Southern India holidays
Tours & holidays in 2017 & 2018
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Kerala luxury holiday, 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 by rail holiday
Rail trip visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu
From £2,134 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates and requirements.
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £1,440 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
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 small group holiday
Discover the two southern most states of India
From £1,799 to £2,249 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 19 Aug, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 18 Aug, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2018: 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 18 Aug, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
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
Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From £680 to £859 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Sunday departures throughout the year.
Kerala budget holiday, tailor made
Budget tailor-made holiday in Kerala
From £1,130 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Kerala luxury holiday
Kerala at a relaxed pace
From £2,160 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Kerala Small Group Tour, India, 15 days
Small group tour exploring the best of South India.
From £1,275 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
South India cycling tour, coast to coast
Journey across South India's geographical & cultural landscapes
From US $1,900 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 £1,450 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala & Tamil Nadu holiday, hidden gems of India
An exclusive holiday for people who love nature.
From £1,980 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 £2,119 to £2,579 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
Kerala houseboat holiday, India
Cruise along the backwaters of Kerala
From £656 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Kerala activity holiday, India
Cycling, hiking & kayaking through Kerala countryside
From US $1,700 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
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
Walking and cycling holiday in Kerala, India
Walking and cycling through rain forests and grasslands.
From £630 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget 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
South India & Kerala holiday
Mysore Palace village stay Kerala Backwaters
From £892 to £1,135 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Kerala and tropical India cycling holidays
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From £2,279 to £3,099 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Jul, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 21 Apr, 7 Jul, 11 Aug, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 21 Apr, 7 Jul, 11 Aug, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Kerala family activity holiday, 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.
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 holidays, 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.
Western Ghats mountain biking holidays, Southern India
Western Ghats mountain biking, off the beaten track
From US $850 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
South India holiday
Tour the ancient trading cities and towns
From £1,851 15 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
South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From £672 to £940 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 7 Jul, 26 Jul, 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, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 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 ...
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 ...
South India holiday, small group
Classic south Indian tour of Kerala from Chennai to Kovalam
From £1,517 to £1,925 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 16 Nov, 27 Nov, 30 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec
2018: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 29 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec
2018: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 29 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec
Cochin homestay accommodation, India
Lakeside B&B near to Fort Cochin
From £40 to £70 per room per night
Accommodation
From
£2,160
excluding flights
This was definitely a 4-star holiday!...By far the most memorable part for us was the houseboat cruise on the back waters. Two nights on a barge - we loved the leisurely pace as we moved slowly along the rivers, giving plenty of time for watching birds and also watching life as lived alongside the river. (more)Aldyth Rowe
Excellent...The backwaters trip and the stay at Serenity were the most memorable parts.
(more)john still
It was a 100% enjoyable experience. We got really far off the beaten track & to the real Southern India (Kerala & Tamil Nadu). Seeing lots of wild fauna & flora, including elephant three times. (more)John Tams-Gray
From
£2,134
excluding flights
The diversity between the different hotels/resorts/homestays. We were excited over a lot of things, cultural, historical places and the people we met. The
mix between interesting places and relaxing places. (more)Gustav Jagner
We very much enjoyed this holiday, completely met and often exceeded our expectations. (more)Carole Noble
An amazing way to get an insight into the many sides of India. Trains are a brilliant way to see the countryside and talk to Indian people. The tour company was the most helpful travel company I have ever dealt with and I highly recommend using them. (more)David Jelley
From
£1,130
excluding flights
Spotting so many exotic and sometimes rare, birds. The journey through the Western Ghats. Meeting so many friendly Indian people. (more)Chris Bush
The variety of Kerala, the bird and wildlife, the friendly people, the wonderful fresh spices and delicious cooking, the houseboat, staying in homestays etc. One of the best holidays we have been on. Everything was very well organised. (more)Quentin Sharp
The most memorable moment was Dewalokom hotel & farm beautiful gardens, lovely family running it and fabulous food. Scenery and friendly people also memorable. Breath of fresh air. Wanted my children to appreciate how lucky they are to travel and to do this in a positive way for other people. (more)Sarah Pengilly
From
£1,440
excluding flights
We really enjoyed the spice farm tour, snake boat race in backwaters and houseboat. Also had a lovely yoga lesson at Marari beach and particularly enjoyed visiting a village school in backwaters village. So many memorable parts! (more)Jane Bay
The houseboat on the 'backwaters' was the most memorable. Excellent. (more)John Ray
It is hard to pick out just one memorable monet but we loved the tea plantations - the rolling hills, the vast sea of green, the windy roads, the spices nearby and the history of the sector. (more)Anthony Blin-Stoyle
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
£1,450
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
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
£2,279
including UK flights
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 $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
£980
excluding flights
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
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
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 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
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
£1,275
excluding flights
From
US $540
excluding flights
Fantastic. One of the best holidays 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
From
£40
per room per night
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
"Very good indeed. No fuss, no over ambitious expectations, just a beautiful place, kind people and time to chill. I can recommend it." (more)Gail Boardman
A wonderful retreat!! We had a couple of very relaxing days here... relaxing because there is nothing to do except chill and sigh at the beauty of it all. (more)Monica Aspell
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
£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
£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
£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
£892
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 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
£656
excluding flights
All of it. Every day was a new adventure. From the excellent food to the beautiful scenery and friendly helpful crew. (more)Fran Griffin
It was a wonderful holiday, and we would love to go back...The houseboat was run so professionally by Suresh and his team. Our room was spotless, the living accommodation at the front of the boat was comfortable and spacious, the food amazing (we were offered and enjoyed all manner of Keralan dishes) and plentiful, the staff genuinely friendly and helpful. (more)Fran Smart
Each place we visited was like a new holiday. Brilliantly put together, great choice of places to stay. And of course Kerala was amazing, and the food to die for. (more)Sarah Beard
From
£1,473
excluding flights
From
£2,119
including UK 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
£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
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 holiday. (more)Howard Rossman
From
£1,517
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
£548
excluding flights
The opportunities that presented themselves for us to see real Theyyem in the northern villages with no other westerners for miles. Arriving in the Wayanad hills on the one day in the year that the coffee plants flower and to be enveloped by their amazing scent.
(more)Rosemary Richardson
A superb experience. Sights, sounds, smells, people....a little overwhelming occasionally; but the backwater cruise in particularly was a wonderful getaway. The operator organised everything wonderfully, and we can't recommend them more highly. (more)Anne Jenkins
The area is stunning. Very beautiful. The homestay aspect was great and enjoyed staying in more representative settings than in hotels. All fabulous for different reasons. (more)Alexandra Pearce
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 holiday 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
£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 holiday 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
