy a free day in Hampi to explore the bazaar or the other sites you missed yesterday.
Optional Experiences
- Matanga Hill Hike: Rise early this morning to hike from the Hampi Bazaar to Mantanga Hill for a beautiful sunrise. Admire the deep red hues over the unique boulder formations.
Pull into Mysore this morning as you wake up on the train. Then drop your bags, freshen up and head out for an adventure in Mysore. Walk through the Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hills and the Monolithic Bull. In your free time, opt to visit the extravagant Mysore Palace. In the evening, you won't want to miss the chance to see a Bollywood movie in your free time.
Accommodation:
Treebo Hotel Komfort Suites
Included Experiences
- Devaraja Market Visit: Visit the Devaraja Market and wander through the bazaar. Shop through the stalls of local flowers, herbs and spices, and vegetables.
- Chamundi Hills Visit: Enjoy a visit to the gorgeous temple devoted to the Hindu goddess, Chamundi, located on Chamundi Hill.
- Monolithic Bull Visit: Visit the giant Nandi Bull of Mysore, considered one of the most impressive Nandi figures in India. This icon, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is over 350 years old. Sitting atop Chamundi hills, visit the Monolithic bull and learn about Hindu mythology.
Optional Experiences
- Mysore Palace Visit: This stunning palace was the home of the Maharajas of Mysore, the former royal family, which ruled from 1399 to 1950. Learn about the rich history of Indian royalty and soak in the splendor of an era long gone.
Take a tuk-tuk to the bus station this morning and join the locals on a public bus south to Ooty. Take an orientation walk with your CEO after arrival and then enjoy some free time in the beautifully green town of Ooty.
Accommodation:
Treebo Lumino Crown
Included Experiences
- Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Orientation With CEO: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
- Free Time: Enjoy a free evening in Ooty.
Feel a sense of accomplishment this morning as we rise early for a picturesque sunrise hike up Dodapetta Peak with a view of the lush green surrounding forrest. Enjoy some free time today and opt to ride the famous toy train. In the afternoon, visit the Dodabeta Tea Factory.
Accommodation:
Treebo Lumino Crown
Included Experiences
- Dodapetta Peak: Hike up the highest mountain in the Nilgiris mountain range, Dodapetta Peak, for a perfect sunrise view.
- Dodapetta Tea Factory: Visit the Dodapetta Tea Factory and learn about the intricate process of tea manufacturing and history in Nilgiri. Admire the beautiful tea plantation and see how its picked. Learn about the process of drying and grinding the tea then have a chance to try some black or chai tea.
- Ooty Big Night Out: Get to know your new best friends better at a fun local bar in Ooty!
A bus, a train and tuk-tuk ride brings us to beautiful port town of Kochi! Spend the afternoon exploring this super cute city, wandering through the cobblestone streets and vibrant culture. Some new travellers may be joining you this evening. Join your CEO to help welcome everyone this evening.
Accommodation:
Hotel Gama Heritage
Included Experiences
- Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Tuk-Tuk: Ride like the locals from Ernakullam Railway Station to Fort Kochi.
- Fort Kochi Visit: Enjoy your stay in charming Fort Kochi, which evokes an era long gone. Walk through the cobblestone streets, visit delightful tea houses, and have a relaxing drink while sitting by the water. Be sure to check out Vasco de Gama's tombstone and the famous blue synagogue.
Take an orientation walk visiting Fort Kochi, St Francis Church, the Dutch cemetery, and the Jewish Quarter with curio shops and a synagogue more than 400-years-old. Then travel to Alleppey, a golden streak of land woven with rivers, lakes, lagoons, and canals. Enjoy an empowering lunch before checking out the island along the lagoon with a local guide and learn about the way of life here. Settle into a homestay and get to know your hosts.
Accommodation:
Greenpalm Homes
Included Meals:
Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Orientation Walk: Get to know the delightful city of Cochin through this guided walk. Walk through the fish market and the famous Chinese fishing net, believed to have been brought by traders from Kubla Khan's court in China.
- Alleppey Guided Walk: Explore the area, known as the "Venice of the East," on foot with a local English-speaking guide and learn about the way of life here.
- Alleppey Homestay: Enjoy a stay with a local family in Alleppey and get a real taste of the culture and what life on the islands is like. Learn how to cook some delicious Kerala dishes and dig in and enjoy the meal after your lesson.
- Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project: Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch prepared by women of the Planeterra Theruvarom Empowerment Project, which provides women from rural areas an alternative source of income by honing their hospitality and culinary skills. Learn about the local cuisine and socio-economic fabric of the region as you get to know the women. All while taking in live entertainment!
Explore the unique ecosystem of Alleppey backwaters on a morning ferry cruise. Afterward, travel down the coast by bus to the port city of Kollam. On arrival, choose to relax on the beach, climb Thangassery Light House, or peruse the nightlife.
Accommodation:
Chandra Inn
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Alleppey Ferry Cruise: Enjoy a morning ferry ride through the backwaters, observing the unique ecosystem with blue-green stretches of water and coconut trees.
- Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Orientation With CEO: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Visit the Kollam Harbour and experience the importance of fishing for the community. Afterward, settle into a private vehicle and see who can count the most palm trees as you cruise down the coast to tropical Varkala. Enjoy lots of free time to explore the town, get treated by local healers, or visit the Varkala Temple. Note that Kollam Harbour is closed to visitors May through June.
Accommodation:
Jickys Nest
Included Experiences
- Kollam Fishing Docks Visit: See where all of the action happens in this busy port city and walk around Kollam's bustling fishing docks.
- Neendakara Fishing Harbour Visit: Visit the largest wholesale fishing market and harbour on the Arabian Sea, dating back to the sixteenth century. Take in the sights and sound of a busy fish market at work, and check out the morning's fishing haul.
Optional Experiences
- Janardhana Swamy Temple Visit: Enjoy a visit to this beautiful temple that gives homage to Janardana Swami, who is a form of Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. Pilgrims from the south of India make the trek to visit this 2000-year-old temple and pay their respects.
Choose your own adventure today, exploring Varkala solo or with your new friends. Spend time wandering the peaceful gardens of an ashram devoted to Kerala's most eminent spiritual and social reformer at the mystical Janardhana Swamy Temple. Or head to the beach and relax while watching the Arabian Sea with a drink in hand.
Accommodation:
Jickys Nest
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Lots of free time to explore the town, relax with an Ayurvedic massage, get treated by local healers, or visit the Varkala Temple.
Optional Experiences
- Janardhana Swamy Temple Visit: Enjoy a visit to this beautiful temple that gives homage to Janardana Swami, who is a form of Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. Pilgrims from the south of India make the trek to visit this 2000-year-old temple and pay their respects.
- Ayurvedic Massage: Ayurvedic medicine is a system of Hindu traditional medicine, and Ayurvedic massage has been practiced in India for centuries and is viewed as a part of holistic medicine. These massage techniques provide relaxation, improve circulation, and eliminate of toxins. Lie back and enjoy!
Return to Kochi by train. In the late afternoon, continue to wander the streets or opt to catch a traditional Kathakali dance performance. For your big night out as a group, immerse yourself in the exciting Kochi nightlife and reminisce about the life-changing adventures you've shared.
Accommodation:
Hotel Gama Heritage
Included Experiences
- Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Free Time: Visit any sites skipped on the first visit to Kochi.
- Kochi Nightlife: Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Optional Experiences
- Kathakali Dance: Considered one of the oldest dance forms in India, Kathakali is a combination of drama, dance, music, and ritual. Characters with vividly painted faces and elaborate costumes re-enact stories from the Hindu epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana. This dance drama is famous for amazing costumes, extensive makeup, and explosive body movements, and is performed exclusively by men.
Today is departure day, but do not fear, there is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Hug your new friends, exchange contacts, and depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Explore the ancient wonders of the Hampi Ruins.
- Catch breathtaking sunrises and sunsets from Dodapetta Peak and Anjaneya Temple.
- Wander off the beaten path in Mysore with visits to Devaraja Market and Chamundi Hills.
- Experience a local homestay.
- Explore ecosystems aboard an Alleppey ferry cruise.
- Sample South Indian cuisine.
- Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Ooty , Ooty
- Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi
- Hampi Ruins Walking Tour
- Anjaneya Temple Sunset
- Devaraja Market Visit
- Chamundi Hills Visit
- Monolithic Bull Visit
- Dodapetta Peak
- Dodapetta Tea Factory
- Fort Kochi Visit
- Free time in Hampi
- Free time in Ooty
- Orientation walks in Alleppey, Kollam, and Fort Kochi
- Morning ferry cruise on Alleppey's backwaters
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Tuk-tuk, public bus, taxi, overnight train, local train, Private Vehicle
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- Simple Hotels Or Guesthouse (twin-share) (10 Nights), Overnight Train (2 Nights), Homestay (1 Night)
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Built for young travelers ready to break free from the everyday grind, these trips bring together a safe and supportive group of like-minded people in their twenties and early thirties.
Connect on the First Night Out, explore with a Chief Experience Officer (CEO), enjoy free time, and celebrate unforgettable moments with new friends - without breaking the bank. Travel confidently, respectfully, and affordably.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Tuesday
14 Apr 2026
14 Apr 26
Goa
Monday
27 Apr 2026
27 Apr 26
Kochi
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,149
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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