75 Southern India vacations found
Best of South India tour
Culture, Art and Scenery Tour through incredible South India
From £2,257 to £2,555 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Karnataka and Kerala vacation
A remarkable trip through the splendeurs of South East India
From £2,300 to £2,675 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Karnataka 12 day tour, India
Temples,verdant valleys,thundering waterfalls,wildlife
From £2,149 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tamil Nadu and Kerala vacation, India
Epic exploration from west to east - Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
From £1,999 to £2,399 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Karnataka luxury tour, heritage hills & wildlife
Experience Karnataka 2018 - the state that has it all!
From £2,450 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala luxury vacation
Kerala at a relaxed pace
From £2,260 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Tiger and Kerala beaches tour in India
Tigers safaris in central India with backwaters of Kerala
From Rupee182,000 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South India small group tour
Beautiful cities, colonial hill stations & colourful temples
From US $2,179 to US $2,749 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 22 Feb, 07 Mar
Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From US $1,120 to US $1,499 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Sunday departures throughout the year.
Kerala tailor made vacation
Discover Kerala, God's Own Country
From £500 to £650 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. This tour can be taken anytime
South India & Kerala vacation
Mysore Palace village stay Kerala Backwaters
From US $1,595US $1,494 to US $1,770 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Up to US $160 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Feb, 06 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 03 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 28 Feb, 06 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 03 Apr
Kerala luxury vacation, India
See inside Kerala with a touch of luxury
From £1,788 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and adapted to suit your budget and requirements
Kerala budget holiday, tailor made
Budget tailor-made holiday in Kerala
From £1,136 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Kerala and tropical India cycling vacations
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From US $2,749 to US $3,179 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 Mar, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 28 Mar, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 28 Mar, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 21 Mar
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South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From US $1,165US $1,080 to US $1,365 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 11 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 22 Jan, 27 Jan, 4 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 4 Jun, 25 Jun, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov ...
2021: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 22 Jan, 27 Jan, 4 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 4 Jun, 25 Jun, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov ...
Up to US $120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 03 Apr, 10 Apr, 01 May
Late availability on these dates: 06 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 03 Apr, 10 Apr, 01 May
History, culture & wildlife of India vacation
From the Nilgiri Hills to the beaches of Goa
From £1,336 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Kerala small group tour, India, 15 days
Exploring the Real culture and beauty of South India.
From US $1,895 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar
Kolkata to Kochi rail tour, India
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From US $3,299 to US $3,849 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Sep, 5 Oct
2021: 22 Feb, 29 Mar, 10 May, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
2021: 22 Feb, 29 Mar, 10 May, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
Southern India and Karnataka rail tour
Take the train from Goa to Kochi via Karnataka and see the breathtaking ruins of Hampi
From US $800 to US $1,099 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 2 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 2 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
Kerala biking vacation, India
Kerala through the magical landscapes & backwaters of Kerala
From £1,295 to £1,395 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Oct
2021: 12 Feb
2021: 12 Feb
Northern Kerala tailor tour, tailor made
Uncover the rich culture of northern Kerala
From £1,400 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade from April - October and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Kerala vacation, Malabar Adventure
Kerala adventure staying in a variety of accommodations
From £1,595 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern India tour, temples & nature
Tour from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Mysore
From £494 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From US $670 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar
Kerala birdwatching vacations, Western Ghats
An endemic birding tour through the Western Ghats of India
From US $1,580 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
Kerala family activity vacation, India
Discover lush green forests & magical Kerala backwaters
From US $1,385 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
£100 off on tours booked for March and April 2020
Kerala 12 day tailor made tour
A leisurely-paced tailor-made journey through Kerala.
From £1,980 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern India tour, Hampi & Badami
Get up close with a different side of South India!
From £1,223 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar
Western Ghats walking tour in India
Rain Forest trek through bio-diverse Western Ghats, India
From US $480 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar
Western Ghats wildlife tour in India
An amazing wildlife holiday across Western Ghats of India
From £1,360 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£1,999
excluding flights
From
£2,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The homestays were truly excellent and the safaris in Kabini were good, The houseboat on the backwaters was interesting and relaxing
Tips?
Afair amount of traveling involved and bear in mind that traveling 100km in India take a lot more time than in the Uk but it is exciting!
Local benefits?
I think we helped conservation in the various reserves
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Bernard Eddleston
From
£2,260
excluding flights
Staying at a homestay was a highlight for the brilliant hospitality we received; we became good friends with our hosts over the
three days we spent with them and were sad to leave. (more)Julian Welbank
Everyone was friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had a vacation of a lifetime. The itinerary was prefect for an introduction to Kerala; the accommodation was superb, the food delicious and all activities were interesting and worthwhile. (more)Kate Bulloch
Seeing a herd of wild elephants up close and the tea plantations was the most memorable. (more)Trish Butler
From
£1,336
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of the trip were seeing tigers. Local people. Un-touristy parts of India. The care and diligence of our tour operator and Rajat Kumar. (more)Sue Gray
For sheer excitement our number one was unexpectedly seeing wild elephants grazing in the dappled sunlight of a Munnar forest. (more)Jill Wild
It was a very good vacation, people were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Rajat was very efficient and helpful. (more)Alessandra Spera
From
£1,400
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We traveled as a family and moved every couple of days so ever day brought something new and was memorable. What was exciting about this vacation was learning about other cultures and meeting people living in a variety of different ways. But as a family, the favorite experience was riding an elephant.
Tips?
Take plenty of hand sanitiser for when you are out and about and some toilet rolls too. Food is very cheap, eat out! Don't eat at the Sandesh Prince hotel in... (more)Gentian Bolt
From
US $1,494
excluding flights
Meeting lots of kind local people was my highlight. (more)Julia Fletcher
Great for those who wish to experience the local foods, sites, forms of transport and culture in a safe and meaningful way. (more)Marilyn Scholtz
Wonderful, fabulous, went beyond my already high expectations. Everyone should do this one, it's a gem. (more)Dorothy Shirvell
From
£500
excluding flights
The most memorable was bamboo rafting and trek in Periyar National Park watching a family of elephants swim across the water in front of us and watching them as we ate our lunch (even the Rangers were excited to see a special event). (more)Julie Evans
Spending New Year's Eve at a party at our hotel was the most memorable - great atmosphere, tremendous friendliness and warmth and fireworks whose proximity erred on the side of exciting rather than H&S. - but we were outside, in the mountains and it was cold! We all loved Kerala and (particularly) its people and were left with a determination to see more of India. (more)Joan Findlay
The highlight was Seeing wild elephants in Periyar Tiger Reserve. (more)Jennie Greenhalgh
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£494
excluding flights
From
US $1,895
excluding flights
From
US $1,385
excluding flights
Fantastic trip of a lifetime ! The most memorable parts were our enthusiastic guide and driver, the animals (monkeys, birds and elephants), the beautiful scenery, the friendly people and the wonderful food. (more)jane Dymott
Most memorable? - Everything! From the moment that our tour guides picked us up - Jeffin & Santosh - who were AMAZING & our kids loved! Kerala is stunning, the food, the people - we loved it! (more)Rachel Gardner
There are so many great memories of the vacation, that will live long in the memory. In no particular order: The smile on the face of my daughter as the helped wash an elephant in the river, the scenery around Munnar was beautiful,
the homestay at Dewalokam was just great - jumping and swimming in the river... (more)Philip Hesketh
From
US $1,120
excluding flights
We have travelled quite extensively (including a previous trip to north India) but this was the first organised group vacation we have been on. We really enjoyed it... Overall an extremely well organised tour which we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. (more)Geoff Cruickshank
The whole vacation was fabulous but I loved the homestay in Kerala the best! Brilliant! (more)Eileen Durward
The highlight was Kochi, Mysore and the Kerala backwaters. Good overview of this part of India. (more)Michelle Weinberg
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We all enjoyed our long day of trekking.
Time on the house boat was perfect after a few days of cycling in the heat.
Throughly enjoyed the homestay accommodation.
Birdlife was particularly interesting
Tips?
The itinerary is not fixed and adjustments can be made to suit you
Need a resonable level of fitness.
We were careful about the water but ate everything with no ill effects
Local benefits?
Yes . In Kerala they are making a big effort to reduce waste... (more)Rita Orr
From
US $1,580
excluding flights
The tea plantations are photogenic in a very special way: so impossibly green in the sun. Walking in the forests near Periyar was like being in heaven: in the shade, beautiful birds, no other people around and with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. (more)Christopher Smith
The vacation could not have gone any smoother and our thanks to Thomas for recommending the wonderful Graman Homestay for a break before our bird watching trip began. We more or less just sat in the garden and relaxed whilst Jos and his wife looked after us and gave us some wonderful food. Different Kerala dishes every day.
(more)Christopher Wyeth
Many memorable parts - wonderful bird watching trips, cycling in the backwaters, relaxing and enjoying the Keralan food and scenery. (more)Moyra Williams
From
£1,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The food and the beds
Tips?
No alcohol on first day of month and every Sunday.
Internal flights have much lower baggage allowance than international flights
Local benefits?
Perhaps
Overall rating?
I feel good after it. (more)Marion Shepherd
From
US $2,179
excluding flights
There were to many memorable moments to list. Pretty wonderful. (more)Karen Harrison
The most memorable moments were Mysore Palace, Port hill country, Kovalam beaches, Madurai temples, Kerala backwaters.. (more)Michael Pridmore
The most memorable were - Staying on the houseboat on the Kerala backwaters, the rickshaw ride through Madurai, dipping my feet in the Indian Ocean at the southern most tip of India, eating curry with my fingers off a banana leaf and the cookery lesson at Peryar. (more)Sylvia Wilson
From
US $1,810
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There are so many very special moments, but we feel that this vacation enabled us to become involved with local people and their culture that we couldn't have achieved independently. We also enjoyed the combination of nature, wildlife and city attractions.
Tips?
This tour offered so much more in reality than can be described in a brochure.
Local benefits?
Certainly we interacted and used local people as much as possible.
Overall rating?
Excellent, all... (more)Amanda Eley
From
£1,860
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The experience of cycling through rural India, meeting and reacting with the local people. Even a local police sergeant bought us all breakfast when we met him one morning.
Tips?
A reasonable standard of fitness is required. We were a group of 9 men with ages ranging from 54yrs to 67yrs. Take a good pair of padded cycle shorts.
Local benefits?
We stayed at lovely boutique hotels and staff were employed from the local area.
Also used local roadside stalls for... (more)Bob Stunt
From
US $2,749
excluding flights
Excellent. Great intro to India and a welcoming people/culture. Kerala is rich state so poverty etc less obvious. Would do the trip again (more)Helen Wheeler
Has to be a 5 star!
I will definitely do another cycling vacation with these guys they were simply excellent. (more)Lyn Hill
Excellent... Cycling down the Ooty Hill, the views were breathtaking, as well as visiting the orphanage.
(more)Olga Baranova
From
£3,350
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The first Dravidian temple and discovering people were so happy to see us.
Tips?
Be prepared for mixed quality bedding and toilet facilities. Take sandals you can slip on and off really easily as you will need to do this continually.
Local benefits?
Yes, we visited eco lodges, took water filter bottle. I should have liked to purchase from co operative groups as well as watching the work of weavers, metal workers etc.
Overall rating?
A perfect way to... (more)Aileen Barry
From
US $2,380
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
So many, Bandipur national park, Thekkady and spice garden, Madurai temple. Loads more experiences, whole vacation good.
Tips?
Great vacation. Lots to see. Lots of traveling so limited relaxation time, although even in in the minibus could chat with others and watch the fascinating world go by.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Victoria Dyer
From
US $480
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Candlelit dinner in the bush as they heard it was our honeymoon and
seeing elephants in the wild, plus amazing views and beautiful birds and butterflies
Tips?
There are some steep climbs so get ready for those (the guides are great and you can take as long as you need)
Local benefits?
Yes, local guides accompanied us every day and we visited tribal villages to support their local economy. They also encouraged reducing plastic
Overall rating?
Absolutely... (more)Matthew Wright
From
US $1,150
excluding flights
Excellent. Our guide knew so much about the wildlife and culture of Kerala. He also cared for our safety and comfort throughout. A great experience for us. (more)Paul Roberts
The most memorable part of the vacation was walking to the second highest peak in the western ghats. (more)Tony Longman
The most memorable part of the vacation was walking in the Western Ghats. (more)Roderick Newton
From
£1,136
excluding flights
Awesome organic farm in Kerala was fantastic for kids- swimming in river, milking cows, home grown foods, fantastic service (dewakolam). A splurge yet incredibly memorable.
(more)Rebecca Rosenberg
The whole vacation was amazing - it would be difficult to select one bit. However the food was excellent. It was excellent! Our original plans were to book on a small group vacation but we found traveling on our own with a driver was a good experience that we would like to repeat. (more)Caroline Cobbing
Spotting so many exotic and sometimes rare, birds. The journey through the Western Ghats. Meeting so many friendly Indian people. (more)Chris Bush
From
US $2,149
excluding flights
I loved the trekking. My experience was that I could trust the guide implicitly - so go with the flow!
(more)Muriel Moore
From the moment we arrived in Cochin to the moment we left every second was memorable. Five stars all the way. (more)Lisa Brollo
The trekking and the temple in Madurai was the most memorable. (more)Erika Bühler
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