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77 Southern India vacations found
Southern India 15 day tour
An exciting mix of the best that South India has to offer.
From £1,015 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Book your 2019 holiday with only a £150 deposit per person
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
Kerala luxury vacation
Kerala at a relaxed pace
From £2,438 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
South Indian food tour, Kerala
Food & culture of Kerala
From £1,575 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and adapted to suit your budget and requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
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 $2,779 to US $3,049 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From US $1,399 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 $1,550US $1,472 to US $1,810 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Up to US $70 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 27 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 27 Sep
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 £1,204 14 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 $2,949 to US $3,749 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From US $1,215US $1,094 to US $1,375 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 13 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 13 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to US $120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Jul, 26 Jul, 09 Aug, 16 Aug, 06 Sep, 27 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 05 Jul, 26 Jul, 09 Aug, 16 Aug, 06 Sep, 27 Sep
Rural cycling tours in South India
The perfect way to cycle in rural Keralan countryside.
From US $980 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off all tours until November 2019
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:
2019: 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar
2020: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 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:
2019: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 21 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 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 $999 to US $1,099 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
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
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Kerala vacation, Malabar Adventure
Kerala adventure staying in a variety of accommodations
From £1,555 to £2,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala homestay tours
See Kerala from a different perspective
From £400 to £510 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From £430 5 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.
10% off all tours until November 2019
Kerala family activity vacation, India
Discover lush green forests & magical Kerala backwaters
From £985 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
10% off all tours until November 2019
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
What we rate and what we don't
Kerala birdwatching vacations, Western Ghats
An endemic birding tour through the Western Ghats of India
From US $1,360 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
10% off all tours until November 2019
India cycling tour, north and south
Cycle across India through classic cities to west coast
From US $3,320 to US $3,485 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Western Ghats walking tour in India
Rain Forest trek through bio-diverse Western Ghats, India
From £575 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off all tours until November 2019
Western Ghats wildlife tour in India
An amazing wildlife holiday across Western Ghats of India
From £980 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off all tours until November 2019
Tamil Nadu and Kerala summer tour
Special low season holiday to Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
From £1,894 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Highlights of Kerala tour, 16 days
An exclusive bespoke tour through the wonders of Kerala
From £1,699 to £2,592 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£1,999
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was seeing the evening ceremony at the ghats in Varanasi and visiting the temples of Madurai and Tanjore. (more)Santha Blankley
One of the best vacations we've EVER had. We loved it. (more)Judy Mcguire
Best ever!...Meeting so many kind and funny Indian people everywhere we went. Everyone was helpful, full of fun and the joys of life. (more)Lesley Somerville
From
£1,336
excluding flights
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
We got exactly what we wanted! I hesitate to call it a 2-week vacation in southern India. It was an immersive, fulfilling and rewarding travel experience which we'd happily do again. (more)Trevor Wright
From
£2,438
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
£1,015
excluding flights
A trip of a lifetime, so well organised, we really couldn’t fault it we had the best time ever.
(more)Judith Hawkey
There were several memorable parts to our vacation, 24 hours on the boat in the Kerala backwaters, a couple of days in the hills surrounded by beautiful tea fields, a cycle rickshaw tour of a city and two days in a bungalow on the shore of the Arabian Sea to name a few. (more)Sheila Thomas
The most memorable was meeting great people. A great vacation thanks to India and its wonderful people. (more)Germaine Hughes
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£1,575
excluding flights
From
US $980
excluding flights
Very good trip. (more)Frances Kirkham
The highlight was seeing Kerala from the bike view - the roadside coconut drinks and the birds. (more)Helen Davies
The sheer diversity and the immediacy of exposure to the people and landscape, and (for us), the exotic birdlife, made this a complete adventure. One can't experience all of that through a car window. (more)Keith Lough
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
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US $1,895
excluding flights
From
£494
excluding flights
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£430
excluding flights
The highlight was kayaking through quiet backwaters as local people started their day. Amazing food at really nice homestays. Getting to see rural and village life up close. (more)Immanuel Lanzaderas
Fantastic. One of the best vacations we have been on. Very well organised by Thomas who runs the operator we travelled with (more)Aileen Taylor
The overnight on the houseboat was magical and a perfect point half way to recharge after hiking and biking and before kayaking. (more)Scott and San
From
US $1,399
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
£985
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 $1,472
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
From
US $1,360
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
£1,555
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
£400
excluding flights
Getting in touch with local people. We were very well taken care of at Keits homestay and the food there was really good. The staff showed us around in
the village and spent time with us and showed us how people lived there.
Visiting the museum in Aleppey. (more)Ann-Cathrine Sanderberg
The most memorable parts were the overnight trip on a rice barge and the canoe trip through villages. (more)Brenda Fox
The most memorable part was the stay in Kumily. It was my first 2 days. Having spent the last 2 weeks in Madurai and Chennai, it was nice to find somewhere cool, clean and tranquil. (more)Peter Shepherd
From
US $2,779
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 $2,450
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
£1,735
excluding flights
From
£1,450
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
£1,700
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
£3,195
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
£750
excluding flights
Most memorable was relaxing in paradise. (more)Tammy Whitham
Hiking was amazing, gorgeous scenery and we were well looked after by our guide. (more)Collette Lyons
We loved our 8 day experience and our guide was brilliant...caring, thoughtful, adapted to our needs...made our experience in Kerala
exceedingly pleasurable. (more)Liz Huelin
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