89 Southern India holidays found
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £1,610 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Karnataka and Kerala holiday
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
Tamil Nadu and Kerala holiday, 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
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
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Kerala luxury holiday, 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 luxury holiday
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
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
Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From US $670 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar
Southern India small group holiday
Discover the two southern most states of India
From £1,899 to £2,399 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Dec
2020: 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
2020: 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 28 Dec, 14 Mar
Kerala and tropical India cycling holidays
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From £2,699 to £3,299£3,149 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 28 Mar, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov
2021: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 28 Mar, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Jan, 11 Jan, 21 Mar
South India small group tour
Beautiful cities, colonial hill stations & colourful temples
From £2,149 to £2,799 21 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 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
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
Late availability on these dates: 04 Jan, 18 Jan, 08 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 07 Mar
Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From £748 to £899 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Sunday departures throughout the year.
South India & Kerala holiday
Mysore Palace village stay Kerala Backwaters
From £1,065£1,012 to £1,255 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 03 Jan, 31 Jan, 02 Feb, 07 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 06 Mar, 13 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 03 Jan, 31 Jan, 02 Feb, 07 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 06 Mar, 13 Mar
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South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From £780£735 to £930 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 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 ...
2020: 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 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 ...
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 08 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 06 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 06 Mar, 20 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 08 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 06 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 06 Mar, 20 Mar
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
Kerala tailor made holiday
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
History, culture & wildlife of India holiday
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 £1,644 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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 £2,244 to £2,749 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 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 £629 to £769 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Dec
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 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
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 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
Kerala cycling holiday, India
Kerala through the magical landscapes & backwaters of Kerala
From £1,298 10 days ex flights
Small group travel
South India cycling tour, coast to coast
Journey across South India's geographical & cultural landscapes
From £1,860 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala walking, culture & wildlife holiday, India
‘Feel’ the place through people, experiences and local food
From US $1,810 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala holiday, hidden gems of India
An exclusive holiday for people who love nature.
From £2,695 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked at any time and tailor made to suit your requirements
Kerala walking holiday in India
Walk through beautiful hills and tea plantations
From £2,279 to £2,679 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 14 Mar, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 14 Mar
Kerala houseboat holiday, India
Set yourself afloat along the quiet Keralan backwaters on a one-bed crewed houseboat
From £960 8 days ex flights
Tailor made
Kerala Hike, bike & kayak in India
Cycling, hiking & kayaking through Kerala countryside
From US $1,880 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements. Minimum age 12 years.
North Kerala tailor made holidays
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
Walking and cycling holiday in Kerala, India
Walking and cycling through rain forests and grasslands.
From US $1,150 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
From
£2,699
including UK 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 holiday 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
£1,999
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday 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 holidays 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
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 holiday, people were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Rajat was very efficient and helpful. (more)Alessandra Spera
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 holiday 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
£3,220
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting Hampi was probably the highlight, but all of our destinations were memorable.
Tips?
Sit back and enjoy. It couldn't get much better.
Local benefits?
India seems to be more aware of environmental issues than we are in the west. Plastic bags were not much in sight, recycling was a common practice and everywhere we saw signs warning against the impact of abuse to our planet. Overall our experience was extremely positive, and we look forward to our next... (more)Malcolm Bulloch
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 holiday 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 $1,810
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There are so many very special moments, but we feel that this holiday 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
£1,644
excluding flights
From
Rupee3,500
per room per night
Loved every meal prepared for us and really enjoyed waking up to peaceful backwaters. (more)Leighann Starkey
The most memorable part of my vacation was Munnar. The homestay in Munnar was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. (more)Sayali Mahashabde
We spent 3 weeks here,and loved every day of it. I can only discibe it as heaven.
3 weeks was not long enough. (more)Stanley Hammant
From
£700
excluding flights
This holiday was absolutely fantastic in every way. Possibly the best family holiday that we have ever had. (more)Louise Hoult
The whole holiday was truly memorable and exceeded expectations from beginning to end. (more)Mary Richards
Visiting around Munnar with time to see nature and lots of bird life, made more memorable as we had a knowledgeable driver who showed us many birds. The Kathakali Dance event in Cochi gave an interesting insight into the historical parts of the area and was well worth seeing all the make up as well as the dancing. (more)Andrew Patrick
From
£1,851
excluding flights
Our 12 days in Tamil Nadu were an excellent experience...the people were unfailingly cheerful, friendly and helpful. (more)Alisoun Roberts
Very good holiday everything well organised and good hotels. Our driver was extremely reliable and we really enjoyed the story tellers as guides. (more)Cilla Freud
The most memorable part of the holiday was a one-night stay in a luxury houseboat on the Kerala Backwaters. (more)David Lynn
From
£494
excluding flights
From
£960
excluding flights
Just loved the peace of floating down the river, and watching life happen on the riverbanks. (more)Sara Denham
We have been able to totally relax and let the world go by due to the lovely boat, the brilliant crew who looked after our every wish and the unspoilt area... Absolutely brilliant. (more)Michael Smith
The houseboats in Kerala was my highlight. (more)Jan Broderick
From
£1,012
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
£748
excluding flights
We have travelled quite extensively (including a previous trip to north India) but this was the first organised group holiday 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 holiday 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
£2,279
including UK 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
From
US $1,880
excluding flights
It is impossible to point out one most exciting part of the three week long stay in Kerala. Cycling, trekking, kayaking, smelling and tasting, it was all very good. It was a very good holiday. (more)Laima Tikuisiene
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 holiday, 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
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 holiday, 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
£735
excluding flights
Everything considered, the cost of the trip, and everything that was included, was exceptionally good value. The places we visited were fascinating, and varied. (more)Michele Darnell-Roberts
Difficult to choose just one, it was all memorable, but I particularly enjoyed the homestay in the backwaters of Kerala. Wonderful host family and a beautiful and relaxing setting. And Hampi has to be one of the most interesting places in India. (more)Maggie Hetherington
From
£570
excluding flights
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 holiday 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
£1,298
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
£1,465
excluding flights
I loved the Kerala backwaters and the maharajah’s palace at Mysore... I loved South India and it’s people, such a beautiful and extraordinary place. Our guide Dinesh was excellent. (more)Stephanie Monk
A most enjoyable trip and our guide Justin Bruno was brilliant, knowledgeable, kind and fun to travel with and he had an excellent knowledge of the places we visited. (more)Rose Sandham
I thought Kerala was beautiful. (more)Rose Ortiz
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