Southern India vacations
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South Indian food tour, Kerala
Food & culture of Kerala
From £1,473 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
Kerala holidays, wildlife & waterways
Sleep on a traditional houseboats and spot wild elephants
From £1,198 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Why not try India with a twist? Tour through tea plantations, spot wildlife and drift down the backwaters on a traditional houseboat, all before ending your trip on a palm-fringed beach. An unforgettable way to experience the Colonial South.
Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From US $1,190 to US $1,499 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Sunday departures throughout the year.
Kerala luxury vacation, India
See inside Kerala with a touch of luxury
From £2,039 16 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
South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From US $878 to US $1,310 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 16 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 11 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2018: 3 Jan, 5 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul ...
2018: 3 Jan, 5 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul ...
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
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
Small group tour exploring the best of South India.
From US $1,640 to US $1,950 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May
2018: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May
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 £1,800 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
Kerala family activity vacation, India
Discover lush green forests & magical Kerala backwaters
From £980 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
South India & Kerala vacation
Mysore Palace village stay Kerala Backwaters
From US $1,305 to US $1,690 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From US $540 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.
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
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.
India family holiday, Taj, backwaters & beaches
Highlights trip to India that'll keep all the family happy
From £1,598 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern India biking vacation
Ride along and explore the west coast of India.
From US $2,484 to US $2,980 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 25 Feb, 25 Mar, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 18 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 25 Feb, 25 Mar, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 18 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
North and South India grand tour, 30 days
The Very Best of India In Style
From £4,299 4 weeks 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 £1,929 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 £1,789 to £2,159 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Karnataka luxury tour, heritage hills & wildlife
Experience Karnataka 2016 - the state that has it all!
From £2,045 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India family vacation, tailor made
Family adventure around northern India's highlights
From £1,075 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India rail tour, Kolkata to Kochi
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From US $3,299 to US $3,899 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 20 Nov
2018: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 12 Feb, 2 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
2018: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 12 Feb, 2 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
India rail tour, Southern India & Karnataka
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:
2017: 20 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2018: 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 27 Jun, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 1 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2018: 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 27 Jun, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 1 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
India rail tour, Southern India & the East Coast
Hop on board and see India in a whole new light.
From US $1,399 to US $1,599 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Sep, 3 Nov, 1 Dec
2018: 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 28 Sep, 2 Nov, 30 Nov
2018: 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 28 Sep, 2 Nov, 30 Nov
Family holiday with volunteering in India
A truly fun & rewarding experience for families of any size
From £499 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip departs every Saturday thoroughout the year
Kerala biking vacation, India
Kerala through the magical landscapes & backwaters of Kerala
From £1,190 to £1,290 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 10 Nov, 22 Dec
2018: 9 Feb, 19 Oct, 26 Dec
2018: 9 Feb, 19 Oct, 26 Dec
Kerala & Mumbai luxury holiday
An adventure to Kerala & Mumbai with a difference!
From £1,485 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India small group vacation, South India
Immerse yourself in the spirit and seafood of South India.
From £3,395 to £3,495 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 11 Oct
2018: 24 Jan, 10 Oct
2018: 24 Jan, 10 Oct
From
£1,336
excluding flights
My stay at the Wild Mahseer in Assam was very special. Great hospitality, beautiful lodgings and interesting environmental projects. (more)Liz Mcmanus
I have told the vacation provider that they do a great job . (more)Joel Montague
The most exciting part was not on the original programme. We asked Rajat to give us somewhat more nature and less culture. He arranged for us to spend a day and two nights in a resort on the Kabini Lake, across from the Nagarhole
National Park. On a boat safari at dusk, amidst myriad birds and beasts, we saw a male tiger emerging muddily from the river, slinking into the jungle. (more)Robin Fox
From
£1,473
excluding flights
From
US $980
excluding flights
Cycling through the tea plantations, sleeping and awaking on the houseboat in the backwaters, stand up early in the morning to listen to birds or the elephants trumpeting far in the valley. (more)Manuela Vismara
Cycling and trekking through the tea plantations at Munnar were the most memorable parts of the vacation. (more)Howard Rossman
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 $1,640
excluding flights
From
£980
excluding flights
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
An amazing, unforgettable experience allowing us to see the natural side of Kerala and keep us constantly entertained. (more)Rachel Gatehouse
A brilliant first time experience of India for a family. Safe but still experiencing the full life of India. (more)Sarah Griffin
From
£494
excluding flights
The most memorable part was Orange county - feeling like a queen and wonderful safari. (more)Alex Silver
Excellent! (more)Jan Baker
Five stars! We had an incredible adventure for our honeymoon, and hope to go back. Southern India is breathtaking, and we had nothing but good experiences with all of the people and companies we traveled with. (more)Robyn Nadolny
From
US $540
excluding flights
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
Don't hesitate as it was wonderful for activities, food and accommodation! (more)Helen Bell
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US $1,305
excluding flights
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
This is a fantastic way to be given a taste of what a wide area of the south of India has to offer, and helps highlight places to which a return is required! (more)Gail Boardman
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
£1,800
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
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
Excellent....By far the best food is to be had at homestays. (more)Maggie Carr
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
US $1,900
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 $2,365
excluding flights
From
US $850
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We just returned from our customized cycling tour of Kerala India. We have been on a few good cycling tours in Europe but they could not compare to this extraordinary vacation. We were treated like royalty and so respectfully from the minute we were picked up at the airport until we departed. We wanted an active adventure and that's exactly what we had. We were enchanted by Kerala. The people we met while cycling on the roads as well as those we met in
the accomandations... (more)Debby Zweibach
From
£630
excluding flights
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
Most memorable was trekking through tea estates and then climbing to mountain tops to see the vast landscape revived our spirits. (more)Des Jarrett
From
£1,851
excluding flights
It was just wonderful; well organized; filled with activities we really enjoyed; the accommodation was lovely and we have great drivers. All in all a very memorable trip. (more)Anne Niklewicz
There were so many it us hard to pick one but the most outstanding was the friends and acquaintances we made along the way. From the drivers. Guides and of course Ravi and Rajat's family hospitality was second to none. A lovely family who made our stay relaxed, comfortable and thoroughly well looked after. They are very special people who feel like friends now. (more)Clare Jacobs
All of Kerela was stunning. My favourite was the tea estate in Munnar and my family loved the houseboat. (more)Pooveshnee Reddy
From
US $1,750
excluding flights
From start to finish, we had a ball! Vipin and Rodger were great guides, full of encouragement and knowledge about all things Indian (more)lindsay innes
Wonderful memories....The organisation of our two week cycling vacation in Kerala with the operator was excellent. Additional activities, our accommodation, our driver support, bike guide and equipment were all well chosen and provided an excellent introduction to Keralan life.
(more)Stevan Johl
To join a Hindu marriage, included to experience the hospitality and kindness towards us. Thanks Jerry! (more)Niels Revsgaard
From
US $1,700
excluding flights
Having a varied programme with a mixture of activities (kayaking, swimming, hiking and cycling) interspersed with fantastic scenery and wildlife and very friendly and informative staff was the best part. A wonderful family orientated vacation, with fun activities, beautiful countryside, helpful staff and excellent food. (more)Dinah Perry
It surpassed our expectations. The best parts were Cycling through villages, with all the children running out to greet us, and giving us "high 5's"as we passed through - Standing on top of the 2nd highest mountain in South India, having just trekked to the top. Staying for the night on a rice boat... (more)janice eastman
Brilliant! The first 10 days are very intensive - cycling and walking with lots of new experiences along the way. The last few gave us plenty of time to wind down and relax so that we have arrived home feeling completely refreshed. (more)Annette Keith
From
US $2,125
excluding flights
The trek, climbing Meesapulima mountain especially memorable. Beautiful walks through tea plantations, forests and grasslands with knowledgeable, courteous and attentive guides.... We learnt so much about the wildlife, landscape, agriculture and the local people. (more)Linda Blanchard
Reaching the top of the Meesapuli Mountain, after days of trekking, was an amazing feeling of accomplishment! The whole camping half of the trip allowed
for complete de-stress, with great staff, food and equipment to support long hours of hiking during the day in beautiful and extremely varied scenery.
Waterboat and warm waters of Marari Beach were also amazing! (more)Leila Suwwan
From
£499
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the enthusiasm of the children and how welcome we felt at the schools. Feeling connected to the local community and other volunteers whilst staying in the comfortable volunteers house instead of a hotel. Also the delicious authentic Indian food cooked by a lovely local lady at the house.
Tips?
Make time for a bit of relaxation before the project and after as the traveling is very tiring and we would have liked to have had more time to spend in India. Make... (more)Rayner McKenzie
From
£2,039
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The homestays were particularly enjoyable, allowing us some insight into everyday life in a way that can be difficult to experience as a tourist. Our hosts were warm, genuine, entertaining and thoughtful people who put a great deal of effort into ensuring that we got the best from our trip. It felt very sad each time we had to move on! Also, Keralan food is wonderful, though 3 home cooked meals a day can have a serious impact on your waistline (perhaps we should have refused... (more)Liz Livingstone
From
US $2,325
excluding flights
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
Best bits: Mysore, Madurai, Chennai Government Museum, Mahabalipuram, Kerala Backwaters (houseboat trip), Pondicherry Market, Martial Arts at Kumily (more)Charles Moberly
From
US $2,246
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Probably the meenakshi temple visit. I also thought Kerala was beautiful.
Tips?
I would advise other travelers to research the areas being visited because I didn't think there were enough interesting activities offered.
Local benefits?
Not sure.
Overall rating?
2 stars. Although our tour leader was nice enough, I found her rather disorganized and not particularly communicative regarding the areas we visited (unless we asked direct questions) or the... (more)Rose Ortiz
From
£570
excluding flights
It was the vacation of a lifetime and there were so many memorable parts. Trekking in the nature reserve at Periyar and having a very close shave with wild elephants was one of them!...Wonderful! We really had the best vacation ever. So much to see and do and the food was incredible. (more)John Mills
Memorable parts of the vacation - There were too many to mention, but floating on the backwaters at sunset, felt pretty magical.
(more)Colette Cooper
A fantastic experience for adults, teenagers and pre-teens alike. A wonderful combination of culture and the outdoors, plus plenty of wildlife.
(more)Fiona Walter
